How can “scripture only” and the Oral Torah fit hand in hand?

Published: Tue, 06/21/22

"Separate yourselves from this assembly so I can put an end to them at once."
Numbers 16:21

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This coming Shabbat's Torah portion, read in Israel on Saturday, June 25th, is Korach. In this portion the people protest, and a plague ensues. The Israelites are instructed the various presents due to the priests and Levites.

Last week, our popular Root Source teacher Rabbi Gedalia Meyer talked about "Shelach." Watch it below.

We are delighted to share our lesson: Introduction to Jewish Prayer, from our course: Introduction to Jewish Prayer. With our teacher Gidon Ariel. Learn it here.

How can “scripture only” and the Oral Torah fit hand in hand? Watch this to hear what Dr. Dianne Hoffman and Gidon Ariel have to say. Watch it below.

The love of Christian people is pure. Watch this to hear what Dr. Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel have to say. Watch it below.

We sign off with a nice comment and a beautiful photo of Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Gidon Ariel and Bob O’Dell
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Parashat Korach

Korach stages a rebellion against Moses, accusing him of a power grab. He and his entourage are swallowed up by the earth. The people protest, and a plague ensues. Of the staffs submitted by all the tribes, only Aaron‘s blossoms; proving that he is G‑d‘s chosen. The Israelites are instructed the various presents due to the priests and Levites.

Read more here

Shelach: Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's Weekly Torah Study

Our popular Root Source teacher Rabbi Gedalia Meyer has been giving short weekly teaching on the Weekly Portion for the Temple Institute.

We are grateful to our friends at the Temple Institute who have allowed us to provide Rabbi Meyer’s teachings here too.

Watch the video

Introduction to Jewish Prayer

What is the foundational scripture that commands Jews to pray? You may be very surprised! How often do Jews pray each day, and where did this idea come from in scripture? What do the prayer books look like, and why are there two of them?

Learn here

Conversations:
Dr. Dianne Hoffman with Gidon Ariel June 15, 2022

We were delighted to hold a conversation with a subscriber to Root Source, Dr. Dianne Hoffman from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

In this short introductory conversation, Gidon and Dianne talked about a few things, including:
– How can “scripture only” and the Oral Torah fit hand in hand?

– Discussion is not nitpicking

– Contextual Communication by Dr. Dianne Hoffman

Would you like to have a personal, one-on-one conversation with Gidon Ariel, that will be shared on our Conversations channel? Please contact us and we'll set one up!

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Conversations:
Dr. Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel April 14, 2021

Here is what Gidon and Dr. Richard talked about this week:

– Feast of Sukot
– 1987 was the first time Dr. Booker start bringing groups to Israel
– The love of Christian people is pure
– Lighting Shabbat candles

Watch the video

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Tel Aviv, Israel

Enjoy this photo taken in Tel Aviv, Israel by Or Hakim.