"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31 You
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This coming Shabbat's Torah portion, read on Saturday, November 25th, is Vayetzei. In this Torah portion, Jacob travels to his uncle Laban. En route, he stops at the Temple Mount where God appears and assures him that he will return safely to the Land of Canaan. Jacob stays for twenty years in Charan before returning to
Canaan.
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Gidon's Perspective on Israel's War with Hamas - Interview with Paul Calvert. Read it below. Join Us Next Month for a Groundbreaking Hanukkah Symposium! Register below.
This week's thoughts by our popular teacher, Dr. Benny Benjamin talk about “Protect me on this journey”— Adaptability and tolerance of career uncertainty. Read it below.
Last week, our popular Root Source teacher Rabbi Gedalia Meyer talked about
"Toldot". Watch it below.
We are delighted to share our lesson The Edge of History with our teacher Rabbi Ken Spiro. Learn it here.
We are also delighted to share our lesson Yehoshua with our teacher Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz. Learn it here.
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We sign off with a nice comment and a beautiful photo of Jerusalem, Israel.
Shalom, Gidon Ariel and Bob O’Dell
Root Source Founders Jacob left Be’er Sheba and headed towards Charan, to his uncle Laban’s home. While traveling, Jacob encountered “the place” (Mount Moriah) and since the sun had set, he lay down to sleep. In a dream, he saw a ladder reaching up to heaven with angels ascending and descending its rungs. Amid the Hamas War, your generous hearts resonate. As your personal connection in Israel, Root Source is launching a campaign. 100% of your generous donation (after fees) supports vital causes directly—security, a combat engineer's vest, and spirit-raising for families of soldiers. Please give today - your support makes a difference. Gidon recently had the opportunity to share his perspective on Israel’s conflict with Hamas in an interview with Paul Calvert. As an Orthodox Jewish man living in Israel, he has a very personal connection to this war, which deeply impacts Israeli society. The Nathaniel Foundation and Root Source invite you to a special Hanukkah event - Now Hanukkah was taking place in Jerusalem - on Zoom next month. This groundbreaking symposium will provide a deep dive into the history and traditions of the Hanukkah story and celebration. Don't miss this opportunity to gain new perspectives and insights into the meaning of the
Hanukkah festival. We hope you'll be able to attend this exclusive online gathering. Read on for full event details. Jacob had just extracted a blessing from his visually impaired father Isaac, the blessing that Isaac had promised Esau, Jacob’s brother, thus incurring the latter’s wrath. Jacob’s mother, Rebecca, overhearing Esau’s anguish and his plans for revenge after feeling
cheated out of a blessing, sought a way to save Jacob’s skin. The eternal struggle between Yaakov and Esau began while still in the womb, and continues to this day. The irrational but explosive hatred called antisemitism is the ever-reappearing expression of this never-ending enmity. Explore the profound insights into history with Rabbi Ken Spiro's enlightening 16-minute video. In this captivating segment, he delves into the Edge of History, constituting Part 2 of a compelling 4-part series. Gain a deeper understanding of the historical narrative and its significance to both Jewish and Christian perspectives. Explore 'Yehoshua Part 4,' an enriching segment of the comprehensive series 'Rabbi Steinsaltz Teach Joshua (Yehoshua).' In just 14 minutes and 11 seconds, Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz imparts valuable insights, deepening your understanding of the subject. Gidon and Hutch discuss the current situation in Israel, focusing on the recent terrorist attacks, communication with residents of Bani Naim, security measures, geographical and political situation, demographic situation, security situation in the West Bank, intercommunity relations, complexities of using Arab labor, potential political changes, Israeli businessmen
and the Palestinian Authority, political landscape in the United States, and increasing anti-Semitism in their country. Besides comments on our blog posts and videos, Root Source CEO Gidon Ariel loves to chat directly with our students and subscribers! If you'd like to have a chat with him too, just respond to this email!
Meanwhile, here's a comment from Mario
on
Avinu Shebashamayim: Our Father in Heaven
"I may not share the same faith, but my
thoughts and well wishes are with you. Sending warm regards from Galicia, Spain." Copyright © 2023 Root Source, All rights reserved.
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