Yeshua Centered Judaism

Dwell in the Shelter of Elyon

1He who dwells in the shelter of Elyon, will abide in the shadow of Shaddai. 2I will say of Adonai, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. 3For He will rescue you from the hunter’s trap and from the deadly pestilence. 4He will cover you with His feathers, and…

The situation of Nazareth

The situation of Nazareth from John The situation of Nazareth, according to Borchard, Breidenbach, and Saligniac, ought to be measured and determined from mount Thabor. For so they unanimously: “From Nazareth two leagues eastward is mount Thabor.” Nor is there any cause why, with respect to that region of Galilee in which they place…

The Blessing

Genesis 49:1-2 The Blessing. – Gen_49:1, Gen_49:2. When Jacob had adopted and blessed the two sons of Joseph, he called his twelve sons, to make known to them his spiritual bequest. In an elevated and solemn tone he said, “Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you (יִקְרָא for יִקְרֶה,…

HaMoshiach Confirms and Expounds the Law of Moses

Matthew 5:17 HaMoshiach Confirms and Expounds the Law of Moses. Matt. 5, 17-37. Good works Yeshua has just urged. He now proceeds to give a definition of good works from the Law. He makes clear His position with regard to the Law: V.17. Think not that I am come to destroy the Law and the…

Pirkei Avos – Chapter 5, Mishna 20

Endless Arguments Chapter 5, Mishna 20 “Any dispute which is for the sake of Heaven will ultimately endure, and one which is not for the sake of Heaven will not ultimately endure. What is a dispute for the sake of Heaven? This is a debate between Hillel and Shammai. What is a dispute not for…

MESSIAH

OF the six things which existed before creation, when only ‘the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters,’ two, the Torah and the throne of God, were complete in every detail. The remaining four, however, viz., the Patriarchs, Israel, the Temple, and the name of Messiah, existed prior to the creation only…

Judaism

Jewish Mysticism, by J. Abelson; London: G. Bell and Sons [1913] http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/jm/index.htm The Babylonian Talmud in Selection, by Leo Auerbach; New York: Philosophical Library [1944] http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/bata/index.htm The Duties of the Heart, by Rabbi Bachye, tr. by Edwin Collins; London, John Murray (Wisdom of the East) [1909] http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/doth/index.htm The Wisdom of Israel, by Edwin Collins; London,…

We Have 4 New Years

Rosh HaShana 2a CHAPTER I MISHNAH. THERE ARE FOUR NEW YEARS.1 ON THE FIRST OF NISAN2 IS NEW YEAR FOR KINGS3 AND FOR FESTIVALS.4 ON THE FIRST OF ELUL5 IS NEW YEAR FOR THE TITHE OF CATTLE.6 R. ELEAZAR AND R. SIMEON, HOWEVER, PLACE THIS ON THE FIRST OF TISHRI.7 ON THE FIRST OF TISHRI8…

Shevi’it Wine

Originally posted on Sefardi Beit Sefer:
Shevi’it Wine Which Has Not Been Eliminated In the previous Halachot we have established that when any species of Shevi’it produce is no longer available in the field, one must eliminate it from one’s home (by means of Hefker). Fruits Whose Time for Elimination Has Already Arrived But Have…

Sfas Emes Parshas Vayechi

Parshas Vayechi By Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff Sfas Emes, Zechuso Tagein Aleinu, Parshas Vayechi. 5631 The Sfas Emes begins by focusing on the parsha’s first four words: “Vayechi Ya’akov be’Eretz Mitzrayim… ” (“Ya’akov lived in Egypt…”). The Sfas Emes sees special significance in the Torah’s decision to start the parsha with the word ‘Vayechi’ Why?…

Parshas Vayechi

Parshas Vayechi A King – Size Mistake “…foremost in rank and foremost in power. Water-like impetuosity – you cannot be foremost, because you mounted your father’s bed…” (49:3,4) Yaakov rebukes Reuvein for acting in an impetuous manner when moving his father’s couch to Leah’s tent. As a result of this action, Reuvein loses his right…