Yod & Tittle and Torah

Hebrew’s smallest and most used letter Admiring the cover of a new Hebrew textbook I purchased recently got me thinking of possibilities for the front of the HebrewEasy workbook. What Hebrew letter might I use? The textbook kept the cover simple, with a huge Aleph in the book’s center with the title written across it. Very nice. Because I enjoy simple graphic art, I began … Continue reading Yod & Tittle and Torah

Rosh Hashanah & the Days of Awe

And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them (1-2): ‘The feasts of the Lord, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are My feasts…The Feast of Trumpets (23-25)…The Day of Atonement (26-32)…The Feast of Tabernacles (33-44) Leviticus 23:23-44 Entering the Jewish New Year with the month of Tishrei caused me to revisit the Gospels … Continue reading Rosh Hashanah & the Days of Awe

Abortions in Israel

A print version of this post is available HERE. Thine eyes did see my golem (embryo), yet being unformed; and in Thy Sefer (Book) all the yamim (days) ordained for me were written down, when as yet there were none of them. Psalm 139:16 – OJB PART TWO “Smite” Mashiach Renews His Shul-“Smite” Part One As I said in the last post, I was in … Continue reading Abortions in Israel

Mashiach Renews His Shul

Amos 9:11 From “Smite” to Right It took weeks to get clarity concerning a word I received from the Lord during a May prayer time. Pieces of the puzzle came together, but grasping the Lord’s purpose in using the word “smite” was the last to drop in place. I hope the wonderful picture of the tent, which reminds me of biblical Israel’s ancient tabernacle and … Continue reading Mashiach Renews His Shul

The Roots of Haverim.blog

Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. Habakkuk 2:2 This blog stems from a prayer Vision uniting Christians & Jews This blog stems from a vision concerning Ohio and my journey answering God’s call to introduce His people, the Christians, to His people, the Jews. Before the work of Haverim was birthed, my thirst for understanding the … Continue reading The Roots of Haverim.blog

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Helping Christians Understand Jews

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1 If we were to ask a room full of Christians from all walks of life to explain what today’s Judaism is, I imagine we would get several different answers. Perhaps, the typical response would be that Judaism has three major sects: Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Judaism. Another less-understood … Continue reading Helping Christians Understand Jews

Tuesday Tunes – Way Maker

But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Psalm 22:3 – ASV Before going to sleep last night, delight filled my soul when I opened my One for Israel Update and joined in singing (in English and Spirit!) a favorite praise and worship tune sung straight from Jerusalem! I knew I’d found a Tuesday Tune worth sharing with you today. Join … Continue reading Tuesday Tunes – Way Maker

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Wednesday Words-My Name

O Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth,Who hast set thy glory upon the heavens!O Jehovah, our Lord,How excellent is thy name in all the earth! Psalm 8:1,9 -A Psalm of David My days in public school began by saying the Lord’s prayer (then standing and saying the pledge of allegiance to the flag). The Lord’s prayer is my earliest … Continue reading Wednesday Words-My Name