2025 Annual Report Here is the list of the eighteen things we “prophesized” in December 2024 that we would achieve by December 2025, and how we measured up: 1 Hold the Fifth Annual Root Source-Nathaniel Foundation Symposium. Deferred this year, hopefully we will resume in 2026 2 Hold more “Conversations” and launch the Root Source
2024 Annual Report Here is the list of the eighteen things we “prophesized” in December 2023 that we would achieve by December 2023, and how we measured up: 1 Complete the requirements for the Guidestar Gold Seal, upgrading from the Silver Seal we have had since 2023 DONE! https://www.guidestar.org/profile/85-0583428 2 Run the Kristallnacht Light Up
Parashat Vayechi General Overview: This week’s Torah reading, Vayechi, discusses Jacob’s final years. Shortly before his passing, Jacob blesses Joseph’s children as well as his own. A massive funeral procession escorts Jacob’s body to Canaan. The reading, and the Book of Genesis, concludes with Joseph’s death. First Aliyah: Jacob lived his last seventeen years in
2023 Annual Report Here is the list of the fifteen things we “prophesized” in December 2022 that we would achieve by December 2023, and how we measured up: 1 Hire a Development Officer, to focus on individual donors and foundations. DONE! Though still in the initial stages, Michael Stoltz of Chicago, former Director of Development
Bonnie wrote: What nationality was Abraham when born? When did he become Hebrew and when did he become a jew? Gidon responded: Thanks Bonnie for your questions! I doubt the word “nationality” as you use it had the same meaning 4000 years ago as it does today… He was born in the area between modern
Bridgebuilder Spotlight: Chris Mitchell 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. In
Bridgebuilder Spotlight: Donna Jollay 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. In
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
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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
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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
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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 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
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
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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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
2022 Annual Report Here is the list of the fifteen things we “prophesized” in December 2021 that we would achieve by December 2022, and how we measured up: 1 Work on upgrading the audio and visual aspects of our courses. This has been assigned lower priority due to the other projects we focused on 2