"Visit" Israel with Bob and Gidon!

Published: Mon, 02/13/17

You shall take these seven ewe lambs from my hand so that it may be a witness to me, that I dug this well. Genesis 21:31

Don't see this email too well? view it on the web! https://root-source.optin.com/newsletter/awlist3485550/MTExMTgyMzg=/visit-israel-with-bob-and-gidon.htm

You signed up for this newsletter for information from Root Source.
If you would like to unsubscribe, click here

Dear ,

This week, the weekly Torah reading continues the story of the Exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt. We read of the actual exodus itself, including Jethro's advice.

Doug Hamp interviews Bob O’Dell and Gidon Ariel of Root Source.

Bob continues to interview Claire Pfann who adds her opinion on how people from Judea, Samaria, and the Uttermost Parts of the Earth, are “related to each other” according to the writers of the New Testament.

Bob visited Beersheba, the home of Abraham. Learn more about this fascinating city in part 2 of the video.

We sign off with our lovely quote from a Root Source student and a beautiful picture of a the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem.

Shalom,

Gidon Ariel and Bob O’Dell
Root Source Founders

Weekly Portion:

Yitro – February 18 – 22 Shvat

In this Shabbat’s weekly Torah portion Yitro Exodus 18:1–20:23, Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, hears of the great miracles which G‑d performed for the people of Israel, and comes from Midian to the Israelite camp, bringing with him Moses’ wife and two sons. Jethro advises Moses to appoint a hierarchy of magistrates and judges to assist him in the task of governing and administering justice to the people.

In the Haftorah Prophets reading, Isaiah 6:1–13, discusses Isaiah’s vision of the Heavenly Chariot (the merkavah), a revelation that was experienced by all the Israelites when G‑d spoke the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai—an event recounted in this week’s Torah reading.

Happy studying!

Read the weekly portion>>

Root Source Interviews:

Claire Pfann of UHL – Part 3 – Who are the Samaritans?

In an addendum to the interview, Claire Pfann adds her opinion how people from Judea, Samaria, and the Uttermost Parts of the Earth, are “related to each other” according to the writers of the New Testament.

This was the subject of Claire’s Masters Thesis.

Watch the interview>>

Root Source Tours:

Root Source Tours: Beersheva – Part 2 – City and Cistern

Root Source concludes its tour of: Tel Be’er Sheva, the site of the ancient wells of Abraham.

In part 2 we conclude with a look at the city, the cistern and learn why it is a triangle city, and take a look at its cistern.

Watch the City and Cistern>>

Interview:

Doug Hamp – Part 1 – Jubilee

This is part 1 of 5 part series.

What is happening with the Jubilee?

An update which is going to involve some of the things that happened to President Trump as well as moving the embassy in Tel Aviv over to Jerusalem.

Join as Doug Hamp interviews Bob O’Dell and Gidon Ariel of Root Source. Bob O’Dell explains the Jubilee year in a couple of different perspectives.

Watch the Interview>>

"Oh how I wish I could be in Israel

for its 50th anniversary!"

Our student TJ got a sneak preview of our Teaser Video for our exclusive interviews and tours that are coming soon! and had this to say.

TJ wrote:

Oh my goodness!!! I’m so excited about all of this! Oh how I wish I could be in Israel for its 50th anniversary! I was there for the 40th and it was amazing! Thanks so much for doing these tours and interviews!!
Love you all.

Watch the Teaser>>

Jerusalem: Inside Jaffa Gate

We are pleased to share with you this lovely photo of Inside Jaffa Gate. Photo copyright by Sherwood Burton. daystardawn@outlook.com. Thank you Sherwood for this lovely photo!