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Dates for the Yom Tovim
From February
1, 2025 - 3 Shebat 5785 & to
December 26, 2026 - 16 Tebeth 5786,
As well
the complete list for every single Parasha for
during these two years.
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Welcome to the ....
Hebraic
Studies Main Index
“He is
For Interest, since November, 2024: Rabbi has added at this stage 194 new studies. Although Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD, who has been teaching since 1974, yet he has been critically ill for many years, yet, his wonderful love of Elohim keeps him going ahead, even in his 80th year!
This short notice has been added by rabbi’s secretary on December 6, 2025.
Shmuel Elisha.
Rabbis Secretary and Personal assistance since 1983.
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INDEX:
1. The How to Pray, & Other Guides:
Light
the Sabbath Candles … NEW A guide to commencing the blessed Shabbat,
and lighting the Sabbath lights (Candles) complete with prayers, etc.
Daily Prayers
& Kiddush … NEW A comprehensive guide covering almost every aspect
of daily prayers and blessings the Sabbath Kiddush, various foods, wine, and so
much more.
How to
lay Tefillin … NEW
For those who just may be interested in
laying Tefillin, here is everything you need to know, complete with images
of how to place the straps on your left arm, etc. Of course prayers, etc are
all included.
Mi-Sheberach …
NEW The “Jewish Prayer for the Sick”
- On this page you will find the prayer “Mi Sheberach”
which is found in every Siddur, but here it is in English, a Hebrew
Transliteration, and of course in Ivrit - Hebrew. It is important that we pray
for those we know who need healing, be it for health, or even spiritually!
Tallit Gadol and Tallit Katan NEW A comprehensive look at the Tallit and the Tallit Katan (smaller under garment), what is it all about and what does it mean? I pray that the wonderful treasures of the blessed meanings will touch your heart!
2. General Studies:
Elohim-or-God ... NEW “Thus you shall say to the Children of Israel: אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, of your fathers, the אֱלֹהִים - Elohim of Avraham, the Elohim of Yitzchak, and the Elohim of Ya’akov, has sent me to you. This is My Name Forever, and this is My Memorial to all Generations’”. Shemo – Exodus 3:15. JPS-1917).
Ezekiel-Chap-37 ... NEW Ezekiel 37:1-14 presents the prophet’s vision of the valley of dry bones, being a powerful prophetic enactment of national restoration. The scene moves from desolation to life, portraying אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s promise to revive Israel by His Spirit and to reunite the scattered Hebrews in our land. This passage is both a dramatic oracle and a theological statement about Divine ‘sovereignty’, ‘breath (ruach), and ‘covenantal renewal’.
Proverbs-Chap-3 ... NEW Proverbs
Chapter 3 is a compact guide to wisdom lived out: it urges fidelity to
instruction, and ‘trust in אֱלֹהִים -
Elohim’ (God), ‘humility’, ‘generosity’, and the
moral and practical benefits of ‘walking in wisdom’.
Table-of-Parashiyot
... NEW The cycle of Parashiyot - the weekly Torah portions, is the
‘heartbeat of our Hebraic studies and ‘worship’. Each
Shabbat, we Hebrews, across the world gather to ‘read’,
‘reflect’, and ‘draw meaning’ from a designated section
of the blessed Torah.
Faith of the Chosen ... NEW This is the
online version of a work I published back in 1977, although aimed at the
general public who are interested in learning about our faith, this work explains
almost every detail of what we believe!
The-Sabbath ... NEW The Sabbath - Shabbat stands as one of the most profound and enduring gifts bestowed upon us, the people of Israel. Rooted in the very fabric of creation and woven through the covenantal history of our people, the seventh day is more than a cessation of labour; it is a sanctified rhythm of Divine ‘intention’, ‘human dignity’, and ‘sacred time’.
Why we Read the Torah … NEW Or
- “Why do we Read the Torah on a Yearly Cycle”. This study provides
the answer, as well as providing an interesting additional short study, which
is obviously also Torah related!
Reading-the-Torah ... NEW Every week, one section of the Torah, known as the Torah portion or “parashat,” it is designated as a focus of our Hebrew study and is read aloud in synagogue on Shabbat.
Avinu-Malkeinu ... NEW There are three essential elements to repenting. But
this is true at any time but let us now look further into this subject, as it
should help you prepare for “Yom Kippur”.
Modeh-Ani-AM-Prayer ... NEW This study is related to a very special תְּפִלָּה - Te’feelah - (Prayer), lovingly known as “Modeh Ani”.
My-Prayer ... NEW Welcome to a brief look of a popular prayer; as we will see find on this page. This remarkable prayer will be first in Ivrit - Hebrew, followed by a Transliteration, and then in English!
Prayers-For-Healing ... NEW Prayer is a cornerstone of our Hebrew faith and it serves not just as a means of communication with the Divine but also as a source of solace and strength during times of illness and distress. The role of prayer in seeking healing and comfort is deeply embedded in our beloved faith, offering a way to express hope, trust, and a desire for recovery.
Who-are-the-Hebrews ... NEW We the Hebrew’s are recognized as
the world’s oldest monotheistic religion. Our roots trace back to the
ancient land known historically as Canaan, which corresponds to modern-day
Israel and Palestine.
The-Hebrew-Tanakh ... NEW “Happy Righteous-Upright are they that are upright in the way, who walk in the law of יְהוָה - the LORD. Happy are they that keep His testimonies, that seek Him with the whole heart”.
are they that are upright in the way, who walk in the law of יְהוָה
- the LORD. Happy are they that keep His testimonies, that
seek Him with the whole heart”.
Bereshit-Study-One ... NEW I have been asked the following question; “Did Elohim, create anything on Shabbat, and what does really mean when it states “And Elohim finished on the seventh day His work?” This study makes all things very clear about the seventh Day, etc.
Bereshit-Food ... NEW After creating humans, אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (God) blesses them that they should be fruitful and rule the ‘earth’, ‘fish’, ‘birds’, and ‘animals’. Elohim spoke of diets for both man and animal.
Bereshit-Chap-18 ... NEW We learn in Bereshit chapter 18:1-2 that יְהוָה אֱלֹהִים (the LORD Elohim) appeared to Avram “by the Terebinths of Mamre” whilst he was sitting at the entrance to his tent during a scorching hot day
Elohims-Name ... NEW Online soon.
Walk-with-Elohim ... NEW In Devarim Moshe we see near After creating humans, אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (God) blesses them that they should be fruitful and rule the ‘earth’, ‘fish’, ‘birds’, and ‘animals’. Elohim spoke of diets for both man and animating the end of his life, and he charges Israel to face the unknown with courage, not because the path is easy, but because יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ - the LORD your Elo’hei’cha (God) is with them.
Keep the Commands ... NEW Vayikra - Leviticus 22 governs who may approach and partake of the sacred offerings and what may be offered. This are two central concerns regarding the holiness of the cultic food and the fitness of sacrificial animals. The chapter insists that priests maintain ritual purity and that only the authorized persons eat the sacred portions, and that offerings be physically unblemished.
Our-Mitzvoth-History ... NEW Question: How many actual Mitzvot are there for us to uphold? Is it 613 Torah Mitzvoth, or also those 9.000 or more man-made additions created so long after the destruction of the Second Temple?
Return-unto-Me ... NEW The call “Return
unto Me” is one of the Tanakh’s
central summons: being an invitation from our beloved אֱלֹהִים
of covenant to ‘repent’, ‘renew relationship’, and
receive ‘Divine restoration’. It is juridical, tender and exigent אֱלֹהִים
both reproves and promises. For all seekers, this theme offers a clear ethical
heart: that faithfulness is recoverable, that repentance reshapes identity, and
that covenant life is lived in both struggle and renewal!
