In this Shabbat’s weekly Torah portion Mishpatim Exodus 21:1-24:18, leaves the narrative behind and focuses instead on Torah law. It deals extensively with case law between man and man, but also includes a number of laws between man and God. It is concerned with justice and righteous behavior. As the Israel Bible points out, the juxtaposition of the case law in our portion with the religious obligations of the Ten Commandments at the end of
the last portion, teaches that religion requires not only faith, but ethical conduct, as well.
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This is part 1 of the full Root Source Live presentation and discussion on “Christians and Jews and the Temple, in the Bible and Today”, featuring Rabbi Yehuda Glick in Farmers Branch Texas. Participants paired up to read and freely discuss short source texts, in the Jewish learning style. Watch it below!
Ari Abramowitz speaks at the Nations’ 9th of Av conference. In part 1 he shares his unique approach to Aliyah, and how he tries to walk in the footsteps of Abraham.
Rabbi Chaim Eisen is one of the best Torah teachers we know, and in this introductory interview we learn why and how he wants to have relationship with Christians based on mutual respect. Get to know this special teacher as he speaks from his home in Jerusalem in this 4-part interview below!
Have you ever had your heart in your mouth? Watch this video below and wait til the 4 minute mark but watch it all for a great tour of Israel.
Jewish Renewal- Splitting the Sea, The Path to Mount Sinai. Happy New Year! This week we were blessed to celebrate The New Year of the Trees, Tu B’shvat. The land of Israel is renewed once again. The trees begin to bloom, new fruits are on the way, and there is a beautiful air of renewal in The Holy Land. Everyone is planting, caring for the land and appreciating that which it gives us. It is a beautiful national expression of care for
the ecology of our beautiful land.
