RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH INTERFAITH WEDDINGS: CO-OFFICIATE: BLUFFTON, SC

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH INTERFAITH WEDDINGS: CO-OFFICIATE: BLUFFTON, SC

JEWISH WEDDINGS OFFICIATED BY RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: TRADITIONAL, INTERFAITH, CO-OFFICIANT, DESTINATION

CONTACT RABBIASEGAL@AOL.COM

SHALOM: "One of the Joys of being a Rabbi," says Rabbi Arthur Segal," is working closely with the bride and groom and officiating at their wedding." He can do this with couples living near by or with couples having a destination wedding in the greater beautiful Hilton Head Island area.

Rabbi Arthur Segal helps develop a custom ceremony with the couple so that each word in the ceremony rings true to them. His ceremonies can range from the very traditional to what ever the couples desires. Rabbi opines that this is the couple's special day, and to treat each wedding as unique.

For those who are having an interfaith wedding, Rabbi takes special care to respect both traditions, again with total input from the couple. He will be pleased to co-officiate at weddings, using non-Trinitarian language.

Rabbi Arthur Segal also will do recommitment marriage ceremonies with the same care as he does weddings.

Rabbi will work closely with the wedding planer and/or caterer to make sure the wedding is seamless, and the bride and groom can totally enjoy themselves on their special day.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is available, and actually prefers, to be at the rehearsal, to ensure all is going smoothly, and to get to know the bridal party, and family, before the actual wedding day.

For those that wish to have a Ketubah, rabbi will work closely to make sure everyone's name has correct calligraphy on the document, in English and Hebrew, so the signing ceremony is flawless.

For a beautiful gallery of Ketubahs go to JudaicConnection.com (My couples receive a $15 shipping discount)

Rabbi Arthur Segal tries to limit his weddings to Hilton Head, SC, Bluffton, SC, Palmetto Bluff, SC, Savannah, GA, and Charleston, SC, but has been known to make himself available elsewhere, even out of the USA. He will also conduct weddings and recommitment ceremonies on cruise ships.

In keeping with Jewish ethics, if the couple resides in Rabbi Arthur Segal's town, Rabbi will ask, unless there are some special circumstances, if the couple has first asked the local pulpit rabbi to officiate.

THE HANDBOOK TO JEWISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: A PATH OF TRANSFORMATION FOR THE MODERN JEW

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A SPIRITUAL AND ETHICAL COMPENDIUM TO THE TORAH AND TALMUD

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GREAT IS PEACE: A MODERN COMMENTARY ON TALMUD BAVLI TRACTATE DEREK ERETZ ZUTA

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THE PATH AND WISDOM FOR LIVING AT PEACE WITH OTHERS: A MODERN COMMENTARY ON TALMUD TRACTATES DEREK ERETZ ZUTA AND RABBAH: VOL. 1

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RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH INTERFAITH WEDDINGS: CO-OFFICIATE: HILTON HEAD, SC

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH INTERFAITH WEDDINGS: CO-OFFICIATE: HILTON HEAD, SC

JEWISH WEDDINGS OFFICIATED BY RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: TRADITIONAL, INTERFAITH, CO-OFFICIANT, DESTINATION

CONTACT RABBIASEGAL@AOL.COM

SHALOM: "One of the Joys of being a Rabbi," says Rabbi Arthur Segal," is working closely with the bride and groom and officiating at their wedding." He can do this with couples living near by or with couples having a destination wedding in the greater beautiful Hilton Head Island area.

Rabbi Arthur Segal helps develop a custom ceremony with the couple so that each word in the ceremony rings true to them. His ceremonies can range from the very traditional to what ever the couples desires. Rabbi opines that this is the couple's special day, and to treat each wedding as unique.

For those who are having an interfaith wedding, Rabbi takes special care to respect both traditions, again with total input from the couple. He will be pleased to co-officiate at weddings, using non-Trinitarian language.

Rabbi Arthur Segal also will do recommitment marriage ceremonies with the same care as he does weddings.

Rabbi will work closely with the wedding planer and/or caterer to make sure the wedding is seamless, and the bride and groom can totally enjoy themselves on their special day.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is available, and actually prefers, to be at the rehearsal, to ensure all is going smoothly, and to get to know the bridal party, and family, before the actual wedding day.

For those that wish to have a Ketubah, rabbi will work closely to make sure everyone's name has correct calligraphy on the document, in English and Hebrew, so the signing ceremony is flawless.

For a beautiful gallery of Ketubahs go to JudaicConnection.com (My couples receive a $15 shipping discount)

Rabbi Arthur Segal tries to limit his weddings to Hilton Head, SC, Bluffton, SC, Palmetto Bluff, SC, Savannah, GA, and Charleston, SC, but has been known to make himself available elsewhere, even out of the USA. He will also conduct weddings and recommitment ceremonies on cruise ships.

In keeping with Jewish ethics, if the couple resides in Rabbi Arthur Segal's town, Rabbi will ask, unless there are some special circumstances, if the couple has first asked the local pulpit rabbi to officiate.

