Tag Archives: two stick prophecy

Torah Portion: Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)

Posted on July 24, 2020 by

What does the Memra de Yeya have to do with patriarchy and God’s Authority structure? When Israel is restored, what will the government look like? Who will rule over each tribe? How will leaders be selected? All men? Some women? … Continue reading →

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Major Announcement by Ani Yosef!!

Posted on December 5, 2019 by

In a major announcement this morning, Ani Yosef posted that their next service project will be IN Jerusalem for Passover and the price has come down considerably. Their April 2020 trip will be 14 days long for just $350 which … Continue reading →

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Restoring kol Israel: Greco-Romanism in the Kingdom?

Posted on November 29, 2019 by

Food poisoning is not a pleasant experience. In fact, sometimes it can be quite serious leading to hospitalization or death. Nobody plans for it, rather it usually occurs because of some minute unnoticed contaminate in the food that negatively affects … Continue reading →

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A cup of coffee in Madrid

Posted on October 25, 2019 by

Five years ago, traveling to Israel was on my bucket list. A dream for ‘maybe one day.’ Sure, the Torah says, ‘All your males shall appear before Me three times a year…’ but, that seemed utterly impossible. This morning, we … Continue reading →

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They call mine a “Jewish soul”…

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

On board ElAl music plays softly on my headset, a lilting melancholy tune as we taxi. Thoughts of the Judean hills and views of Tiberius flit through my mind and my eyes are suddenly moist with tears. I’m surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Sunset and our time in Israel is fading….

Posted on April 7, 2018 by

Today has been another special day.  We began with an early breakfast on the covered patio before traveling into Jerusalem to attend synagogue at the invitation of Rabbi Rosenberg.  Our reception was very warm and we were excited to see … Continue reading →

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Does God have two brides??

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

The knee jerk reaction from both Jews and Christians is a resounding, “NO!!!”  But, does Scripture bear this out, or are we willfully blind to a most difficult topic that we relegate to some ancient culture and time? Buckle your … Continue reading →

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Ten Parts in the King now available for pre-order!!!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by

Ten Parts in the King will begin shipping on January 25, 2017.  The first print run is only 2500 copies, and I know 150 are already spoken for, so you may want to pre-order now!! Pre-order here! Also, for those … Continue reading →

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Ezra, Two Sticks, Two Witnesses and Chanukah

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

Yesterday was Shabbos Chanukah and if you check your Chumash or Torah reading cycle, you will find that the Haftarah was Zechariah 2:14 – 4:7.  Certainly, because one of the main topics in Zechariah 4:2-14 is the giant menorah, this … Continue reading →

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Religion v Family: A believer’s litmus test….

Posted on November 19, 2017 by

The Elders and the Administrative Council for B’ney Yosef North America meet on a quarterly basis via zoom.us to insure our bi-weekly individual Council meetings are well coordinated and moving in the same direction.  Our discussions and interaction is always rich … Continue reading →

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Videos from National Shabbat 

Posted on November 11, 2017 by

What a great day!!  Phone reception was bad, so I couldn’t load anything as the day progressed.  I took several short videos that I want to share here… Details later….

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Transitioning from congregations to communities

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

I received a somewhat cryptic text yesterday morning from a dear friend and regular reader. It said, Bney thought on second exodus-last parsha in 6:26 says they left out in their ranks… not as a mish mosh…..  There was leadership … Continue reading →

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Video to share re: BYNA Summit 2017

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

Hey guys, Tzefanyah has put together a neat video, the first of several, giving some details and insight into the upcoming BYNA Summit.  Take a look and share with your contacts.  Seats are still available and our prayer if for … Continue reading →

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BYNA Summit 2017: Just 5 weeks away…

Posted on January 8, 2017 by

I am excited about the upcoming B’ney Yosef Summit in Mesa, AZ, and not just because I expect the weather to be considerably warmer than the 15ºF I woke to this morning.  I am excited to meet others with the … Continue reading →

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Introducing: Commonwealth of Yisrael

Posted on February 2, 2016 by

Over the last couple months, I have been in communication with OvadYah Avrihami of Kol ha Tor in Israel.  You will remember the advert from the Jerusalem Post that I wrote about titled Yosef Is Alive!!  The originator of that … Continue reading →

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