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Torah Commentary – Shoftim “Judges” – Quit Observing Torah!

Torah Commentary Shoftim “Judges” Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9 Isaiah 51:12–52:12 2 Kings 7-9 Quit Observing Torah! Now that I have your undivided attention, please continue to read. I have been on this journey for a number of years now and have come to the conclusion that we all should quit observing Torah.  To understand what I am saying pick up a dictionary or do a quick search on the … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Shoftim “Judges” – Quit Observing Torah!

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New Moon – The New Moon has been seen in Israel! We enter into the Sixth Hebrew month.

Look toward the western sky at sundown tonight and celebrate the goodness of HaShem in our lives. Celebration Tips Lighting of the Menorah Reading Psalms Sounding of the shofar Celebration dinner Special time of thanks and blessing. Prayer for peace of Jerusalem (Ps 122:6) and regathering of the family of Israel. (EZ 37) May HaShem open His floodgates of blessing upon you in this new … Continue reading New Moon – The New Moon has been seen in Israel! We enter into the Sixth Hebrew month.

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Shalom, New Moon – June 22, 2020

Shalom, New Moon The New Moon has been seen in Israel! We enter into the fourth Hebrew month. Look toward the western sky at sundown tonight and celebrate the goodness of HaShem in our lives. Celebration Tips Lighting of the Menorah Reading Psalms Sounding of the shofar Celebration dinner Special time of thanks and blessing. Prayer for peace of Jerusalem (Ps 122:6) and regathering of … Continue reading Shalom, New Moon – June 22, 2020

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Shalom, New Moon – May 23, 2020 – Daniel 9 Prayer Song – James Block

Shalom, New Moon The New Moon has been seen in Israel! We enter into the Third Hebrew month. Look toward the western sky at sundown tonight and celebrate the goodness of HaShem in our lives. Celebration Tips Lighting of the Menorah Reading Psalms Sounding of the shofar Celebration dinner Special time of thanks and blessing. Prayer for peace of Jerusalem (Ps 122:6) and regathering of … Continue reading Shalom, New Moon – May 23, 2020 – Daniel 9 Prayer Song – James Block

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Living Torah Commentary – Mishpatim (Rulings) – Attitude Check! – SCRIPTURES FOR February 22, 2020

Torah Commentary Mishpatim (Rulings) Exodus 21:1-24:18 Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26 Matthew 5:38-42; 15:1-20 Acts 23:1-11 Hebrews 9:15-22; 10:28-39 Attitude Check! We now begin to expound on the Ten Words. Before we do, we need to consider the reason we are moving on: Why do we desire to live by His Words? This may seem like an oversimplified thought, but I believe it is much needed. Stop … Continue reading Living Torah Commentary – Mishpatim (Rulings) – Attitude Check! – SCRIPTURES FOR February 22, 2020

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Torah Commentary – B’Shallach (After he had let go) – SCRIPTURES FOR February 8, 2020

B’Shallach (After he had let go) Exodus 13:17-17:16 Judges 4:4-5:31 John 6:25-35; 19:31-37 Revelation 15:1-4 Finally! A Formula! Have you ever thought that it would be nice if HaShem had given us some formulas in scripture? In this weeks Torah portion, we find one. The Hebrews have left Egypt with wagons full of “stuff” they have been given by their old neighbors, and they now … Continue reading Torah Commentary – B’Shallach (After he had let go) – SCRIPTURES FOR February 8, 2020

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Torah Commentary – Pinchas”Phineas” – Zeal In The Camp – SCRIPTURES FOR July 27, 2019

Torah Commentary Pinchas”Phineas” Numbers 25:10-30:1 1 Kings 18:46-19:21 2 Timothy 1-4; Titus 1-3; Philemon 1 Zeal In The Camp Reading about the Hebrews and their journey through the wilderness  has taken on so much meaning in the past few years. With each passing year it becomes more and more special to read about their lives. It is not that the accounts of their lives become more … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Pinchas”Phineas” – Zeal In The Camp – SCRIPTURES FOR July 27, 2019

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Torah Commentary – Korach (Korah) – The Stand Which Proved The Man – Joined To HaShem – SCRIPTURES FOR July 6, 2019

