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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Jeff Hutcheon and Gidon Ariel – August 29, 2023 Jeff Hutcheon (“my friends call me ‘Hutch’”) and Gidon sat down for what hopefully will be the first in a series of many many conversations. Jeff Hutcheon began his career in the sports industry, and today coaches top level CEOs to advance the Kingdom of God. …
Exclusive Interview: Gidon’s Riveting Eye-Witness Account of Terror Last week, as we shared, there was a terrorist attack not far from Gidon’s home. He was interviewed by his friend Paul Calvert for his radio program. Please listen to the interview here
Gidon witness to deadly terror attack – prayers coveted As you may know, Root Source CEO Gidon Ariel lives in Maale Hever, a small village suburb of Hebron. While normally, life there is just that, normal, from time to time there are terror attacks, and on Monday August 21 one hit close to home. Here …
Gidon witness to deadly terror attack – prayers coveted Read More »
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. …
Why don’t Jews try to convert non-Jews? Our friend Ray asked: Hi Gidon, I have often wondered about that question. As I’m sure you are aware, Christians feel compelled by these verses to proselytize: He [Jesus] said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is …
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 …
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 …
Is it true that if someone claims to smell the scent of Moshiach, they will be killed? Read More »
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 …
Shelach: Rabbi Gedalia Meyer’s Weekly Torah Study Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Rabbi Steinsaltz’ Amazing Book of Ruth – Yours to download! Read More »
Gidon presents the LIST to Yad Vashem Donna Jollay introduces Gidon Ariel to Holocaust survivor Ruth Berlinger. Gidon presents the LIST, the LIST 2020, and the LIST 2021 to Yad Vashem Library, along with 40 Days of Repentance. The conversation centers on Jewish culture and history, specifically the ninth of Av. Gidon shares his story, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Gidon Ariel speaks at the Aliyah Return Center in the Galilee Read More »
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 …
Rabbi Steinsaltz’ Amazing Book of Esther – Yours to download! Read More »
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 …
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!
Bob asked me how connected The Vision of the Valley of the Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14) is to the Holocaust and Israel in the eyes of Orthodox Jews. He probably asked me that because he remembered that once I told him that for me on a scale of one to ten it is an eleven. …
The Vision of the Valley of the Dry Bones, the Holocaust and Israel Read More »
Thank you again for signing the declaration: We the undersigned recognize the long and horrific history of antisemitic atrocities committed against Jews in the name of Christ. We repent for these actions, pray to God to continue turning the hearts of Christians to true love for His Chosen People, and submit this declaration to the …
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 …