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Happy Chodesh Nissan
Happy Chodesh Nissan! Last month, we were happy to share a free download of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s commentary on the Book of Esther, which was very well received. Jewish Holidays abound! And in a week or two the holiday of Passover will arrive. For thousands of years, Jews all over the world have enjoyed the …
Pastor Becky Keenan: “My love for Israel stems from my father who served in the US Army during WWII”
Pastor Becky Keenan: “My love for Israel stems from my father who served in the US Army during WWII” Little by little over the past few decades but growing more and more over the past few years, a community of activists in the Christian-Jewish engagement space has developed, with people reaching out to each other …
Rabbi Steinsaltz’ Amazing Book of Esther – Yours to download!
Rabbi Steinsaltz’ Amazing Book of Esther – Yours to download! Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s Commentary on the Book of Esther is a breathtaking, comprehensive work that brings you deep into the meaning of the Biblical scroll in a way you’ve never been before! The Steinsaltz Center has generously agreed to offer a PDF copy of this …
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A heroic acts of a Rabbi and three other clergy men (Christians) are remembered
A heroic acts of a Rabbi and three other clergy men (Christians) are remembered This is a very touching story that our teacher, Rabbi Avraham Norin, reminded me of. Read the article here and I’d love to hear your comments!
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend Thank you for being a long-time friend of Root Source, and if you only joined us recently, thank you for that!:-) Root Source is a nonprofit organization whose vision and mission are to enable, encourage, and enrich relationships between pro-Israel Christians and Jews on the basis of mutual respect and love. What we have in common is greater than what separates us …
Update about the Institute of Midrashic Studies of the New Testament
Over the past year, Root Source has initiated a project that is outside the realm of our main activities, but is very exciting and has great potential.
Rivkah Lambert Adler interview with Israel National News
Rivkah Lambert Adler interview with Israel National News In the Torah, in the prophecy of Bilaam, Israel is described as a nation which shall dwell alone. This, however, does not mean that Israel is to keep itself isolated from mankind. As Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi explains in his classic treatise of Jewish Faith, “The Kuzari,” Israel …
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“The Prize Winning Story” reviewed on The Home School Book Review Blog
“The Prize Winning Story” reviewed on The Home School Book Review Blog “The Prize-Winning Story,” written by Ken P. Reed and published by Root Source Press, was recently reviewed on The Home School Book Review Blog. The reviewer respectfully disagreed with anti-Replacement Theology, which the book presents and promotes, but thought the book was well …
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Part 2: Bob O’Dell interview with First Century Foundations
Part 2: Bob O’Dell interview with First Century Foundations How could Christianity – which initially was completely Jewish – suddenly turn against the Jewish people and claim to have replaced them in God’s plan for the world? When did the first non-Jew convert to Christianity? Did he have a good relationship with the Jewish people? …
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Yesterday the State of Israel was founded!
Yesterday the State of Israel was founded! Many of my Christian friends are fond of quoting Isaiah 66 verse 8: Who has heard such a thing?Who has seen such things?Can a land be born in one day?Can a nation be brought forth at once?For as soon as Zion was in labor,she gave birth to her …
Gidon Ariel, Root Source, Part 2 of 2
Gidon Ariel interviewed on “Core Principles” Podcast Part 2 My friend Clay Howerton interviewed me for his popular podcast Core Principles a few weeks ago. He split the interview into two episodes. Here is part one, and here is part two. Please listen to the link below and tell us what you think!https://core.buzzsprout.com/1146671/9513705-gidon-ariel-root-source-part-2-of-2
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah!
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah! Hannukkah is actually next week, and Thanksgiving is in a few days, but here is a very enjoyable video that we found that celebrates both! We’d love to hear your comments!
