Parashat PinchasParashah: Bamidbar (Numbers) 25:10-30:1Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 With everything going on around us, in Israel and around the world, I believe we need to return to what anchors us. Not just tradition or ideas, but … Read More
God’s Permanent Blessing
Parashat BalakNumbers 22:2-25:9Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8 This week’s portion, Parashat Balak, tells a striking story that’s just as relevant today as it was then. Balak, the king of Moab, is terrified. He sees how Israel had … Read More
When Truth is Twisted
Parashat Chukat (Statute of) Bamidbar (Numbers) 19:1-22:1 Haftarah: Judges 11:1-33 Truth can be uncomfortable, especially when it challenges what we’ve heard, believed, or even taught. This week’s Parashah is not just about ancient Israel’s journey … Read More
Advocating for the Kingdom
Parashat KorachBamidbar (Numbers) 16:1-18:32Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22 Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing my thoughts and updates about the situation in Israel. I see this as a vital part of Israel advocacy, bringing … Read More
Dangerous Faith
Parashat Shelach (Send Forth) Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1-15:41 Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24 I often find myself connecting the truth of God’s Word to the reality we are living in today, especially here in Israel. His Word is … Read More
When What You Want Isn’t What You Need
Parashat Behaalot’ha (When You Kindle) Bamidbar (Numbers) 8:1–12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:10-4:7 (2:14 in the Hebrew Bible) Every time I read this week’s Parashah, Behaalot’ha, a particular memory comes to mind. As many of you know, one … Read More
Carriers of His Name
Parashat Nasso (Lift Up) Bamidbar (Numbers) 4:21-7:89 Haftarah: Judges 13:2-25 This week’s parashah contains one of the most well-known and beloved blessings in all of Scripture—the Priestly Blessing, also known as the Aaronic Blessing. … Read More
Shavuot in the Land of Milk and Honey
As the warm breeze sweeps across Israel in late spring, families and communities prepare to celebrate one of the most joyous and meaningful festivals on the Jewish calendar, Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks. This holiday … Read More
The Beauty of the Wilderness
Parashat Bamidbar (In the Desert/Wilderness) Numbers 1:1-4:20Haftarah: Hosea 2:1-22 (1:10-2:20 in the English Bible) The Hebrew name for the Book of Numbers is Bamidbar—“In the Wilderness.” It’s not just a name. It’s a reality that Israel … Read More
Is God Done with Israel?
Parashat Bahar (On the Mountain) & Bechukotai (In My Decrees) Vayikra (Leviticus) 25:1-26:2 & 26:3-27:34Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19-17:14. This week’s Scripture portion begins with God’s instructions to Israel as they prepare to enter the Land: The LORD … Read More