Monthly Archives: febrero 2025

Initially, the role of the Shaliach Tzibur (the one who leads the prayer) was created out of a practical need that arose when praying in public. Since the prayers were not written down, and many people did not know them … Seguir leyendo →

The evidence that there have been variations in the format of prayers is very old. At the beginning, in the time of the Mishnah, the text of the prayers was not particularly taken care of. No written version of the … Seguir leyendo →

There are countless examples throughout the rabbinic texts where religious leaders took bold stances against what they perceived as morally or socially problematic halachic commandments. One of them was Hillel, one of the most prominent figures of the Mishnah and … Seguir leyendo →

Theologians use different terms to understand the status of the human representation of God. They call them analogies, symbols or more commonly metaphors, in the literal sense of the word that comes from Greek and means to transfer or move. … Seguir leyendo →

Judaism considers the “full” life to be more in the dimension of ethical conduct among men than in that of religious worship. The “hasid” (the man who does “hesed,” mercy) is one who has a generous and altruistic character in … Seguir leyendo →

In ancient times, the Tallit was the outer garment or street clothing worn by Jewish men. This garment consisted of a large rectangular piece of woven wool that was wrapped around the body when one went outside the house. The … Seguir leyendo →