Avrahams-Test ... NEW
There is no doubt that within this study there
is one of the most difficult passages of all, at first glance it seems that it
defies understanding. But read on, and it will make sence.
Moshe-Rabbeinu ... NEW This is Moshe Rabbeinu’s
study covering his life and blessed achievements, and so much more in the
service of the Almighty!
Waters of Meribah … NEW The
question is; “Was Moshe really punished for striking the rock twice to
get water out of it?” This is a most revealing study, as most do not
understand the full story of the actual details of what really happened here at
the place that was renamed “Meribah” (Strife).
Improve-your-Life ... NEW There are so many these days who
stand at thresholds: be it due to various life choices, or friendships going
wrong. Or it could be identity from the younger generation study problems. The
good news is that the Tanakh offers all that we all really need for a path we
are looking for! There are so many blessed texts that call’s the heart to
be honest and for us to be faithful and allow the hands to do righteous work.
Jacob-Esau ... NEW In this study, Ya’aqov - Jacob leaves
the home of his father-in-law ‘Lavan’ and he prepares to encounter
his twin brother Esav – Esau.
The-Fasting-Study ... NEW If you read the Tanakh, you will
see that several people went on fast especially during difficult times. And,
not all their fast where the same either. Daniel went on a partial fast, Esther
went on a dry fast, and David went on ‘a water fast’.
Bless-the-LORD ... NEW “Blessed be the Name of יְהוָה - the LORD from this time forth and
forevermore”.
He-Who-Heals ... NEW What does it mean to trust אֱלֹהִים (Elohim - God) as healer? Hebrews have been seeking answers to this question for millennia.
Priestly-Blessing ... NEW The priestly blessing given to Acharon - Aaron and his sons is one of the Torah’s most tender and theologically rich passages. Spoken as a Divine command, it frames blessing not as human wish fullness but as אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s (God’s) own action toward Israel: ‘protection’, ‘graciousness’, and ‘peace’.
The-Menorah ... NEW After creating humans, אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (God) blesses them that they
should be fruitful and rule the ‘earth’, ‘fish’,
‘birds’, and ‘animals’. Elohim spoke of diets for both
man and animal.
Golden-Temple-Menorah ... NEW The Torah prescribes the menorah as a single, beaten work of pure gold with a central shaft and six branches, each branch bearing cups like almond blossoms with calyx and flower (Exodus 25:31-40).
Four-special-verses ... NEW In his study we will cover a beautiful selection of four verses from our beloved Tanakh! These four verses form a compact theology of permanence, “Sabbath”, “Covenant”, “Torah”, “prophet with the divine Word”. This truth covers all points to continuity across generations.
Hebrew-Meanings ... NEW Understanding the Hebrew meaning of
our Tanakh verses brings out the original context and depth of our beloved
Scriptures. The Hebrew language, offers nuances sometimes lost in translation.
Nephesh ... NEW This study wily cover the Ivrit word נַפְשְׁךָ - “Nephesh”, for even within our own community it is amazingly believed that it means our ‘soul; just if it was something that is somehow separate from us. Bt there is a great deal more about Nephesh!
Hip Hip Hurrah ... NEW This is a short study regarding several statements which are commonly used in many societies, and there is a sad story attached to each of those statements!
Age-of-Reason ... NEW I know that I am old fashioned and somehow I do not wish to keep up with these rather sad times. The question we may ask ourselves, are these times better than it was, let’s say, ten, twenty, or more years ago? The answer is a simple NO.
How to Pray ... NEW At the Synagogue is it not true, that prayers are said at a ridiculous speed? Thus, is it possible for these prayers to be said with all our heart, all our soul, and with all our being”? My answer is absolutely NO! My own question is, “Is it possible for us to pray with full comprehension at the full speed Rabbis and others now tend to say them”? It is my firm belief that each word of our prayer should be said unto the Almighty with full understanding and lovingly! Our Siddur have grown to a ridiculous point and it should be altered that a faithful loving service can be had!
The-Mincha-Prayer ... NEW The “Modeh Ani” being of course the early morning prayer, is located on another page, there is a link to it after the completion of this study re our other daily prayers.
The-Shabbas-Queen ... NEW It was early of the second century that the Zohar first stated that the “Shabbat was the Queen Bride of the week”. Later the Zohar-Kabbalistic Rabbi Shlomo Halevi Alkabetz in the 16th century, added Lecha Dodi that became a mystical hymn that personifies Shabbat as both a Queen (Shabbat HaMalka) and a Bride (Kallah). It is sung in most Ashkenazi communities on Friday evening to welcome the Sabbath, with the refrain; “Come, let us greet the Shabbat Queen” having come from the original Zohar.
Power-of-Worship ... NEW This study will trace that pattern, and reflect on Elohim’s theological meaning (the explication of His revealed word) and invite us to recover praise as a communal practice that both remembers Elohim’s past acts and opens us to present deliverance. May these texts and reflections uplift us and inspire a deeper covenantal faith! Please Note: There has been a very special new addition!
Prayer-and-Study ... NEW We hear from אֱלֹהִים - Elohim through our participation in liturgical (public worship) prayer, and also through the study of our beloved Tanakh!
Honour-the-Elder ... NEW “Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man…” Vayikra - Leviticus 19:32. (JPG).
The Book of Daniel ... NEW The Book of דָּנִיֵּאל - Daniel emphasizes its themes of faith, exile, and redemption, seeing the hero Daniel as embodying the Jewish people's struggle and hope for divine intervention.
Complete-Parashah-Listing . NEW Weekly Parashat readings form the backbone of communal engagement with the Torah, guiding the rhythm of ‘study’, ‘reflection’, and ‘worship’ throughout the year. This complete listing presents each Parashah in its proper sequence, aligned with the annual cycle of readings as preserved in our wonderful tradition.
Sabbath Study ... NEW “Six days shall work be done; but on the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of work; it is a Sabbath unto יְהוָה in all your dwellings”. Vayikra - Leviticus 23:3. (JPS-1917 vesion).
Keep-the-Sabbath ... NEW The blessed Shabbas rest was given to us by אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (God) not only as a commandment, but also as a blessed GIFT.
The High Holydays ... NEW The High Holy Days centre’s very much on “Rosh Hashanah” and “Yom Kippur”, the bookends of the “Ten Days of Awe”. Together we invite ethical reflection, communal prayer, and personal repair of relationships with other people and of course with Elohim (God).
Davarim-Chap-18-Vs-9-18 . NEW
This very powerful study that simply needs to be read, for what is the
most important thing in our Hebraic life, and that is TRUTH, knowing that the
ONLY HOLY Scriptures can be from our blessed “Tanakh”! All other
writings have been written by men (rabbis) these can never be called holy! It
is time we faced the facts. Countless Orthodox rabbis in today’s world
are asking the very same questions!
Davarim-Ch-18-9-12-b ... NEW This a similar study to the above, and
it shows that the
LORD Elohim is forbidding adopting the cultic and divinatory practices of the
nations; it protects Israel’s covenantal identity, the sanctity of life,
and reliance with Elohim rather than occult techniques.
Seven Hebraic Values ... NEW This offers advice of how to live as
a faithful Hebrew. As shown in the title, there are seven items that will
assist you living a better and a more fruitful life!
Asirey Hatikvah ... NEW This study coverers the
prophet by Zecharyah - Zechariah chapter 1 verse 12 and so much more!
The full title of this study is - “Asirey Hatikvah” - “Prisoners of the Hope”.
