Weekly Devotions Week 56
November 30, 2017
Here is a story by Moses Schreiber (1762-1839) known to his own community as Moshe Sofer, who was one of the leading Orthodox rabbis of
Here is a story by Moses Schreiber (1762-1839) known to his own community as Moshe Sofer, who was one of the leading Orthodox rabbis of
“There are things that are important to us, so we speak about them. There are things so important to us that the words flow out
“All your robes are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia.” (Psalm 45:8) “Note that not only is Jesus most sweet, but even his garments are
“The downfall of the world was caused by two things. The first is that Eve ate, and gave Adam to eat, the forbidden fruit. Yet,
You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; 3 clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us,
The month of Av is, in a sense, a paradox. At Tisha B’Av, (9th Av) it is a time of mourning and repentance, yet only
“Those who curse you (Israel) will be cursed and those who bless you will be blessed.” (Genesis 12:3) Nachmanides, (known as ‘Ramban,’ an acronym for
“IF THE WICKED HATES YOU, UNDERSTAND THAT IT HATED ME FIRST.” John 15:18 Do not be surprised if you are confronted with evil that can
“Fire hides in the ashes. If you dig deep, you’ll find it. Yet, one who seeks fire in the mountains will find only wind and
The Torah (Exodus 30:13-15) commanded: “This they shall give … a half shekel for the shekel of the sanctuary … everyone … from twenty years
Chukat (Regulation, Statute, Decree) Num.19:1 – 22:1 By Raphael ben Levi Num. 19:1 “The Lord said to Moses and Aaron: 2“This is a requirement of
Parsha Va’ishlach Gen 32:4–36:43; Hos11:7–12; Obad 1:1–21; Jn. 1:19–2:12 By Raphael ben Levi Last week our thoughts were upon Jacob who deceitfully obtained Isaac’s blessing
EX. 1:1 – 6:1 ISA. 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23; JER. 1:1 – 2:3 LK. 16-20 Time and again in Scripture some of the most significant historical events
MESSIAH IS COMING VERY SOON. ARE WE READY? The Jewish people are eagerly awaiting the coming of the Messiah and although they missed him the