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Sabbath Rest of God
August 08, 2022

The Sabbath Rest of God

When the psalmist alludes to God’s rest, there is only one ‘rest’ belonging to God mentioned in Scripture – His rest at Creation. His Shabbat is eternal and accessible to anyone willing to enter.
Sabbath Rest of God
July 07, 2022

The Sabbath Rest of God

Parashat Shelach Shelach (“Send”) is the 37th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading and covers Numbers 13:1-15:41. The title is taken from the first word of the imperative that appears at the beginning of the parasha in verse 2 when…
Touching a Metzorah
June 06, 2022

Part 5: Touching a Metzorah

History has chosen to look favorably upon the healed leper for his courageous display of faith. However, there is still more to the original story than what initially meets the eye.
Leper's Tumah
May 05, 2022

Part 4: A Leper's Tumah

The laws of Leprosy constitute the most stringent purity protocols in response to tumah. But if contagion was not the motivation for isolation, then what was the harm in touching a leper?
Case of a Metzorah
April 04, 2022

Part 3: Case of a Metzorah

Miriam’s case of leprosy is fascinating on multiple levels: Regarding her affliction and healing, it is God who both strikes and heals her; and there is no mention of her purification process.
Biblical Leprosy
March 03, 2022

Part 2: Biblical Leprosy

In Temple times, leprosy was a severe source of impurity that necessitated the removal of the victim from three spheres of holiness: The Temple, the Levitical Camp, and the commonwealth.
Yeshua and the Leper
February 02, 2022

Part 1: Yeshua & the Leper

Part 1 of a 5 part series covering one aspect of the levitical purity laws: A synopsis of one the most misunderstood symptoms described in the Torah and how it informs our reading of the Gospels.
Dead Sea Scrolls
January 01, 2022

Overview: Dead Sea Scrolls

What is the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls? In this overview, we explore the most critical archaeological discovery of the 20th century and what it means for Messianic Judaism.
The Greatest Commandment
October 10, 2021

The Greatest Commandment

When the Pharisees asked Yeshua what the most important commandment was, he responded, “You shall love Hashem your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”
Test and Contention
September 09, 2021

Test and Contention

Why was Moses barred from entering the Promised Land? On two occasions the leadership skills of Moses are put to the test, and twice, His skills are found wanting.
Who is Like Our God
August 08, 2021

Who is Like Our God? Part 2

According to the Mechilta, the Israelites encamped in front of Baal Zaphon, the last remaining idol in Egypt, in order to deceive the Egyptians into believing that their god had caused them to have the upper hand.
Who is like our God
July 07, 2021

Who is Like Our God? Part 1

The Crossing of the Sea of Reeds marked a historic transition in the history of Israel. No longer were the Israelites subject to the land over which Pharaoh ruled. They were now God’s people, under his sole domain.
Shabbat Zachor
June 06, 2021

Shabbat Zachor

Shabbat Zachor (Sabbath of Remembrance) is the Shabbat that immediately precedes Purim. On this Shabbat, we conclude the weekly Torah reading with a special Maftir from Deuteronomy 25:17-19.
We will do and we will hear
May 05, 2021

We Will Do & We Will Hear

What is the book of the covenant that Moses read? Clearly Moses is talking about reading the Torah. But not all of the Torah, for most of the events written in the Torah had not come to pass.
Joseph's Goblet
April 04, 2021

Miketz: Joseph's Goblet

In the beginning of Genesis 44, Joseph frames his brothers, accusing them of a crime that they did not commit. Joseph commands his servant to plant false evidence. But there is more to this story than what meets the eye.
Vayetze - Jacob's Dream
March 03, 2021

Vayetze: Jacob's Dream

This week’s portion contains a very well-known story, the story of Jacob’s ladder. The sulam, meaning ladder or staircase in Hebrew, extends toward the earth and toward the heavens.
Toldot - Esau's Birthright
February 02, 2021

Toldot: Esau's Birthright

This week’s parasha contains the story of the birth of Jacob and Esau, twins of vastly different personalities. After they grow, Torah includes a story involving the continuity of the Covenant.
Hagar's Children
January 01, 2021

Hagar's Children

This week’s parsha introduces a very important concept within the historical narrative. Abraham takes a new wife. But who is this woman? Where did she come from?
Sacrifice of Isaac
September 10, 2020

The Sacrifice of Isaac: Part 2

The Sages depict a powerful and graphic scenario in which a willing and submissive Isaac accepts his fate: “This is as one who carries his stake for his own execution on his shoulder.”
Sacrifice of Isaac
September 09, 2020