Jeremiah-Ch-10-6-10 ... NEW Jeremiah describes the craftsmanship, silver from Tarshish, gold from Uzzah,
skilled hands, coloured garments, to show that idols’ apparent splendour
is the result of human artifice, not divine power Enduring Word. The
listing of exotic materials and skilled labour heightens the contrast:
impressive appearance, impotent reality.
Habakkuk-Study ... NEW Habakkuk presents as a prophet who is candid, juridical and what
seems like he is wrestling with אֱלֹהִים
- Elohim - (God), blessed be He! Thus Habakkuk recorded
a short, intense dialogue that moves from complaint to covenantal trust. The
book places the prophet before a paradox: rampant injustice at home and the
announcement that אֱלֹהִים will employ an even more
violent power to execute judgment.
Habakkuk-Study-2 ... NEW This study takes a very different
look at this prophet, it is a must read!
Habakkuk Revisited ... NEW There was a time when there was a man who was named Habakkuk and as we have learned that he was really upset about all the bad things happening in his neighbourhood. Tragically the general population were, so say the least mean to each other, and the people just did not seem to even care doing what’s right. Therefore, Habakkuk simply could not understand why Elohim did not seem to be stepping in to fix things, thus he decided to ask Elohim directly. He shouted to the sky.
Nahum-Study ... NEW Nahum’s name means “comfort” or “consolation”, and he brings a message that is anything but comforting to the Assyrian city of Nineveh. Nahum’s book is filled with vivid imagery and poetic language, announces Elohim’s judgment on Nineveh for its cruelty, arrogance, and idolatry.
Balak-and-Balaam ... NEW
Parashat Balak is one of the most dramatic and mysterious portions
in the Torah. It introduces us to King Balak of Moab,
who fears the Israelites as they approached his land. In desperation, he hires
Balaam, a renowned seer, to curse the Hebrews. However, it all changes?
Dead-Sea-Scrolls ... NEW The Dead Sea Scrolls, originated from scrolls discovered in the ‘Qumran Caves’ and the Scrolls found are a set of ancient Hebrew manuscripts. They were discovered over a period of ten years, between 1946 and 1956, at the Qumran Caves near Ein Feshkha in the West Bank, on the northern shore of the Dead Sea. As after many years of testing at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, it was discovered that some of the scrolls are in fact much older than originally had been anticipated, and we now know that they came as far back as from the Second Temple period.
Proverbs of Solomon ... NEW This study is all about the individual, and how we should serve and approach our beloved Heavenly Father. This study is somewhat different than the others, yet I am sure that you will benefit greatly from it!
Proverbs-Chapter-24 ... NEW Mishlei - Proverbs
chapter 24, has a coherent collection of wisdom sayings addressing
‘envy’, the uses of ‘wisdom’ and ‘counsel’,
responses to ‘folly’ and ‘wickedness’, ‘ethics’
in community and leadership, and the final admonitions to the
‘righteous’ and the ‘wicked’.
Hear-and-Obey ... NEW With this study we will first
look at - Vayikra - Leviticus 22:31-33, that links words like ‘commandments’, ‘prohibition’, and ‘motive’ in three compact clauses, and so much more!
Consequents-of-Sin ... NEW This
study is all about “Consequences of Sin - It Will Ruin Your Life”
is a sober but essential topic for today. Our Torah /Tannakh
repeatedly warns us that wrongdoing fractures ‘relationships’,
damages ‘character’, and brings ‘social and spiritual
fallout’. At the same time the tradition offers a path of repair thanks
to genuine “Teshuvah”, thus this study, I pray will, balance moral
seriousness with hope for restoration.
The-Story-of-Yabez ... NEW In this more unusual study, we will be looking at a little known part of the Tanakh located at Divrei HaYamim 1 - 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Here is the story of a child who was born.
Jacob’s Vision ... NEW What we are about to read is indeed one of the great visions that is found the Torah. We are told that Ya’aqov - Jacob, was all alone at night, having fled from the wrath of Esav – Esau.
Jacob-at-Bethel ... NEW “And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven; and behold the angels of אֱלֹהִים - ascending and descending on it”. Bereshit - Genesis 28:12. (JPS.
Exodus-Studies ... NEW I am delighted to present this very special 6 page series of studies, based on a man who became one of the greatest personalities in the Torah. Of course, I am speaking of the prophet Moshe - Moses! This series of studies will reveal the various struggles during his lifetime, which he had with himself as well as יְהוָה אֱלֹהִים (the LORD Elohim - God), then the Pharaoh as well as with the Children of Israel. Then to complete this remarkable series, in which you will discover some amazing revelation, many you may have never heard before, I will present one more very powerful study in relation to a situation that took place towards the very end of his life at the waters of Meribah in the wilderness. That study contains some very surprising revelations as well. Thus get ready, for this lengthy read, but there is a great deal of teaching which will us getting to know Moshe, and of course, our beloved Heavenly Father so much better! Online soon six further pages covering His Life! each page will have the relevant links.
Tzedakah ... NEW Tzedakah - צְדָקָה should see the humanity in each and every one of us, and
exalt uplift, honour, support, defend, and yes even
fight for the person in need. Of course, even if we can give only a little, yet
any kind of gift that is given with love, is good!
The-Torah-of-Elohim ... NEW In reply to a
question posed, this work is all about the five Books of the Torah!
Four-Tanakh-Revelations ... NEW Our beloved Tanakh unfolds four decisive covenantal revelations that has shaped Israel’s history and hope, these being the; ‘Noahic’, ‘Abrahamic’, ‘Mosaic’ and the ‘Davidic’ covenants.
I-Believe … NEW As
soon as you will enter online you will read in this special study; “Can
we Say in Faith “I Believe”. You see, my dear ones the truth is
that: Faith is life lived in the Light of His Love!
Life-of-Obedience ... NEW The
concept of a “life of trust” in אֱלֹהִים
- Elohim (God), blessed be He, is demonstrated through
obedience of His commands, which is central to our beloved Torah/Tanakh.
Exodus-Ch-3 ... NEW “Now Moshe - Moses was keeping the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian;
and he led the flock to the farthest end of the wilderness, and came to the
mountain of אֱלֹהִים
(Elohim), unto Horeb.
Exodus-chapter-20 ... NEW Be assured that
this study is very special, as it covers the powerful Shemot chapter 20, but
also contains the relevant Shemot chapter 5.
Shemot-Exodus-Motif ... NEW Indeed the name may not be well known,
but it is closely associated with the powerful study of Vayikra - Leviticus
chapters 22 & 23.
Moshe-slow-of-speech? ... NEW The question we should ask ourselves;
“Did Moshe the Egyptian Prince speak the language of the Hebrews, or
Egyptian?” This study is all about language and what occurred on My Horeb!
A fascinating look at what was later understood by rabbis what it meant, but
were they right?
Leviticus-Chap-1 ... NEW Vayikra - Leviticus Chapter 1, sets out the laws for
the burnt-offering (olah): who brings it, what kind
of animal is required, and the priestly procedures that make the offering
acceptable before יְהוָה - the LORD.
Levitcus - chapter 19 ...
NEW This is a powerful
study, as it asks of us to; “Love your neighbour as yourself”.
Mitzvoth-Forever ... NEW As our
long history proves that we view the Torah as a complete and perfect revelation
from אֱלֹהִים intended for all
generations!
El-Shaddai ... NEW This happens to be a
wonderful study about who is our - אֲנִי-אֵל
שַׁדַּי - “Ani El Shaddai”,
“I am God Almighty”. There is so much more to learn than we can
even imagine.
Obadiah ... NEW This one of three
studies on the prophet Obadiah, and each will be different in certain ways, But
the prophet with just one chapter and 21 verses, has an amazing and a most
important massage, for back then, as well our Israel’s future!