THE HANDBOOK TO JEWISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: A PATH OF TRANSFORMATION FOR THE MODERN JEW

Click here for more information

A SPIRITUAL AND ETHICAL COMPENDIUM TO THE TORAH AND TALMUD

Click here for more information

GREAT IS PEACE: A MODERN COMMENTARY ON TALMUD BAVLI TRACTATE DEREK ERETZ ZUTA

Click here for more information

THE PATH AND WISDOM FOR LIVING AT PEACE WITH OTHERS: A MODERN COMMENTARY ON TALMUD TRACTATES DEREK ERETZ ZUTA AND RABBAH: VOL. 1

Click here for more information

LOVE PEACE AND PURSUE PEACE: A MODERN COMMENTARY ON TALMUD TRACTATES DEREK ERETZ ZUTA AND RABBAH: VOL. 2

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VISIT MY BLOG

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• ABOUT RABBI DR. ARTHUR SEGAL
• JEWISH WEDDINGS
• IN THE NEWS
• BAR OR BAT MITZVAH

• SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & INDIVIDUAL STUDY AND CONVERSIONS
• BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
• CONTACT US

© Dr. Arthur Segal, Inc., DBA Rabbi Arthur Segal - All pages, images, photographs - rights reserved. - Design by 7com7 Marketing & Media

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
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Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
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Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
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RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: EVIL EYE IS WORSE THAN JEALOUSY

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: EVIL EYE IS WORSE THAN JEALOUSY

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUALITY: BLUFFTON SC SUN: AVOID JEALOUSY

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUALITY: BLUFFTON SC SUN:  AVOID JEALOUSY 

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: ECO-JUDAISM: BLUFFTON SC SUN: AVOID JEALOUSY AND COVETING

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: ECO-JUDAISM: BLUFFTON SC SUN:  AVOID JEALOUSY AND COVETING

 

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

 

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

 

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com  . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH RENEWAL: BLUFFTON SC SUN: AVOID JEALOUSY: COVETING

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH RENEWAL: BLUFFTON SC SUN:  AVOID JEALOUSY: COVETING

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: BLUFFTON SC SUN: AVOID JEALOUSY

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: BLUFFTON SC SUN:  AVOID JEALOUSY

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: GREAT IS PEACE: AVOID EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: GREAT IS PEACE: DEREK ERETZ: AVOID EVIL EYE

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
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Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
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RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH RENEWAL: GREAT IS PEACE: DEREK ERETZ: AVOID EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH RENEWAL: GREAT IS PEACE: DEREK ERETZ: AVOID EVIL EYE

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUALITY: GREAT IS PEACE: DEREK ERETZ: EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUALITY: GREAT IS PEACE: DEREK ERETZ:  EVIL EYE

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
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RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: ECO-JUDAISM: GREAT IS PEACE: DEREK ERETZ: AVOID EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: ECO-JUDAISM: GREAT IS PEACE: DEREK ERETZ: AVOID EVIL EYE

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: ECO-JUDAISM: EVIL EYE IS WORSE THAN JEALOUSY: DEREK ERETZ

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: ECO-JUDAISM: EVIL EYE IS WORSE THAN JEALOUSY: DEREK ERETZ 

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUALITY: EVIL EYE IS WORSE THAN JEALOUSY

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH SPIRITUALITY: EVIL EYE IS WORSE THAN JEALOUSY 

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH RENEWAL: EVIL EYE IS WORSE THAN JEALOUSY:DEREK ERETZ

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL: JEWISH RENEWAL: EVIL EYE IS WORSE THAN JEALOUSY: DEREK ERETZ

 

TALMUD TEACHES US ABOUT THE GOOD AND THE EVIL EYE

RABBI ARTHUR SEGAL

from "GREAT IS PEACE-- A Modern Commentary on Talmud Tractate Derek Eretz Zuta ''

http://www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org/books/great-is-peace-a-modern-commentary-on-talmud-bavli-tractate-derek-eretz-zuta

''THE BLUFFTON SUN'', BLUFFTON, SC, (NEAR) HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,

NOVEMBER ONE, 2012

Shalom and Peace:

Today we continue with more of Jewish Ethics (Derek Eretz) from the Talmud. In past four months we discussed the first six of the seven abominations that the Rabbis teach from Proverbs 26:25: "Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' The sages say the seven are: thoughts, scorn, haughtiness, cruelty, idleness, causeless hatred, and an evil eye. Today we will continue and end with seventh.

Lastly we have the abomination of those who have the evil eye, the ayin ha ra. This is not folk lore superstition in Judaism although the use of red ribbons etc is. Talmud Pirkei Avot reads: ''An evil eye is worse than a bad friend, a bad neighbor, or an evil heart.''

Judaism believes that a "good eye" designates an attitude of good will and kindness towards others. Someone who has this attitude in life will rejoice when his fellow man prospers; he will wish everyone well.

An "evil eye" denotes the opposite attitude. A man with "an evil eye" will not only feel no joy but experience actual distress when others prosper, and will rejoice when others suffer. A person of this character represents a great danger to our spirituality and society.

Having an evil eye, far worse than jealousy or coveting, shows a major disconnect with the Divine and one's fellows. It shows that one not only thinks that God does not provide his basic needs, but actually wishes harm to one whom he thinks is doing better than he is. ''Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?''(Prov. 27:4)

The rabbis end this discussion in Talmud Derek Eretz by stating that the above seven abominations are well beyond defects of character. In fact Solomon in the quoted verse Proverbs 26:25, has defined the sociopath : ''Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.'' While we are to love all, there are some people from whom we need to stay far away. As the Talmud teaches: "Stay away from an evil neighbor."

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and let us try to make each day one with an attitude of gratitude.

Rabbi Arthur Segal is an international lecturer, author, and teacher. Visit him at www.JewishSpiritualRenewal.org . Follow him on FaceBook at 'Arthur L Segal', on Twitter at RabbiASegal, or his blog at http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com . Email at RabbiASegal@aol.com

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA

 

Rabbi Arthur Segal www.jewishspiritualrenewal.org
Jewish Renewal www.jewishrenewal.info
Jewish Spiritual Renewal http://rabbiarthursegal.blogspot.com
Jewish Spirituality
Eco Judaism
facebook.com/RabbiArthurSegalJewishSpiritualRenewal
Hilton Head Island, SC, Bluffton, SC, Savannah, GA