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Parasha Naso (Lift Up): When God’s Name Is upon Us

May 17, 2013 This Parasha models community living, especially in regard to serving the Lord. When we live and work together in community, and everyone has their own assigned tasks so that each carries part of the load, burdens do not fall too heavily on a few key individuals. This is the idea behind the communal lifestyle of the Israeli kibbutz movement. It's also the lifestyle of the early kehillah—the early community of Believers in Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah).

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Parasha Acharei-Kedoshim (After-Holy Ones): Holy Confidence in Atonement

April 18, 2013 This week’s combined Torah portion, Parasha Acharei-Kedoshim, discusses Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) and holiness. It begins with Aaron, the Cohen Hagadol (high priest), preparing for the crucial once-a-year sacrifice on the Day of Atonement. In order to minister before the Lord on this holy day, Aaron first immersed himself in the mikvah (ritual cleansing). Before he brought the ketoret (incense offering) into the Holy of Holies, the innermost chamber of the Sanctuary, he put on simple, white linen clothing, representing purity and humility, which was appropriate for this sacred day, instead of his resplendent golden garments.

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Parasha Re’eh (See): Discover the Path of Blessing

August 16, 2012 This Parasha reveals that God has endowed each of us with free will and the ability to make choices – for good or for evil, for blessing or for curse. These are the two courses are that presented to Israel here, and each Israelite is free to choose.

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Parasha Emor (Speak): Discovering the Callings of Holiness

May 10, 2012 People often refer to God’s appointed times as the ”Jewish holidays” and the “Feasts of Israel”. Many non-Jewish Believers don't observe them, fearing that they will appear “too Jewish” or to have “come under the Torah (law).” But God calls them HIS feasts—His appointed times.

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Parasha Acharei-Kedoshim (After-Holy Ones): Holy Confidence

May 5, 2012 This week’s combined Torah portion, Parasha Acharei-Kedoshim, discusses Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) and holiness, and begins with Aharon, the Cohen Hagadol (high priest), preparing for the crucial once-a-year sacrifice on the Day of Atonement. In order to minister before the Lord on this holy day, Aharon first immersed himself in the mikvah (ritual cleansing) and then put on a holy, linen tunic. Before he brought the ketoret (incense offering) into the Holy of Holies, the innermost chamber of the Sanctuary, he donned simple, white linen clothing, representing purity and humility, which was appropriate for this sacred day, instead of his resplendent golden garments.

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Parasha Shemini (Eighth): Drawing Near to God

April 20, 2012 Today, since the Temple in Jerusalem no longer stands, the animal sacrifices that must be performed in the Temple can no longer be offered to the Lord. Judaism, therefore, focuses on the importance of the condition of the heart (repentance, charity, and good deeds), instead of the offering of animal sacrifices. Parasha Shemini, however, provides lessons that are relevant for all time, even today when animal sacrifices cannot be offered.

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