Museum exhibits representing a Torah at the former Glockengasse Synagogue, which was in Cologne but was completely destroyed. These are at the Kölnisches Stadtmuseum. Torah Study Replaces Commandments? Our friend Bob asked: Hi! I have a question. Have you ever heard of the idea that, while certain commandments cannot really be kept because the holy …
What does Malachi 3:10 means to you regarding tithing? Our friend Shelly asked:: Speaking of finances….Malachi 3:10….tell what that means to you in regarding to tithing? Gidon’s answer:This is one of the most famous verses in the Bible regarding tithing, and Jewish sources point out that it is the only time we are allowed to test …
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Q & A with Dianne on Introduction to Jewish Prayer Question:Daniel prayed evening, morning and noon. In the New Testament we are told in Acts 3:1 that Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer which was the ninth hour. Was this evening, morning or noon? I understand that …
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Was this evening, morning or noon? on lesson Introduction to Jewish Prayer Here is a question we got from our friend Dr. Dianne Hoffman in our lesson https://root-source.com/lesson/introduction-to-jewish-prayer/ about what the bible means when it says “hours.” Your comments are appreciated! Question:Interesting. Thank you. Daniel prayed evening, morning and noon. In the New Testament we …
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Do you know what tribe you’re from? My friend Christopher wrote:Hi Gidon!I had a quick question: do you know what tribe you’re from? My response:The question is quick but the answer is longAs written in the Book of Genesis, the third forefather of the Nation of Israel, Jacob, had 12 sons, whose descendants became the …
How do you celebrate Simchat Torah? Question: How do you celebrate Simchat Torah? Answer: I always encourage people to use Wikipedia and Jewfaq, which do a pretty good job of describing Jewish holidays and concepts. Chabad.org too: https://www.jewfaq.org/holiday6.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simchat_Torahhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shemini_Atzerethttps://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4689/jewish/shemini-atzeret-simchat-torah.htm This is not a biblical mandate, right? But a traditional one celebrating when Torah was given and I …
Messiah As King in a Modern World?! Question:I’m a bit confused over how the Messiah will be King according to Jewish sources. Kingship is becoming less and less common, and modern man apparently prefers democracy, so how will this take place, practically speaking? 0. Is there a “Coat of Arms” for the House of David?1. …
What is God’s Name?! Question:Shalom, In Psalm 23:3, there is the sentence: “He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake”. What does “for His Name’s sake” mean? We know the Names: Hashem, Yahweh, Elohym, Yahuah which one does the people of ISRAEL use for God, please explain, and are they all …
Gidon – why don’t you ask Jesus to reveal himself to you? A dangerous suggestion! Our reader Megan asked the following question as a comment on https://root-source.com/blog/gidon-ariel-of-root-source-explains/:Gideon – why don’t you ask Jesus to reveal himself to you? A dangerous suggestion! Here’s Gidon’s response: Hi Megan, thanks for writing!From time to time I get such a …
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A contemporary Candelabrum (Menorah, Hebrew: מנורה) in the style of a traditional Menorah. Seen here with eight candles lit (the ninth candle is the service, Shamash, Hebrew: שמש), used during the Jewish Hanukkah holiday, 2014, United Kingdom. Photo by Gil Dekel. http://www.poeticmind.co.uk Q & A about Jewish cemeteries and 5-branch menorah Question Last week while …
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Q & A about Messianic Signs by Rabbi Ari Shvat (Chwat) Question What are the signs the Jews will look for to know that the Messiah is coming? Answer Your question about identifying the true redemption is what brought R. Abba and his fellow rabbis about 1,600 years ago (Talmud, Sanhedrin 98a) to search …
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Carol Wrote: Shalom, I like to tell you about myself so you can know a little about me. I am affiliated with El Shaddai Ministries and when this offer came up to learn I decided to check it into this program. I have been a Christian for 40 years and about 8 years ago I …
Joseph wrote: The Torah and the Tanahk (the Bible): Are they fundamentally related? Gidon responded: Hi Joseph, The Tanakh (TNK) is actually a three volume set, comprised of three books, named for the first letter of each in order: Torah (5 books of Moses) Neviim (prophets) Ketuvim (writings) the letters a and h in Tanakh …
Bonnie wrote: What nationality was Abraham when born? When did he become Hebrew and when did he become a jew? Gidon responded: Thanks Bonnie for your questions! I doubt the word “nationality” as you use it had the same meaning 4000 years ago as it does today… He was born in the area between modern …
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Gidon was unable this May to travel to Dallas, Texas as he had been doing for the past two years, and taking the opportunity to host and teach “Root Source Live.” But from bitter comes sweet: we presented Root Source Live via Zoom! Gidon’s wife Devra taught “A special reading …
Donna wrote: Thank you for being such a light! My question concerns the different sacrifices. The burnt offering was done, (I think), 3 times a day in the Temple courtyard on the brazen altar. Were the sacrifices for sin offered on the same altar or somewhere else? I will study more, but I’m not …
EXODUS 23:15 “You shall observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread” says the Bible, so why do we refer to the holiday as ‘Passover?’ Rabbi Tuly provides a Jewish teaching that explains the difference between the two names and gets to the very heart of what this special festival is all about. Unleavened Bread, or Matzah …
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This week’s music: “The Time is Coming Now” Before anything else, I want to share my respect and thanks to all of the fine medical people of the world who have been sacrificing a major part of their lives to save us all from further pain and suffering. May they be blessed to continue …
Truth Lover wrote: Since you asked Gidon, & I am a non-compromising honest person, I must speak what I know to be the truth. The Oral Tradition or the Talmud is NOT divine at all, but man made & for all of you that claim to be disciples of Yahshua (Jesus), you need to follow …
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“The best teaching I have ever heard on Purim,” said several of the students. Rabbi Chaim Eisen speaks in February 2019 about the hiddenness of God in the Book of Esther and the Holiday of Purim. Thanks to Rabbi Chaim Eisen, Austin Brethren Church and Kormim Texas for permission to publish this teaching. (55:13)
Dylan asked: I recently stumbled an article about the temple mount and the construction of the third temple. After Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel there has been a huge push to the construction of the temple Gidon answered: not in this country. Maybe on some facebook page. Dylan asked: and also a …
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Be be wrote: Hi! Why Rabbi Tuly keep saying the Jewish holidays again instead of biblical holidays? Please enlighten me. Gidon responded: Hi Be Be (what a lovely name!:-) Thanks for writing. You noticed something that opens up to you how a Jewish brain works:-) As I have mentioned many times, up until very recently, …
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Melissa wrote: Shalom, I have been reading the Book of Jasher. What is your opinion on the Book of Jasher? I know it’s a historic book and not of much importance, but it seems to fill in some of the missing pieces of the puzzle. Like the ages of some important people …
The following remarks were presented by Root Source teacher Rabbi Elan Adler at the Knesset Bible Study session December 4, 2018/Kislev 26, 5779. Rabbi Elan teaches Chapters of the Fathers on Root Source. Chanukah Candles (Photo: Wikicommons) I would like to express my deep appreciation to Yehuda Glick and Tuly Weisz and Donna Jollay for this …
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Abagail asked: Shalom! Do you have a step by step foundation building study on the 613 Commandments G-D gave Moses, for HIS People to Live By, that is broken down for easy understanding? It would mean SO Much to me! Thank you for all the G-Dly Wisdom you share in this Newsletter! I value your …