Our Sacred Scriptures ... NEW In this work we look closely at our Tanakh and how it is made up.
A-Tough-Reminder ...
NEW This covers how we
really should look after our beloved faith, but it also reveals how we should
live!
Teshuvah Study ...
NEW This is a very
special study as it looks at the word of Elohim (God) that has so much more to
offer then we may have ever fully realized.
Teshuvah-Part-Two ... NEW Here is part Two of the Teshuvah
Study series and it is packed with information.
Kadosh - Holy ... NEW A powerful study what Kadosh in Devarim - Deuteronomy 7:6, really stands for
and what it means living our lives as Jews?
Rosh-Chodesh ... NEW Rosh Chodesh Nisan. So what is Rosh Chodesh?
Rosh Chodesh is the first day of a new lunar month.
Depending on the month and year, Rosh Chodesh can be
either one or two days long. The term literally translates as “head of
the month,” just as Rosh HaShanah is
“head of the year.”
Study on the word Olam
... NEW Like everything as certain
Ivrit - Hebrew words can have several meanings, but usually the word may well
be connected with a completely different word. This is where the beauty comes
out!
A-Covenant-Forever ... NEW Due to so many non Hebrew people having told me, ‘Rabbi is it not sad that the ten of the Twelve Tribes of Israel were lost, so long ago?” and I would set them right about that question! However, this is the reason I decided to write about that question, and it is what I am about to commence the theme of this important study, and I am sure that by the time we reach the end we will have gained a great deal.
Shema-Yisrael-1 ... NEW Davarim
- Deuteronomy 6:4-17 (JPS) takes the Shema’s
central claim and turns it into lived formation: internalized words, household
instruction, visible signs, thanksgiving in the land, and vigilance against
idolatry. This passage teaches how covenantal identity is to be taught,
embodied, remembered, and protected in ordinary life.
The Shema Yisroel ... NEW
This is a wonderful study that provides so much more about our beloved
“Shema Yisroel”. It is a comprehensive study.
Tehillim-Psalm 1 … NEW This
very first Tehillim seems to have been placed at the very beginning
for a special purpose, the truth is if you cannot pass the first three verses,
well just do not bother going on, for you would be in trouble, as the next two
verses contains certain things that might be extremely challenging. The last
verse sums things up. But, it is one of the best Tehillim possible to
bring us back to our senses!
Tehillim-Psalm-19 ... NEW This wonderful verse is
very much a compact prayer that models the ‘integration of speech’
and ‘heart’, ‘worship’ and ‘ethics’.
Tehillim-Psalm-23 ... NEW Tehillim
- Psalm 23 is a short six verse outcry from Melech Dovid - David, but it is a highly concentrated
poem in which the speaker portrays אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (God) as shepherd, guide, host, and abiding presence. Its six verses move from confident provision and
peaceful imagery to courage in danger and a concluding assurance of lifelong
divine companionship!
Tehillim-Psalm-23-b ... NEW Here is a Line by Line look of Psalm
23, and lean about each line’s meanings! This is another way off looking
at this Psalm.
Tehillim-Psalm 26-106 ... NEW In this study we are looking at the concise and
close readings of Tehillim - Psalm 26 as well as number 106. We will look at
the ‘highlighting structure’, ‘key lines’,
‘theological thrusts’, and ‘practical implications’.
Then we will draw to their main points of contact’.
Tehillim-Psalm-30 ... NEW Tehillim - Psalm 30 is titled “A Psalm, a Song at the Dedication of the House; of David”, linking it to temple dedication and to Davidic authorship or tradition. The poem traces a spiritual arc: ‘crisis’ and ‘plea’, ‘Divine rescue’, ‘public thanksgiving’, and ‘a final benediction’.
Tehillim-Psalm-33 ... NEW Tehillim - Psalm 33 1-21
(JPS-1917) is a majestic hymn that pairs exuberant praise for אֱלֹהִים
- Elohim’s (God’s) creative word with a
sober reminder that Israel’s hope rests in אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim.
Tehillim-Psalm-37 ... NEW Tehillim - Psalm 37 is not a
lament, not even a plea; it is more of a Tehillim of wisdom, structured to be a
teaching guide.
Tehillim-Psalm-91 ... NEW This Tehillim - Psalm emphasizes that אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (God), blessed be He, will deliver those who
are faithful, and provide ‘angelic protection’, and they will
witness ‘the downfall of the wicked’.
Tehillim - Psalm 100 ... NEW This Tehillim -
Psalm contains so much yet there is much more in it that we would normally
think. This study will take you much further then what you will ever have
heard!
Tehillim-Psalms 103 ... NEW A study of a
remarkable Tehillim - Psalm of David which is filled with hope!
Tehillim-Psalms 105 …
NEW This study
covers a very powerful statement found in Tehillim- Psalm 105 verses 7 and
8, and the feature word is 
“Olam”
being of course “forever”. However, be assured there is so much
more to the statement we have been given there than meets the eye.
Tehillim - Psalm 118 ... NEW A wonderful Tehillim, with the
following and so much more! “O give thanks to יָהוָה (the LORD), for he is good; his steadfast
love endures forever,” it is a foundational declaration of faith, often
recited during celebrations and festivals.
Tehillim - Psalm 119 ... NEW We look closely at GIMEL,
verses 17 to 24 an so much more; “Deal bountifully with Thy servant that
I may live and I will observe Thy word”.
Tehillim - Psalm 121 ... NEW This wonderful
Tehillim from the Ketuvim section of our beloved Tanakh, and it is a
powerful piece as it provides a reading in regard to themes of protection and
Divine reassurance. This Tehillm encapsulates
the essence of seeking help and comfort in times of distress, making it a
cornerstone in both our religious practices, but especially within our personal
faith.
Tehillim-Psalm-125 ... NEW Tehillim - Psalm 125 is one of the fifteen “Songs of Ascents”, short pilgrim hymns sung by those journeying to Jerusalem. Its central image is Mount Zion as an emblem of immovable security, and the Psalm moves quickly from assurance for the righteous, as well as a sober warning about the fate of the wicked, ending with a benediction for Israel.
Tehillim - Psalm-149 ... NEW Tehillim -
Psalm 149 is a short, fierce doxology that pairs exuberant worship with a call
to Divine justice; read as both liturgical praise and an eschatological victory
song, it invites ‘praise’, ‘martial imagery’, and
‘hope’ for אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s (God’s)
vindication.
Tehillim – Psalm-150 ... NEW Tehillim -
Psalm 150 is the jubilant doxology that closes the Book of Tehillim, calling
all creation to praise אֱלֹהִים for
His ‘mighty deeds’ and ‘excellent greatness’.
Tampered-Tehillim ... NEW Sadly in the past there have been some erroneous changes made to certain verses in our beloved Tanakh, as they literarily changed Tehillin 53, where in they substituted the Name of יְהוָה to אֱלֹהִים – Elohim in each relevant verse. Ask yourself who gave them permission to alter anything of His Word?
Solomon-and-Prophets-agree ... NEW – This is a very special
study, which I pray you will obtain a great deal of encouraging our faith in
the fullness we really should wish to return to, like it was pre the
destruction of our beloved ‘Beit HaMikdash’, the Temple”!
Praise-with-music-and-song NEW Where in the Torah tells us that we cannot
have music and song during our time of praising our beloved Elohim? Of course
not with powered instruments, indeed, we cannot use them, but all others, as
was done in the Torah, etc, is just fine! Read this study and we will prove
that music was part of our ancient worship!
Halel-Study ... NEW In this study we will explore the word ‘Halel’ (הָלַל) in the original Sinaitic or Paleo-Hebrew pictography of Ancient Hebrew that was the original font written on the Torah. By Shmuel Elisha Ben Avram.
