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Congratulations to our Bridgebuilder Yael Eckstein for being included in the Jerusalem Post’s 2020 list of the 50 Most Influential Jews. Her profile there was actually titled Bridge Builder! Read it here>>
Our musical friend Yehudah Katz would like to say a few words about his brand new song and video. Dear Friends, For the past 6 months to four years we have seen a very sad situation of growth of hatred and dissension in the world. In my humble opinion, this all began 60 years ago …
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Hi, Gidon here. This topic might be over the heads of some of our Root Source readers, but others (including you, I’m sure:-) will be excited about this development as I am. This rabbi, Rabbi Eliezer Melamed, is one of the most important rabbis in Israel today in my humble opinion:-) and in fact the …
Few stories in the Tanakh are as bazaar as the story in 1 Samuel 27 of the future King David, who came to live in Ziklag in the land of the Philistines. In Ziklag, he pretended to Philistine King Achish to be raiding the Israelites, but instead was raiding the enemies of Israel, such as …
In the last two week we have been showing you videos from Ezra Tubi, an Orthodox Jew that lives in Samaria, who has a knack for revealing the unexpected. This week’s video is Ezri’s newest music video. Enjoy the excellent videography, music and great scenes of Jerusalem and Samaria in: The Call. (3:46) For more …
Last week we showed you a video from Ezri Tubi, an Orthodox Jew that lives in Samaria, who has a knack for revealing the unexpected. In this second short video that we show from his site, watch what happens when a Muslim woman enters a Jewish town. Video (3:10) For more about what Ezri …
We have recently come across some interesting videos from Ezri Tubi, an Orthodox Jew that lives in Samaria. Ezri has a knack for revealing the unexpected! In this first video that we show from his site, we learn the story of a Palestinian Sheikh that found shelter among the Jews. Video (3:38) For more about …
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Join the Nation’s 9th of Av for a free live streaming prayer event on July 29 as we mourn with the Jewish people over the destruction of both Temples. This will be followed up by nine hours of FREE LIVE STREAMING prayer on July 30 as we repent for the many sins and atrocities that …
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It has been a while since we have published a video update by Avi Lipkin. We caught up with him in as he begins a summer speaking tour in the USA. In part 3 Avi talks about racial unrest, his concerns for the future. Then, after the talk, he gives Bob a brief summary of …
It has been a while since we have published a video update by Avi Lipkin. We caught up with him in as he begins a summer speaking tour in the USA. In part 2 Avi talks about the Middle East conflict, and the conflict between the left and the right wings parties. Part 2 of …
It has been a while since we have published a video update by Avi Lipkin. We caught up with him in as he begins a summer speaking tour in the USA. In part 1 we see the letters that helped convince Avi to make Aliyah to Israel and hear his take on what is happening …
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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At Root Source we have always been strong advocates for the nations of the world being emotionally connected to the land, the state, and the people of Israel. When we write stories, share articles, or produce videos that touch on that subject, we almost always use biblical arguments based on scripture and prophecy. These ideas …
A few years ago, Gidon met Pastor Chris Edmonds, who told him the shocking story of his father Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds during World War Two. Gidon and Chris are still close. Please watch this prize winning documentary and if you’d like, buy the book on Amazon
Root Source Tours retells the incredible story of the Burma Road in Israel that saved Jerusalem in 1948. This 3-part video celebrates the 72nd Anniversary of Israel. In part 3, we discuss the movie made on these events, and Bob O’Dell suggest ways we might draw lessons from this story for the future. Part 3 …
Root Source Tours retells the incredible story of the Burma Road in Israel that saved Jerusalem in 1948. This 3-part video celebrates the 72nd Anniversary of Israel. In part 2, we show the three switchbacks that made the difference between success and failure in the effort. Part 2 of 3. (6:56) To …
Root Source Tours retells the incredible story of the Burma Road in Israel that saved Jerusalem in 1948. This 3-part video celebrates the 72nd Anniversary of Israel. In part 1, we tell the story of a chance meeting of two jeeps that is going to be come the stuff of legends in the years to …
For part 1: click here For part 2: click here Root Source Tours brings you some of the lesser known stories in the pivotal 24 hour period from 4 am May 14, 1948 to 4 am May 15 during the founding moments of the rebirth of the Nation of Israel after 2,000 years. In concluding …
Take a look at cross section of Israeli society as many different Israeli’s sing together in this delightful, professionally produced music video that was part of the local celebrations of Yom HaAtzmaut, the celebration of Israeli Independence Day in 1948. In the video, President Reuven Rivlin can be seen giving his greetings and well-wishes and …
For part 1: click here For part 3: click here Root Source Tours brings you some of the lesser known stories in the pivotal 24 hour period from 4 am May 14, 1948 to 4 am May 15 during the founding moments of the rebirth of the Nation of Israel after 2,000 years. In Part …
We are happy to share with you an article from The Heartland Report. Read it below! Continue reading>>>
We had over 100 people registering for this delightful event! check out https://root-source.com/seder/ where there are links to the recording on Youtube and a lot of other resources.
Dallas Jewish Conservatives (DJC) hosted a free Virtual Event from the Holy City of Jerusalem for an in-depth discussion with the Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Israeli Defense Minister Adviser & Knesset Insider Jeremy Saltan, and Root Source Founder and Likud Party Member Gidon Ariel. The panel discussed a wide range of topics including …
In case you missed it, here is the full broadcast about Ezra Yakhin. Ezra Yakhin spoke at the Nations’ 9th of Av conference in 2019 and at age 91 was the oldest active reservist in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). In part 1 he shares his story up to the point of being wounded in …
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Ezra Yakhin spoke at the Nations’ 9th of Av conference in 2019 and at age 91 was the oldest active reservist in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). In part 2 he finishes his story. Provided in video and downloadable audio formats. (17:30) Video below: Downloadable audio below: