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 . How to dwell in the sukkah… By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, October 4, 2025.   Direct Link to Ruach Israel YouTube Channel. Audio Only Podcast Links: Ruach Israel on Apple Ruach Israel on Spotify   Read More →

 . The High Holy Days are a sacred journey that replays G-d’s plan of redemption each year. From Rosh Hashanah’s awakening call to repentance, through the Days of Awe and the atonement of Yom Kippur, to the joy of Sukkot, we enter the drama of salvation and encounter Yeshua... Read More →

 . The veil was torn—but what does it mean? On Tisha B’Av, in the shadow of destruction and exile, we uncover the mystery behind the sacrifices, the Temple, and the torn veil—a hidden story of redemption that opens the way into the Kingdom of Heaven and fulfills the great... Read More →

 . A different way of looking at a familiar story… A short clip from a Shabbat Study. Come be part of the discussion. Led by Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, July 5, 2025   Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Audio Only Podcast Links: Ruach Israel... Read More →

 . A look at Yeshua’s words about the many rooms in His Father’s house — a message of comfort, presence, and hope. We explore the deeper context and exegesis of John 14, uncovering what these promises meant to His first disciples and what they mean for us today. By Senior... Read More →

 What does it mean to “be perfect” like our heavenly Father? Yeshua’s words reveal a deeper call—to live with compassion, mercy, and wholehearted love. . Click here for the complete list of Sermon on the Mount Series Episodes on the web site Direct Link to Youtube... Read More →

 In Yochanon 12, Miriam pours out her most precious treasure at Yeshua’s feet, modeling extravagant honor and surrender. What valuable things are we holding back, and are we willing to offer them fully to Him? Join this study on John 12 By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach... Read More →

 Come, virtually join with us for Shabbat. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, May 17, 2025.   Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Audio Only Podcast Links: Ruach Israel on Apple Ruach Israel on Spotify   Read More →

 What does it mean to truly love your enemy? Drawing from Leviticus 19, the teachings of Yeshua, and Jewish tradition, this message explores how real love confronts conflict, seeks reconciliation, acts justly, and even extends mercy to those who oppose us. Love starts... Read More →

 Come, virtually join with us in the Last Seder. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, April 19, 2025.   Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Audio Only Podcast Links: Ruach Israel on Apple  The Last Seder Episode Ruach Israel on Spotify  The Last Seder... Read More →

 Chametz, matzah, cleaning, cooking and lengthy Seders. . . What’s Passover really all about? By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, March 29, 2025.     Direct Link to Youtube video of message.   Read More →

 As we prepare to relive the miraculous birth of our people at Passover, why do we read about the Red Heifer? This ancient ritual calls us to a deeper trust in G-d—reminding us of the divine mystery between life and death, slavery and freedom, the sea and dry land. The ashes... Read More →

 In this sermon, we’ll walk through the rooms of the Temple and explore how we can build a “Mishkan” (tabernacle) in our hearts, creating a space for God’s presence to dwell. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, March 8, 2025.     Direct Link to Youtube... Read More →

 Let’s look at Matthew 5:42, “Give to all who ask of you and lend to those who wish to borrow from you” in context of the verses before, “Turn the other cheek.” How is generosity a key for life in the Kingdom of Heaven?   . Click here for the complete list of... Read More →

 After healing the man crippled for 38 years at the pool of Bethzatha, Yeshua’s authority is challenged by the Ioudaioi — the Jerusalem approved religious authority in the Temple. Join Rabbi Nathan as we open up Yeshua’s powerful words in Yochanon 5 and see a glimpse... Read More →

 Rabbi Nathan tells us a Chanukah story that may touch upon the experiences of us all. “What does your Chanukah menorah mean to you?” By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, December 21, 2024.   Direct Link to Youtube video of message.   Read More →

     . Click here for the complete list of Sermon on the Mount Series Episodes on the web site Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on February 17, 2024 Read More →

 Who was Nicodemus and why did he come to Yeshua at night? What did Yeshua really mean when He told Nicodemus, “You must be born again from above to see the Kingdom of God” and why doesn’t Nicodemus seem to get it?   By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, November... Read More →

 These Jewish values will carry us through this divisive election season, help us discuss difficult topics and cultivate Hope. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, November 2, 2024. Direct Link to Youtube video of message.   Read More →

 L’dor V’dor means from one generation to the next. At Ruach Israel we are building a healthy inter-generational community to carry us into the next generation. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, Rosh Hashanah, October 3, 2024. Direct Link to Youtube video... Read More →

 The Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. A Rosh Hashanah message about T’shuvah from the children. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, Erev Rosh Hashanah, October 2, 2024. Songs: Avinu Shebashamayim written & performed by Kyle & Rachel Orth... Read More →

 We are entering in to the High Holy Days, but why? And how? By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, September 28, 2024.. Direct Link to Youtube video of message.   Read More →

 Hear, O Israel, the L-rd is our G‑d, the L-rd is One שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהוָה אֶחָד The Beloved of Our Soul. In this Love Story, you are loved. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, August 24, 2024. . Direct Link to Youtube video of message.... Read More →

 Hear, O Israel, the L-rd is our G‑d, the L-rd is One שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהוָה אֶחָד You may not have heard these words, and you may really need to. . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on August... Read More →

 Why do bad things happen to people who seemingly don’t deserve them? As we approach Tish B’Av, Rabbi Nathan ponders questions we all face. . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on August 10,... Read More →

 A Virtual Passover you don’t want to miss… . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on April 27, 2024 Read More →

     . Click here for the complete list of Sermon on the Mount Series Episodes on the web site Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on February 17, 2024 Read More →

 The Why and How of Passover… . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach Israel’s Sanctuary on April 6, 2024 Read More →

 A Jewish Healing Reawakening Our Besora readings today are powerful. Yeshua resurrects Ya’ir’s daughter and a woman is healed of 12 years of chronic bleeding when she touches Yeshua’s Tzitzit. In this message let’s look at the history of healing in the community of... Read More →

 After Yeshua looks at the heart of Torah behind murder and adultery, He turns to marriage and divorce. Let’s unpack Yeshua’s words carefully. What was Moses’ certificate of divorce all about in the Torah? What was going on in the First Century that might info... Read More →