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  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Twenty-Six.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Sh’mini: Leviticus 9:1-11:47. 6th April 2024/27 Adar2 …that you may distinguish between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean, and that you may teach the children of Israel all the statutes which the Lord has spoken to them by the hand of Moses. (Leviticus 10:10-11) Picture by Helen McNeill The message of holiness runs continuously […]

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Twenty-Five.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Tsav: Leviticus 6:8-8:36. 30th March 2024/20 Adar2. Also, Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that was in it, and consecrated them (Leviticus 8:10) Picture by Helen McNeill Many Christians have been brought up to consider the Old Testament and the New Testament as two separate books. This […]

  • A CHRISTIAN PASSOVER.

    The Jewish feast perfectly fulfilled by the Lamb of God. by Charles Gardner. It seems the ‘Christian’ West is particularly out of sync with Israel this year, with Easter and Passover separated by several weeks – they are usually much closer together despite following different calendars. And it comes against the background of rising pressure […]

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Twenty-Four.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Vayikra: Leviticus 1:1-6:7. 23rd March 2024/13 Adar2. If a person commits a trespass, and sins unintentionally in regard to the holy things of the Lord, then he shall bring to the Lord as his trespass offering a ram without blemish from the flocks (Leviticus 5:15) The picture by Helen McNeill looks forward to the suffering of […]

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Twenty-Three.

    Dr Clifford Denton. P’kudei: Exodus 38:21-40:38. 9th March 2024/29 Adar1. Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. (Exodus 30:34) Picture By Helen McNeill Picture again the community of Israel. The Tabernacle, the meeting place with God, is at the centre of the camp. The family home is a tent. […]

  • A BEACON OF HOPE.

    Jerusalem centre celebrates 175 years of commitment to Jewish restoration. by Charles Gardner. JERUSALEM, March 8, 2024 – The author of Israel’s national anthem Hatikvah (The Hope) was evidently impressed by Jesus. So much so that he is reputed to have said: “My heart is conquered by the gospel, but my head does not agree […]

  • Developing the Theme of Family through the Torah Portions. Number Twenty-Two.

    Dr Clifford Denton. Vayakhel: Exodus 35:1-38:20. 9th March 2024/29 Adar1. Then everyone came whose heart was stirred, and everyone whose spirit was               willing, and they brought the Lord’s offering for the work of the tabernacle of meeting, for all its service, and for the holy garments. (Exodus 35:21) Helen McNeill’s illustration recalls the widow who, observed by Yeshua, also gave from […]

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

    Dr Clifford Denton. Ki Tisa: Exodus 30:11-34:35 2nd March 2024/22 Adar1 You shall make an altar to burn incense on; you shall make it of acacia wood. (Exodus 30:1) Picture by Helen McNeill The seeming silence of God can be a testing time for anyone. In Israel’s case, Moses was away so long without bringing God’s […]

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

    Dr Clifford Denton. Tetzaveh: Exodus 27:20-30:10. 24th February 2024/15 Adar1 And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty. (Exodus 28:2) Picture by Helen McNeill Last week we suggested a family project based on the construction of the Tabernacle. It is a project that can take place over several weeks […]

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

    Dr Clifford Denton. Terumah: Exodus 25:1-27:19 17th February 2024/8 Adar1 Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering. From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering. (Exodus 25:2) Picture by Helen McNeill We are with Moses on the mountain, reading the clear instructions for the building of […]