Torah Commentary Korach (Korah) Numbers 16:1-18:32 1Samuel 11:14-12:22 2Timothy 2:8-21 Jude 1-25 The Stand Which Proved The Man We come to the infamous account of Korach this week. You have to admit that with all that has happened in the camp since Israel left Egypt, events which clearly showed Moshe as the leader, this was a pretty gutsy move made by Korach. Well, maybe gutsy … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Korach (Korah) – The Stand Which Proved The Man – Joined To HaShem – SCRIPTURES FOR July 6, 2019

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Torah Commentary – Sh’lach L’cha (Send on your behalf) – The Tourists Connection – SCRIPTURES FOR June 29, 2019

Sh’lach L’cha (Send on your behalf) Numbers 13:1-15:41 Joshua 2:1-24 Hebrews 3:7-19 The Tourists Connection If a list were made of the top ten stories the Hebrews are known for during their sojourn in the wilderness, the account of the twelve spies would certainly be found. Many fingers have been pointed at the faithless reports given by the ten spies. Is there a deeper level … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Sh’lach L’cha (Send on your behalf) – The Tourists Connection – SCRIPTURES FOR June 29, 2019

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Shalom, New Moon – May 6, 2019

Shalom, New Moon There are no reports of the New Moon being sighted in Israel as of yet due to overcast skies. Mathematically we enter into the second month. With over 600 rockets launched into Israel this past weekend, spend a few extra moments considering the people who live in The Land and the great sacrifices they endure.  Look toward the western sky at sundown tonight and celebrate the … Continue reading Shalom, New Moon – May 6, 2019

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Torah Commentary – Va’era (I appeared) – His Promise – SCRIPTURES FOR January 13, 2017

Torah Commentary Va’era (I appeared) Exodus 6:2-9:35 Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 Romans 9:14-17 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 His Promise It is too easy for us to scan through Torah portions that have become familiar to us. I challenge you to slow down and consider the people who are living these recorded days then bring the words forward to our day and our lives. Take for instance the four … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Va’era (I appeared) – His Promise – SCRIPTURES FOR January 13, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Sh’mot (Names) – His Ways – January 6, 2017

Torah Commentary Sh’mot (Names) Exodus 1:1-6:1 Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23 Matthew 22:23-33; 41-46 Acts 3:12-15 Hebrew 11:23-26 His Ways Just a few days ago we entered into the Gregorian year of 2018. The thought of that seems a bit strange. You may even be one who would say you never imagined how this world system could possibly have lasted this long. I can relate. Truth is, … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Sh’mot (Names) – His Ways – January 6, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Vayechi (He Lived) – Enjoying the Fruit – SCRIPTURES FOR December 30, 2017

Living Torah Commentary Vayechi (He Lived) Genesis 47:28-50:26 1Kings 2:1-12 Hebrews 11:21-22 1Peter 1:3-9; 2:11-17 Enjoying the Fruit Ya’akov is 130 years old when he arrives in Egypt. The following 17 years will be a gift in which he will be able to enjoy the fruit of his life, his family. During this time he will watch his boys mature, marry and bring forth children. … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Vayechi (He Lived) – Enjoying the Fruit – SCRIPTURES FOR December 30, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Vayigash (He approached) – The Day! – SCRIPTURES FOR December 23, 2017

Living Torah Commentary Vayigash (He approached)  Genesis 44:18-47:27 Ezekiel 37:15-28 Acts 7:9-16 The Day! This Torah portion may well be my favorite of all! To consider the prophetic shadows within these words is overwhelming to me. I have no idea how many times I have tried to imagine the scene we are reading. Yosef is standing in front of his brothers. They have no idea … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Vayigash (He approached) – The Day! – SCRIPTURES FOR December 23, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Mikketz (At the End) – Though It Lingers, Never Give Up – SCRIPTURES FOR December 16, 2017

