Planting Trees During War! Tu B’Shvat is a Jewish holiday occurring on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat (in 2024, Tu B’Shvat begins at sunset on January 24 and ends in the evening of January 25.) It is also called Rosh HaShanah La’Ilanot literally “New Year of the Trees”. Leviticus 19:23 –…

Hope, Waiting! Waiting If there is one thing our culture hates, it’s waiting.  We want a quick fix to our problems and we want to have things now.  We want the title, degree, position, and accolades without the hard work involved to achieve such things – so we look for shortcuts. If our iPhone lose…

A joy, once again, to hear from our friend, Abigale S. Hassel! Rededication Recently I experienced a situation in my professional life that ultimately led me to rededicate myself to the Lord. I had found myself in a position in which I needed to stand by my biblical principles. For that, I was fired, and…

Why the Hatred against Israel? Theologically a.  Nations will rise-up militarily against Israel in the latter years (Ezekiel 38, 39) – principally the nations that surround Israel geographically will be involved. b.  Eventually, all nations will turn against Israel. Even if the United States remains neutral when Israel is attacked, it is as though, in…

Simchat Torah, Rejoicing in the Law: Simchat Torah, or Rejoicing in the Law celebrates the conclusion of weekly readings through the Torah (the five books of Moses) in the Synagogue.  The conclusion is by reading the last chapters of Deuteronomy and the beginning of Genesis. The annual reading of the Torah begins once again. Parading…

Yom Kippur – The Day of Atonement! Yom Kadosh – Holy Day The idea of a “Holy Day” has been lost throughout the years.  For Christians, the two holiest days would be Christmas and Easter (Resurrection Sunday).  The holiest day between the two is argued.  Some say Christmas, because of the “Incarnation” (God becoming man),…

Together we help many Children, Holocaust survivors, and families in Israel who do not have food to eat. One story – we brought food for Sarah, her two children, and mother and directed her where she could find free help for her children in great need of medical attention.  With tears in her eyes she…

Mysterious Disasters on the Ninth day of Av! Tisha b’Av – ninth day of the month of Av. The Jewish month of Av coincides with July and August. Tisha B’Av, literally means “the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av.” Mysterious and profound disasters happened on this date throughout the centuries.  There are different…

The Long Nose of God Moses When Moses came down the mountain (Exodus 32) he found the Israelites worshipping a golden calf.  In his anger, he cast the tablets which he received from God, and broke them at the foot of the Holy Mountain. After meting out a swift and severe punishment upon those who…

Arriving Early! “O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirst for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.  So, I have looked for You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory. Because Your lovingkindness is better…