Jewish Ascetic Nudism - What is it?
Anna
http://aniyostsef.com/jewish_ascetic_nudism.html#enter-here
It is not uncommon for religious practices to borrow from each other,
incorporate a little of this and a little of that into the tradition
that is followed. You see evidence of this with the three main
branches of Jewish ritual tradition - Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and
Mizrachi. All with slight differences in ritual approach and belief
based upon the geography and greater cultural influences around these
communities. And, there are many more beyond this. And, so it is
with Jewish ascetic nudism. Though not a formally structured
community movement like the three directly above, the influences of
Indian ascetic religious nudism has had an impact upon those that
embrace this approach to Jewish religious practice. It's called
Digambara Pulkhanim ha'Yehudi, the nude ascetic rituals of the Jew.
It is a richly rewarding spiritual path for those who are inclined to
embrace it. Its members are Jews of every background who embrace
ascetic nudity within their ritual practices, from the most
traditional of Jews to the most liberal.
As the author of Sefer Digambara Pulkhanim ha'Yehudi, I have
had the pleasure Some ritual objects used in my practice of Digambara
Pulkhanim ha'Yehudiof experiencing this form of Judaism from an early
age and it has been the traditional practice that I have followed for
most of my life. Imagine for a moment being part of a community
gathering that is celebrating Purim or Pesach or Sukot together fully
in the nude - friends, families, and invited guests to these
traditional gatherings. This is Digambara Pulkhanim ha'Yehudi at
work, and anyone who has experienced a nude Jewish gathering for
ritual purposes has experienced Digambara Pulkhanim ha'Yehudi. It is
a liberating and spiritually inspiring practice to engage in. The
heart of why we practice Judaism in the nude has to do with three
specific beliefs of thought that those who engage in DPhY have
embraced within their lives. The first is tsiniyut, the attitude of
modesty towards oneself. The second is kavanah, the fulfillment of
intention through one's actions. And, the third is teshuvah, a
returning unto the Source of tradition in humbleness and forgiveness.
Why nudity during rituals, you might be asking? This is a good
question, and allow me to answer through a quote from my sefer.
"Throughout the world, humans have gone to great lengths to
define themselves, both individually and as a community, through the
wearing of clothes. The creating and wearing of clothing is as much a
symbol of our regality among the creatures of the earth, that we are
capably different, as it is adorned for more practical and necessary
reasons, such as protection from the cold or harsher elements. As
civilizations have formed, clothing has taken a key role in defining
us amongst each other, clarifying our separateness as a people from
other people, by the association of meaning and status to the specific
wearing of clothing. In all of this there is good inclination, and an
understandable place and need for the wearing of clothes. The making
and wearing of clothes is as natural an act for humans as is not
wearing them when being nude is necessary or more convenient.
Jewish tradition as a whole embraces what is a natural aspect
of life and the human condition, and seeks to imbue the everyday
experience with a sense of holiness. It is not surprising, then, that
the use of clothing for this purpose has become a normal part of
Jewish traditional practice, and the words “blessed are you G!D who
clothes the naked” a daily aspect of liturgical practice. But, as it
is with all other uniquely human created things, the individual and
societal reasons for wearing clothes has dual nature to it, sometimes
for the good and sometimes for the bad. And, the wearing of clothes
for individuals and in society in general often equally lends itself
to the bad inclination, such as out of a sense of shame for one's
natural body, one of G!D’s creations, or out of a need to demonstrate
indifferent superiority over another, an act of unkindness and
injustice.
In Digambara Pulkhanim ha’Yehudi practice, the natural world
that G!D provides for the things that we create and, equally, the
endless objects we develop and use for our human purposes are both
recognized as blessings to embrace and enjoy. But, when a sense of
modesty towards ourselves and what we possess is lost, rendering the
blessing for “clothing the naked” misinterpreted or outright ignored,
a return towards simpler behaviors and thoughts becomes necessary. It
is this ascetic approach to tziniyut, modesty (meaning “self”-
restraint), in Digambara Pulkhanim ha’Yehudi ritual and, in some
cases, lifestyle that gives recognition to the human condition and our
need to trust G!D to provide for the fulfillment of our needs, if not
already provided for. From there, we need to create, but create with
modesty in mind.
By removing all our human-made clothes during ritual
observance, we are physically recognizing our completeness as a living
creation, each and all of us already blessed by G!D with all we need
in the natural world to survive upon and find joy in. We are, as well,
recognizing our nakedness towards life and each other, our
vulnerabilities and limitations, and thanking G!D in both a very
symbolic and very real way for the protective adornment of our natural
clothing, skin and hair, already provided for us by G!D from birth.
