"He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just.
A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he"
Deuteronomy 32:4

Hi friend,

This coming Shabbat's Torah portion, read on Saturday, September 23rd, is Ha’azinu. In this portion, the song is a prophecy of what will transpire to the Jews – the good and the bad – until the end of times.

Celebrate with Us on October 15 in Texas! Check it below.

This week's thoughts by our popular teacher Dr. Benny Benjamin talks about "I thought you were listening!” - Active listening at work” Read it below.

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

We are delighted to share our lesson Fear of God and the Binding of Isaac with our teacher Ann P. Levin, J.D. Learn it here.

We are also delighted to share our lesson Hillel 1: Who is for me if not me? with our teacher Rabbi Elan Adler. Learn it here.

Check below to hear what Dr. Richard Booker 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 Great Crater, Israel.

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

Parashat Ha’azinu

The heavens and earth, permanent fixtures of this world, are called upon to be witnesses to the words which Moses will now say. The Torah, Moses declares, is life to this world, much as rain and dew are to vegetation. G‑d is righteous and just, and all corruption stems from His children, who are thankless and lack the wisdom to recognize the source of all their blessing.

Celebrate with Us on October 15 in Texas!

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. 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!

“I thought you were listening!”:
Active listening at work

Moses concludes his declarations to the Israelites on the last day of his life with a song. Songs are literary tools more likely to remain with the listener and their descendants than a speech with declarative sentences. For this reason, God commissioned Moses to compose the song.

Rosh HaShana:
Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's Weekly Torah Study

Are our lives predetermined? Or do we have a say in our lives trajectories? Does G-d really decide on Rosh HaShana who will live and who will die? And if so, do we have any say in the matter? The answer to all these questions is yes. G-d does determine, but we, through our thoughts and actions have a say in our own destinies. Shana Tova – Have a very good new year!

Fear of God and the Binding of Isaac

In our second lesson of our course on Fear of God in the Hebrew Bible, we continue with the book of Genesis and follow the patriarch Abraham.

Hillel 1: Who is for me if not me?

Rabbi Elan Adler gives a more compact, efficient presentation on our lesson Hillel 1: Who is for me if not me?

Conversations:

Dr. Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel - 
September 11, 2023

Here are some of the topics that Gidon and Dr. Richard talked about:

• Dr. Booker discusses extreme heat and drought conditions in Texas, leading to burn bans and wildfires
• He mentions the need for prayer for rain and the impact on the environment
• Despite challenges, he shares joy in feeding deer and watching hummingbirds during migration season
• He discusses a painting of the gates around the Old City in Israel and a picture of a Jewish man praying at the Western Wall
• He explains the history of prayer shawls and their modern-day adaptations

Watch the video to learn more.

Bridgebuilder Spotlight: Pastor Trey Graham

Each month, we spotlight a leader in Jewish-Christian relations. This month, meet Pastor Trey Graham from First Melissa Israel, Melissa, TX, USA and discover his journey and projects.

Comments

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Here is one from Dawn sent via email: 
 

"Hi Gidon,

I just wanted to say thank you for recognizing there is a need for people like me that want to learn more about Judaism.  

I am so happy you and Bob created Root-Source.  

I truly appreciate you."

Great Crater

Enjoy this photo of Great Crater, Israel by Shai Pal.

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