You shall make yourself tassels on the four corners of the garment with which you cover yourself.
#deuteronomy 22:12 #tzitzit

Is the "four corners" of this verse literal? I don't think so. It could mean that tzitziyot (the Hebrew word for these tassels, plural) must be visible from all directions or "all around", just as the "four corners" of the earth isn't literal.

Check out these two articles for more information about why and how to wear these tassels: https://www.americantorah.com/....2019/10/23/tzitzit-p

I’m having Asian chicken and noodles for lunch. ?.

What’s on the menu for you guys?

What is a Biblical watchman and what is he or she watching?

You shall not wear cloth of wool and linen mixed together.
#deuteronomy 22:11 #torah #kitetsei

This literally only applies to wool and linen. I believe it also means plant vs animal, wool and cotton for example, but that's me. Follow your conscience. Cotton+wool, cotton+synth, whatever... Your call, but there's no question about linen and wool. God says don't mix it and it isn't only allegorical.

ENVY
A healing prayer to use when you are struggling with envy

References:
Proverbs 14:30 --- Psalm 37:16 --- Matthew 6:33 --- Philippians 4:6-13 --- John 15:16

Healing Promise:
“A sound heart is life to the body; but envy is rotten to the bones.” (Proverbs 14:30)

Healing Prayer:
O Adonai my YHVH, help me to remember that a calm and sound heart is life and health to my body and that all envy, jealousy and all forms of malice are rotten to my bones. Please keep me from all envy. Having Your righteousness is far better than having the riches of the others. Therefore Abba, I will seek first Your righteousness and Your Kingdom, knowing that as I do so You will take care of all my needs. Thank You for promising all of my needs according to Your riches in glory through Moshiach Yeshua. The truth alone helps me to see the folly of envy. Help me to be content my dear Abba. Thank You for giving me peace with You through Yeshua Moshiach my Adonai. Instead of being envious my Adonai, I will let my requests be made known to You by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving. This will ensure that I will have Your peace in place of envy. Thank You for Your wonderful peace which surpasses all understanding. Abba, I will let Your peace guard my heart and mind through Yeshua Moshiach. Thank You Abba. Instead of envying others I will meditate on whatever things are true, just, pure, lovely and of good report. These are the things that I’ve received from You Abba and they help me to know that You, the YHVH of peace, will always be with me. Because this is true, I am able to find contentment in whatever state I find myself. Indeed, I can do all things through Moshiach Who strengthens me. Thank You Abba for delivering me from envy and replacing that envy with trust in You. In Yeshua’ Name I pray, amen.

Let’s start prepping for Shabbat this evening!

FAM - can I ask for prayer? I have been sick with a severe stomach flu for a week now and I thought I was getting better up until a few minutes ago.

You shall not sow your vineyard with two kinds of seed, lest the whole yield be forfeited…
#deuteronomy 22:9-12 #kitetse

Does this passage forbid companion planting? Yes, if broadcasting, but probably not if done in rows, regular patterns, etc. This law forbids broadcast sowing different seeds in a vineyard. Leviticus 19:19 forbids it outside a vineyard.

Although #torah rules against mixing things are meant literally, the principles apply more broadly. Yoking an ox and a donkey together is cruel to both. But this extends to agriculture, marriage, business, and more.

This isn't about maintaining absolute purity in every way. For example, you don't need racial or ideological purity when looking for a spouse, but don't even consider marrying an unbeliever. Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.

Old photo, I love this morning picture. ☕️