Torah Commentary Mikketz (At the End) Genesis 41:1-44:17 1 Kings 3:15-4:1 Acts 7:9-16 Though It Lingers, Never Give Up   I often consider the life of Yosef as I feel it has much to say to my own life. His life was one of twists and turns that no one could have foreseen. His was also a life of promises which seemed to be out of … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Mikketz (At the End) – Though It Lingers, Never Give Up – SCRIPTURES FOR December 16, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Vayeshev (He Continued Living) – Now That is Dysfunction – SCRIPTURES FOR December 9, 2017

Torah Commentary Vayeshev (He Continued Living) Genesis 37:1-40:23 Amos 2:6-3:8 Acts 7:9-16 Now That is Dysfunction The trials of Esau, Laban and the ordeal at Sh’khem and the death of Rachel are now behind Jacob. He even has a new name. I’m sure he thought it would be time to take life easy to enjoy his family, right? Not so fast. Now the trials take … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Vayeshev (He Continued Living) – Now That is Dysfunction – SCRIPTURES FOR December 9, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Vayishlach (He Sent) – The Journey Continues – SCRIPTURES FOR December 2, 2017

Torah Commentary Vayishlach (He Sent) Genesis 32:4-36:43 Obadiah 1:1-21 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Revelation 7:1-12   The Journey Continues        Ya’akov is now free of Lavan after twenty years of working for him. The time was not wasted by any means as he is returning with a growing family and the riches needed to take care of them. It appears Yah was up to the challenge … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Vayishlach (He Sent) – The Journey Continues – SCRIPTURES FOR December 2, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Tol’dot (History) – The Battle Still Rages – SCRIPTURES FOR November 18, 2017

Torah Commentary Tol’dot (History) Genesis 25:19-28:9 Malachi 1:1-2:7 Romans 9:6-16 Hebrews 11:20; 12:14-17 The Battle Still Rages There are two areas of this Torah portion I would like to expound on this week. In the end the two will tie together as a theme. The first area to cover is the words of Rivkah (Rebecca). She is found to be barren. Yitzchak prayed for her and … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Tol’dot (History) – The Battle Still Rages – SCRIPTURES FOR November 18, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Vayera (He Appeared) – The Rewards and Challenges of Listening – SCRIPTURES FOR November 4, 2017

Torah Commentary Vayera (He Appeared) Gen 18:1-22:24 2Kings 4:1-37 Luke 17:26-37 Romans 9:6-9 Hebrews 6:13-20 Ya’akov 2:14-24   The Rewards and Challenges of Listening   The journey to Canaan taught Abram and Sara much about listening. They have learned so much that their names have been changed. What has been added to each of their names? It is the Hebrew letter hey, which is a … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Vayera (He Appeared) – The Rewards and Challenges of Listening – SCRIPTURES FOR November 4, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Lech Lecha (Get Yourself Out) – One Man Was Listening – SCRIPTURES FOR October 28, 2017

Torah Commentary Lech Lecha (Get Yourself Out) Gen 12:1-17:27 Isaiah 40:27-41:16 Acts 7:1-8 Romans 3:19-5:6 Hebrews 7:1-19; 11:8-12   One Man Was Listening I was talking to a Jewish friend with a number of other people in the room a few of years ago. During the conversation someone said, “God spoke to me” and went on to state what they thought they had heard. After … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Lech Lecha (Get Yourself Out) – One Man Was Listening – SCRIPTURES FOR October 28, 2017

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Shalom, New Moon

Shalom, New Moon The New Moon has been sighted in Israel! We enter into the Biblical Eighth month! Look toward the western sky at sundowntonight and celebrate the goodness of HaShem in our lives. Celebration Tips Lighting of the Menorah Reading Psalms Sounding of the shofar Celebration dinner Special time of thanks and blessing. Prayer for peace of Jerusalem (Ps 122:6) and regathering of the family … Continue reading Shalom, New Moon

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Torah Commentary – B’resheet (In the beginning) – Noach (Noah) – The End Justified the Beginning – SCRIPTURES FOR October 21, 2017

Torah Commentary B’resheet (In the beginning) Noach (Noah) Genesis 1:1-11:32 Isaiah 42:5-43:10 John 1:1-18 Revelation 21:1-5; 22:1-5 Note: To catch up with the Torah cycle this is two portions combined The End Justified the Beginning We begin another Torah cycle! I express this with anticipation. Many “new to Torah” folks may question why we read through and study the same five books year after year. … Continue reading Torah Commentary – B’resheet (In the beginning) – Noach (Noah) – The End Justified the Beginning – SCRIPTURES FOR October 21, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Vezot ha’Bracha – “And this is the blessing” – SCRIPTURES FOR October 14, 2017

