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 …
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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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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!
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 …