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EZEKIEL 37:15-28 Here, “Yeches’kel Ha Navi” (Ezekiel the Prophet) sees the joining of Judah and the children of Israel, and Yosef, with his son Efrain” and they are joined together as ONE (Echad) “One in Unity” Once they were separated, Yosef and his sons in Egypt, and Israel, Judah, and his...

PARASHA: “VaYIGASH” (and he drew near) GENESIS 44:18-47:27 In this Torah study, we read that “he "Y'Hudah" (Judah) drew near” to Yosef (Joseph, English spelling), and shows himself as truly repentant for his past actions against Yosef, for selling him for the price of a...

1 KINGS 3:15-4:1 In this scripture portion, we see Solomon lifting up “burnt offerings” and “peace offerings” after also having “dreams. ” In his dream, YHVH asked him what he wished for, “For wisdom, an understanding heart to judge these people” and YHVH thus granted him what he hoped...

Parashah: “Miketz” (at the end of) GENESIS 41:1-44:17 When we look into this parashah study, we see Yosef, who was, in a way of speaking, in the “pit” He was cast into the prison for something he did not do, yet he continued to trust YHVH for his needs. This reminds us of King David's words...

A STUDY ON HANUKKAH, WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? “And it was at Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication (Hanukkah), and it was winter, and Yeshua (Jesus) walked in the temple in Solomon's porch” (John 10:22,23) the chapter goes on to say that the Jews gathered around him, asking him to tell them...

PARASHA: “VaYeshev” (and he settled) GENESIS 37:1-40:23.... JOHN 10:22-23 In this study, the focus is on Yosef, who will be in the limelight of God. Things seem to be going from bad to worse for this young teenager. it wasn't all his fault we could say. His father Jacob held him high on a...

OBADIYAH 1:1-21 The name "ObadiYAH" (Obediah) means "Servant of God (YAH). This prophet talks about Esau as “Edom” similar to the name “Adam” yet spelled with a “vav” Edom is condemned, for his attack on Jacob, later on, the Edomites attack the Israelites, (brothers against brothers) Edom will...

Parashah: “VaYishlach” (and he sent) GENESIS: 32:3-36:43 We see in this week's parashah, that Ya'akov is on his way home to Beth-El, He comes to his “encounter” with his brother Esav. It is a time of tension for him, as we know, he “stole” from him the blessing. Or was it theft? Remember that...

Parashah: “VaYetze” (and he went out) GENESIS 28:10-32:2 In this parashah study, we see that Jacob is on his way to Haran to find himself a wife (or two). He is tired after a long day's journey, He stops to rest outside of a city called “Luz” and scripture says that he settles down...

MAL 1:1-2:7 The prophet speaks and writes through the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) “Jacob have I loved, but Esau I have hated”. You ask, “Isn't God love?” isn't God all about love? Why does he “hate poor Esau?” The word “hate” has the same meaning as “reject”. YHVH who is “all-knowing”...

PARASHAH: TOLDOT (generations) GEN 25:19-28:9 This study starts with the generations of Abraham and Sarah. After years of waiting and praying they finally had Yitzchak. The legacy continues, and the promise of YHVH is revealed once more, but not without testing of faith. Yitzchak...

THANKSGIVING TIME TOPIC: THE CALL OF ABRAHAM AND THE ARRIVAL OF THE PILGRIMS TO AMERICA; SIMILARITIES AND CONTRASTS (Well, I guess this could count as a devotional, a historic devotional) We know the story of Abraham according to Genesis 12; God spoke to Abraham saying to "leave your land...

THE RABBI’S THANKSGIVING INVITATION (a short story for the season) Rabbi Jacob Groshen left his humble house on West 3rd Street, He had accepted a Thanksgiving dinner invitation from the Smith family just a few streets up. He had never met the Smiths, but old pastor Williams from First...

1 KINGS 1:1-31 This tells the sad story of a father who failed to discipline his sons, and old king David reaped the whirlwind, Adonijah (which means YHVH is my master) if it were so, He would have been in subjection to his father David, had the nerve to proclaim himself king, even before...

PARASHAH: “Chayei Sarah” (Sarah lives) GENESIS 23:1-25:18 The title of the Parashah is “Sarah lives” or “Sarah lived.” Yet Sarah is dead, so how does she live? She lives on in Abraham's memory, her legacy lives on, and her influence lives on, and this is what the patriarch wants for Isaac. So...

2 KINGS 4:1-37 Here, Elisha Ha Navi ( Elisha the Prophet) ministers to a Shunamite woman, as some prophets had a public ministry, Elisha had more of a private ministry, ministering to individuals more than to the general public as a whole. Yeshua did both, he ministered to the sick, the...

PARASHAH: “VaYERA” (and he appeared) GENESIS 18:1-22:24 Remember that when you read the "Long-winded" study sections like this post. It is like walking into a classroom. You are welcome to take a break, get up to get a glass of water, then come back to finish the study. YHVH appears to...

PARASHAH: “Lech Lecha” (go, go for yourself) GENESIS 12:1-17:27 “Now YHVH (God) said unto Abram: Get thee out of thy country and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee” These are the opening words that YHVH speaks unto Abram. A Midrash interprets this...

ISAIAH 54:1-55:5 The Children of Yisrael are compared to the “sands of the sea” the “dust of the earth” and the “Stars of heaven” The prophet Yeshayahu in these verses is comforting Israel that they will be blessed, with descendants, even though at the time they might be going through...

This is very significant because the whole earth is starting anew, a new year for a renewed earth. So, Noah and his family leave the ark and start life anew. About 4000 years later, a Turkish countryman and his son, and later the Tzar’s army soldiers claim to have found the ark halfway sticking...