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This week, the weekly Torah reading Matot-Masei, begins with the laws of
oaths. The Israelites wage battle against Midian, and the spoils are divided and tithed. The tribes of Reuben and Gad request and receive territory outside the mainland of Israel. Moses reviews the forty years of Israelite journeys through the desert. The Torah discusses the boundaries of Israel, its division amongst the tribes, the cities which the Levites would receive, and the cities of refuge. Tzelafchad’s daughters are restricted to marrying within their own tribe.
Our Ninth of Av Declaration: Following Bob's blog posts about atrocities through history committed against Jews, Root Source launched an initiative to invite Christians to consider a list of these atrocities on the ninth day of the Jewish month of the Av and sign a declaration of repentance for these acts. The list of people signing the declaration will be presented to the Speaker of the Knesset and other
Israeli leaders. This initiative has since gained traction and has been endorsed by numerous Christian leaders. We encourage you to add your name to the list of signatories to the declaration.
Studio See 009. We are excited to share with you a guest post by Ray Montgomery.
Root Source Tours shows you the view in all directions from the top of a hill in the Judean Desert in between Arad, Israel. and the Dead Sea. Views include Arad, the Yatir Forest, Hebron, Maele Hever, Maele Amos, the
Dead Sea and more.
Gidon Ariel shares insights about the significance of Tisha Be'Av with hopes that next Tisha Be'Av will be a day of celebration rather than a day of mourning.
We sign off with a lovely quote from a Root Source student and an amazing photo of the Tower of David.
Shalom,
Gidon Ariel and Bob O’Dell
Root Source Founders
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Weekly Portion: Matot-Masei – 14 – 2nd of AV |
In this Shabbat’s weekly Torah portion Matot-Massei Numbers 30:2 – 36:13, Moses conveys the laws governing the annulment of vows to the heads of the tribes of Israel. War is waged against Midian for their role in plotting the moral destruction of Israel, and the Torah gives a detailed account of the war spoils and how
they were allocated amongst the people, the warriors, the Levites and the high priest.
In this week’s Haftara Prophets reading Jeremiah 2:4–28; 4:1–2, is the second of a series of three “haftarot of affliction.” These three haftarot are read during the Three Weeks of mourning for Jerusalem, between the fasts of 17 Tammuz and 9 Av.
Happy
Studying!
Our Ninth of Av Declaration |
Following Bob's blog posts about atrocities through history committed against Jews, Root Source launched an
initiative to invite Christians to consider a list of these atrocities on the ninth day of the Jewish month of the Av and sign a declaration of repentance for these acts. The list of people signing the declaration will be presented to the Speaker of the Knesset and other Israeli leaders.
This initiative has since gained traction and has been endorsed by numerous Christian leaders.
We encourage you to add your name to the list of signatories to the declaration.
Studio See: 009 – Ray Tells His Story |
The following is a guest post by Ray
Montgomery:
When I first approached Bob with the idea that Root Source should “do something” about the sins of
our Christian past on the 9th of Av, I never expected that I would now be telling you my own story. But I do believe it is important to share a second example of the impact that the truth can have. I found that this story was painful to write, which surprised me. I had thought that having gone through this process a few years ago I could now consign it to an intellectual enterprise of simply writing an article, but revisiting it brings back those same feelings. Not as vividly perhaps, but
definitely ever-present, disquieting, and humbling..
Root Source Tours:
A 360 Degree View in Israel |
Root Source Tours shows you the view in all directions from the top of a hill in the Judean Desert in between Arad, Israel. and the Dead Sea. Views include Arad, the Yatir Forest, Hebron, Maele Hever, Maele Amos, the Dead Sea and more.
Join Bob O’Dell and Gidon Ariel as they take a drive outside of Arad on the way to Masada. (7:41)
Tisha Be’Av – The Ultimate Day of Jewish Mourning |
Listen to Gidon Ariel, Director of Root Source, tell the many tragic events which befell the Jewish people on the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av, Tisha Be’Av, which is commemorated next Sunday by Jews all over the world. How do the Jewish People cope with such a lineup of tragedies?.
Thank you for your heart for God and for our Jewish brethren!! |
Our
student Pia enjoyed Root Source and had this to say. Pia wrote: As antisemitism is on the rise worldwide, this initiative, which I trust is God-breathed, is a wonderful initiative to hold up against what is happening!
When in Israel in 2012, for the first time I realised that Christians weren’t welcome with open arms by Jews and the reason was that we had so much Jewish blood on our hands! It was a shock and a rude awakening for me! Thank you for your heart for God and for our Jewish brethren, especially those who have put their faith in our wonderful Lord! We are pleased to share with you this amazing photo of the Tower of David. Photo copyright by Sherwood Burton daystardawn@outlook.com. Thank you Sherwood for this lovely
photo!
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