Sukkot 2020 (October 2-9, 2020) Sukkot is a weeklong Jewish holiday that comes five days after Yom Kippur. Sukkot celebrates the gathering of the harvest and commemorates the miraculous protection G‑d provided for the children of Israel when they left Egypt. We celebrate Sukkot by dwelling in a foliage-covered booth (known as a sukkah) and …
Christian visitors to Israel are likely already familiar with Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel, a modern day pioneer in Israel who, along with his partner Rabbi Ari Abramowitz, is transforming the Arugot Farm in Judea into a must-visit destination for lovers of the Bible from around the world. At the heart of the Arugot Farm is a …
Prepare For The Biblical Feasts Alongside The Jewish People Read More »
Our good friend Pastor Trey Graham is leading a tour to Israel. Here is some info, click through for more! Highly recommended. Want to walk where Jesus walked? Want to learn the Bible in the places where it was written? Want to see prophecy fulfilled? Experience Israel this January Experience Israel with Pastor Trey Graham …
Bob O’Dell recently lost his father, Paul H. O’Dell, Jr. at age 93 1/2 in San Antonio Texas. He says a few words about him below. Bob’s Comments: Both my father and mother were pro-Israel Christians during their lives. Their work plowed the fields for the call that I received in 2013 to go to …
Root Source interviews Britt Lode from Norway and learn about her life and passion for light in many forms. In part 1, she begins her story in Norway. In part 2, she tells the unique way in which she “discovered” the Jewish roots of her faith. In part 3, she tells the story behind The …
Interview: Britt Lode – The Light from Zion – Full Video/Audio Read More »
Root Source interviews Britt Lode from Norway and learn about her life and passion for light in many forms. In concluding part 4, she shares what she has learned from the experience and how she is shining light into the nations, today. Video (19:32) Downloadable audio:
Root Source interviews Britt Lode from Norway and learn about her life and passion for light in many forms. In part 3, she tells the story behind The Light from Zion. Video (13:26) Downloadable audio:
Root Source interviews Britt Lode from Norway and learn about her life and passion for light in many forms. In part 2, she tells the unique way in which she “discovered” the Jewish roots of her faith. Video (9:37) Downloadable audio:
Root Source interviews Britt Lode from Norway and learn about her life and passion for light in many forms. In part 1, she begins her story in Norway. Available in video and downloadable audio. video (13:23) Downloadable audio:
Over the last year every couple of weeks we have posted a video from AnaRina Heymann (now Kreisman) until we ran out of videos. But she has just posted a new one called: Seven Weeks of Consolation and the Festival that marks your Return to Zion. Here is the latest video which at 23 …
Root Source Press is proud to announce the imminent release of two important books: Bridgebuilders: Top Activists in Christian-Jewish Engagement and The LIST 2020: Antisemitic Incidents Worldwide We are expecting these books to be published and available through Amazon and at a discount through Root Source by Chanukah or earlier. Please sign up for this announcement …
Our friend Jonathan Feldstein writes about many topics that bring Christians and Jews together. He recently published an article about what some Christians are doing to keep Shiva, the seven-day mourning period in Judaism, that comes after losing a close family member. Clock below to read his recent article. Let’s Do A Shiva By JONATHAN …
Bible Study with David Ha’ivri Part two of introduction to the Book of Joshua. According to the tradition the Torah is considered to be devine and transcribed by Moses, Moshe Rabanu. Rabbis have referred to the last 7 verses as being written by Joshua because they speak of the death of Moshe and it doesn’t …
Bible Class with David Ha’ivri As an introduction to the book of Joshua we will review the last chapter of Devarim Deuteronomy which tells of the passing of Moses and transformation of leadership to Joshua son of Nun. What do you know about the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua? Where in the bible …
Bible Study with David Ha’ivri E2:01 – Deuteronomy Ch. 34 Verses 1-3 Read More »
Bringing the Bible Down to Ground David Ha’ivri is Jewish leader and educator, is a veteran Root Source teacher. He joined this educational initiative from startup in 2014 and has reached thousands of enthusiastic Bible students around the world on this platform. He has been at the forefront of building bridges of understanding and brotherhood …
What is the Shabbat Rest for the People of God? What you can expect today! Outline of our event: Some verses in the Bible (Old Testament) about Shabbat The concordance of the word Shabbat in the OT (111 instances!) Some Classic Sayings Of The Sages A peek at the halacha – Jewish Law A walk …
From our friend and Root Source teacher, David Ha’Ivri: For the Bride and the Bridegroom Hagar and Peretz are getting married. This is the second time around for both of them, together they have three little girls from previous marriages. Now with much more life experience, true love and blessings from above they are going …
Imagine being 20-years old and already having visited Israel seven times. Now imagine being that person being interviewed for the very first time. Meet Matthew Wearp. Check out Al McCarn’s interview him for his radio show, which can be played over the internet or downloaded for later listening. And by the way, imagine being asked …
Last week we introduced you to Tal Chenya, a Sephardic Jew who is studying to get his PhD in History. This week he tells the amazing story of an inscription on the 2,000-year old western wall, and the connection between the prophet Isaiah and the Jewish State. Click the video below to watch the full …
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It takes all of about eight seconds to realize that Tal Chenya is a likable guy. But this unassuming Sephardic Jew is working on a PhD in history! Along the way he enjoys any opportunities to work as a tour guide. As you might guess, tour guides are not very much in demand right now, …
Dear Root Source friends, Here is the first of the Facebook links that you might want to share with those who don’t know the Bible as well as you do, but might be interested in appreciating the strong bond of friendship that exists between the United States and Israel. Episode one is less than 4 …
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In this Shabbat’s weekly Torah portion EMOR Leviticus 21:1-24:23, continues many of the same themes found thus far in the book of Leviticus. It expands upon the laws of the priest which set him apart from the rest of the community, as well as those that apply only to the High Priest. It adds …
In this Shabbat’s weekly Torah portion Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20-30:10, continues the themes of last week’s portion, describing the clothing the priests must wear to serve in the Tabernacle, the process by which they are to be consecrated, and the offerings they must bring, both when they are appointed and on a daily basis thereafter. It …
Bob O’Dell plays the Apostle Peter telling the story of the day and the hour in which Peter first learned what it really means to be a leader in the Church. While not mentioned in the video itself, the title is a bit of a play on words regarding “The Peter Principle” which is a …
Victoria Sarvadi, who helps administrate funding from the Nathaniel Foundation gives advice to Bob O’Dell about how donors “think” about the various kinds of requests they get. I, Bob O’Dell, specifically asked if she would be willing to take my questions on this topic. I see this conversation as a great learning opportunity for those …
Interview: Victoria Sarvadi – Advice on seeking Hebraic Roots funding from Donors Read More »