The Sacrifice of Isaac: Part 1

A burnt-offering represents the unparalleled devotion of the worshiper, symbolically committing his entire essence, the body (what is seen), the mind (what is unseen), to the service of God.
Fullness of Abraham
August 08, 2020

The Fullness of Abraham

On two separate occasions, Abraham is commanded by God to set out on a journey. The ascension to Moriah represents the realization of Abraham's initial departure from Haran.
Akedah No Greater Love
July 07, 2020

The Akedah: No Greater Love

The story of the Binding of Isaac represents the greatest story of mesirut nefesh [self-nullification to the point of death] that points the way to Messiah.
Anatomy of Testing
June 06, 2020

The Anatomy of Testing

The Akeidah has, for nearly 4,000 years, epitomized the understanding of what it means to serve God no matter how difficult the circumstances.
Least of the Commandments
May 05, 2020

Least of the Commandments

Like Yeshua, the Sages of Israel alluded to the commandments of Torah in terms of light and heavy - the least and the greatest. Have you ever considered what constitutes a light mitzvah?
The Sword and the Tongue
April 04, 2020

The Sword and the Tongue

Balaam derived his strength from the power of speech. With it, he came against Israel and exchanged his craft with their craft, for Israel triumphs only with the tongue.
Error of Balaam
March 03, 2020

The Error of Balaam

It is difficult to imagine how one could be gifted with a Divine revelation, and yet harbor so much distain and envy in his heart. By Balaam’s own words, he was the one that perceived God’s vision.
Mystery of the Red Heifer
February 02, 2020

Mystery of the Red Heifer

How is it, that the greatest source of enmity became the remedy to death itself? Although it defies human logic, this phenomena is expressed throughout Parshat Chukat.
Divine Providence
January 01, 2020

Divine Providence

Consider how high God is above the world! Yet if one enters the synagogue and stands behind a pillar and prays in a whisper, the Holy One, blessed be He, listens to that prayer.
Land Of The Bible
September 09, 2019

Land of the Bible

Since the earliest times, geography has played a significant role in shaping the course of human history. For this reason, geography is paramount to understanding the Torah.
Unfolding Story of Atonement
August 08, 2019

Unfolding Story of Atonement

If the Torah prohibits human sacrifice (Deut. 12:31), then how does the righteous death of Yeshua make perfect “those who draw near to worship?" (Heb. 10:1).
Is My Body a Temple
July 07, 2019

Is My Body a Temple?

Judaism has long taught that in the absence of the Holy Temple, there is always a sanctuary of sorts in our midst: “Every Jew should be a human temple."
Messiah ben Joseph
June 06, 2019

Messiah ben Joseph: Part I

According to Scripture, the Messiah will build the Third Temple, gather the exiles of Israel, usher in an era of world peace, and spread universal knowledge of the God of Israel. How is it, then, that the Messiah could suffer and die?
Torah and Capital Punishment
May 05, 2019

Torah & Capital Punishment

How should we respond to difficult passages in the Torah? Many perceive the Law of Moses to be a strict authoritative and archaic penal code. However, the Torah itself says otherwise.
Levels of the Soul
April 04, 2019

Part III: Levels of the Soul

According to Jewish hermeneutics, there are five “levels” of the soul. Or better stated, “five ‘levels’ of soul consciousness.” The first four are mentioned at creation.
In the Beginning
March 03, 2019

Part II: In the Beginning

The Hebrew word, Bereshit, is the very first word in Scripture. The world literally means: “At the head of...” The common Latin expression, ex nihilo – “out of nothing,” is often used to describe the process of what comes next.
Body and Soul
February 02, 2019

Part I: Body & Soul

There are many speculations and theories about the nature of soul. Where does it come from? Who created it? And where does it go? In conventional thought, the soul is the eternal essence of our being.
Song of the Lamb
February 01, 2019

Song of the Lamb

As the Jewish people found themselves surrounded by Pharaoh's army, Moses addressed the nation with a prophetic statement, "Stand firm... Today you will see God's salvation!"
Tzav-What About Thoughts
October 10, 2018

Tzav: What About Thoughts?

