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Hebraic Consciousness Hebraic consciousness is  a worldview rooted in ancient Israelite thought that understands reality through a personal, dynamic relationship with a single creator God. It is often contrasted with Hellenistic (ancient Greek) consciousness, which emphasizes abstract, analytical, and objective reason. Hebraic consciousness focuses on concrete, functional, and relational ways of knowing.  Key contrasts with…

Art and Judaism A Bibliography, 2008 Dr. Mel Alexenberg, Professor of Art and Jewish Thought, Emunah College, Jerusalem, Israel Former professor of art and education, Columbia University, Bar Ilan University, Ariel University Center of Samaria,head of the art department, Pratt Institute, and research fellow, MIT’s Center for Advanced Visual Studies Agam, Yaacov. Art and Judaism.…

Core Message: Unleash your full potential by embracing “The PaRDeS Paradigm,” a revolutionary framework for understanding, creativity, and personal transformation. Drawing on ancient wisdom rooted in Jewish tradition and mystical thought, this paradigm offers a multi-dimensional approach to life’s challenges, empowering you to find profound meaning in every experience. The Book: The PaRDeS Paradigm: A Guide to…

In essence, the Pardes paradigm provides a framework for exploring the richness and depth of Jewish texts, moving beyond a singular literal interpretation to discover layers of meaning that have resonated with Jewish communities for centuries. 

Building a direction through Notebook NLM Photography as Spiritual Practice and Self-Reflection 20 sources The provided sources discuss contemplative photography as a means of fostering inner peace, self-reflection, and spiritual connection. Several texts highlight the practice of slowing down to truly observe the world, emphasizing how this attentiveness can reveal beauty in the mundane and…

Yes, there can be a Jewish approach to photography, though it’s not a single unified perspective. Rather, it’s a set of ideas, questions, and values drawn from Jewish texts, ethics, spirituality, and history that can inform how one thinks about and practices photography. Here are several dimensions to consider: 1. Ethical and Halachic (Jewish Legal)…

Pardes = agadah אַגָּדָה Alef אַ One source Pardes is Persian Gimmel גָּ Pardes 3 mentions in Tanach or Hebrew Scriptures Daledדָ Four who entered The Pardes Heyה Five entities Pardes – Over all  Peshat –  Remez Drash Sod 

Okay, let’s explore the concept of Jewish art functioning as a form of ethnotherapy. Jewish Art as Ethnotherapy: Healing, Identity, and Resilience Ethnotherapy refers to therapeutic approaches that utilize a group’s shared cultural heritage, history, narratives, and symbols as tools for psychological healing, self-understanding, and empowerment. It acknowledges that individual well-being is often deeply intertwined…