And, by being engaged in the act of ritual with no human-made garments
upon us, we are also recognizing the universal human need for some
form of clothing adornments made by human hands, especially being
attentively aware that those of us who have clothes to wear are no
greater in importance than the poorest among us who cannot afford
clothes. We are all equally a part of this human condition, and are
all equally responsible in it."
Maybe some will find this explanation for why we who practice
Daily Practices - Performing morning Shacharit ritual in the nude
outside on porch!Digambara Pulkhanim ha'Yehudi do what we do to be a
little deep and more thought out than they ever considered. But, this
is the purpose of ritual practice, to deepen our awareness for why we
do what we do and for where religious tradition is taking us in our
development/growth as a community and personally/individually. I hope
that all who have the opportunity to experience Jewish ascetic nudism
in action and all who read this sefer I have written on the practice
will be extremely blessed by their exposure to it. That it will
deepen their relationship with Jewish ritual and with the Jewish
people as a whole. This practice is not for everyone, for most need
to embrace the more common streams of Judaism. But, for those who are
inclined, allow me now to give you a taste of what Digambara Pulkhanim
ha'Yehudi is about - as demonstrated through the daily ritual
shacharit practice shared to you below through the following video.
This is then followed by a kavannah meditation intent ritual, which
gives you a first-hand peek into the more mystic-oriented practices of
DPhY. Having now introduced yourself to this healthy life-affirming
practice, by all means, please pick up a copy of my book and learn
further. More information about the sefer is in the publishing
information below.
2 minute religious educational video (wmv) -
jewish_naturist_daily_blessing.wmv
This video will probably play better if you download it first, else
wise you may have to wait awhile for it to buffer in your browser.
19 minute religious educational video (wmv) -
dphy_shacharit_blessings_short_demonstration
This video will probably play better if you download it first, else
wise you may have to wait awhile for it to buffer in your browser.
(If you have not downloaded and watched the Shacharit ritual, then
please do this. In doing so, you'll understand why this is important.)
Remember, these videos are for supplemental education only.
There is a lot more in the sefer/book, than what you'll see in these
two demonstration videos above. So, take a moment now to order your
copy today! Thank you for your interest and time, and may you be twice
blessed by the experiencing and applying of this ritual approach
within your practice of Judaism. Life is meant to be lived, explored,
and experienced now. And, so it also is with religious ritual!
Joseph Tsefanyahu Farkasdi, Author of Sefer Digambara Pulkhanim
ha'Yehudi
Tilly
"Anna" wrote in message news:dfd0f154-e0af-4d50...@n28g2000vbs.googlegroups.com...
http://aniyostsef.com/jewish_ascetic_nudism.html#enter-here
Jewish traditional practice, and the words �blessed are you G!D who
clothes the naked� a daily aspect of liturgical practice. But, as it
is with all other uniquely human created things, the individual and
societal reasons for wearing clothes has dual nature to it, sometimes
for the good and sometimes for the bad. And, the wearing of clothes
for individuals and in society in general often equally lends itself
to the bad inclination, such as out of a sense of shame for one's
natural body, one of G!D�s creations, or out of a need to demonstrate
indifferent superiority over another, an act of unkindness and
injustice.
In Digambara Pulkhanim ha�Yehudi practice, the natural world
that G!D provides for the things that we create and, equally, the
endless objects we develop and use for our human purposes are both
recognized as blessings to embrace and enjoy. But, when a sense of
modesty towards ourselves and what we possess is lost, rendering the
blessing for �clothing the naked� misinterpreted or outright ignored,
a return towards simpler behaviors and thoughts becomes necessary. It
is this ascetic approach to tziniyut, modesty (meaning �self�-
restraint), in Digambara Pulkhanim ha�Yehudi ritual and, in some
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Hi Ana, thank you very much for posting it. Indeed it is very liberating and
refreshing. I often run around naked in the house. It is intellectually stimulating
at the synagogue with all my friends in the nude. I have three educations, by the way.
It makes the religious ritual that much more, educational and enlightening. I have
the images so deeply etched onto my mind that I feel I'll never be the same again.
It was a life-changing experience for me.
Ras Mikaere Enoch Mc Carty
Tilly
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Tilly
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> On , , Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:09:38 +1200, Re: Jewish Ascetic Nudism - What is
> it?,
>>> clothes the naked” a daily aspect of liturgical practice. But, as it
>>> is with all other uniquely human created things, the individual and
>>> societal reasons for wearing clothes has dual nature to it, sometimes
>>> for the good and sometimes for the bad. And, the wearing of clothes
>>> for individuals and in society in general often equally lends itself
>>> to the bad inclination, such as out of a sense of shame for one's
>>> indifferent superiority over another, an act of unkindness and
>>> injustice.
