By Lazer Gurkow
 | Brit Milah carries the promise of three rewards: the divine presence, the land of Israel, and the royal House of David. What is the connection between these three gifts and the covenant of circumcision?
11 Comments Posted
your article is wonderful!!!!!!!!
I will use it in my classes - it is very inspiring and an excellent way to give over the relationship with G-d. On one hand sensible and on the other utterly original, imaginative, creative, and spontaneous beyond - totally beyond - our limited conception. Thank you
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Thank you so much for your magical massage! You say what I have been thinking to myself for a long time now.
You have given me new strength.
Thank you.
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Circumcision makes it possible to gaze directly upon Gods essence. I guess women are forever denied that rapture. Hilarious!
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Dear Mark,
The kabbalah teaches that women are born with an inherent bond with G-d's essence. They do not aquire this gift through circumcision - they are born with it.
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How convenient! But then I guess the belief that men must be circumcised in order to gaze upon God's essense is no more mind bending than the belief that women are born with the "gift". A scientist would tell you that both statements are without foundation since neither can be tested. The fact that some people may believe the statements to be true does not verify the truthfulness of the statements. Afterall, many people are convinced that they have been abducted by aliens but that belief does not make it true.
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What are you willing to die for ?
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Way out Jews could follow the Christian example and decide that the circumcision of the heart will suffice, but with just a partial circumcision!
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I would probably consent to death if by doing so it would extend the life of one of my children. I can think of other circumstances where I would put myself in harms way but not with the intention of dying, such as self defence or military service. But what on earth dores this have to do with circumcision?
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Dear Mark,
Theories that originate with man can be called convenient. Teachings that come from G-d are truths.
If this were a scientific teaching it would certainly have failed to reach the threshold of proof. But Matters of faith are not subject to logical or empirical proof and as such are definitely not science.
G-d gave us freedom of choice. We choose to believe or to not believe. You have obviously chosen not to believe, but this does not minimize our faith in the truthfulness of G-d's teachings.
This article was written with the assumption that its readers accept maxims of faith as a given or at least for arguments sake. If you do not believe in the truthfulness of Torah I can recommend a number of readings that will provide (at the very least) stimulating food for thought.
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Way out Christians should follow the Jewish example and routinely circumcise newborn boys so they grow into healthier adults. There is evidence that circumcision gives increased protection against
1) - diseases associated with genital lesions such as - Chancroid, Syphilis, Genital Herpes, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
2) - diseases associated with - Urethritis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
3) - systematic STDs - Human Herpes Virus 8 (HHV 8) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) . The latter inevitably leads onto A.I.D.S.
4) - Random inflamation, tears and rips in the inner mucosal lining of the foreskin which leave the unfortunate man totally open to opportunistic infections and disease such as Hepatitis C.
"Circumcision of the heart" is a catch all excuse invented by Greeks in order to avoid obeying Mosaic Law.Jesus was a Rabbi who upheld Judaism. At no time did he ever instruct his followers to disobey the Mosaic Law or reject circumcision.
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I didnt know that part of information, but the western world had circumsized babies since I know. cleanliness . But good job. good information.
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