Author: Clifford Denton

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Fifty-One.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Ha’azinu: Deuteronomy 32:1-52. 5th October 2024/3 Tishrei. Then He inaugurated Joshua the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and of good courage; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land of which I swore to them, and I will be with you.” (Deuteronomy 31:23) Picture by Helen McNeill. We […]

  • From Netivjah, Jerusalem.

    By Joseph Shulam‘ The Torah reading of this Shabbat is from Deuteronomy 32. This chapter is also called the Song of Moses. There are two songs of Moses in the Torah. The first is found in Exodus 15.  Here is the last verse of Deuteronomy chapter 31:   “Then Moses spoke in the hearing of all […]

  • Iranians are praying!

    Behind all the firepower, the unseen hand of God is at work. by Charles Gardner. Amid the darkness and gloom of escalating warfare as the anniversary of the October 7th massacre approaches, God is still shining his light. For my key task this coming Monday, I have arranged to meet up for an interview with […]

  • BRITAIN’S BETRAYAL.

    Damning new evidence of Jewish blood on UK hands. by Charles Gardner. The British Government bears responsibility for trapping millions of Jews in Nazi Europe during World War II, a senior academic has claimed in a film documentary. In a revised episode of the brilliant expose from established filmmaker Hugh Kitson, Professor Steven Zipperstein of […]

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Fifty.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Nitsavim/Vayelech: Deuteronomy 29:10-30:20/31:1-30. 28th September 2024/25 Elul. If any of you are driven out to the farthest parts under heaven, from there the Lord your God will gather you, and from there He will bring you. (Deuteronomy 30:4) Picture by Helen McNeill. Our theme is family. Mostly, in our studies this year, we have applied the teaching to […]

  • From Netivjah.

    By Joseph Shulam. Here are the readings for this next Shabbat in all the synagogues (without the text from the New Testament reading—which is only read in messianic congregations).  The Torah portion is a double portion – Nitzavim-Vayelech, from Deuteronomy 29:9 – 31:30.   The reading from the Prophet’s “Haftarah” will be from  Isaiah 61:10-63:9. One reason this reading from Isaiah 61 is significant […]

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Forty-Nine.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Ki Tavo: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:9. 21st September 2024/18 Elul. These shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people, when you have crossed over the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin; and these shall stand on Mount Ebal to curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. (Deuteronomy 27:12-13) Picture by Helen McNeill. […]

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Forty-eight.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Ki Tetse: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 14th September 2024/11 Elul. When you build a new house, then you shall make a parapet for your roof, that you may not bring guilt of bloodshed on your household if anyone falls from it. (Deuteronomy 22:8) Picture by Helen McNeill. This week, we will continue to consider […]

  • A Precious Stone.

    Ceremony evokes special memories of Israeli president. by Charles Gardner. Precious memories of a former Israeli president were shared during the unveiling of a Jewish memorial stone near Lincoln, England, on Sunday. Inspired by the recently excavated Magdala Stone in Galilee dating from the Second Temple period, it is the gift of the city’s Christians […]