Repair-the-World ... NEW This is a very special study of
where we learn about giving so much more from us, for there are those who are
in need! As a people in faith and we love our blessed Torah, this study will
guide us on how to do it.
Israel-Passing-Crisis
... NEW Throughout many
years living our traditional Jewish lives, we may well recall how volatile our
position of life has really been. The truth is as Hebrew’s we have been
in a state of constant crisis. Will there ever be a day when we can live in a
world we all love and live in complete peace, however, I am also speaking of
the kind of peace that only אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (God), blessed be He, can bring into our
lives.
Israels-Generation
... NEW If we look at Tehillim - Psalm
105:8 it states; “He hath remembered His Covenant Forever, the
Word which He Commanded to a thousand Generations”. But how would an
ancient people have understood that? Well we will check our Ivrit alphabet for
the answer.
Are-Tattoos-Sinful? ...
NEW From what I have heard,
somehow there are some in our community who think it is OK. I suggest that you
read this study and make sure if you are right, or very wrong?
Hineni-Study ... NEW This is an important
study regarding the amazing word “Hineni”.
After this study go to the next one The Meaning of Hineni!
The-Meaning-of-Hineni ... NEW “Hineni” is a Hebrew word meaning “Here I am,” appears frequently in significant Biblical moments of the Tanakh. This word carries a deep and a spiritual significance, reflecting themes of obedience, readiness, and full availability to the LORD God in Jewish traditions.
Davarim-Ch-6
... NEW Another
powerful study from Davarim chapter 6.
Davarim
Chapter 9 ...
NEW Here is an in-depth
look at Davarim - Deuteronomy chapter 9 and how it flows with its themes, and
what it all means for us today!
Our Beloved Torah! … NEW One
of the latest by our elderly Rabbi Reuven on the beauty of our
beloved Torah!
Read the Torah
... NEW Our Hebraic
tradition does encourage us to engage in frequent Torah study, and we should do
this in a genuine thought-provoking way. Many will not realise this, but the
wonderful mitzvah of studying our blessed Torah will give us
genuine rewards.
The Tanakh Explained ... NEW These books are
separated in what contains all of them, in the TaNaKh, which is in fact an acronym for the
three major sections, being the, ‘Torah’,
‘Nevi’im’, and
‘Ketuvim’. These three
sections comprise the whole and all of the Hebrew Scriptures.
Yom-Kippur ... NEW “Yom Kippur” is the holiest day of our Hebraic Year, as it is our “Day of Atonement” and one of the Scripturally commanded Feasts of יְהוָה - the LORD. “Yom Kippur” is a solemn feast on focusing on our need for seeking forgiveness and pray for a covering for our sin’s.
A-Sukkot-Question
... NEW Somehow, the Torah
states things in we need to know about the חָג feast, such as “Chag HaSukkot”.
And yet certain problems come up scripturally with what we do during this Yom
Tov?
The Tanakh ... NEW This is a rather
truthful and a powerful study that reveals the differences between the blessed
Tanach and all other so-called holy writings by a large assortment of rabbis!
Read the Tanakh
... NEW The is so much more in this
study, as it also contains links to the very best Sites for the entire Tanakh
in Ivrit (Hebrew) and English.
Are the 10
Tribes Lost? ... NEW This is one of my longer studies, but it
covers a great deal about our ancient relatives. Countless Christians believe
that 10 tribes of the Hebrews were completly lost, etc. I prove 100% otherwise.
Hebrews-Israelites-or-Jews
NEW This is an Two Page exhaustive
study, it will tell us by using countless verses from our beloved Tanakh,
proving who we really are! Study Two will be online soon.
Shamar … NEW Who
would have thought that the following verse had such powerful teaching?
“And Elohim took the man and put him into the Garden of
Eden to tend and keep it”, be assured there is much more to this
verse than meets the eye!
Keep My Commands ... NEW The title says it all, we should
spend more time being obedient to our Torah Mitzvoth’s! This study I pray
will help!
Noach-the-Flood ... NEW The Noach story is a dramatic theological and moral centre in Bereshit - Genesis that frames אֱלֹהִים -Elohim’s (God’s) relationship with humanity through themes of ‘judgment’, ‘mercy’, ‘covenant’, and ‘renewal’.
The Avram-Noach Terach Study ... NEW
- This is the ‘Avram Study Number One’ and it is a very
interesting One that has some Amazing details in it, which was not generally
heard or even spoken about, especially at the time I originally wrote this
study many years ago in 1983.
Blessing for The Czar … NEW We
all know that much loved Play “Fiddler on the Roof” and the
question asked of the rabbi of Anatevka;
“Rabbi is there a blessing for the Czar?”
of course, there is a blessing” … “May Elohim bless and keep
the Czar (short pause - with a fast
finish) far away from us!” But there is much more to this study than
the Czar or even Tevye singing
“If I was a rich man.”
Cain and Abel ... NEW Part One: This study covers
their actual names, what is not told in the Torah, as it has been deleted, and
I will show it, as well as several other amazing discoveries. But part two has
much more!
My-Name-Forever ... NEW One would think that the Name of
our Elohim would be forever? Yet, we should all know that human Hebrews have
almost wiped of the earth. Davarim -
Deuteronomy 4:2, very clearly states; “Ye
shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which I command you, neither shall ye diminish
from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the
LORD your Elohim, which I command you”. Yet, believe it or not, somehow in
Tehillim - Psalm 53, they did the unbelievable alterations! You need to know
this, it is all in this study!
Ezekiel-36-Isaiah-40 ... NEW I will leave it as just this; This
is a study you should not miss!
Book-of-Zephaniah ... NEW Although the book of Zephaniah is a rather short work,
yet, it contains a vital and an urgent prophetic book for it’s time.
Loving Prayers ... NEW It is time that we return
pray with a loving heart, and not at the great speed we tend to be used to at
Shul. Also our time of prayers’ slow it down and praise Him with a loving
heart! this will change your life!
Keep the Commandments … Law is a tremendous blessing and we
should understand of course that living within or as close as possible to our
beloved Torah Mitzvot is a key to well-being and a life of happiness.
Shadow-of-Your-Wings ... NEW In our blessed
liturgy, Tehillim - Psalm 57 is one of the “cave psalms” (alongside
Tehillim 54, 56, 142), which are traditionally recited for protection. There is
so much to take in!
The Oasis of Elim … Let us look at a wonderful gem that is found in this verse and the event it speaks about, for it certainly can have a huge effect on your life! … “And they came to Elim, where were twelve springs of water, and three score and ten palm-trees; and they encamped there by the waters” Shemot - Exodus 15: 27 (JPS version of the Torah). It may seem very simple, but our Elohim had something very special here and there is so much for us to learn and gain!
A Gem found in Amos … NEW There
are wonderful gems to be found in a single verse in Amnos - Amos
chapter 4, verse 13, which I am sure you will also will find simply amazing!
Love Thy Neighbour … NEW We
know this verse well from Vayikra - Leviticus 19:18, but there is so
much more to this study then what we learn from this verse, for it takes us
back to a Shul in Poland a long time ago and a wonderful
elderly Rabbi who said something most remarkable. You really should
read what he said!
Maimonides ... NEW Rabbi “Moses ben Maimon” who was also known as “Maimonides”, or by the acronym of “Rambam”, who was a hugely influential medieval Sephardic rabbi, as well as being a physician, and philosopher who became one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages. He is revered in Jewish, Islamic, and Arab intellectual history.
He Who Heals … A
short, but a very interesting study based on Shemot – Exodus
15;26.
