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Yale University Shield Hebrew Text: Urim and Thummim – The High Priests of Ancient Judaism

Urim and Thummim The Yale University Shield (shown above) bears an abbreviated Hebrew phrase haʾUrim vəhaTummim (האורים והתומים). This is the official statement found on Yale’s website regarding these Hebrew words: The iconography of the Yale shield (or “arms”) is taken from the University’s seal, which was adopted by the Trustees of Yale College in the… Continue reading Yale University Shield Hebrew Text: Urim and Thummim – The High Priests of Ancient Judaism

Strategic Acts of Kindness – Teachings On Doing Good From the Bible, the Tanya, and Hinduism

Lifeways Strategic Acts of Kindness – Teachings On Doing Good From the Bible, the Tanya, and Hinduism an article by Gregory Johnson Summary. This document explores teachings on sin and doing good found in the Bible, the Tanya, and Hinduism. Simple Sin. The concept of “sin” usually relates to doing something that violates cultural taboos or religious teachings.… Continue reading Strategic Acts of Kindness – Teachings On Doing Good From the Bible, the Tanya, and Hinduism