Vezot ha’Bracha “And this is the blessing” Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12 Joshua 1:1-18 The Baton Passes On This Shabbat’s readings mark the end of the Torah cycle. The scriptures we will read are maybe the most bittersweet of all the Torah. Moses finishes his message of Deuteronomy by speaking a blessing over the people he has led for the past forty years. I would imagine that as … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Vezot ha’Bracha – “And this is the blessing” – SCRIPTURES FOR October 14, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Let’s Not Miss the Point – SCRIPTURES FOR September 30, 2017

Torah Commentary Leviticus 16:1 – 34; 18:1 – 30 Numbers 29:7 – 11 Hebrews 10 Note: As we come to the conclusion of this Torah cycle you may find yourselves using a different set of verses than me due to different methods of reading. This is a great opportunity for a lesson in not always being in complete agreement of walk, but rather complete agreement … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Let’s Not Miss the Point – SCRIPTURES FOR September 30, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Nitsavim (Standing) / Vayelekh (He Went) – Are We There Yet? – SCRIPTURES FOR September 16, 2017

Torah Commentary Nitsavim (Standing) / Vayelekh (He Went) Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 Isaiah 61:10-63:9 Romans 9:30-10:13 Hebrews 12:14-15 Are We There Yet? Last week we looked at a “Today” which would happen sometime in our future. It would be a day of bringing our offerings in a basket to Jerusalem. We will set our basket down in the presence of Messiah and give thanks for the good land … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Nitsavim (Standing) / Vayelekh (He Went) – Are We There Yet? – SCRIPTURES FOR September 16, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Ki Tavo (When You Come) – Until “Today” – SCRIPTURES FOR September 9, 2017

Torah Commentary Ki Tavo  (When You Come) Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Isaiah 60:1-22 Matthew 13:1-23 Acts 28:17-31 Romans 11:1-15 Until “Today” As I have shared, there are many themes in the book of Deuteronomy. We see the importance of taking responsibility for our actions, treating others with respect, walking in blessings and walking in curses through our disobedience. All of these instructions give us rich teachings to … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Ki Tavo (When You Come) – Until “Today” – SCRIPTURES FOR September 9, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Ki Tetze (When you go out) – Protecting the Back of the Pack – SCRIPTURES FOR September 2, 2017

Torah Commentary Ki Tetze (When you go out) Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Isaiah 54:1-10 Mark 10:2-12 Luke 20:27-38 1Tim 5:17-18 Protecting the Back of the Pack As I read through these middle chapters of Deuteronomy I sometimes want to put my head back and say, “Well duh!” For me, I find many of the instructions here are common sense. I really cannot think of a time in … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Ki Tetze (When you go out) – Protecting the Back of the Pack – SCRIPTURES FOR September 2, 2017

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Torah Commentary – Shof’tim (Judges) – Giving Yah Our Best – SCRIPTURES FOR August 26, 2017

Torah Commentary Shof’tim (Judges) Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Isaiah 51:12-52:13 Matthew 5:38-42; 18:15-20 Acts 3:13-26; 7:35-53 Giving Yah Our Best The deeper I read into the book of Deuteronomy I find such richness in its Truths.  Each week I am challenged to single out only one or two points to reflect on. It is important to me to help set the stage for your own focus in … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Shof’tim (Judges) – Giving Yah Our Best – SCRIPTURES FOR August 26, 2017

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New Moon – the month of Elul – the Biblical Sixth month

Shalom, New Moon The New Moon has been sighted in Israel! We enter into the Biblical Sixth month. This is the month of Elul, the month of harvest leading up to the Fall Festivals. Look toward the western sky at sundown tonight and celebrate the goodness of HaShem in our lives. Celebration Tips Lighting of the Menorah Reading Psalms Sounding of the shofar Celebration dinner … Continue reading New Moon – the month of Elul – the Biblical Sixth month

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