"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6  

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This coming Shabbat's Torah portion, read on Saturday, August 10th, is Parashat Devarim. This week’s reading begins the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth and final book of the Five Books of Moses. Moses begins his final monologue, five weeks before his passing.

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This week's thoughts by our popular teacher, Dr. Benny Benjamin talks about "Moses, the Orator: Thanks for the memories". Read it below.

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

Join us for our enlightening lesson 'World Perfect 3' with our insightful teacher Rabbi Ken Spiro. Learn below.

Join us for our enlightening lesson 'Yehoshua' with our insightful teacher Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz. Learn below.

Check below to hear what Gidon Ariel & Dr Booker have to share. Watch it below.

We sign off with a nice comment and a beautiful photo of Ein Gedi Oasis, Israel.
 

Shalom,

Gidon Ariel and Bob O’Dell 
Root Source Founders

The Israelites are situated on the eastern bank of the Jordan River, on the verge of entering the land of Canaan, and Moses’ death is imminent. This is the setting for Moses’ final statements to the nation he lovingly tended for four decades.

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The launch will be virtual, broadcast live and hosted here on this page:
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During the event, our good friends Bob O'Dell and Ray Montgomery, researchers and editors of The LIST: Persecution of Jews by Christians Throughout History will make a presentation entitled:

Why is Anti-Semitism on the Rise? Bob and Ray's Take Might Surprise You

Sunday, August 11th
Los Angeles Time: 8 am
Chicago Time: 10 am
New York Time: 11 am
Israel Time: 6 pm

Moses had no leadership experience, certainly not as a charismatic, inspirational speaker. However, God’s appointment of Moses seems to have been driven by his humility, his caring for the weak, and perhaps because of his lack of oratory polish rather than despite it.

Matot-Masei:
Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's Weekly Torah Study

Revenge – it is so sweet; it is so irresistible! But is it permissible? The Torah answers with a resounding no, and then seems to make some exceptions. What exactly is the Torah trying to teach us about this most primal emotion called revenge?

World Perfect 3

This is part of a series that from a book of the same name: World Perfect: The Jewish Impact on Civilization, by Ken Spiro.

Join Rabbi Steinsaltz as he continues to discuss his lesson on Yehoshua.

Here are some of the things that Gidon and Dr Richard Booker talked about:

Comments

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Meanwhile, Sister Georjean, has a comment on Gidon and Dr. Booker – January 8, 2024 blog post

"These are wonderful teachings, ‘From the Heart’, I love that perspective. This is the connection with the Lord, He loves us so much and truly we need only remove the obstructions that we have allowed to be erected!!! Keep up the good work, you are reaching many!!!"

Ein Gedi Oasis, Israel

Enjoy this photo of Ein Gedi Oasis, Israel by Robert Bye.

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