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Ekev: The Commandments People Tend to Overlook
At the beginning of Parashat Ekev, the Torah introduces a remarkable expression as the condition for G-d's blessing. The word Ekev ("heel") alludes to those "minor commandments that a person tramples with his heels." The Torah is not speaking here about someone who openly rebels against G-d or deliberately rejects His commandments. Rather, it warns against a far subtler danger: classifying G-d's some commandments as important and other obligations as less important, assuming that some must be kept while others are less significant.
For Noahides, this lesson is especially important. Because the Seven Noahide Laws are often presented only in broad categories, people may mistakenly assume that certain everyday actions are too minor to matter. Yet it is often these seemingly insignificant situations that reveal the true depth of one's commitment to G-d's will. In the Seven Noahide Laws and their many practical…
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Blasphemy of God's Name
Greetings,
I was reading the following from the Divine Code:
4. Any mention of God’s Name for naught is also forbidden, since this disgraces the honor of God, and one receives punishment from Heaven for this. Regarding this it is written,[574] “You shall not take the Name of God in vain; God will not hold guiltless one who takes His Name in vain” – meaning that a person remains guilty of this sin until he is punished by Heaven for profaning God’s Name.[575] It is also said,[576] “To fear the honorable and awesome Name” – since from the obligation of fearing God, it is prohibited to mention His Name for naught.[577]
To what Name is this a reference? "God" is technically not a name, it is not even an attribute of any kind. One could argue it is a translation of אל but it's only one possible translation.
Therefore, I…
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Paul Maas Risenhoover
6 days ago
in the Third Edition continue learning on page 217... This applies specifically to the holy Names specified for Him (topic 1:2)... and even His names in other languages (e.g., the name "God")... so yes it does apply to the English word "God". But see there, Footnote 41 From the Shulchan Aruch HaRav Orach Chayim 85:3 Rabbi Zalman Nehemiah Goldberg notes that in the Responsa of Rabbi Akiva Eiger, vol. 1:25, it is written that a Divine name in another language (other than Hebrew) is considered an attributive name, and therefore does not infringe the prohibition of mentioning God's Name in vain. ... bear in mind the desirable and pleasant speech in any language should be our goal! All the best in your learning!
Hello everyone,
Does anyone knows prayers or psalms to add to personal prayers in order to help to heal brain seizure?
Thank you for your help.
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nevilleperry
Jul 27
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Hello Lucie
What I tend to do throughout the day is to write down in a notebook all the things that I have done and thought about and build up enough to have a conversation with HaShem toward the end of the day while looking at your notes at the same time this will help to focus your mind.
Don’t forget to give thanks and praise to the Sovereign Lord.
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Interesting topic. I think one of the most overlooked aspects of the commandments is how they encourage everyday honesty, respect, and responsibility—not just religious observance. Many people focus on the well-known rules but forget that their deeper purpose is to guide our actions toward others with integrity and compassion. Reflecting on them in daily life can be just as important as knowing them. Read more