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Update News Special Report with Gidon Ariel

GLC Update News: Special Report with Gidon Ariel Gidon Ariel featured on God’s Learning Channel to talk about the ongoing war. Gidon Ariel discusses recent events in Israel, particularly the tragic situation in October 2023 when hundreds of people were killed by terrorists infiltrating communities close to Nablas in Samaria. He shares his experience of …

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Parashat Noach

Parashat Noach General Overview: In this week’s reading, Noach, Noah and his family, along with at least one pair of each living creature, survive the Flood by taking refuge in an Ark. The erection of the Tower of Babel angers G‑d, and leads to the dispersal of Noah‘s descendants. Abraham and Sarah are born. First Aliyah: While society as a whole descended into …

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WAR IN ISRAEL!

Image Credit: ktla.com WAR IN ISRAEL! As you certainly know, Israel is in the middle of a war that was thrust upon them by the Hamas terror organization. Root Source CEO, Gidon Ariel, who lives in Israel, recorded a short description and analysis of what is going on, including what YOU can do. Please listen …

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Parashat Ha’azinu

Parashat Ha’azinu General Overview: The bulk of this week’s Torah reading, Ha’azinu, consists of a poetic song delivered by Moses and Joshua. The song is a prophecy of what will transpire to the Jews – the good and the bad – until the end of times. The portion concludes with G‑d commanding Moses to climb Mount Nebo, from where he would see …

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Bridgebuilder Spotlight: Pastor Trey Graham

Bridgebuilder Spotlight: Pastor Trey Graham 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 to promote fraternity and humanitarian projects in and between the Christian and Jewish communities. …

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Bridgebuilder Spotlight: Dr. Victoria Sarvadi

Bridgebuilder Spotlight: Dr. Victoria Sarvadi 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 to promote fraternity and humanitarian projects in and between the Christian and Jewish communities. …

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Parashat Devarim

Parashat Devarim General Overview: This week’s reading begins the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth and final book of the Five Books of Moses. Moses begins his final monologue, five weeks before his passing. He recounts the story of the Israelite’s travel through the desert, placing emphasis on, and rebuking them for, the story of the spies. He describes Israel’s …

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Is it true that if someone claims to smell the scent of Moshiach, they will be killed?

Is it true that if someone claims to smell the scent of Moshiach, they will be killed?   Our friend Sinem asked: Dear Rabbi, I am looking for a verse about Moshiach. “When someone says he can smell the scent of Moshiach, he will be killed”. Is there such information in Judaic texts? Thank you, Dear …

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Shelach: Rabbi Gedalia Meyer’s Weekly Torah Study

Shelach: Rabbi Gedalia Meyer’s Weekly Torah Study The unexpected in life by definition takes us by surprise. What preparations, what precautions can we take to soften the blow of the unexpected? Moshe made a change so minor before sending the twelve spies to Canaan we hardly notice it. But small as it was, Moshe’s tweaking …

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Bridgebuilder Spotlight: Ray and Sharon Sanders

Bridgebuilder Spotlight: Ray and Sharon Sanders 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 to promote fraternity and humanitarian projects in and between the Christian and Jewish …

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Parashat Beha’alotcha

Parashat Beha’alotcha General Overview: In this week’s Torah reading, Beha’alotecha, G‑d instructs Aaron concerning the Tabernacle Menorah lighting. The Levites are initiated into the Tabernacle service. The “Second Passover” is instituted. At G‑d’s behest, Moses makes two trumpets, and is instructed how and when to use them. The Israelites leave Mount Sinai, and proceed towards …

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Rabbi Steinsaltz’ Amazing Book of Ruth – Yours to download!

Rabbi Steinsaltz’ Amazing Book of Ruth – Yours to download! Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s Commentary on the Book of Ruth 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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Parashat Tazria-Metzora

Are we the lepers of Israel? Parashat Tazria-Metzora General Overview: The bulk of this week’s portion, Tazria-Metzora, discusses various forms of tzara’at, skin maladies which are contracted as a result of engaging in forbidden gossip. Also discussed are garment discolorations which constitute “clothing tzara’at,” and the symptoms and laws of “house tzara’at,” indicated by certain stone discolorations. Following is …

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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 …

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Gidon Ariel speaks at the Aliyah Return Center in the Galilee

Gidon Ariel speaks at the Aliyah Return Center in the Galilee From time to time, Root Source’s CEO Gidon Ariel gets invited to speak to groups in Israel. In February, Gidon went to the Galilee to meet with his friend Chaim Malespin and a small group at the Vertical Galilee House of Prayer. He spoke …

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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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Parashat Mishpatim

Moses Receives the Tablets of the Law (1868 painting by João Zeferino da Costa) Parashat Mishpatim General Overview: This week’s reading, Mishpatim, details many laws, including laws related to slaves, personal injury, loans, usury, and property damage. The end of the portion speaks of the preparations the Israelites made before receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai. First Aliyah: This section …

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Avinu Shebashamayim: Our Father in Heaven

Avinu Shebashamayim: Our Father in Heaven – Root Source Abigail asked a question about the best known phrase in a well known Christian prayer, and its relationship with Jewish sources. Shalom! I understand that the Jewish people, in at least one of their prayers, refer to Hashem as “Avinu Shebashamayim” (our Father in Heaven). I …

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