3. Studies & Articles:
The Mitzvot Study … This
study covers that there are not just the “Aseret Hadibrot”
– the “10 Commandments” but the truth is there
are the 613 Mitzvot, which were all given
by Elohim, blessed be He, and not those manmade ones after the destruction
of the “Second Temple.“ These two pages contain a great deal of
information, and of course a good number of the 613 Mitzvot are
currently not applicable for the most obvious of reasons, and this is all
explained in these two studies!
613 Mitzvoth … Before
listing the 613 Mitzvah’s, you will have read my comments regarding our
beloved Torah Mitzvot, but I also must cover the rabbinic, or those man made
Laws. Then you will find everyone of the 613 Mitzvah’s clearly listed.
Why Learn Torah … In
Judaism at the very heart is the wonderful mitzvah of being able to study our
beloved Torah, for obviously it is more than just the Law, for it contains so
much detail of our very beginning, when Elohim, blessed be He, gave the
land to Avram and there is so much more!
Reward for Torah Study … The
Torah is the touchstone of our people and we are often called “the people
of the Book.” There is no doubt that Torah study sweetens our lives. To
emphasize this sweetness and in children especially, it was found that in
Eastern Europe children used to begin their study of Hebrew with letters that
had been written in honey. Keeping and studying Torah will reward us richly!
Tsephanyah Chapter 3 … Here
is a new and a powerful study of chapter three of Tsephanyah -
Zephaniah which contains so much and will be fulfilling. You will find that I
may cover things that we are generally not told, and we need to know the facts
re our wonderful faith! The point is simply this, the more Torah, the more Life!
Waters of Meribah … The
question is; “Was Moshe really punished for striking the rock twice to
get water out of it?” This is a most revealing Study, as most do not
understand the full story and the closer details of what really happened here
at the place that was renamed “Meribah” (Strife).
Eliyahu - Elijah … This
is a four page study featuring one of the most powerful stories found in
the Tanakh, of how the prophet Eliyahu - Elijah was used so
powerfully by Elohim, blessed be He, to punish the evil king
Ahab, by removing all rain and dew, and placing the country in great hunger and
thirst. But there is so much more in the powerful story, for something occurs
in Study Two, which in all of the Torah and Tanakh had never happened before, a
powerful miracle occurs in Zarephath, Zidon (Sidonia) where he was
sent after his stay at the Brook of Cherith,
where he was fed by ravens. This is a study, I pray, that will move and bless
you!
Esther ... In Megillat Hadassah - Esther it may not have contained the
Sanctified Name of Elohim, but it contains a story of great faith, and we know
this as Hadassah - Esther and Mordecai and the faithful of Israel “fasted
and prayed for three days” chapter 4, verse 16 (JPS version of the
Tanakh). And what was Haman’s “ten thousand talents of silver”
all about? This is something that may shock you, for it contained a prediction
to more recent times!
Genesis-Chapter-17 ... NEW Shalom,
it’s an honour for us to reflect on this chapter which defines the
“Covenant”, the “Name”, and the sign of “Brit Milah” being - Circumcision.
Miryam’s Song … We
know that Moshe and the men sang the song first, and then Miryam and
the ladies followed and their song became something so much more. Let us look
into this interesting event and what really occurred?
Lost Objects … A
very special study that is directly connected to two very similar verses found
in Devarim - Deuteronomy 22:1 and Shemot - Exodus 23:4. One
speaks about “thy brother’s” lost animal and the other about
“thine enemy’s” lost animal. And yet all this could well
be related to what it says, or even to ourselves, for there are some who may
have somehow strayed and lost our way? A very interesting study and worth
checking out!
Birkat Kohanim ... This
covers The Priestly Blessing and a vital
part which is generally missed when it is used. When it is used and said
correctly the blessings will be far greater than you will have ever experienced
it before. At the end of Birkat Kohanim, in Be’midbar -
Numbers chapter 6; in verse 27 Elohim clearly
tells us that the blessings would be based on a certain factor, which has been
missing for thousands of years!
You-are-what-you eat … NEW Let
me just say, “You are what you eat”. Now put that in our life of
faith, what could this be all about? This a study, but with a decisive
message.
HaShem-The Name … Is
the word “Elohim” a name? No it is not, for it is a word, and it is
the “Attribute” of who our beloved heavenly Father is! Also covered
is the four letter *“Memorial Name - 
-
(Y-H-V-H) the Tetragrammaton.
. *“This
is My Name forever, and this is My memorial to all
generations.” Shemot - Exodus 3:15.
Zechariah’s Message …
The people had arrived back in Jerusalem from Babylon and instead
of building the Temple, they preferred their own comfort and started
to build their homes. Thus Zecharyah gave a powerful message from Elohim
Chapter 1, verses 2 to 6.
Obadiah … Obadiah
- Ovadyah may have written a small book as
it contains just a single chapter and there are just 21 verses (in the
Hebrew - English version of the JPS). However, I can tell you that it is a big
book as it contains a great deal and it also has an amazing prophecy. The
entire book is directly related to two brothers who were born way back in Ovadyah’s history.
Nephesh … NEW
This is all about your Nephesh,
or your Soul and this interesting study asks the questions do you have one,
and “Does the Soul Control the Body, or the Body the
Soul?” But there is much more to this study than you may think!
The Ten Commandments … One
of my favourite Torah portions is “Yitro” where we
received “Aseret Ha-Dibrot -
the “Ten Commandments”. But there is so much more in these
commandments than what we tend to think, although we all know what the commands
contain, but have you ever thought about the way it was made up and is there
anything special hidden in there? My answer is - Yes there certainly is!
Joshua-Ch-1 ... NEW Yahushua - Joshua Chapter 1: vv 6 to 9, is not long after Moshe - Moses had sadly died, thus the leadership had been passed on to Yahushua - Joshua, and אֱלֹהִים - (Elohim - God) commissions him to lead Israel into Canaan.
Joshua-Chap-3 ... NEW Chapter
3, is a ‘pivotal’, ‘hopeful chapter’. written after
Moshe - Moses’ had passed away, and he leads the people to the Jordan,
whilst the priests carry the אָרוֹן
הַבְּרִית -
“Aron ha-Brit” the “Ark of the Covenant” before
the nation.
4. Special Studies:
Let-My-People-Go … Here
is the grand story from Sefer Shemot - Exodus as Moshe
and Acharon face the opposing Pharaoh, Elohim has sent them
to proclaim “Let My People Go”, and we all know what happens.
However this study contains so much more than just what happened, it goes through
every single pagan Egyptian god that was completely humiliated. Something that
is sadly not taught a great deal. There is a powerful message to be taken from
it!
The Letter Hei & the 2-Temples … This is
a study that will provide a powerful revelation, why
the Second Temple was never as powerful as the one built
by King Shlomo - Solomon. In the Second temple description missing was the
Ivrit - Hebrew letter “Hei” – 
from the word
“glorified” which is “kabad” in Ivrit.
Also there is a surprising revelation regarding the “Herodian Temple”.
Knowledge and Wisdom … A
powerful study which will have us see a much deeper and a more
personal relationship with a Prophet’s and Elohim’s words, which
will reveal Elohim’s character to you, and at the same time it will
expose your character to Him, and your true character to yourself. All it needs
is acting upon those three powerful words “KNOW, BELIEVE and
to UNDERSTAND”. We should realise that those three words
were given to us in a specific order for a special reason, and I will cover
that understanding further in this study and there is much more, and believe me
it is very powerful!
That Tragic Calf … What
can we learn from a calf at a certain mountain in the wilderness, well a great
deal I would think, this will cover some interesting facts!
Origins-of-Siddur-Prayers ...
