Be wholehearted with God your Lord.

Published: Tue, 02/17/26

Updated: Tue, 02/17/26

“The Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give."

Exodus 25:1,2

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This coming Shabbat's Torah portion, read on Saturday, February 21st, is Parashat Terumah. G‑d commands the Israelites to build a Tabernacle. He provides the exact details of how to construct it, and how to build the different instruments and vessels which were used therein.

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Join us in exploring the Weekly Bible Chapter: Deep Math: The Indivisible One by Michal Kohane with Rabbi Avraham Norin, and let’s learn and reflect together!

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

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

Participate in our enlightening lesson Teacher Gidon and Bob talked about Lesson 1: Luke 15 Parables: The Lost Sheep. Watch it below.

Check below to hear what Gidon Ariel and Richard Booker have to share. Watch 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

Parashat Terumah

G‑d instructed Moses to accept contributions from the Israelites for the construction of a Tabernacle: “Let them make for Me a sanctuary, and I will dwell amongst them.” The needed materials: precious metals, dyed wools and hides, flax, wood, olive oil, spices and gems. G‑d then gave detailed instructions regarding the construction and dimensions of the Tabernacle and its vessels—starting with the Ark that housed the Tablets. The Ark was to be made of gold-plated acacia wood. Rings were to be attached to the corners of the Ark, wherein were inserted the poles that were used to transport the Ark.

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Weekly Bible Chapter: Deep Math: The Indivisible One by Michal Kohane

The Menorah was made of 7 branches, 9 flowers, 11 knobs, and 22 cups, as described in Exodus 25:31-29. The Kabbalists say that the Menorah is like the whole Torah because it constantly sheds light.

Parashat Terumah:

The Mathematics of Generosity: Understanding the True Nature of Sacred Giving

The essence of the Tabernacle lies not merely in its physical structure but in its spiritual purpose – “I will dwell in their midst.” This fundamental principle, highlighted by the Alshekh’s observation that the verse says “in their midst” rather than “in it,” teaches us that the sanctity of the Tabernacle derives from the presence of the Jewish people around it. Like all sacred objects, from tefillin to Temple vessels, their holiness is actualized not through their mere existence but through their active use by the Jewish people in service of God.

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Mishpatim:
Rabbi Gedalia Meyer's Weekly Torah Study

We long for simplicity, but we tend toward complexity. Torah law, as understood by thousands of years of oral tradition and Rabbinic halacha, is no exception.

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Lesson 1: Luke 15 Parables: The Lost Sheep

Bob interviews Gidon to hear his off-hand comments from hearing some parables from Luke 15 for the first time, and reacting to them. In part 1, they discuss the parable of the Lost Sheep.

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Conversations:
Gidon and Dr. Booker – January 8, 2024

Gidon and Richard discussed the balance between structured and spontaneous prayer, emphasizing heartfelt faith rooted in Scripture and highlighting their book Supernatural Prayer and Fasting. They also reflected on settlement history—including communities like Kfar Etzion—honored Eliezer Ben Yehuda on National Hebrew Language Day, and shared an update on Israel’s ongoing war while calling for continued prayer.

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Comments

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Here is one from Chris Bell on Conversations: Gidon Ariel and Moshe Kempinski:

"This is very wonderful I love it. I've always thought you did a great job of being respectful and understanding I've learned a lot myself about me with your graciousness and patience. I've had a lot of growing in my character attitude and personality had quite a bit of rough edges. Do you ever impress yourself with your own wisdom? LOL 😂"

Haifa, Israel

Enjoy this photo of the Haifa, Israel by Yuri Kabisher.

Blessings and Shalom,
Bob and Gidon

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