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 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 →

 Matthew, Mark and Luke each tell us of Yeshua’s, Parable of the Sower. Let’s bring all three versions of this parable together along with the Jewish commentaries and see how Yeshua highlights the words of the Prophets and the secrets to a Kingdom of Heaven life. .... Read More →

 In Parshat Bo we read about how G-d seems to harden Pharaoh’s heart. What does this mean? Let’s use Rabbinic sources, the Sermon on the Mount and brain science to unpack this important concept of free will. . Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on... Read More →

 Yeshua’s words in Matthew 5:27-30 challenge us to recognize the Divine image in everyone, keep sacred relationships set apart and live lives of integrity in the most vulnerable and personal areas of our hearts.   . Click here for the complete list of Sermon on the... Read More →

 In our last message we discovered a secret to the Kingdom of Heaven: Torah from the inside out! Continuing with Matthew 5:23-26, Yeshua reveals Torah’s highest values and gives us some practical examples for how to live them now.   . Click here for the complete... Read More →

 Continuing in our series on the Sermon on the Mount we look at Matthew 5:21-22, “You have heard it said, you shall not murder, and yet I say to you…” We’ll find these verses resonate deeply with First Century Jews in the Galilee as Yeshua directs us to live out the... Read More →

 Continuing with our fourth message on the Sermon on the Mount Sermon on the Mount Series (Part 4): The Torah Filled Full Back on the hills of the Galilee overlooking the Sea, we join Yeshua for some of his most provocative words yet, “Do not think that I came to abolish... Read More →

 Continuing with our third message on the Sermon on the Mount we look at what “Salt of the earth” and “Light of the word” might have meant to the first century Jewish on the hills of the Galilee as they first listened to Yeshua’s words. Click here for the complete list of... Read More →

 One week after tragedy and war strike in Israel, our community is in pain. As a Messianic Jewish community we are inseparably linked with the destiny of our people in Israel. And yet, we are in the Diaspora, across the globe. How do we process what we are witnessing... Read More →