NEW Our Siddurs
have been added too during the ages, has that meant that our praise and love
for Elohim, bless be He, goes unto Him with a heart of love a full
understanding? All I know that in most Synagogue’s, the service is raced
trough so fast, there is little to no love in those prayers whatsoever! Why is
that? This study will tell you, because Prayer after Prayer’s as they
have been added to so many times. Let alone all those repetitions! Sadly the
Siddur is only up to 25% is scriptural, whilst some 75% have been added by
rabbis, as well as the Zohar inspired occultic “Kabbalah!”.
5. Parashah & Haftarah’s:
Bereshit -
Genesis.
Parashat Bereshit … A
short, but a delightful look at this Parashat with a question, why
did Elohim say “And on the seventh
day Elohim finished His work which He had made.” Should it not
have said that He completed His work on the sixth day? Well, I will cover just
that!
Parashat Bereshit -
1 … This Parasha covers in brief chapters 1, 2, 3,even to 8. The creation of heaven and earth,
Adam, Chavah (Eve) and then the serpent
tempts them; they sin and are banished from the Garden. From then on, the human
drama unfolds as sad tragedy. Cain murders his brother. By the end of the parsha, Elohim sees “how great man’s wickedness
on the earth had become”. Elohim created order, but man created chaos!
And we have to learn a lesson from all that!
Parashat Noach … Noach was Elohim’s righteous
man on the earth and he was commanded to build the “Tevah” –
the “Ark” to hold all the clean and unclean animals, as well as his
family. It is without a doubt an interesting story, for it took him 120 years
to build and we learn a few more things that are quite amazing!
Parashat Lech-Lecha … In
this powerful study we find that Avram finally departs
after Elohim, blessed be He commands him “Get thee out of thy
country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto the land
that I will show thee” Bereshit - Genesis 12:1 (JPS
version of the Torah). And we will follow his journey to Shechem
where Elohim, appears and speaks to him and Avram builds an altar
unto Him there. But there is much more!
Parashat Vayera … In
the previous Parashat “Lech Lecha”
we read about Avram at the age of ninety that he had his name changed with the
addition of the letter “He” becoming Avraham, as he would be
“the father of many”. (Bereshit 17:4-5), and then he was
circumcised. (Bereshit 17:24-27). Then in “Vayera” he is visited by
three “Malachim - Angels” and his hospitality is something to
behold, and we can learn so much from how he spends his time with them!
Parashat Chayei Sarah … A
fulfilling Study that makes sense of a difficult situation and I pray that it
will also bring some healing in our thoughts. We should not forget that it
was Islam who protected us from being killed back when we were
in Spain in the Middle Adges. Between
Judaism and there can be friendship and mutual respect, although that does not
make excuses for what is happening these days with so much evil that is
occurring within Islam in so many nations!
Parashat Toldos … This
study looks at Yitzchak - Isaac and we learn that he is very different to his
Abba, Avraham, yet in many ways we can see something of Yitzchak in each
and every one of us!
Parashat Vayeishev … A
very special study that looks at something that is generally never even thought
about, and we bring that into our lives today, for the message is really very
clear, our wonderful Elohim, blessed be He, is really in charge of
everything! And He cares what we do today!
Parashat Vayigash … This
powerful Torah portion contains the dramatic reunion of Yoseyf -
Joseph and his brothers, a story of forgiveness and love!
Shemot -
Exodus.
Parashat Beshalach … This
is a powerful study, for it says a great deal about a situation after a number
of great miracles, but all too
soon B’Nei Yisrael were grumbling about their lot,
and there are times that could sound a little familiar these days. Yes the
world is a mess, but He is always with us and we will never be alone, we can
count on our Elohim, blessed be He. We have so much to thank Him for, and this
study will be very helpful.
Parashat-Yitro … The
Torah reminds us that all the earth is Elohim’s, but asserts that
our community has a special role. For we are told that we are to be
“mamlechet kohanim v’goy kadosh - a
kingdom of priests and a holy nation”. What does this really mean?
Parashat Yitro Song ... This
Shabbat was last enjoyed on Shabbas January 22, 1922 was called
“Shabbat Shirah”, the “Shabbat
of Song” -The Torah reading includes the “Song of
Moshe” –“Az Yashir”, and the “Song of
Miriam” “Shiru L’Elohim”, followed by
the Haftarah (readings from the Prophets).
Parashat Terumah … The
very word “Terumah” is so powerful and this is well covered, but in
this Parsha we also find this; “And let them make Me
a Sanctuary” but for who is it? We will look at this aspect as well. A
very interesting and a touching parashat!
Parashat Pekudei … An
amazing story of a most faithful servant who constructed
the Mishkan - Tabernacle as Elohim, blessed be He had called on
Moshe and have Bezalel build the Mishkan –
Tabernacle, the Ark and all the vessels, etc. Contained herein is a wonderful
story of a very special man who knew how to behave to his leader and master,
even when Moshe made an error at one stage. Just a very wonderful lesson to all
of us to learn!
Vayikra -
Leviticus.
Parashat Kedoshim …
I have entitled this study with
this Parashat “Love Your Neighbour” and I am sure
you will know the rest of the verse. I am sure there is much to gain from
this wonderful Parsha!
Parashat Kedoshim (2) … This Parsha is
based on the words; And spoke
unto Moshe, saying: Speak unto all the congregation of the children
of Israel, and say unto them: Ye shall be holy; for I your
Elohim am holy” Vayikra - Leviticus 19:1-2. But there is so
much more to this study.
Parashat Emor … Although
this study came after the Haftarah study, but it looks at a
completely different aspect of the priesthood, and how it can apply to us today
in how we should behave in the world, for as Elohim said “Ye
shall be unto Me a kingdom of priests” Shemot - Exodus
19:6 (JPS).
Parashat Emor (2) … The
second Emor study and it is very different indeed. Enjoy it!
Parashat Behar … This
is where I deviate to this interesting and its powerful Haphtarah and we
will see what a Jew of great faith does when in a time of real strife, does he
give up or does he do the impossible?
Parashat Behar-Bechukotai ... Parashat Behar is combined with
Bechukotai in common years to maintain the 54-week cycle of Torah
readings, as the Hebrew calendar has 50 weeks in a common year and 54-55 in a
leap year with Behar being combined with “Bechukotai” you will
find there are severe warnings, but it also provides us the promise
that Elohim, blessed be He, will never reject us as His people Yisrael! Both of
these ideas provide us with hope for the long-term future of our faith and all those
who will uphold it as was given in the Torah!
Haphtarah Emor … A
study that looks at the Kohan’s life in the Sanctuary and his daily activities.
There is so much in there that we can learn from in regard to our daily lives,
even in these modern days!
Parashat Bechukosai … This parashat very
much covers what happens if Israel observes the commandments
and follow the laws, and what if they do not when we have arrived in
the Promised Land!
Be’midbar - Numbers.
Parashat Nasso … This parasha in general cover’s Bemidbar - Numbers 6:24-26, and although it is a relatively
short study, but I have added it for it important as it has a powerful message!
Parashat Behaalotecha … The
Torah Reading (Shabbat June 25, 2021) is “Beha’alotecha”
-Bamidbar - Numbers 8:1-4. Also contains
“Shabbat Manna”.
Parashat Shelach … NEW This study is subtitled “Overcoming
Obstacles” - and it is of course the story of Yahushua -
Joshua and Kalev - Caleb and ten other leaders of tribes heading into
the Promised Land to see if it is as good as was promised, etc, but it was that
they came back with that it was indeed good, but the 10 men caused chaos with
their details regarding what they saw!
Parashat Korach … This
is such a powerful study when a hard and difficult situation occurred. For us
today, there is a powerful lesson to be learned and I pray we get it?
