In this portion Va’etchanan Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11, Moses continues his farewell speech to the people. Here, he repeatedly warns the people against falling into the trap of idolatry.
What is Shabbat Rest for the People of God? Watch below!
Join the Nation’s 9th of Av for a free live streaming prayer event on July 29 as we mourn with the Jewish people over the destruction of both Temples. This will be followed up by nine hours of FREE LIVE STREAMING prayer on July 30 as we repent for the many sins and atrocities that our church forefathers have committed against the Jews.
After reaching out to the “Stichting voor Boete en Verzoening met Israël en anderen,” the Dutch organization for Penance & Reconciliation with Israel and others, Gidon was invited to speak to their board on the topic of Repentance and Engagement.
Our popular Root Source teacher Rabbi Gedalia Meyer has begun giving a short weekly teaching on the Weekly Portion for the Temple Institute. We are grateful to our friends at the Temple Institute who have allowed us to provide Rabbi Meyer’s teachings here too.
Our friend Jonathan Feldstein writes about many topics that bring Christians and Jews together. He recently published an article about what some Christians are doing to keep Shiva, the seven-day mourning period in Judaism, that comes after losing a close family member.
On Wendesday, July 22, Gidon Ariel gave a Zoom talk to a small group of British friends about the looking fast day, the Ninth of Av. He focused on Britain, Israel in Exile and the Nations, Tisha Bav and the State of Israel, and we hope you will find it intersting.
We Are Different. Friends, the screaming continues. One need not read or listen to “the news” to know what is going on in our lives. Hashem is screaming and it’s painful. One more test for us all yet this time its newer and bigger.
