Human nature is the same, but God is Always the same!

Published: Tue, 06/17/25

Updated: Wed, 06/18/25

"Moses said to the Lord, “Then the Egyptians will hear about it! By your power you brought these people up from among them."

Numbers 14:13

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This coming Shabbat's Torah portion, read on Saturday, June 21th, is Parashat Shelach. Moses sends scouts to Canaan and all of them — except Joshua and Caleb — bring back frightening reports. The people react fearfully and rebelliously. G‑d decrees a forty year delay until the Israelites will enter Canaan, during which time all males between the ages of twenty and sixty will perish. Many Israelites then attempt to unilaterally proceed to Canaan, but are cut down by the Canaanites. Various laws are discussed: libations, giving part of the dough (“challah“) to a Kohain (Priest), certain sin sacrifices, and the mitzvah of tzitzit. A Jew is found desecrating the Shabbat and is executed.

Please enjoy this teaching of our beloved Root Source teacher, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz of blessed memory, about this week's Torah portion, Shelah, and share your thoughts with us!

Last week, our popular Root Source teacher Rabbi Gedalia Meyer talked about Beha'alotcha. Watch it below.

Participate in our enlightening lesson Teacher Rabbi Aryeh Leifert talked about Proverbs Ch 8 verses 32-36. Watch it below.

Take part in the inspiring lesson Joshua’s Altar 3: Biblical Basis with Teacher Aaron Lipkin. Learn more below.

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

Gidon's Perspective on The Jewish Holiday of Shavuot - Interview with Paul Calvert. Watch it below.

We sign off with a nice comment and a beautiful photo of Hadera, Israel.

Shalom,

Gidon Ariel and Bob O’Dell
Root Source Founders

Parashat Shelach

G‑d allows Moses to send scouts to reconnoiter the land of Canaan in preparation for their anticipated invasion of the land. One member of every tribe — with the exception of the tribe of Levi — was chosen for this task. Moses instructed the scouts to bring back a report regarding the nature of the land; its strengths and weaknesses. He also instructed them to bring back samples of the land’s produce.

Parashat Shelah: The Land That Consumes- Matter and Spirit

Life in the wilderness was like belonging to a kollel—manna fell daily, basic needs were provided, and one could dedicate oneself entirely to Torah study. The spies foresaw that entering the Land meant assuming the burdens of agriculture, commerce, and all the practical demands of normal existence, where spiritual pursuits would compete with the relentless requirements of working the soil and maintaining a society.

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Beha'alotcha:
Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's Weekly Torah Study

When Moshe expresses his despair in leading the ever increasingly difficult Israelites, G-d decides to spread around the spirit of prophecy that had been Moshe’s alone up till now. Was this a good thing? Yehoshua, Moshe’s aide de camp, didn’t think so. But Moshe himself saw a virtue in the sharing of the spirit of prophecy.

Watch the video

Proverbs Ch 8 verses 32-36

Those who imbibe the wisdom of Proverbs are happier people, and it will keep them safer, both physically and spiritually.

Learn here

Joshua’s Altar 3: Biblical Basis

This series of videos tells the story of Joshua's Altar, that is one of the most important discoveries in the world in proving the veracity of the Bible. In Part 3, Aaron shows the Biblical basis behind the events at Mt. Ebal.

Learn here

Conversations: Gidon Ariel and Dr. Richard Booker - August 14, 2023

Gidon and Dr. Richard Booker had a wide-ranging conversation covering topics from the intense heat in Israel and Texas to biblical themes like the Book of Haggai and hidden pictures of the Messiah in the Hebrew Bible. They discussed modern concerns such as AI rewriting books without permission, the unchanging nature of God, and upcoming events like the Root Source Gala in October. Dr. Booker also shared about his new 900-page book and a CBN movie, Oracles of God: The Story of the Old Testament.

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Gidon's Perspective on The Jewish Holiday of Shavuot - Interview with Paul Calvert - June 03, 2015

In a conversation with Paul Calvert, Gidon Ariel shares insights on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which marks both the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the culmination of the grain harvest. He explains its dual meanings—“weeks” and “oaths”—and highlights its spiritual and agricultural significance, including traditions like all-night Torah study, dairy meals, and reading the Book of Ruth. Gidon emphasizes the universal ethics of the Ten Commandments and prays for greater unity and love among the Jewish people.

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Comments

We get so many comments!
Here is one from Christina Salisbury on Weekly Torah and Prophets Reading Parashat Bemidbar: Dismantling to Build: The Sacred Art of Deep Questions

"Hallelujah 🙌 I appreciate this!!
Yes!! And in order to ask deeper questions, to dismantle, one does require being secure in one’s foundational understanding, in like, the sovereignty of Adonai, to not be shaken when asking deeper questions
I’m disappointed many times with how few Christians are willing to go deeper, to uncover foundations which are unholy, for instance, the roots of Christmas. And many other mere traditions that are tacked onto Christianity, too far from it’s Hebraic roots!! But surely we need to be taking hold of the talit of a Jew to learn deeper truths!!
Shalom shalom Jerusalem!!"

Hadera, Israel

Enjoy this photo in Hadera, Israel by Yuval Khodnev.

Blessings and Shalom,
Bob and Gidon

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