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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 …
Episode 1: Early Pilgrims and the Modern Day Exodus Read More »
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 …
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 …
Watch this shortened version of a prayer written by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, and read by an Israeli in Modern Hebrew. Visit https://dictionary.co.il/prayer/ for downloadable and printable PDFs of the prayer: Hebrew Only Hebrew + English Translation Hebrew + Transliteration + English Translation Hebrew + Transliteration + English Translation, sentence by …
This week’s music: “The Time is Coming Now” Before anything else, I want to share my respect and thanks to all of the fine medical people of the world who have been sacrificing a major part of their lives to save us all from further pain and suffering. May they be blessed to continue …
Here is recent video from AnaRina Heymann of Align with Zion speaking about the importance of the seals found in Jerusalem, written in the book of Jeremiah.
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 …
Ezra Yakhin – Fighting for Israel in 1948 – Full Broadcast Read More »
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:
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 battle. Presented in video and downloadable audio for your convenience. (16:15) Video is …
Here is a new video from David Haivri that tells the story of Leah, Rachel and Reuben and the gathering of Mandrakes. It is in this season we are in — the season of Pesach — that the fruit might be edible, according to David. (Photo: By tato grasso – Own work (personal work), CC …
The ancient road from Jerusalem to Jericho is one of the most famous in all the world. At the half-way point stands the ancient site of the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Overlooked by most tourists, Root Source Tours takes you there. In Part 2 we finish looking at the mosiacs, history and views from …
RS Tours: The Inn of the Good Samaritan – Part 2 Read More »
The ancient road from Jerusalem to Jericho is one of the most famous in all the world. At the half-way point stands the ancient site of the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Overlooked by most tourists, Root Source Tours takes you there. In Part 1 we answer the “why” question regarding its exact location. (6:52) …
RS Tours: The Inn of the Good Samaritan – Part 1 Read More »
Last December we feature in our newsletter, a video by AnaRina Heymann where she explained why she thought 2020 would be pivotal. That video now seems quite prescient. Today, we feature a brand new, timely interview of AnaRina, courtesy of the Nations’ 9th of Av, whose own Laura Densmore interviewed her less than one week …
Interview: AnaRina Heymann – The Corona Virus and Israel Read More »
In case you missed it, here is the 2-part visit to Tagba combined into a single video. Root Source Tours takes you to Taghba on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. After learning how olives were processed 2,000 year ago, we look at a church build on the traditional site of the feeding of …
RS Tours: Tagbha – 1&2 – Feeding the Multitude, and Breakfast by the Seashore Read More »
No talking, no music. Just 10 minutes of waves, water and wind by the shore of the Sea of Galilee at Tagba, the traditional site where Jesus cooked breakfast for Peter and the Disciples at sunrise. (10:03)
Root Source Tours takes you to Taghba on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. We visit the site of the breakfast prepared for Peter and other disciples after the resurrection of Christ, after they caught 153 fish, and where Jesus asked Peter if he love him. We pause by the shoreline to take in …
RS Tours: Tagbha – 2 – Where Jesus cooked breakfast for Peter and the Disciples Read More »
Root Source Tours takes you to Taghba on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. After learning how olives were processed 2,000 year ago, we look at a church build on the traditional site of the feeding of the multitude. (8:27)
This is part 2 of the full Root Source Live presentation and discussion on “Christians and Jews and the Temple, in the Bible and Today”, featuring Rabbi Yehuda Glick in Farmers Branch Texas. Participants paired up to read and freely discuss short source texts, in the Jewish learning style. Watch it below!
This is part 1 of the full Root Source Live presentation and discussion on “Christians and Jews and the Temple, in the Bible and Today”, featuring Rabbi Yehuda Glick in Farmers Branch Texas. Participants paired up to read and freely discuss short source texts, in the Jewish learning style. Watch it below!
Have you ever had your heart in your mouth? Wait til the 4 minute mark but watch it all for a great tour of Israel.
When Bob was interviewed by Martin Blackham about the Nations’ 9th of Av project, he began the discussion of this unusual project with a parable that caught the interviewer by surprise. The short video below is an excerpt from that full interview containing just this parable. We hope you enjoy watching: “A Parable of the …
