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of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim,
having been corrected like it once was pre the “Masoretic Text”.
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Remember the following truth
from our beloved Torah!
“Ye
shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which I command you, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH FROM IT, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - the
LORD your Eloleichem, which I command you”. Davarim -
Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).
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With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Ezra the Priest and Scribe worked so hard restoring the
Law:
Ezra, is also known as “Ezra the Scribe”, and he was an important Hebraic
priest as well as a Scribe during the early ‘Second Temple’ period. He played a
crucial role in restoring the Jewish scriptures and religion to the people
after the Babylonian Captivity. Ezra is highly respected throughout Judaism.
His legacy
includes preserving the Hebrew identity and religious practice.
Ezra’s
influence extends beyond his time, inspiring believers to remain committed
to אֱלֹהִים- Elohim’s (God’s) Word.
The Life of Ezra according to the Tanakh:
In the Tanakh, Ezra emerges as a significant figure in the books of ‘Ezra’
and ‘Nehemiah’. He is attributed to both writing and editing these books, as
well as the Books of ‘Chronicles’ and the ‘Book of Malachi’.
Ezra’s role in reintroducing the Torah to our people after their long exile is
paramount.
“For Ezra had set his
heart to seek the law of יְהוָה - the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel
statutes and ordinances”. Ezra 7:10. (JPS).
The account
of Ezra’s life in the Tanakh serves as a testament to his unwavering faith and
his commitment to preserving Hebraic traditions and teachings. His contributions
to the Torah and the revitalization of our blessed faith, remains an essential
part of our narrative.
Ezra, with his steadfast dedication, as we have read, played
a pivotal role in reviving the Mitzvoth - Law and restoring our beloved
religious practices to our former glory.
Recognizing the significance of the Torah, Ezra zealously
enforced its observance among the Law. In his unwavering pursuit of preserving our
identity, Ezra emphasized the importance of following the Torah’s commandments.
He firmly established the boundaries that would protect the
our people from intermarrying with those of different religions,
reinforcing their commitment to their heritage!
Ezra’s reforms were not only rooted in tradition but
also aimed to rejuvenate the spiritual essence of the Hebraic community. By
restoring our original religious practices and upholding the sanctity of the
Law, he spearheaded a revival that breathed new life into the nation’s
spiritual fabric!
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love is always with us, especially when we seek Him, blessed be He! However
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Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be
He, said the following via several of our prophets...
“Return
unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD of
hosts”. Mal’a’chi - Malachi 3:7. (JPS).
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שָׁלוֹם
עֲלֵיכֶם - Shalom
Aleichem - Peace be with you!
Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben
Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
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