A Very Important Talk by Dennis Prager
A Very Important Talk by Dennis Prager Our good friends Merv and Merla Watson shared this Youtube presentation that the famous speaker Dennis Prager gave at Awaken Church about a month ago. In this powerful message, Dennis Prager, Founder of PragerU, discusses various topics including politics, religion, human nature and more. I hope you’ll like …
What Was Jesus’ Favourite Book? Gidon Ariel Talks to Jeff About The “Bible” in the First Century
What Was Jesus’ Favourite Book? Gidon Ariel Talks to Jeff About The “Bible” in the First Century If someone asked you, “What was Jesus’ favorite book,” how would you respond? In this episode of Keeping It Israel Jeff Futers of First Century Foundations talks to Gidon Ariel, an Israeli Orthodox Jew and founder of Root …
Holocaust Survivor Meets First Cousin
Holocaust Survivor Meets First Cousin An orphaned octogenarian Holocaust survivor whose parents and most of his extended family were murdered by the Nazis, has been united for the first time in his life with a blood relative, his first cousin whom he never knew existed. Bernard Krutz and his cousin, Esti Kissilov, were brought together …
Gidon Ariel interviewed on “Core Principles” Podcast
Gidon Ariel interviewed on “Core Principles” Podcast Yesterday I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my new friend, Clay Howerton, who interviews people of interest on his podcast. Please listen on the link below and tell us what you think! https://core.buzzsprout.com/1146671/9512605-gidon-ariel-root-source
The Pew Studies of American Jewry of 2020
The Pew Studies of American Jewry of 2020 Some of you may be familiar with the Pew Research Forum, and the research they do about religious life (and other things) in the USA. They also do important studies about Jews and Jewish life in the USA. I personally found this material very interesting, and if any …
Lighting Up The Nations Zoom Launch Party
Our “Lighting Up The Nations” Launch was a Great Success! Last Sunday we launched our very important book Lighting Up the Nations, compiled and edited by our beloved teacher Dr. Rivkah Lambert Adler, and published by Root Source Press. Please watch the recording and see this comment by our friend Steven Smith: “Dr. Rivkah, I …
Joshua’s Altar Site
Joshua’s Altar Site Join us for an exciting series of online teachings about Joshua’s Altar! It’s hosted by Israeli tour guide Aaron Lipkin (who produced the exciting Hidden Israel DVDs, taking viewers to little known, but very important biblical sites). In this course he will be joined by scholars and archaeologists to explore Joshua’s Altar, …
A Real Amazing Story From Today:
A Real Amazing Story From Today My dear mother today underwent a medical procedure.When the procedure was over, my father and the doctor talked.My father asked him where he did his internship in this specific field.The doctor replied that he had done it with the world expert in the field in Vermont, USA. My father …
How can one who simply agrees be greater than the original blesser?
How can one who simply agrees be greater than the original blesser? Question: Hola Gidon and Shalom,I saw this fascinating statement on Chabad.org site today. “ גה”א ימ”ה and סמו”ט אטלי”ס , alluding to גָּ׳דוֹל הָ׳עוֹנֶה אָ׳מֵן, י׳וֹתֵר מִ׳ן הַ׳מְבָרֵךְ (He who answers ‘amen’ is greater than the one who utters the blessing),5”. Obviously I …
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Gidon Ariel is back on the Running Wagon!
Gidon Ariel is back on the Running Wagon! Over the past fifteen or so years, Gidon has been running 10 kilometer tracks off and on. The marathon (an half marathon, and quarter marathon:-) culture is pretty developed here in Israel, and there are dozens of such official runs all over the country throughout the year. …
Lighting Up The Nations Virtual Book Launch
Lighting Up The Nations Virtual Book Launch Come learn about the responsibility God assigned to the Jewish people to teach the Nations about the Oneness of God and to share the universal wisdom of Torah with them. Featuring:Introduction by Rivkah Lambert Adler, Ph.D., Editor Mini-shiur Lighting Up The Nations and Redemption by Rabbi Pinchas Winston Contributor Panel: Gidon Ariel, AnaRina Kreisman and Rabbi …
MUST-SEE VIDEO Holocaust Survivor, Irving’s Final Warning
MUST-SEE VIDEO Holocaust Survivor, Irving’s Final Warning Our friends at Israel Collective have produced what they call their, “most important film.” Irving’s Final Warning is a gripping documentary featuring Holocaust Survivor and recently passed, Irving Roth.You simply must see it as soon as possible. Please share with your family, friends, and colleagues. Pastors and Rabbis, …
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When Christians can finally argue with Jews like true brothers
Credits to Israel 365 News When Christians can finally argue with Jews like true brothers Eliyahu Berkowitz of Israel365 News has just written a groundbreaking article that perhaps the relationship between Christians and Jews has matured to the point where we can begin to argue with each other. Interestingly, he credits the Root Source book, Five …
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What’s the story about Jews?
What’s the story about Jews? From time to time, I would even say frequently, Christians ask me about Jews, their opinions and their beliefs. How Jews can hold non-biblical religious and political views is very confusing. I recently came across a landmark Pew Forum report about Israeli Jews’ opinions and positions. You can take this …