"Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops."
Proverbs 3:9

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This coming Shabbat's Torah portion, read on Saturday, March 30th, is Tzav. This Torah portion  continues describing the various sacrifices offered in the Tabernacle and Temple — a topic started in last week’s reading. This is followed by an account of the seven-day inaugural of the Tabernacle.

Root Source Purim Mishloach Manot 2024 Campaign a Resounding Success! Check it below.

This week's thoughts by our popular teacher, Dr. Benny Benjamin talks about "Keeping the embers burning – Maintaining motivation at work". Read it below.

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

Join us for our enlightening lesson 'Hebrew Grammar (Gen 1:3-4)' with our insightful teacher Seth Young. Learn below.
 

And don't miss our intriguing lesson 'Why did God create two genders? led by our teacher Dr. Rivkah Adler. Learn below.

Check below to hear what Gidon and Jason Brunette have to share. Watch it below.

Jewish Law and its Interpretation in Modern Times. 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

This week’s portion describes the mandatory daily removal of ashes from the altar. This was the first order of the day in the Temple service. 

Root Source Purim Mishloach Manot 2024 Campaign a Resounding Success!

Thank you to our 21 supporters who donated over $2400 for this campaign, in which we gave out Mishloach Manot (gifts of food) to Jews in Israel on Purim day, just as is commanded in the Book of Esther!  Chapter 9, verse 22.

Keeping the embers burning –
Maintaining motivation at work

Purim: 
Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's Weekly Torah Study

Hebrew Grammar (Gen 1:3-4)

Join Seth Young in this 20-minute video Lesson 2 of our Hebrew Grammar course as he analyzes and translates Genesis (Bereisheet) 1:3, “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light,” into Hebrew.

Why did God create two genders?

In this lesson, we look at a Jewish response to the question of why God created two genders.

Gidon and Jason discussed the topic of proverbs, their interpretation and the significance of various Jewish fasts. They also shared their methods for understanding and interpreting biblical texts, emphasizing the importance of exploring different translations, context, and intertext within the Bible.

Chaim Malespin interviews Gidon Ariel, focusing on Jewish law and its interpretation in modern times. Gidon emphasizes the importance of understanding and applying Jewish law within contemporary contexts, highlighting the adaptability of Jewish legal principles. 
 

Watch the video to learn more.

Comments

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Meanwhile, here’s a comment from Dave and Debbie Miles on this blog post
 

"Thank you very much!
We live in exciting times. Times the prophets. Wished they could have lived! May our lives bring glory to the lord!
We appreciate this information and teaching!
We are looking forward to being part of a world wide prayer time!"

Haifa, Israel

Enjoy this photo in Haifa, Israel by Yousef Espanioly

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