Parashat Chukas … Having
been in a number of battles and won them all, but suddenly we find in a short statement
found in Be’midbar – Numbers chapter 21, we find the
following; “And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan;
and Og the king of Bashan went out
against them, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei. And said
unto Moshe: ‘Fear him not’” verses 33-34 (JPS). Somehow,
Elohim, blessed be He, knew Moshe’s heart at that moment and thus that
statement. We all need to remember that we should take note of this, for He is
always with us!
Parashat Mattos … This Parashat should
touch us all, for it will teach us that words are very important! What we say
may and can well change lives!
Parashat Mattos -
No 2 … This Parsha is
all about Moshe Rabbeinu and covers his time in the wilderness and
details regarding his passing and how it may have been delayed.
Parashat Pinchas -
No 1 … Two
studies covering the action of Phinchas a
priest who was a zealot, who killed an Israelite man
and Midianite woman who he caught in a
certain unsavoury situation, etc, and although there were those who
thought in one way, yet Elohim blessed Him. But there is so much more to be
learned from Be’midbar - Numbers 25-10 to 30:1.
Parashat Pinchas - No
2 … Another
look at the same study but in a different way!
Devarim - Deuteronomy.
Parashat Davarim … This
book recounts the life and journey of a people, their entrance into covenant at
Sinai and we will be frequently reminded that the Torah is eternal,
reverberating anew for all of us in every generation.
Parashat Davarim -
Words … This Parsha has
a title “These are the Words” and we compare these with
Moshe’s earlier word at Sinai when Elohim, blessed be He, spoke with
him and gave him his great task to go and speak to Pharaoh, etc and Moshe said
that “I am a man not of words”. Now he is the complete
opposite. The next word we hear him speaking is to an evil king Sihon and
they are “Words of peace”.
Parashat Vaeschanan … This Parsha covers
our most beloved verse The “Shema Yisrael” and associated
verses and how it affects our lives for the good. It is a wonderful Parsha!
Haphtarah Eikev … The
Torah Reading this Shabbat (July 7, 2021) is; “Eikev”
- Davarim - Deuteronomy 7:12 to 11:25. The Haphtarah reading
is; Yeshayahu - Isaiah 49:14 to 51:3. Read a short study with
relevant comments.
Parashat Ki Teitzei …
Here is the full reading from the Torah and the Haphtarahreadingfor
Shabbat August 20, 2021 - Elul 12, 5781.
Parashat Ki Tavo … Here
is the full reading from the Torah and the Haphtarah reading for Shabbat August
27, 2021 - Elul 19, 5781.
Parashat Vayelech … This Parashat is
between ‘Rosh Hashanah’ and ‘Yom Kippur’ and it is one
of a few Sabbath’s each year that has a special name. This will
be ‘Shabbat Shuvah’, the ‘Shabbat of Return’.
The Parsha is a powerful one dealing with Moshe’s
final day’s and his working with the people and Yahushua -
Joshua’s role as the new leader, etc.
Parashat Ha’azinu … Parashat Ha'azinu covers Devarim - Deuteronomy
chapter 32 and I gave it the subject of “Be Strong and of Good
Courage”.
7. Powerful Studies:
Faith verses Rage … This
is a true story that comes from the City of Lublin that was well
known for being a city of great Jewish learning. It is from this city we will
discover a powerful and one of the most heroic stories of great personal faith
of those loved ones! Although, it is a very sad and a tragic event, but it
contains a truth that will show us that there were these wonderful and
blessed Yidden who were of great faith and proclaimed their faith out
loud! I feel this story could really change your life, for I know, I would want
to be just like them!
An evil book by Martin
Luther … This
is about a book that was written back in 1543 CE by Martin Luther, and it
was exceptionally evil, and turned out to be extremely painful to the Jewish
community at the time. Then, more than 370 years later the book was taken up by
another evil person who put Luther’s ideas into practice once again, but
this time much worse than before. I have added this as we should know who wrote
it and what it contained. Page Two contains the entire book but of most importance are Parts
10 to 12!
Who is our Creator … This
may be a strange question, but what you will discover is quite
remarkable, Our beloved Heavenly Father is so much greater that we
sometimes are aware off, for He is Great, and He is Echad!
The Shema's Second
Line ... I
received a notice from what was a young Jewish man in Germany where I
had lectured and served for several days back in the 1980’s. It contained
a question, and I provided a reply.
Crooked
Eyesight … (Updated) This
feature based on a Parable that speaks of a man that had “Crooked
Eyesight”! The question is of course, “How is your eyesight”?
The study does cover a great deal of facts regarding some rather sad things
occurring in the world today that seems to be in turmoil, but sadly within
certain parts of our Jewish world there seems to be some Crooked Eyesight. This
is a must read study.
The Sopherim ... This
is a very powerful study, HOWEVER PLEASE Note this is the ONLY STUDY
THAT CONTAINS THE SACRED AND SANCTIFIED NAME shown CORRECTLY
spelled! It also shows that Elohim cursed the Sopherim,
Priests and Rabbis who completely altered the blessed Torah
and Tanakh by changing His Name and even using a Pagan
Name, and that is fully backed up in our very own Tanakh!
Ushpizin & Other Customs ... NEW This is not the kind
of study I desired to write, but it is one that I had to! Sadly certain
customs were introduced by these highly occultic and ‘mystical Kabbalists’, which in reality commenced in half of
the first century, but gained super strength in
the 16th century and crashed into our beautiful faith
that was far from pure. In fact I am sorry to say this
practice they introduced into our Yom Tov is an completely
“pagan” ritual, as well as being considered as being
“necromancy”. I regret that you must read this study but just check
the Torah and you will find what it states about these over 2,000 years ago how
these Talmudic rabbinic devils introduced these hiddious evils!
The-Kabbalah-Occult
... NEW This brand new study
reveals far more about the occult that is part of the Kabbalah!
The Kabbala-Part-One … NEW The Kabbala,
is more about the occult that our beloved Torah and Tanakh. For it is the
which brought about so much wrong doing, just look at the evil and the wicked
teachings of the Chabad-Lubavitcher’s, who are necromancer’s
and continue to claim that their dead so-called rabbi is the god Moshiach,
if that goes on now, what do you think went on many years ago?
The Kabbala-Part-Two … NEW A
continuation of Part One, thus this being Part Two: In this chapter the evil
occult really takes pride, and there are a number of mad rabbis who believe
they are not only the Moshiach, but that they are “Godhead”.
The Kabbala is even part of the Talmud!
“And thou shalt love thy Elohim with all thy heart, and
with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command
thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; and thou shalt teach them diligently
unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in
thy house, and when thou walkest by the
way, and when thou liest down, and when
thou risest up.” Davarim -
Deuteronomy 6: 12 to 16. (JPS version of the Torah).
Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be He, said
“Return unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith יְהוָה
אֱלֹהִים - the LORD of hosts”. Mal’a’chi - Malachi 3:7. (MEC).
And
Remember ...
Enjoy
your Sabbath Rest - Shabbat Shalom!
אֲנִי
יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם, בְּחֻקּוֹתַי
לֵכוּ; וְאֶת-מִשְׁפָּטַי
שִׁמְרוּ, וַעֲשׂוּ
אוֹתָם
וְאֶת-שַׁבְּתוֹתַי, קַדֵּשׁוּ; וְהָיוּ
לְאוֹת, בֵּינִי
וּבֵינֵיכֶם-לָדַעַת, כִּי
אֲנִי יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם
“I am יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם (the LORD your
God); walk in My statutes, and keep Mine ordinances, and do them; and hallow My
Sabbaths, and they shall be a sign between Me and you, that ye may know that I
am יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם”. Yechezkel - Ezekiel
20:19-20. (JPS).
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