>>>
>>> that G!D provides for the things that we create and, equally, the
>>> endless objects we develop and use for our human purposes are both
>>> recognized as blessings to embrace and enjoy. But, when a sense of
>>> modesty towards ourselves and what we possess is lost, rendering the
>>> a return towards simpler behaviors and thoughts becomes necessary. It
>>> restraint), in Digambara Pulkhanim ha’Yehudi ritual and, in some
> --
> "The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor
> to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread."
> Anatole France.
Not everyone is as stupid as you, they can see the difference in the
headers.
You are a moron.
Ras Mikaere Enoch Mc Carty
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Tilly
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Good grief you dumbkopf haven't you worked out I am in New Zealand not
Canada?
Anna
is a rare practice I was wondering how common this practice really is
within Judaism.
Tilly
news:7980d8d4-6fe8-4982...@u12g2000prc.googlegroups.com...
> This is not spam. I found this on the internet and while I am sure it
> is a rare practice I was wondering how common this practice really is
> within Judaism.
>
Very uncommon.
The Peeler
>> Jah AlmighTainui !
>> http://www.exorcist.org.nz/1967_bolshevik_plot_for_1974.html
>> http://www.exorcist.org.nz/wait.wav
>
> Good grief you dumbkopf haven't you worked out I am in New Zealand not
> Canada?
...and trolling from NZ at THREE o'clock in the morning too!!! <G>
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Tilly
"Anna" wrote in message news:7980d8d4-6fe8-4982...@u12g2000prc.googlegroups.com...
This is not spam. I found this on the internet and while I am sure it
is a rare practice I was wondering how common this practice really is
within Judaism.
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Hi again, Anna. I know this is not spam and thank you again for posting it!
Please don't mind the boys, they get very exited every time they hear the word "nude".
Uneducated peasants...what can you do? I have three degrees, by the way. We love
nudism very much here in New Zealand. My son in law does it all the time, he is
from Kenya and is so sweet, all he wears is his koteka, a penis tube attached on two
strings.
Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koteka
He is a bit naughty as he is not toilet broken, yet, and I have to follow him with a plastic bag
and a dust pan, but he is great to have around the house. I love the brown stains he leaves
on the furniture and sound of jaws dropping when we get invited for dinner at friends.
I would love to hear more from you. If you have interesting experience with nudism, you
are welcome to share it with us.
Sweet Kisses :-) xxx
Tilly
Ben Cramer
> "Anna" wrote in messagenews:dfd0f154-e0af-4d50...@n28g2000vbs.googlegroups.com...
> clothes the naked” a daily aspect of liturgical practice. But, as it
> is with all other uniquely human created things, the individual and
> societal reasons for wearing clothes has dual nature to it, sometimes
> for the good and sometimes for the bad. And, the wearing of clothes
> for individuals and in society in general often equally lends itself
> to the bad inclination, such as out of a sense of shame for one's
> indifferent superiority over another, an act of unkindness and
> injustice.
>
> that G!D provides for the things that we create and, equally, the
> endless objects we develop and use for our human purposes are both
> recognized as blessings to embrace and enjoy. But, when a sense of
> modesty towards ourselves and what we possess is lost, rendering the
> a return towards simpler behaviors and thoughts becomes necessary. It
> restraint), in Digambara Pulkhanim ha’Yehudi ritual and, in some
Bloody hell. First time I've come in here for months and what do I
find. Twatty going on about nudity and filth - AGAIN.
Mention anything rude, crude or naked and BINGO - there's twatty.
Aside - the mental picture of you cavorting about your home in the
nude is rather off-putting, old girl. There's nothing attractive as a
nearly 60 year old sheila swanning around in the nuddie. With all the
wrinkles and dimpled flesh evident, you would look like you needed a
bloody good ironing.
Have a nice day.
Tilly
news:4830ec38-9eba-4664...@c8g2000prn.googlegroups.com...
> clothes the naked� a daily aspect of liturgical practice. But, as it
> is with all other uniquely human created things, the individual and
> societal reasons for wearing clothes has dual nature to it, sometimes
> for the good and sometimes for the bad. And, the wearing of clothes
> for individuals and in society in general often equally lends itself
> to the bad inclination, such as out of a sense of shame for one's
> indifferent superiority over another, an act of unkindness and
> injustice.
