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But the Hebrew word, the word timshel--'Thou mayest'-- that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open. That throws it right back on a man. For if 'Thou mayest'--it is also true that 'Thou mayest not.
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freedom
timshel
freedom-of-choice
hebrew
language
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John Steinbeck |
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"Hebrew word for "charity" tzedakah, simply means "justice" and as this suggests, for Jews, giving to the poor is no optional extra but an essential part of living a just life."
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poor
hebrew
language
justice
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Peter Singer |
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I wouldn't use the word 'man'. The Hebrew is , which I would argue encompasses both sexes.
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man
sexes
hebrew
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Michel Faber |
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"ll our tongues and cultures are constant shoplifters" from other tongues and cultures."
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hebrew
language
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Amos Oz |