Dr Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel March 21 Here is what Gidon and Dr. Richard talked about this week: – The miracle of our eyes– The gift of medical knowledge and ability– What does “Made in the Image of God” mean?– Free will is a basis of both Judaism and Christianity– The passing of the …
Tissot The Two Priests Are Destroyed Parashat Shmini Leviticus 9:1-11:47 This portion is a busy one. It details at length the special service Aaron and his four sons brought in the Tabernacle for the first time, following the seven day period of inauguration. It tells of the tragic demise of Aaron’s elder two sons, Nadab …
Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel March 14 Here is what Gidon and Dr. Richard talked about this week: – Proverbs 3, especially 15-18(Is it talking about Wisdom or Torah? Is there a difference?)– Jesus died for our sins – true or false? Right or wrong?(What Dr. Booker has to say will surprise you!)– Leviticus is …
Tabernacle Camp Parashat Tzav Leviticus 6:1-8:36 Our portion provides additional details regarding the sacrificial rites discussed in last week’s portion. God instructs both the priests and the people, via Moses, on proper conduct with the various offerings they may encounter. Additionally, the portion delineates certain general rules, such as not eating the fat of certain …
Gidon is running in the Jerusalem Marathon again Besides spending most of his days advancing the cause of Root Source, from time to time Gidon Ariel does other things too:-) Last month, for example, he celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife Devra! They ended up taking a very interesting and exciting trip to …
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Chaim Malespin take on Bridgebuilders book! Chaim Malespin was excited to receive his copy of Bridgebuilders book where there are lots of stories from other honorees including him! Check out the book here and know them all!
Hard times are coming for Jews and Christians Over the past few decades, 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 2020, Root Source and Israel365 initiated “Bridgebuilders: Top Activists …
Sacrifice of the Old Covenant Rubens Parashat Vayikra Leviticus 1:1-5:26 The portion of Vayikra opens where the book of Exodus left off; after God’s glory descends to the Tabernacle, Moses cannot enter, therefore God has to call to him to come forward. The portion, like most of the book of Leviticus, continues with a detailed …
Dr Booker and Gidon Ariel March 7 Here is what Gidon and Dr. Richard talked about this week: – Dr Booker had Cataract surgery– Ben Franklin said Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise– First mishna in Ethics of the Fathers: Make many students and followers– 1000 go …
Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel Feb 28 Here is what Gidon and Dr. Richard talked about this week: – Messiah comes in the fullness of his blazing glory and in dazling beauty– God never stops doing what he does– Trip to Dubai– Praying for Ukraine people– Israel is sending over humanitarian aid and humanitarian teams …
The Clouds of Glory Parashat Pekudei An accounting is made of the gold, silver and copper donated by the people for the making of the Mishkan. Betzalel, Aholiav and their assistants make the eight priestly garments—the apron, breastplate, cloak, crown, hat, tunic, sash and breeches—according to the specifications communicated to Moses in the Parshah of …
Holman The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Parashat Vayakhel Exodus 38:21-40:38This describes the preparation of the Priests’ clothing, the assembly of the Tabernacle and the manifestation of God’s glory. Topic 1: Haftara – Parshat HaChodesh: The Dream of Soviet Jewry and the Ultimate RedemptionJust before the High Holidays in 1965, Elie Weisel, then a young journalist …
Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel Feb 14 Here is what Gidon and Dr. Richard talked about this week: – Valentine’s day – 91 years married! – Going to Dubai – Kosher in Dubai – How did the Rothschilds get their fortune? – Bookerisms: No matter how great the hate, in the end, love will win. …
Tissot The Golden Calf Parashat Ki Tisa This week’s Parshah discusses three major things: the Mishkan, the Golden Calf and the second tablets. The MishkanWe’ve already discussed G‑d’s instructions to build the Mishkan for two full Parshahiot (Torah portions), and we hear a little more about it here. Every Jew should give half a shekel towards the building of the Mishkan. These coins …
Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel Feb 7 Here is what Gidon and Dr. Richard talked about this week: – What is wisdom?– Knowledge is knowing information– Wisdom is application of information– A Burning Bush encounter with God– Man does not live by bread alone, but but all that comes out of His mouth– Paul of …
I sincerely appreciate Root Source! As some of you know and follow up on, Gidon LOVES to talk to you personally! Please reach out to him through our contact form and he’ll be happy to set up a Zoom video meeting with you! Marie did just that. See below for her lovely follow-up email! Thanks …
The Diffusion of Power Parashat Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20-30:10 This portion continues the themes of last week’s portion, describing the clothing the priests must wear to serve in the Tabernacle, the process by which they are to be consecrated, and the offerings they must bring, both when they are appointed and on a daily basis thereafter. …
Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel Feb 2 Here is what Gidon and Dr. Richard talked about this week: Israel is great in spite of what the news will tell you Moses never merited to get into Israel God and Abraham’s circumcision covenant and Hebron Prophetic seasons The Garden of Hope
Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel Jan 25 Gidon got Covid Water fasting Pious and Peacock have the same gematria Earthquakes in Israel The Split of the Mount of Olives Bookerism: About marriage: It’s Better to have no one than the wrongs one
Tabernacle-view Parashat Terumah Exodus 25:1-27:19 The portion of Terumah deals with the plans for the construction of the Tabernacle, God’s portable Temple in the desert. The Tabernacle will become the focus of most of the rest of the book of Exodus. It was constructed in the second year after the Exodus and remained in use …
Dr Booker and Gidon Ariel Jan 17 Watch this to hear what Richard and Gidon have to say about: You May Not Be Part of God’s World, But He Is Part of Your World God Might Not Be A Part of Your World, But You Are A Part Of His World The Colleyville Terror Attack …
João Zeferino da Costa – Moisés recebendo as tábuas da lei Parashat Mishpatim Exodus 21:1-24:18 This week’s portion leaves the narrative behind and focuses instead on Torah law. It deals extensively with case law between man and man, but also includes a number of laws between man and God. It is concerned with justice and …
The Ten Commandments (Bible Card) Parashat Yitro Exodus 18:1-20:23 This portion tells of a visit from Moses’s father-in-law, the eponymous Jethro, and of the Revelation at Sinai. It marks a turning point in the narrative, as from this point forward, more of the text is spent on expounding the law than telling the story. Topic …
Paul Calvert interviews Gidon Ariel who speaks about Bridgebuilders. In 2020, Gidon Ariel of Root Source hosted the Bridgebuilders program. Learn more about it here and enjoy this short in-depth interview that pro-Israel podcaster (and Bridgebuilder himself!) Paul Calvert conducted with him.
Dr Richard Booker and Gidon Ariel January 11 Gidon and Richard discuss the Verse from Hebrews 11:6, “God rewards those who diligently seek him,” and especially the first part of that verse, “Without faith it is impossible to please God,” and how that compares and contrasts to the passage in Mishna Pirkei Avot (Chapters of …