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How shall I surrender thee, Israel?

And My people are in suspense about returning to Me; and though they call them upwards, none at all will lift himself up. How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? How shall I surrender thee, Israel? How shall I make thee as Admah? How shall I set thee as Zeboim? My heart is turned within Me, My compassions are kindled together. (Hosea 11:7-8) Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on November 30, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Oh that men would praise the LORD

Then on that day did David first ordain to give thanks unto the LORD, by the hand of Asaph and his brethren. O give thanks unto the LORD, call upon His name; make known His doings among the peoples. Sing unto Him, sing praises unto Him; speak ye of all His marvellous works. Glory ye in His holy name; let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek ye the LORD and His strength; seek His face continually. Remember His marvellous works that He hath done, His wonders, and the judgme… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on November 26, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments

“The Life of Sarah”5770

The life of Sarah and her death begin this week’s portion and it closes with Abraham’s death and Ishmael’s departure from the living as well. Dwelling briefly on this I wish to turn to a piece of property( Machpelah) within the narrative. Found first in chapter 23 and later in chapter 25, and even in the final chapter of this book of Genesis. And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the hearing of the children of Heth, four hundred she… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on November 15, 2009 at 11:13am — No Comments

Sabachtani

On the edge of conscious thought, Fear stands, Guilty of loitering; Mostly unseen, hiding behind masks of other, More acceptable emotions, He taunts with old words – “If you are a son of G-d . . .” Time and time again, The pungent odor of his presence touches senses, Staining air… Continue

Added by Maria Burger on November 5, 2009 at 4:40pm — No Comments

Your Heart

Give me Your heart YHVH I want to feel Your love, Your love. Love undivided, love that is real, Give me Your heart O Elohim. 1. A heart undivided A spirit that’s new, A heart that will beat with Your love. Please let me feel, I need to feel Your love, Your Heart……. 2. A heart made of flesh For… Continue

Added by Maria Burger on November 5, 2009 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

The MEZUZAH

History of the Mezuzah

Content of the Mezuzah… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on October 28, 2009 at 9:55am — No Comments

"As in the days of Noah"

Noach/Noah - 5770 (Genesis 6:8 – 11:32, Isaiah 54 - 55, Psalm 29, Matthew 24:34 – 46 or Luke17:26-37 and II peter 2:5) “As It Was In the Days of Noah/Noach” וכאשר היה בימי נח כן יהיה בימי בן־האדם׃ As it was in the days of Noah, so has it become in these days. We have the sons and daughters of GOD finding attractions towards the sons and daughters of the world. We have people doing what is right in their own eyes. They had ear ticklers and self promoters all over the place. They had their gods… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on October 20, 2009 at 9:18am — No Comments

“New Beginnings”

Bereshit / “In the Beginning” (Genesis 1 – 6:8, Isaiah 42 – 43, Psalm 139 and Matthew 1 – 2) TISHRIE 29, 5770 Here we are finishing up with the fall Festivals and beginning anew from the book of origins a new year of reading through the Torah. We begin when all things were created and new. Some time ago, GOD spoke the heavens and earth into existence. Around 5770 years ago He took earth that was void of form and formed it into a habitable rock for HIS creations and capped it off with HIS creati… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on October 13, 2009 at 10:34am — No Comments

SUKKAH!

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Added by TISHUVAH on October 6, 2009 at 1:19pm — No Comments

The Shukkote Shake

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Added by TISHUVAH on October 5, 2009 at 9:17am — No Comments

“SHABBAT SHUVAH”

Return, O Israel, unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast stumbled in thine iniquity. Take with you words, and return unto the LORD; say unto Him: 'Forgive all iniquity, and accept that which is good; so will we render for bullocks the offering of our lips. Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses; neither will we call any more the work of our hands our gods; for in Thee the fatherless findeth mercy.' I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely; for Mine anger is turned… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on September 25, 2009 at 8:49am — No Comments

Joel -Chapter 2

Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand; A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be any more after it, even to the years of many generations. A fire devoureth before them; and behind them a flame burneth: the land… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on September 25, 2009 at 8:39am — No Comments

“GOD the Commissioner”-- A Reading From JONAH

GOD commissions Jonah to go to Nineveh. 1:1 – 3 GOD commissions a Great Wind on the sea. 1:4 – 9 GOD commissions Jonah’s fate. 1:10 – 16 GOD commissions a Great Fish to deal with Jonah. 1:17 – 2:10 GOD commissions Jonah again to go to Nineveh. 3:1 – 10 GOD commissions both a Shade Plant and Adverse Worm. 4:1 – 10 Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on September 24, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Amazing SHOFAR

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Added by TISHUVAH on September 19, 2009 at 9:01pm — No Comments

ROSH HASHANNAH 5770

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Added by TISHUVAH on September 19, 2009 at 8:59pm — No Comments

It'sThe Head of The Year / 5770

(Sunset –September 18th,2009/Teshri 01,5770) The beginning of the ten days of soul searching, self examination and turning to LORD, who is both Advocate and JUDGE. In Ten days, we reach The Day of Atonement, the book is closed. Some praying for a good year, some praying that their name is written within the book of LIFE. And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: Speak unto the children of Israel, saying: In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall be a solemn rest unto you, a memoria… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on September 9, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

NITZAVIM and VA YELEKH

( A Douuble Portion For this Shabbath) DEUTERONOMY 28 – 31 and PSALM 65, then 23: To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song. Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; And to You the vow shall be performed. O You who hear prayer, To You all flesh will come. Iniquities prevail against me; As for our transgressions, You will provide atonement for them. Blessed is the man You choose, And cause to approach You, That he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on September 8, 2009 at 7:16am — No Comments

KI TAVO ---DEUTERONOMY 26 – 28

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, And my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done this evil in Your sight— That You may be found just when You speak,… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on August 31, 2009 at 4:48pm — No Comments

KI TETZE

A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones grew old Through my groaning all the day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was turned into the drought of summer. Selah I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the… Continue

Added by TISHUVAH on August 25, 2009 at 11:32am — No Comments