"Anyone who kills a person is to be put to death as a murderer only on the testimony of witnesses. But one witness is not enough to convict anyone of a crime or offense."
Numbers 35:30

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This coming Shabbat's Torah portion, read on Saturday, August 3rd, is Parashat Parashat Matot-Masei. In this week’s Torah reading begins with the laws of oaths. The Israelites wage battle against Midian, and the spoils are divided and tithed.

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This week's thoughts by our popular teacher, Dr. Benny Benjamin talks about "Our children, our wives, our flocks” – Striving for Work-Family Balance". Read it below.

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

Join us for our enlightening lesson 'Matot' with our insightful teacher Sondra Baras. Learn below.

Join us for our enlightening lesson 'I Will Be What I Will Be' with our insightful teacher Rabbi Gedalia Meyer. Learn below.

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We sign off with a nice comment and a beautiful photo of Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem.
 

Shalom,

Gidon Ariel and Bob O’Dell 
Root Source Founders

A person who obligates him- or herself with a vow is required to fulfill the vow. Under certain circumstances, a husband or father can annul vows made by his wife or daughter. The Israelites were commanded to exact revenge from the Midianites for their part in seducing Jewish men to sin (described in the end of the Torah reading of Balak, Numbers 25).

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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
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As the Israelites approached the Promised Land full of anticipation, the two tribes of Reuben and Gad noticed the bountiful grazing lands of the region east of the Jordan River that any livestock owner would prize. This land of Bashan had been captured earlier that year. 

Pinchas:
Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's Weekly Torah Study

Life is full of challenges, and many of these challenges, with the help of G-d, we overcome. But what if G-d built certain challenges into the very fabric of creation that are simply insurmountable, even to G-d! This is a question, first revealed in the most unlikely of places, that our ancient sages pondered.

Matot

Matot in the ‘Shabbat Shalom: Portion of the Week’ series, featuring the insightful teachings of Sondra Baras.

Among the questions that Moshe asks God before agreeing to except his destiny at the Burning Bush, is the question of what name he should use to demonstrate to the Israelites that God has indeed sent him. The answer he receives is 'I Will Be What I Will Be'. Is this a new name of God? What does is mean?

Gidon and Alan Latta discuss the Democratic National Convention, church activities, biblical Jubilees, and Sabbatical years. They also explore Mark Twain's intriguing observations on the desolation of the Holy Land and his essay "Concerning the Jews."

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"This is the goal, talking with and understanding one another as we were created to do! Psalm 87:1-7, we are all citizens of our beloved Jerusalem!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!"

Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem

Enjoy this photo of Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem, Israel

by Stacey Franco

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