This week’s Torah portion is Bereshit – “In the Beginning.” As we start this year’s schedule of Torah readings, we begin with a prior question: Given the fact that the Bible was written so long ago and under circumstances so different than our own, is it really important that we
Torah Study is one of the pillars of Jewish life. The Bible is critical for us Messianic Jews. Rabbi Nathan talks about a program that we are launching anew for 5783 — The Daily Davar. The Daily Davar is a Messianic Jewish reading cycle that we will use as a community to read through
The Joy of Repentance – a Yom Kippur Message Yom Kippur is the day we rehearse our death. It is a somber day of repentance. A perfect day to talk about joy! On Yom Kippur morning, Rabbi Nathan helps to brings Repentance to life. T’shuvah is not harsh and condemning. Instead, it is about
On Shabbat Shuvah, the Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Rabbi Nathan shares a moving message on forgiveness. Our time ends with a prayer, walking through eight steps to help us forgive more completely. Direct Link to Youtube video of message. Delivered on Shabbat at Ruach