Living Torah

So many people today believe the Torah to be an outdated document that has been replaced. Nothing could be farther from the truth! Yes, the Hebrews who the Torah was given to may have lived as a time very different from ours but the truth of Torah was, is and will ever be truth. It is our job to find the truth for our day in the pages of their day.

Connection problems were over the top today. Great report of Memorial day in the Old City. connecttoisrael.org

Back to the Book of Leviticus and instructions to Aaron after the death of his sons. These words bring forth a topic that is very much needed in our day and in fact, tie into the recent observance of Earth Day. The Book of Romans has much to say regarding that.

Jews are not allowed to even go onto the Temple Mount. When will the status quo of past years be broken? The world is shifting from Western centric to Eastern centric. connecttoisrael.org

We are called to celebrate and observe Passover, not “Pastover”. Passover is not only about events of the past, but about a person of our present who is leading us to our future. I have something in common with the current VP! Who would have ever thought that?

Tensions are high in Israel. Evil is being empowered in our day. We must take a stand. connecttoisrael.org

When covenant is replaced by tradition the result will be bondage. In this Passover season may we put aside the traditions of our past in order to embrace the covenant of our future.

From Passover to politics. Never a dull moment in Israel!

Yah desires us to be clean so we can be fruitful. Let us not reject the work He brings by blaming the work on someone or something else. King David experienced this and was restored to fruitfulness. Entering the process though revolves around the meaning of the Hyssop plant.

The government of Israel is once again in turmoil. Sounds like a worldwide theme! Hanoch reports on the good, the bad and the downright crazy news of Israel. connecttoisrael.org

The birth of a baby gives us an amazing picture of the work of redemption. The verses pertaining to leprosy are many times overlooked as irrelevant, but without them we will miss a later revealed experience regarding Na’aman, which speaks all too clearly of our day.

Terror is on the rise in Israel. What will be the outcome of this new wave? connecttoisrael.org

With events of this world many are praying more serious for His Kingdom to come soon and in our day. His Kingdom is not the final goal though. The “Eighth day” is the goal. Maybe the Kingdom is just a transition from this era to the era which will be revealed after the thousand years. For now, we can only imagine!

Internet issues cannot keep the Israel Update away. Stabbings and rocks being thrown. Evil is being empowered in the world. We must look at events through a lens of truth and not a lens of emotion. connecttoisrael.org

The offerings give us a picture of our relationship with our Creator. Each one tells of a different facet. The first is the Olah offering, which can be likened to a staircase which connects our realm with His. The peace offering shows us how to turn chaos into order.

Preparations for Purim. Is there a connection to world events? Leaders hiding behind masks? connecttoisrael.org

The Book of Leviticus is so misunderstood. It is not just a list of dos and don’ts, but rather it is a revelation into the very being of our Creator. Each offering has special meaning. This week we focus on the difference between inadvertent and willing sin. Is it enough to just say “I’m sorry?”

Tourism is coming back slowly. How does the current war with Ukraine and Russia affect life in Israel? Gas prices? Hanoch breaks down the cost in Israel! connecttoisrael.org

Many will dwell on the failures of the Hebrews in the wilderness. How about we focus on when they not only got something right, but they got it real right. Their work then still speaks loudly today. From the priest’s robes and the placement of the stones to bells and pomegranates. So much to take in!

Hanoch is back home with updates of the significance of Ukraine as well as a report from mutual friends.

We continue with the amazing picture of the Tabernacle and the lessons it brings forth for our lives. In the end it would become a witness of the faithfulness of those who gave to the right offering for the right purpose. The people could see what they gave and take pride in the results. We have opportunities today for the same.

Israel opens up for tourism. It is time to take the plans and turn them into action. Registration for Connect To Israel 2022 is a reality. Spots are limited. connecttoisrael.org

Why was Moshe not given dimensions regarding the laver ad what is the significance of its placement? The account of the Golden Calf tells of a tragic day in the life of the Hebrews. How is this day playing out again and how do we bring it to a close? The breaking of the stones of Torah prophecy of the events we are living out today.

Seems that Israel may be opening soon! Time to prepare! What is the connection between Israel and Ukraine?

Yah asks for a contribution from those who wholeheartedly want to give and now He makes an order. Orders! That just does not set well with our modern day free will opinion oriented society. Like it or not, He has the right!