Category Archives: Parashat HaShavua – Torah Portion
A commentary on the weekly Torah Portion.
Faith In The Words We Speak – Sh’lach
What is faith? Faith is difficult to measure and define, however, it is generally defined by a strong conviction in someone or something. In the New Testament we read the following description of faith: Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1 Faith expresses […]
Continue readingHow To Stop Complaining – Be’ha’alotecha
A few friends and I recently met and had a discussion with a rabbi about what it means to be the people of God and to walk in His commandments. According to the rabbi, a person needs to strive to keep as many of the 613 Mitzvot (commandments) as instructed in the Torah. I challenged […]
Continue readingOne Way – Nasso
One of the most disastrous airplane accidents in history is the tragedy that occurred at Tenerife Airport (then called Los Rodeos Airport) in the Canary Islands on March 27, 1977. There were several contributing factors to this accident which I will briefly summarize. First of all, many additional flights were diverted to this airport that […]
Continue readingWhy Was Yeshua Crucified At Golgotha? – Be’Midbar
The place where Yeshua was crucified is obviously significant for those who believe in Him as Messiah and Savior. The Messiah came to take away the sin of the world and, according to the New Testament, this was accomplished at a particular place: Then they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place […]
Continue readingGod Always Keeps His Promises – Be’Chukotai
One of the guests at my Sabbath table asked me why I decided to move to Israel and become a citizen in this country. I told him that it is a long story but that it all started with a conversation that I had with a certain young lady while I was living in Istanbul. […]
Continue readingThe Sabbatical Year – Be’Har
Some friends and I recently visited the biblical archaeological site of Maresha which is located in ancient Judea. We explored the magnificent bell caves and underground cisterns which have been discovered there. At one point while we were there, some other visitors approached us and one of the women asked me what was worthwhile to […]
Continue readingLiving A Harvest Lifestyle – Emor
For those of you who have been to my home in Jerusalem for a Sabbath Experience, you are more than likely aware of my teaching on the Appointed Times of the LORD, including the Sabbath, as a necessary means to more fully understand the Bible as a whole. The majority of the Bible, especially the […]
Continue readingThe Least Of The Commandments – Kedoshim
Just three weeks ago on April 9, 2019, the citizens of Israel voted to elect new representatives for the Israeli government. The weeks and months leading up to the elections were filled with media interviews of the different candidates and representatives from the 40 political parties all striving to win the votes of the people. […]
Continue readingThe Great Paradox – Passover & The Last Supper – Acharei Mot
For me personally, the celebration of Passover is always one of the most meaningful celebrations of the year. There are so many details in the Passover celebration, both from the Bible and Jewish tradition, that focus on the Messiah and perfectly coordinate with the New Testament teaching of Yeshua as the fulfillment of the Passover […]
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