Weekly Devotion 278 – Purim 2022
March 4, 2022
PURIM 2022 by Raphael ben Levi We are approaching a time in the Jewish calendar of remembrance and retelling as we prepare to celebrate the
PURIM 2022 by Raphael ben Levi We are approaching a time in the Jewish calendar of remembrance and retelling as we prepare to celebrate the
MESSIAH, by Raphael ben Levi The Jewish people are eagerly awaiting the coming of the Messiah although we believe as a nation they missed him
GOD’S FRAGRANCE by Raphael ben Levi As spring soon approaches in Israel, a transformation will occur as a winter landscape is replaced with almond tree
TELL ME A GOOD STORY – By Raphael ben Levi Some years ago, I read an article from “The World Union of Jewish Students” which
BLESSINGS – by Raphael ben Levi The Hebrew word “bracha” is normally translated as “blessing.” But, there is a fine yet distinctive difference between the two
SILLY DOVES by Raphael ben Levi “Ephraim is like a silly dove without heart or understanding; they call to Egypt; they go to Assyria.” (Hos
SIGNPOSTS by Raphael ben Levi “You make me know the path of life; In your presence is fullness of joy, in your right hand eternal
CHOICES It is no accident that the story recorded in Matt. 26:7-9 of the woman and the alabaster jar filled with exquisite perfume that she
GOD’S WARM EMBRACE by Raphael ben Levi “For it pleased God to have His full being live in His Son and through His Son to
FIT FOR WHAT? by Raphael ben Levi “For though physical exercise does have some value, godliness is valuable for everything, since it holds promise both
Parasha Chukat (Regulation,Commands) Num.19-22:1 Judg.11:1-33 By Raphael ben Levi This week’s Torah portion is taken from Num.19-22 read in all synagogues throughout the world that
This week’s parasha takes us full circle to the end of Moses’ life, but what was it like at the beginning as a humble shepherd
As we prepare to celebrate Sukkot next Shabbat I would like to briefly share a taster regarding a Sukkot tradition known as the waving of
I recently heard one American make the comment that, “Being Jewish is a political liability for the Democrats” who most Jews vote for. Yet the