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EZEKIEL 37:15-28 Here, Ezekiel the Prophet sees the joining of Judah and the children of Israel, and Yosef, with his son Efrain,” and they are joined together as ONE (Echad) “One in Unity” Once they were separated, Yosef and his sons in Egypt, and Israel, Judah, and his brothers, in Canaan, but...

"From Dry Bones to Filled Lungs" (Lesson 13 of 16) "The Mosaic Covenant, The Conditional Covenant" Can a covenant be broken? What is a covenant? It is an agreement on something. What is meant by "conditional?" A clause, a legal stipulation, or making certain terms in said covenant. Is a...

PARASHA: “VaYIGASH” (and he drew near) GENESIS 44:18-47:27 "The Power of Forgiveness" In this Parashah, we read that “he (Y'hudah) drew near” to Yosef, and shows himself as truly repentant for his past actions against Yosef, for selling him for the price of a common slave. And we see the...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL (A look at Tradition vs Biblical Truth) I would like to extend a "Shalom Aleichem" (peace be upon you) to all of you on this Forum site. Thank you all for your reading support and your comments. December is the "Hanukkah/Christmas/New Year's" month of Festivities and a...

1 KINGS 3:15-4:1 In this scripture portion, we see Solomon lifting up“burnt-offerings” and “peace-offerings.” He also had “dreams.” In his dream, YHVH asked him what he wished for, “For wisdom, an understanding heart to judge this people,” and YHVH thus granted him what he wished for. This...

Parashah: “Miketz” (at the end of) GENESIS 41:1-44:17. When we look into this parashah study, we see Yosef, who was, in a way of speaking, in the “pit.” He was cast into prison for something he did not do, yet he continued to trust YHVH for his needs. This reminds us of King David's words, “You...

ONE HANUKKAH IN AUSCHWITZ It was a very cold and snowy late afternoon when the prisoners of barracks 9 returned from their work. The bitter frost made the scrap metal stick to the men’s hands as the job required the prisoners to move mountains of metal from one place to another. At times, it...

A STUDY ON HANUKKAH, WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? (From the evening of December 14 - ending December 22nd) “And it was at Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication (Hanukkah), and it was winter, and Yeshua (Jesus) walked in the temple in Solomon's porch” (John 10:22,23). The chapter goes on to say that...

PARASHA: “VaYeshev” (and he settled) GENESIS 37:1-40:23 In this study, the focus is on Yosef, who is going to be in the limelight of God. Things seem to be going from bad to worse for this young teenager. It wasn't all his fault, we could say. His father, Jacob, held him high up on a...

FROM DRY BONES TO FILLED LUNGS: Lesson 12 of 16 Focus on Messianic Prophecy How do we know that Yeshua HaMashiach / Jesus the Christ is the true Messiah, and not anyone else? Have there been impostors? fake Messiahs? How do the scriptures point to Jesus/Yeshua as the Messiah?

Parashah: “VaYishlach” (and he sent) GENESIS: 32:3-36:43 We see in this week's parashah that Ya'akov is on his way home to Beth-El. He comes to his “encounter” with his brother Esav. It is a time of tension for him, as we know, he “stole” from him the blessing. Or was it really theft...

WHEN THE GUNS WERE SILENT (A Christmas Tale from WW1) The British soldiers slowly made their way across no-man's land. It was the first time in a year that the Germans weren't shooting at them. It was an eerie silence, so unlike warfare. It all started eight hours ago, the Christmas Eve Truce...

FROM DRY BONES TO FILLED LUNGS; (Lesson 11 of 16) "To all accoutable people." What does it mean to be "accountable"? Or "being responsible for our actions and decisions? Are we all "accountable" for responding to the call of evangelism?

HOSEA 12:13-14:9 The prophet condemns Israel for “forsaking the LORD.” Israel was led out of Egypt by the prophet Moses (Moshe) and tended to, provided for by YHVH, yet Israel forsook the LORD, chasing after false gods, going into idolatry. Now the LORD will punish, and his wrath will fall upon...

GENESIS 28:10-22 and John 1:51 In this parashah study, we see that Jacob is on his way to Haran to find himself a wife (or two). He is tired after a long day's journey. He stops to rest outside of a city called “Luz” (almond trees), and scripture says that he settles down for the night and...

MAL 1:1-2:7 The prophet speaks and writes through the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), “Jacob have I loved, but Esau I have hated”. You ask, “Isn't God love?” Isn't God all about love? Why does he “hate poor Esau?” The word “hate” has the same meaning as “reject”. YHVH, who is “all knowing,” knew...

PARASHAH: TOLDOT (generations) GEN 25:19-28:9 This study starts out with the generations of Abraham and Sarah. After years of waiting and praying, they finally had Yitzchak. The legacy continues, the promise of YHVH is revealed once more, but not without testing of faith. Yitzchak and Riv'kah...

Here's an idea for this coming Thursday's Thanksgiving time. You're around the table, either for lunch or dinner. Your guests are there, and who knows what they will want to talk about. But YOU are the host. You get to pick the "table topic." When everyone has had their share of roast turkey...

Toggle Members Info Posted just now HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY? or HAPPY TURKEY DAY? As we approach one of our favorite times to celebrate with family, friends, and in-laws, we think about this special time called "Thanksgiving." Yet we hear of some calling it "Turkey Day". So which is it...

THE RABBI’S THANKSGIVING INVITATION (A Short Tale for the Season) Rabbi Jacob Groshen left his humble house on West 3rd Street. He had accepted a Thanksgiving dinner invitation from the Smith family just a few streets up. He had never met the Smiths, but old pastor Williams from First...