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This coming Shabbat's Torah portion, read on Saturday, September 16th, is Vayeilech. In this portion, it recounts the events of the final day of Moses‘ terrestrial life. Moses transferred leadership to Joshua and wrote a Torah scroll which he handed over to the Levites.

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This week's thoughts by our popular teacher Dr. Benny Benjamin talks about "It is not in the heavens”: Can a person really change?” Read it below.

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

We are delighted to share our lesson Deuteronomy Chapter 34: The Last Day of Moses with our teacher David Ha’ivri. Learn it here.

We are also delighted to share our lesson Overview of Joshuas Altar in a Single Video with our teacher Aaron Lipkin. Learn it here.

Check below to hear what Jeff Hutcheon and Gidon Ariel have to say. Watch it below.

Interview and Tribute to Golda Meir in Hebron. Check it below. 

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

Shalom, 
Gidon Ariel and Bob O’Dell 
Root Source Founders

Moses addressed the people, saying that he is 120 years of age on that day, and he is not permitted to cross the Jordan River together with them. Instead, Joshua will lead them, and G‑d will go before them and destroy their enemies.

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Join us for the Root Source Honor Reception on Sunday, October 15, at the stunning McKinney, Texas residence of Dr. Victoria and Paul Sarvadi. This exclusive event celebrates ten outstanding Bridgebuilders in the Jewish-Christian engagement space and marks the launch of the Texas Israel House of Friendship Embassy. Enjoy a semi-formal evening with heavy hors d'oeuvres, fine Israeli wine, and mingle with like-minded individuals. Hurry, as this event is limited to 100 guests!

“It is not in the heavens”: Can a person really change?

This cosmic description concerns a commandment that is close and accessible and not in the heavens. But which commandment are we dealing with here? Some see this commandment as referring to the entire compendium of 613 commandments documented in the Torah.

Nitzavim-Vayelech: Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's
Weekly Torah Study

The future is who we are tomorrow, and there is no other option than to prepare for tomorrow today. HaShem commands us to all stand before Him today, equipped with the knowledge that teshuvah – the ability to redirect our paths, to draw nearer to G-d – is our key to a better tomorrow. Despite all the obstacles that will confront us along the way, our future is ours to decide.

Deuteronomy Chapter 34: The Last Day of Moses

According to the tradition the Torah is considered to be devine and transcribed by Moses, Moshe Rabanu. Rabbis have referred to the last 7 verses as being written by Joshua because they speak of the death of Moshe and it doesn’t seem logical that Moses would be the author of the story of his own death. 

Overview of Joshuas Altar in a Single Video

Aaron Lipkin gives a more compact, efficient presentation on Joshua's Altar that lasts 20 minutes.  Use this lesson when you want to share a brief overview of the topic with your group, as compared to the six part presentation also available on this channel.

Conversations:

Jason Caplan and Gidon Ariel - September 5, 2023

Here are some of the things Gidon and Jason talked about:

Interview and Tribute to Golda Meir in Hebron

Benji Gershon seized the opportunity to engage in a captivating interview with Root Source CEO Gidon Ariel in Hebron, Israel. They delved into the legacy of Former Prime Minister Golda Meir while paying their respects at her gravesite on Mt. Herzl. Don’t miss out on this enlightening dialogue!

We get so many comments!
Here is one from Kerry Lee Angel on  
Parashat Eikev
 

"Dear Gideon Ariel,
It has been a long time I have been in contact with your ministry. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to read about Moses and this part of the special relationship he had with G-d. Many blessings and thank you again.
Kind regards, Kerry Lee Angel 🇦🇺
I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. "

Enjoy this photo in Haifa, Israel by Mony Misheal.