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Throughout the ages prophets have come and gone, each speaking a Universal message of Justice, Peace and Submission to the Laws of Nature, and the Will of the Divine. Over the years after their departure, the followers of their teachings (some sincere in intention and some seeking power, fortune and fame), bound them to the surrounding cultures and dogmas, thus making the original teachings seem almost indistinguishable from the surrounding societies' cultural baggage. Dismayed with this, the prevailing reaction (of those who become painstakingly aware of this cultural bias and religious bastardization of the original religion of Nature), is often withdraw from the spiritual and the core teachings of the prophets completely. But this has left a spiritual emptiness, not only within the hearts of those particular individuals, but also within the prevailing Western cultures which they are often a part of...
Nevertheless, throughout the ages the Message has never changed, only the times, cultures, languages and the like have. The religion, Way or "Spiritual Path" (Derekh) of the Prophets has always been the same, echoing throughout the ages. This message was ultimately one of Peace, Shalom (שלום), Salaam (سلام), and their teachings were a guide to how to arrive at true and lasting Peace, both internal to ourselves, and externally, throughout our surrounding societies.
News and Updates Highlighting under-reported news
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Jews and Arabs must fight Israel's racism together
Something evil is occurring in Israeli society. Racism and xenophobia are consuming its enlightenment and tolerance, and democracy is becoming more and more endangered. Phenomena that had been on the sidelines are now moving to the forefront. Blatant racism against Israel's Arab citizens, and hostility to foreigners in general, phenomena that are usually deeply repressed in the collective soul of people and which enlightened governments are careful to lock in a psychological basement are now being released in a murky thrust. Hatred and fear are being reinforced. This is a frightened and insecure society.
Between the rabbis' letter, the growing public standing of Avigdor Lieberman, loyalty oaths, incitement against Arab officials and the flood of racist laws, the 18th Knesset is the most racist of all time. To the current parliament's credit, it's likely that the next one will be worse.
Candidate Sizomu sees his political mission as directly connected to his religious vision. As he explains, “It is important that local and national government officials be tolerant and foster a climate of understanding between religious groups.” He is running for office with the endorsements of Christian clergy and prominent Ugandan politicians, including The Honorable Nathan Nandala Mafabi, Member of Parliament. The campaign of this traditional Jew is being managed by a local Muslim leader.
The discrimination and deprivation felt by the Ethiopian community has reached ritual baths: A Bnei Brak resident barred a 13 year old Ethiopian teen from going into the mikveh recently, claiming the boy was a "stinking kushi" (a derogatory Hebrew term for black people). He then hit the boy, his brother and his aunt...
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What do the Muslim Brotherhood and the ultra-Orthodox religious-right have in common?
Israelis complain about the Muslim Brotherhood, but fail to take on rabbis whose rhetoric is no less incendiary. Here is what the leader of a rival faction of the Brotherhood said about Israeli civilians: "There is nothing in Islamic law about consideration for innocents in time of war." And lest there be any mistake, his secretary explained that "there is no problem with killing Jewish civilians, because the entire population supports Israeli terror."
It's quite a nightmarish scenario just over the Negev border - except that it isn't happening in the land of the Nile, but right here in Zion. Substitute "Arab" for the words "Jewish" and "Israeli" and you have a representative sample of the teachings of rabbis Ovadia Yosef and Dov Lior, two men who hold sway over a significant number of Knesset members and cabinet ministers.
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Native-born Rabbi Running for National Parliament in Uganda
Rabbi Gershom Sizomu is running for National Parliament in Uganda. If elected to parliament Rabbi Sizomu would not only be the first Jew elected to national office in Uganda, but also the first rabbi to be seated in nationally elected government outside of Israel.
Candidate Sizomu sees his political mission as directly connected to his religious vision. As he explains, “It is important that local and national government officials be tolerant and foster a climate of understanding between religious groups.” He is running for office with the endorsements of Christian clergy and prominent Ugandan politicians, including The Honorable Nathan Nandala Mafabi, Member of Parliament. The campaign of this traditional Jew is being managed by a local Muslim leader.
The discrimination and deprivation felt by the Ethiopian community has reached ritual baths: A Bnei Brak resident barred a 13 year old Ethiopian teen from going into the mikveh recently, claiming the boy was a "stinking kushi" (a derogatory Hebrew term for black people). He then hit the boy, his brother and his aunt...
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Ethiopian Jew Assaulted At Miqvah
Ethiopian teen attacked at mikveh. Racism in Bnei Brak: Worker curses boy at entrance to ritual bath, calling him 'stinking black person,' then follows him home and physically attacks his family. 'I slapped him but good,' he tells police.
The discrimination and deprivation felt by the Ethiopian community has reached ritual baths: A Bnei Brak resident barred a 13 year old Ethiopian teen from going into the mikveh recently, claiming the boy was a "stinking kushi" (a derogatory Hebrew term for black people). He then hit the boy, his brother and his aunt...
