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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...

“I’m Sergeant Kohler, Herr Rabiner. I’m replacing Sergeant Muller.” “What happened to Muller?” asked the rabbi. “Sent to the front, for reasons that are not really important,” replied Kohler. “Rabbi,” continued Sergeant Kohler, “not all Germans love Hitler and hate the Jews; some, like me...

“No” replied a second man, “the Rebbe will ask Herr Kommandant for some candles, matches, and maybe even a golden menorah.” The men were just shaking their heads, murmuring if indeed the rabbi had lost his senses. “Where is your faith?” replied the Rebbe, “is there anything too difficult for...

The hard thing to do in a place like this would be to put love and forgiveness into action. He knew what he had to do. He would not allow hate to conquer his spirit. He was a rabbi and represented the Torah of Adonai; he had to remember that. The evening count was given to the commandant. After...

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...

Judah and his men went to work and made the temple like new again, re-lit the menorah, and made a “feast of dedication” for 8 days, just like in the days of Solomon, when he dedicated the first temple for eight days. Judah offered sacrifices on the newly built brazen altar just like Solomon did...

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?

Jacob finds himself alone, facing, as he thinks, imminent danger from being slaughtered by his brother Esau. He puts his family in hiding, he sends gifts of cattle to Esau to maybe “soften him up,” he might think. Now comes a wrestling match. Jacob is at his wits' end; it is only he and...

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...

Well, I have always said, we either have it or don't, it doesn't matter what percentage, if there are three diamonds in three square miles of beach, there are diamonds on the beach! E1B1B is one of the genes in the human genome (DNA) groups that pertains to Israel. So, if you have that, and you...

Thank you for your info, very interesting indeed. I found out about my Jewish ancestry through Family Tree DNA

Amen, thanks for your comment. Interestingly, many cultures have Hebrew names, perhaps tracing their ancestry back to those tribes of Israel. British "Brit Ish" (Covenant of Man), Danish "Dan Ish" (Man from the tribe of Dan) (just a thought)

The sergeant didn't reply; he and the medic just walked off towards the now-empty German trenches. The sergeant turned back once more and looked at Michael, who was now on his feet. “War is hell,” he said, shaking his head. Then the sergeant and the medic departed, following the other survivors...

“Stand by for artillery cover fire,” shouted an officer at the extreme end of the trench. A few minutes passed, and then suddenly, the barrage of British artillery boomed overhead. The soldiers heard the whistle of the artillery shells and then the explosion on the German side. After ten...

Michael understood that Hans was asking about his Bible, if he had one. Michael looked down at the ground, shook his head sadly, and replied; “Nein, ich habe keine Bibel.” No, he didn't have his Bible with him. “Warum nicht?” asked Hans, looking a bit confused. “Warum habensie nicht Bibel?”...

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?