Here in the United States the Messianic Jewish movement is small. We have only a few hundred congregations, many of them small and many theologically unhealthy. In Israel, Messianic Jews make up less than 1% of the population. The world does not like us, the Jewish community does not like us, and much of the […] Source
This week’s Torah portion is entitled Kee Taytzay, which means, “when you go out,” and covers Deuteronomy 21:10 – 25:19. This passage deals with issues related to morality, marriage, divorce, following through on vows, and other issues. Chapter 21 deals with a woman captured in battle. If the soldier is pleased with this woman, she […] Source
This week Rabbi Jerry continues his study on the life of Samson with Judges 16. In this chapter Samson encounters Delilah and begins to experience the consequences for the way he has chosen to live his life. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below: Source
Have you ever prayed and prayed, and your prayers weren’t answered? Felt depressed ‑ not for a day, not for a week, but for months, maybe years? If you have ever experienced a season like that, or if you are living through one now, this darkest of all the psalms was written for you. For […] Source
Our parasha this morning is entitled Shoftim, which is translated “Judges.” This passage covers Deuteronomy 16:18 – 21:9. Our parasha opens in chapter 16:18 with a discussion of the role of judges and how they are to administer justice and this discussion is continued in the first half of chapter 17. Dispensing fair and impartial […] Source
This week Rabbi Jerry continues his study on the life of Samson with Judges 15. In this chapter the conflicts between Samson and the Philistines dramatically escalates with many dying at the hands of Samson. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below: Source
Shabbat Shalom. I think you would agree with me that the world around us seems to be growing darker. It is becoming harder to afford necessities, hatred of other people is rising, and anxiety, along with depression, are rising even among children. The darkness in this world is spreading like a sinister forest. Most people, […] Source
Our parasha passage for today is entitled R’eh, meaning “See” and covers Deuteronomy 11:26 – 16:17. The title “see” comes from the first verse of the parasha, where Moses reminds the people, saying, “See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse…” And this is the key theme of the parasha. Blessings […] Source
This week Rabbi Jerry continues his study on the life of Samson with Judges 14. In this chapter we see the kind of life Samson leads and how his concern in only for his own desires. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below: Source
We live in an insecure world. Every one of us wants to be safe and secure. So we lock our doors. We buy insurance. We save for retirement. Cities have police. Nations build armies. Yet none of those things can guarantee safety. Wealth can disappear overnight. Good health can suddenly fail. Governments rise and fall. […] Source
