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Hebrew Rooters in Zechariah 8:23: Your Place in this Covenant Vision
Envision a Messianic age where nations flood Jerusalem, captivated by God’s presence, grasping the hem of a Jew’s garment in reverence (Zechariah 8:23). As Hebrew Rooters, your fervent commitment to Shabbat, biblical feasts, and dietary laws places you vividly in this prophecy. But where? Why a Jew and not those of “The Way,” who embrace…
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Preparing for Shavuot: Spiritual Readiness Through Torah Study
As Shavuot approaches on May 26–28, 2025, we stand ready to celebrate *Zman Matan Torateinu*, the giving of the Torah at Sinai. In our first article, we explored Shavuot’s halakhic foundations in Maimonides’ *Mishneh Torah*, from the cessation of work to the joy of festive meals. Now, we turn to spiritual preparation, where Torah study…
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From Half Measures to Full Observance: Tisha B’Av’s Dual Mission
Tisha B’Av, the Ninth of Av, is often seen as a day of fasting and mourning, a solemn remembrance of the destruction of both Temples and the Jewish people’s enduring exile. Yet, to view Tisha B’Av only as a day of grief is to miss its deeper purpose, a powerful call to be fully observant…
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Pesach Part 1&2
Join us for an in-depth examination of the halakha (Jewish law) surrounding Passover, one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar. This class will delve into the intricacies of Passover observance. You will gain a nuanced understanding of the halakha underlying Passover practices. Part 1 Part 2
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Journey to Sinai: A Shavuot Study Challenge
As Shavuot draws near on May 26–28, 2025, we prepare to celebrate Zmahn Matahn Torah-tehnu, the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. This festival invites us to stand again at the foot of the mountain, ready to receive God’s wisdom and guidance anew. How do we make ourselves vessels for such a moment? Through…
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Faithfulness vs Faith: The Secret Ezra and Nehemiah Knew
In the dusty streets of Jerusalem, beneath a sky streaked with the golden hues of dawn, a small crowd gathered near the ruins of the once-glorious Temple. The year was in the time of the Persian king Artaxerxes, and the returned exiles, led by Ezra the scribe and Nehemiah the governor, stood at a crossroads.…
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From Chaos to Candles: A Shabbat of Generosity
It was Friday morning, and Miriam’s kitchen was a whirlwind of chaos and cumin. Shabbat was hours away, and she’d been up since dawn, determined to make this one perfect. The challah dough was rising under a damp towel, the chicken soup simmered with a golden sheen, and the kugel—oh, the kugel—was going to be…
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Little Miriam’s Passover
A miracle and an offering of thanks. In the rugged hills of the Golan, just three months before Passover, a family from the tribe of Benjamin received a miracle. Little Miriam, with her wide, curious eyes, tugged at her father’s robe as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of gold…