ArticlesWhat You Need to Know
General Articles
- Hashlamah
- One Religion...
- Division
- Sacred Mountain
- Spiritual Evolution
- Edenic State
- Is Paul the Antichrist?
- How to make ?al?t: The Classical Jewish Way (Judeo-??f?s Era ?ass?d?t)
The New Israel
- One State, Many Peoples
- "Der Großmufti von Jerusalem"
- Benny Morris and the Charge of Orientalism
- "Ticking Bomb" Scenario?
- The "Dao" of the New Israel: The Art of War
- A Review and Response to Shlomo Sand's "The Invention of the Jewish People": PART 1 (draft)
Islamic Reformation and Destroying the Wahhabi Apostasy
- The Ḥujjatiyyah Factor and the Iranian Regime
- At The Crossroads Of Fate: Persia, And Overcoming "The Great Addiction"
- Rashīd Riḍā & Neo-Salafism In The 20th Century
"Path of Truth" - A Vision of Islamic Universalism, by Husayn al-Taliy`i
- One God, One Religion, One Truth
- Divine Message
- Same Laws And Statutes
- Role of the False Prophet
- Returning to 'The Way'
- Progression of the Soul
Judeo-Ṣūfism and `Īṣunī Judaism
- Judeo-Ṣūfism and `Īṣunī Judaism - An Introduction
- The Quest for the Historical Mu?ammad
- The Dead Sea Scrolls on the Identity of Mashiach, the “Chosen One of God” (???? ????)
- The Sabaeans, Magians and Zand?q?n As They Pertain To Isl?mic Origins
- Planets or Stars? When the Qur'?n Quotes the Torah and Mufassirin don't get the memo
- Critical evidence that the Qur'?n DID NOT PERMIT the eating of the camel!
- Naziritism and the Qur'?n?
- Vegetarianism in the Qur'?n?
- What does it mean that "the Mahdi will rule according to the Judgment of David and Solomon"?
Confronting Racism and the Myth of "Race"
- Black Hebrew Israelites, Netzarim, Quasi-Jews, Khazars and Jews of Sub-Saharan African Descent
- Hebraic Outlook on Color: ha-Kushiym
- Changing concepts of race amongst Diaspora Jewry and the Essenic Jewish ideal
Parables (Mashalim)
- "Do this and you will live" a Parable on Righteousness…
- The Princess and the Pauper...
- Four Parables
- The Two Wives of the King
Exegesis (Perush ha'Torah)
- Perush on Parsha Vayishlakh (Bereshit/Genesis 32:4-36:4) - The "man" Jacob grappled with, and Martial Arts in the Encounter
- Chanukah... the War Still Rages
- Reflections on Purim and the Megillat Esther
The Hashlamah Project emerged as common ground for Sufis, Jews and Judeo-Sufis (ala Rabbeinu Bachya, Avraham ben Rambam, et al) to share the core of our faith, emphasizing that there is very little that differentiates us religiously, and what we often presume differentiates us culturally, does not apply across the board to our religion. Thus, an American Jew might think of Arabic as Muslim language rather than the language of millions of Mizrachi Jews, or the Medieval rabbis. Muslims may assume many aspects of their faith to be unique to Muhammad's teachings, when in fact these teachings derive from Jewish tradition, and often Qur'?nic stories can be found directly in the Talmud and Midrashim in general. This project then is to help break down the walls that we - not Allah, Ha'Shem - have put up between ourselves. God is One. There is Nothing, only God.
Used TefillinAn economical and ecological alternative
The Hashlamah Project sells restored, used Tefillin. This provides an alternative to new, expensive Tefillin for those who are ethically opposed to supporting the leather industry and for regular broke Jews who want a set but don't have $600-$800 for good ones. We currently have a set for $180. Contact Hashlamah@gmail.com to place your order.
Donate to the Hashlamah Project for Tiqqun `OlamConsider Monthly Tzadaqah To Help Move Things Forward
The Rambam lists tzadaqah as one of the mitzvot. Consider donating your tithe (ma`aser) of 10% net income to helping spread the message of Hashlamah. However, if you support what we are doing, consider giving regular, monthly Tzadaqah through the Pay Pal link below. Even if it is only $1 or $5 a month, this will be a great help.
We are currently working on Jewish Outreach that does not discriminate. We have received requests for assistance from Jews in Africa and the East Asia saying that they have contacted numerous so-called "Jewish Outreach" groups and have never received a reply. All around the world, Jewish communities from non-European and Middle Eastern backgrounds face the same stone-wall, even when it is clear that this discrimination is against halakhah. The biggest needs from these communities are as follows:
- Copies of the Tanakh, Siddurim, etc
- Tallitot
- Tefillin
- Mezuzot: holders and qlafim-scrolls
You can donate USED or new items such at this via mail, to the following address:
The Hashlamah Project
3195 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Ste 900 #228
Dayton, OH 45434
USA
