#law of

[eretzyisrael]

Parashat Chukat

(Law Of)

Numbers 19:1 - 22:1

SUMMARY

In this Torah portion, God instructs Moses and Aaron regarding the red heifer. Miriam, who is the sister of Moses and Aaron, dies. Moses hits a rock to bring forth water rather than speaking to it. At the end of the portion, Aaron dies. Learn more.

COMMENTARY

Why do we need laws to create a system of purity and impurity? Read more.

Source: myjewishlearning.com

[aainaalyaa]

Within the intricate tapestry of Islamic spiritual practices, the virtues of stillness, observation, and detachment weave a profound journey through Tafakkur and Muraqaba.

Delve into the sanctum of stillness, where the art of observation transcends mere sight, inviting the soul to become a detached observer of the world's movements.

In Tafakkur, the reflective introspection aligns with the essence of existence, inviting consciousness to bloom in the quietude. Meanwhile, Muraqaba, the meditative voyage, beckons one to navigate the inner realm, fostering a serene detachment that unveils truths beyond the veils of illusion.

Embrace this harmonious dance between observation and detachment, for within their union lies the gateway to profound self-discovery and spiritual awakening in Islam.

Whilst being engaged in the midst of life's bustling rhythms, there exists a profound sanctity in the art of stillness within Islamic Muraqaba, beckoning us to embrace the silence that unravels the mysteries of existence.

Be still. And observe, breathing calmly, watch, become the witness of the imageries, and read from the mirrors of creation.

It calls for a departure from the clamour of the ego, allowing us to become unattached observers of the transient. Through this practice, we comprehend the essence of being the witness, discerning the veils of illusion that cloak reality. As the Light emanates, falsities dissolve, revealing the immutable truth within.

The hadith, narrated by Abu Huraira, The example of a believer who recites the Qur'an is that of a citron which tastes good and smells good. And the believer who does not recite the Qur'an is like a date which tastes good but has no smell, underscores the significance of engaging with the Qur'an, while Surah Al-Ankabut (29:69) echoes the significance of spiritual insight gained through deep contemplation: And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good.

Islamic teachings often encourage deep introspection and contemplation, emphasizing the importance of spiritual awakening and transcending the ego. Muraqaba, or spiritual meditation, is seen as a means to achieve this by fostering a state of mindfulness, detachment, and heightened awareness.

— Mle. AainaA-Ridtz A R, A Thousand Veils, A Thousand Nights

[faeriemarie]

may 31st, 2023

when i say i’m desperate to get a good SAT score, i mean i am desperate

i have been studying, listening to subliminals, doing 2 manifestation methods, casting spells, and drawing sigils

(although i just took a practice test and literally got a 1240… i wanna die)

if mid-june rolls around and you wonder why i’m no longer posting… just know it’s because my mother killed me

[missabnormal]

imagine being a Korean person awake at like one in the morning trying to accept that the president of South Korea actually just tried to go full dictatorship by way of an emergency martial law because he was basically having a political temper tantrum and every agency and corporation in the country is all hands on deck, code red mode on everything and the military is being deployed and then the assembly revokes the martial law and then the president is like lol nevermind and now you have to get ready to work at your shitty job on a Wednesday

[batshit-auspol]

Fun fact for our international followers: If someone in Australia cuts down a tree on public land to improve the view from their house, the local government will install a sign to block that view again

[monsieurenjlolras]

you've heard of "quiet quitting," now I'd like to introduce you to the next level, The French Work Ethic:

Do exactly what you're paid for and nothing more

Absolutely refuse to be available to contact when you're off the clock

Never prioritize work over your own health, wellbeing, or family because that would be insane, it's just a job.

Have a little glass of wine

Take as long as you feel like for lunch

Deeply understand that work doesn't matter

Make sure your boss knows they're always your second priority ❤️

[sotomato06]

As of Jan 21st, 2025, a full copy of the constitution is no longer available on whitehouse.gov. I feel like this is a good time to remind everyone that the biggest threat to authoritarianism and facism is a well educated and informed population. Inform yourself and fight.

a copy of the document can still be found on the archives website. I think now is probably a good time to read it if you haven't and download it, incase it is erased from here as well.

https://constitutioncenter.org/media/files/constitution.pdf

[loredwy]

I cant believe this tweet is how I find out

Edit: Now that we're talking about it, look. There is all the countries ratification dates, along with considerations for their laws.

And you can check the convention here.

Edit 2: For those in the US who want to check their state's laws compliance to the convention, there is this site.

Edit 3: The map source btw. Its from wikipedia.

Thank you people in the notes for the info and image desc.

[guzhufuren]

Some happy things from the first day of marriage equality in Thailand 💗❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

First three couples who registered their marriage in different districts:

some openly queer actresses and a director celebrating this historical day:

[saywhat-politics]

[thatpinkkwitch]

i just heard the phrase “if you wouldn’t trust their advice, don’t trust their criticism” for the first time and i don’t think i’ve ever needed to hear anything more

[where-does-the-heart-lie]

wow.... i cant believe they were abandoned and Luffy collected them like treasures.....

the rest of the strawhats/friends that were gonna be in this post but i decided against it

Not all of them were abandoned by individual people like family members and their community, but the government. Specifically Franky and Law.

Vivi was gonna be in there too but i couldnt,,,, really,,,,, fit her in there.

[thejournallo]

ME MANIFESTING THAT EVERYONE WHO SEE THIS POST GETS WHAT THEY WANT.

(Masterlists)

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Ryan Adamczeski at The Advocate:

Michigan's hate crime law has been updated to include sexual orientation and gender identity after Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed several bills into law last week. House Bills 5400 and 5401 amend the definition and sentencing guidelines of the state's 1988 “ethnic intimidation” statute to include sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, and age, designating them as protected groups against hate crimes if they are found to be a motivating factor for violent behavior.

State Attorney General Dana Nessel, who is an out lesbian, said in a statement that “it’s incumbent upon those of us with the authority to unilaterally denounce such sentiments; otherwise, there’s no stopping this behavior." “Over the past decade, we have seen not just an uptick in hate crimes, but a normalization of racist, antisemitic and bigoted language, symbolism and actions – including a close adviser to the President giving the Nazi salute during an inaugural rally just this week,” Nessel said. "I applaud the Governor for signing these long overdue changes to the state’s statutes.” The bill amending the hate crime statute's definition was first introduced by Democratic state Rep. Noah Arbit in 2023, but failed to pass after conservatives falsely claimed that the law made it a felony to misgender someone. Arbit noted in a conversation with CBS at the time that the bill did not contain the word "misgender" in its entire text, calling the claims "far-right fiction."

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signs hate crime laws protecting sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age status.

See Also:

LGBTQ Nation: Michigan expands hate crime law to protect LGBTQ+ identities