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One G-d, Many Voices: How Diversity Makes Us Whole
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Rabbi Yisroel Bernath unpacks a fascinating teaching: why does G-d reject the idea of a single-stone altar? At first glance it’s just about ancient rituals, but the deeper message is timeless. Real faith and real life can’t be built on “one stone” one path, one perspective, one style. True oneness comes from many stones joined together. This class explores how individuality and diversity aren’t just tolerated by G-d, they are essential to His plan.
Key Takeaways
- Oneness ≠ sameness: G-d is One, but He created a world of diversity.
- The danger of single-stone thinking: When we make faith, truth, or life only in our image, we exclude everyone else.
- The power of many stones: Each person carries a unique piece of truth, and together we make the divine symphony whole.
- Celebrating difference: Authentic spirituality means honoring the uniqueness of others, not fearing it.
- Practical takeaway: Stop trying to make others fit your mold; instead, see how their “stone” adds to the altar of life.
#diversity #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #TorahPortion #TorahLessons #BibleStudy #oneness #individuality #Unity #Faith #community #pluralism #spiritualgrowth #beloning #community
Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: theloverabbi.com/events
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
200 episodes
Manage episode 502966285 series 2662143
Rabbi Yisroel Bernath unpacks a fascinating teaching: why does G-d reject the idea of a single-stone altar? At first glance it’s just about ancient rituals, but the deeper message is timeless. Real faith and real life can’t be built on “one stone” one path, one perspective, one style. True oneness comes from many stones joined together. This class explores how individuality and diversity aren’t just tolerated by G-d, they are essential to His plan.
Key Takeaways
- Oneness ≠ sameness: G-d is One, but He created a world of diversity.
- The danger of single-stone thinking: When we make faith, truth, or life only in our image, we exclude everyone else.
- The power of many stones: Each person carries a unique piece of truth, and together we make the divine symphony whole.
- Celebrating difference: Authentic spirituality means honoring the uniqueness of others, not fearing it.
- Practical takeaway: Stop trying to make others fit your mold; instead, see how their “stone” adds to the altar of life.
#diversity #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #TorahPortion #TorahLessons #BibleStudy #oneness #individuality #Unity #Faith #community #pluralism #spiritualgrowth #beloning #community
Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: theloverabbi.com/events
Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com
Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.
Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate
Follow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath
Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
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