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The Synagogue of Satan The Synagogue of Satan BY: D. Thomas LancasterUnderstand Revelation 2:9 and 3:9 in the context of the persecution under Domitian.Anti-Semites often speak of the Jewish people as the “synagogue of Satan” and as imposters “who say that they are Jews and are not.”These favorite anti-Semitic slu...

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Stepping into the Waters of Faith Stepping into the Waters of Faith: A Lesson in Growth and CourageBy: Shira SchechterRecently, I took my oldest and youngest children to the beach for some Mommy and Me quality time. Israel has some beautiful beaches, and my fourteen-year-old was eager to dive in, embracing the waves with enthusiasm....

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PARASHAT SHOFTIM Saturday 7th September 4th Elul 5784PARASHAT SHOFTIMDeuteronomy 16:18-21:9; Isaiah 51:12-52:12; Titus 3:1-7

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Overcoming Fear in time of Crisis Overcoming Fear in time of Crisis By: Rabbi Pesach WolickiBut Moshe said to the people, “Have no fear! Stand by, and witness the deliverance which Hashem will work for you today; for the Egyptians whom you see today you will never see again. (Exodus 14:13)Hashem will battle for you; you hold your ...

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THE SENT ONES - FFOZ year-long study THE SENT ONESThe Sent Ones is a year-long track of Torah Club, a ministry of FFOZ.It is a small-group Bible study from a Messianic Jewish perspective.Go back to where it started — in the time of the apostles. The Sent Ones opens a forgotten chapter of church history, piecing together stories and t...

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A Call to One, A Call to All A Call to One, A Call to All By Shira SchechterWhen we read the opening words of the Torah portion of Re’eih (Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17), we are immediately left wondering: Who exactly is God speaking to? The Hebrew word re’eih, “see,” is in the singular, as if directed to an individual. Yet...

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PARASHAT RE'EH - "SEE.." Saturday 31st August 2024 27th Av 5784

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The Chosen People: Chosen for what? The Chosen People: Chosen for what? Israel365One of the most common phrases used to describe the people of Israel is “The Chosen People.” We find the first mention of this idea in the Torah portion of Va’etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11). The term “chosen” was not used for the people of Isr...

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Zion and Jerusalem Zion and Jerusalem By: Rabbi Pesach WolickiFor the sake of Tzion I will not be silent, For the sake of Yerushalayim I will not be still, Till her victory emerge resplendent And her triumph like a flaming torch. Isaiah 62:1 Zion vs. JerusalemThroughout the Bible, “Zion” and “Jerusalem” are us...

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PARASHAT EIKEV Saturday 23rd August 2024 20th Av 5784PARASHAT EIKEVDev 7:12 – 11:25; Isaiah 49:14-51:3; Matthew 16:13-20

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Purge the evil from our midst Purge the evil from our midst There are numerous messages and articles that points a finger at God, because of various Capital Punishment in the Old Covenant. But was He wrong to establish them? And when we say that God is Just and Holy, do we really believe what we say? We speak about His judgments...

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Jonah’s Two Prophecies Jonah’s Two Prophecies by Asher IntratorJonah delivered two major prophecies. The first is recorded in II Kings 14:25 – to enlarge the borders of Israel. It was a message of victory and power. He seemed to be very motivated to this kind of prophecy.The second was recorded in the Book of Jonah to...

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Av: Tragedy and Triumph, Sorrow and Celebration Av: Tragedy and Triumph, Sorrow and CelebrationBy: Rabbi Tuly WeiszThe month of Av, the fifth month on the Hebrew calendar, is a month of mixed emotions. In the Bible, it is the month in which the spies brought back their evil report. Aaron, the first High Priest and brother of Moses and Miriam, pas...

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PARASHAT VE’ETCHANAN Saturday 17th August 2024 13th Av 5784PARASHAT VE'ETCHANANSHABBAT NACHAMUDeuteronomy 3:23-7:11; Isaiah 40:1-26; Matthew 23:1-3,16-23 The Shabbat that follows after the 9th day of Av (Tisha B’Av) is called Shabbat Nachamu – the Sabbath of comfort. Tisha B’Av was preceded by three weeks of warni...

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God as a Rock HaShem, my Rock! by Israel365He said: Hashem, my crag, my fastness, my deliverer!II – Samuel 22:2 O Hashem, the rock wherein I take shelter: My shield, my mighty champion, my fortress and refuge! My savior, You who rescue me from violence!II – Samuel 22:3 All praise! I called on Hashem, And I wa...

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Elim – The Challenge of Comfort Elim – The Challenge of Comfort By: Rabbi Pesach WolickiThese were the marches of the Israelites who started out from the land of Egypt, troop by troop, in the charge of Moshe and Aharon.Numbers 33:1 The portion of Masei opens with God commanding Moses to record the more than forty locations where...

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PARASHAT DEVARIM - SHABBAT CHAZON Saturday 10th August 2024 6th Av 5784 PARASHAT DEVARIM - SHABBAT CHAZON - A SABBATH OF VISIONDeuteronomy 1:1-3:22; Isaiah 1:1-27; Acts 9:1-22-Matt 24:1-22 By: Shira Schechter This Shabbat, the 10th August, is the 6th Av in the Hebrew calendar. It is one of the special Shabbats that punctuate the Jew...

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The Fast of Tammuz and the Story of Redemption The Fast of Tammuz and the Story of RedemptionJoy in the Face of Mourning BY: AARON EBYThe Jewish calendar is not just a buffet of celebrations and memorials. The holidays and observances throughout the year are prophetic guides that help us understand how the Creator interacts with his world.Collec...

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Praying to God Most High Praying to God Most High Israel365To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave (Psalms 57:1).Have mercy on me, O Hashem, have mercy on me, for I seek refuge in You, I seek refuge in the shadow of Your wings, until danger passes. Psalms 5...

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Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to GodIn order to explain this incident, let us explore and try to understand why the Torah objects to taking revenge. If a person is wronged, why shouldn’t he retaliate?I am going to paraphrase and modernize the sages’ explanation for the prohibition against re...

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PARASHAT MATOT MASEI Saturday 3rd August 2024 Mevorchim Rosh Chodesh Av 28th Tamuz 5784PARASHAT MATOT MASEIMattot: Numbers 30:2-32:42; Jeremiah 1:1-2:3; Matthew 23:1-39Massei: Numbers 33:1–36:13; Jeremiah 2:4–28; 3:4; 4:1–2; John 20–21 We have a double portion this Shabbat which concludes the book of Numbers. Th...

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The Fivefold Gift The Fivefold Gift BY: D. THOMAS LANCASTERThe Original Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Shepherds, and TeachersWhat is the fivefold gift?The Bible says, “He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up th...

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PARASHAT PINCHAS Saturday 27th July 2024 21st Tamuz 5784PARASHAT PINCHASNumbers 25:10-29:40; 1 Kings 18:46-19:21; John 2:13-25Oy vay!

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