>
> that G!D provides for the things that we create and, equally, the
> endless objects we develop and use for our human purposes are both
> recognized as blessings to embrace and enjoy. But, when a sense of
> modesty towards ourselves and what we possess is lost, rendering the
> a return towards simpler behaviors and thoughts becomes necessary. It
> restraint), in Digambara Pulkhanim ha�Yehudi ritual and, in some
Have a nice day.
_______________________________________
.
It was the forger Benjie, but then you already know that.
Twatty
"Ben Cramer" wrote in message news:4830ec38-9eba-4664...@c8g2000prn.googlegroups.com...
> Jewish traditional practice, and the words �blessed are you G!D who
> clothes the naked� a daily aspect of liturgical practice. But, as it
> is with all other uniquely human created things, the individual and
> societal reasons for wearing clothes has dual nature to it, sometimes
> for the good and sometimes for the bad. And, the wearing of clothes
> for individuals and in society in general often equally lends itself
> to the bad inclination, such as out of a sense of shame for one's
> natural body, one of G!D�s creations, or out of a need to demonstrate
> indifferent superiority over another, an act of unkindness and
> injustice.
>
> In Digambara Pulkhanim ha�Yehudi practice, the natural world
> that G!D provides for the things that we create and, equally, the
> endless objects we develop and use for our human purposes are both
> recognized as blessings to embrace and enjoy. But, when a sense of
> modesty towards ourselves and what we possess is lost, rendering the
> blessing for �clothing the naked� misinterpreted or outright ignored,
> a return towards simpler behaviors and thoughts becomes necessary. It
> is this ascetic approach to tziniyut, modesty (meaning �self�-
> restraint), in Digambara Pulkhanim ha�Yehudi ritual and, in some
Have a nice day.
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The mental picture of people screaming and covering their eyes. :-)
The Peeler
know-all from nz.general, wrote:
> .
> It was the forger Benjie, but then you already know that.
So what, Twisted Twatty? Seems almost all people on these groups, even from
opposing camps, and even some Jews, agree that you are a sick twisted
primitive disgusting bitch! LOL
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Stewart
"Ben Cramer" <bencr...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Aug 2, 9:16 am, "Tilly" <femail1...@gmail.com> wrote:
> "Anna" wrote in
> messagenews:dfd0f154-e0af-4d50...@n28g2000vbs.googlegroups.com...
>
Why ben, good to see the slammers down under now have weekend
privileges.
I have a Big Tilly
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"Ben Cramer" <bencr...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Aug 2, 9:16 am, "Tilly" <femail1...@gmail.com> wrote:
> "Anna" wrote in
> messagenews:dfd0f154-e0af-4d50...@n28g2000vbs.googlegroups.com...
>
> There's some audio files that you can find at the following web site.
>
> http://aniyostsef.com/jewish_ascetic_nudism.html#enter-here
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3n779so
>
> It is not uncommon for religious practices to borrow from each other,
> incorporate a little of this and a little of that into the tradition
And, so it also is with religious ritual!
>
> Joseph Tsefanyahu Farkasdi, Author of Sefer Digambara Pulkhanim
> ha'Yehudi
>
(rest snipped)
The 2 minute video is beautiful and seems very spiritual, but I doubt if the
Jews where I grew up could have done that in a small London suburban garden.
It's a practice I never heard of until now.
Do Jews still follow Leviticus 19:28 which forbids tattoos? They couldn't be
hidden if nude.
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Amy Whinehouse was Jewish, wasn't she?
Jewishes don't have any religious rules, other than - lie, cheat and steal.
Geopelia
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Jews have far more religious rules than most people. Read the earlier books
of the Old Testament.
People today have trouble keeping even the Ten Commandments, but I think
there are over 600 Commandments for Jews.
And some folks don't even observe the New Testament commandment to Love Thy
Neighbour.
TallHenry
Ben Cramer <bencr...@gmail.com> wrote:
[...]
Silence, aussie filth.
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=31983
"About 20 convicted Australian pedophiles unsuccessfully tried to
travel to Indonesia and Thailand immediately after the Dec. 26 tsunami
to prey on vulnerable children, a newspaper reported on Saturday."
http://www.uri.edu/artsci/wms/hughes/austral.htm
"Child prostitution in Australia was studied by ECPAT, which collected
information from early 471 government and non-government agencies working
with children. The study, the first of its kind, revealed a vicious cycle
leading to child commercial sexual activities."
http://www.atimes.com/oceania/AC27Ah03.html
"It also confirmed suspicions the Pacific region has become a new target
for Australian pedophiles fleeing police crackdowns on child sex offences
at home and elsewhere in Asia."
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/06/11/1086749893067.html?from=moreStories
"Australian pedophiles are part of an organised crime ring preying on
Thailand's vulnerable children, writes Mark Baker."