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Recent content by RabbiJames

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    "Matot v'Masei" (Tribes and Journeys) Num 30-36 (Our life's journeys with YHVH)

    Torah study: “Matot v’ Masei” (Tribes and Journeys of) Numbers 30:1-32:42, 33:1-36:13 We are nearing the end of our study in the Book of Numbers. So I would like you to read over the selected chapters: 30-36. You might do it now or afterwards, but I would like to place importance on certain...
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    A "Brit Shalom" in the Face of an Act of Violence and Death! (Numbers 25:1-10)

    A COVENANT OF PEACE FOR AN ACT OF VIOLENCE! Now, how do you explain that? A look at Numbers 25:1-10. Our whole section of Torah/Bible study is between Numbers 25:1-30:1. But for the sake of time and at times, readers will get tired when the thread is too long, I would like to concentrate on...
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    Midrash "Balak" (Numbers 22-25) A pagan seer pronounces blessings! but how?

    Parasha: "Balak" (Numbers 22:2-25:9) "How can a pagan seer pronounce blessings?" Very interesting question. How can a pagan seer pronounce blessings? He can if God tells him to! We have seen in different sections of the Torah how God, in the past, has used pagan kings for his perfect will...
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    The Red Cow, the ROCK, the Serpent! Symbolism of Messiah Yeshua

    Numbers 19:1-22: Our weekly Torah Study: "Chukat" (ordinances) There are several themes in this Torah study. Number one is the “Red Heifer.” This was for members of ‘B’nei Israel” who came into contact with the dead. We need to be reasonable since death was a common experience with Israel...
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    Midrash "Korach" (the rebellion of Korah), Numbers 16-18

    NUMBERS 16:1-18:32… Parashat: Korach (The Rebel Levite) This study is about a Levite named “Korach” and a few of his friends: Dathan and Abiram. They got together with 250 other chief leaders, and they “Rose up in the face of Moshe”. This, for sure, was NOT a friendly gathering; Pride and...
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    MIdrash "Shelach-Lecha" (send for yourself) Numbers 13:1-15:41

    PARASHAH: “Shelach’l’ha” (send for yourself) NUMBERS 13:1-15:41 Most of us know the story of the 12 spies that were sent to spy out the land of Canaan, sent by Moshe by the word of YHVH. But let’s look at the story carefully and see what we can dig out of the sandpile; we might find...
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    Numbers 8:2,3 "Lighting the Lamps" (from Parasha; BeHaAlotekha)

    NUMBERS: 8:1-12:16 In this week's Torah study, there are several themes, yet for time's sake, I would like to concentrate on two themes. First theme. On "Going up to light the lamps" (The lamps of the Menorah). (8:2,3) In the "Holy Place" within the Tabernacle in the desert, and later on, in...
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    Adultery and forgiveness (A look at John 8:3-11)

    A Case for Adultery...and Forgiveness (John 8:3-11) The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such...
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    Pentecost/Shavuot: Why such a special time?

    SHAVUOT/PENTECOST This is the time of year when the day, called "Pentecost," is celebrated. In the Hebrew language, the day was called “Shavuot.” In the New Testament, it is known as“Pentecost,” which most churches recognize. The word "Shavuot" means "Weeks" (7 weeks to be precise), and the...
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    A Close look at the LORD's Prayer in Matt 6: 9-13

    Matthew 6: 9-13 The “LORD’s prayer” is known by many, and many recite it every day, especially when they are in trouble. Many people “pray” this in a robotic way, a series of words in repetition, many “pray” this without really thinking, “What am I saying really?” Yeshua wanted his disciples...
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    Torah Portion: B'Midbar" (In the desert/wilderness) Numbers 1:1-4:20 "We are ALL counted for God's divine purposes"

    PARASHA: “B’Midbar” (in the wilderness) NUMBERS 1:1-4:20 We are opening the Bible to the Book of “Numbers." The title is such because it discusses “numbering” the tribes of Israel. In Hebrew, the word "B'Midbar" means "In the wilderness or the desert." The last 4 letters "dbar" mean "Word."...
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    God's appointed times and days! (Leviticus 23) Parasha: "Emor"

    Leviticus 23: God's special appointed times. This chapter falls under the weekly Torah/Bible study portion named "Emor" (spoke). God is speaking to Moses, giving him instructions to the people of Israel. They have left Egypt. They have received the Commandments at Mt. Sinai and have been united...
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    On being "Holy" before a Holy God (Parashot "Achrei Mot and Kedoashim)

    PARASHOT: “Achrei Mot” (after the death) and “Kedoshim” (holy ones) LEV 16:1-20:27 This Bible/Torah reading speaks of the solemn Biblical appointed day of Yom Kippur. The “Day of Redemption” is also known as the “Day of...
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    2 Kings 4:42-5:19 and Luke 17:11-17

    2 KINGS 4:42-5:19 We read about “Naaman” the Syrian, who was healed of his Tzara-at, whatever kind he had. He was healed, not because of anything he could pay Elisha, but because of what he did in OBEDIENCE and FAITH. He went and bathed in the River Jordan, when down 7 times, again, “7” is...
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    Leviticus 12:1-15:33 Torah portions "Tazria and Metsora"

    We are taking a look at Leviticus 12:1-15:33. "TAZRIA AND METSORA." There are two topics the Bible addresses in these readings. The first is called“Tazriah,” which talks about when a woman gives childbirth, and “Metsora,” which talks about “Tzara-at,” which most Bibles interpret as...