Thoughts are a sacred concept. They are private and knowable only to the beholder. Sometimes it can feel as though our thoughts are the only vestige of privacy we have left.
High Holiday Greetings
October 09, 2018

High Holiday Greetings

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two biggest days on the Jewish calendar. It is customary to send special holiday greetings to friends and loved ones...
Passover Lamb
August 08, 2018

The Ultimate Sacrifice

The Passover Lamb is arguably one of the most accessible symbols of God’s love for us; but what if we understood Korban Pesach in terms of the context already established in Leviticus 1-6?
The Great Last Day
August 07, 2018

The Great Last Day

The seventh day of Sukkot is called Hoshana Rabbah. The Book of John records that it was on the last day of Sukkot that Yeshua stood and cried out.
True Repentance
June 06, 2018

True Repentance

In Parshat Nitzavim, Moses warns the entire assembly of Israel that if they sin, they will go into exile, but he also predicts their future repentance & return to the Land of Israel.
Bread with Chametz or without
May 05, 2018

What is Chametz?

With spring just around the corner, Passover is fast approaching! It’s time to start thinking about getting our homes ready for Passover!
Purim Guide Information Hamantaschen display
May 05, 2018

Celebrating Purim

Purim is the most fun-filled, action-packed day of the year. It commemorates the miraculous salvation of the Jewish people from the plots of the wicked Haman.
Hanukkah and the False Messiah
March 03, 2018

Hanukkah & The False Messiah

When one lights a Hanukkiah, it is traditional to set it in a window so that it will be seen by others. Yeshua said to his disciples, "You are the Light of the World."
Keeping Hanukkah
February 02, 2018

Keeping Hanukkah

As disciples of Messiah, it is appropriate for us to imitate his behavior. In John chapter 10, Yeshua goes to the Temple to celebrate the Festival of Dedication (Hanukkah).
The Story of Hanukkah
January 01, 2018

The Story of Hanukkah

Hanukkah means Dedication. It is the story of how a small band of Jewish rebels called the Maccabees fought against an overwhelmingly powerful imperial force.
Jacob's Dream with Angel of God
October 10, 2017

Jacob Wrestles

This is one of the most baffling passages in Scripture. Jacob, who is alone, wrestles with a man and then says, “I saw God face to face and yet my life was spared.”
Faith of Our Fathers
September 09, 2017

Faith of Our Fathers

Consider the greatness of the Fathers. They were prophets, great prophets! God spoke to them. They heard His voice. And He wasn't ashamed to be called their God. How great are our fathers!
Yeshua and the Menorah
August 08, 2017

Yeshua & the Menorah

Seven branches - seven lights. Seven is significant. Seven is a recurring number in Scripture. It is associated with completion and perfection.
Coming of Messiah
July 07, 2017

Coming of Messiah

Peter said to Yeshua, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters (sukkot)—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah."
The Akedah
April 06, 2017

The Akedah

Judaism calls the story of Genesis 22 the Akedah. Seven days a week, twelve months a year, the story of the Akedah is read and prayed over in the morning prayer service.
Sukkot: Guests for Dinner
April 05, 2017

Sukkot: Guests for Dinner

The Torah commands the Children of Israel to dwell in booths for seven days in remembrance of a time when God tabernacled with His people in the wilderness.
Yom Kippur celebration at the wailing wall
March 04, 2017

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur comes just ten days after Rosh Hashanah. It is regarded as a day for doing serious business with heaven. It is a day of judgment, but it is also a day of atonement.
Rosh Hashanah Feast of trumpets
March 03, 2017

Riddle of Rosh Hashanah

The Torah commands us to blow the shofar on the Feast of Trumpets as a memorial, but it does not tell us what the blowing of the shofar memorializes!
Divorce and Remarriage
February 02, 2017

Divorce & Re-Marriage

This week, in Parshat Ki Tetze, the Torah outlines the laws concerning Marriage and Divorce. The Talmud says that when a couple gets divorced, it is as if the Altar sheds tears.
A Prophet Like Moses
February 01, 2017

A Prophet Like Moses

The most explicit Messianic prophecy found in the Torah occurs in this week's Torah portion ~ Parshat Shoftim, as Deut. 18:15 tells us that God will one day send a prophet like unto Moses.
Forty Days of Repentance
August 10, 2016

Forty Days of Repentance

The 1st of Elul marks the beginning of a 40 day spiritual preparation called the Season of Repentance. The Season of Repentance culminates on the Day of Atonement.
Shavuot or Pentecost
August 09, 2016

Shavuot (Pentecost)

The Church Holiday most of us know only as a remembrance of Acts chapter two is actually a Biblical appointment filled with a wealth of meaning and symbolism.
Tisha BAv (Ninth Day of Av)
July 08, 2016

Tisha B'Av

Tisha B'Av is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar and it is thus believed to be a day which is destined for tragedy.
The Scroll of Ruth
July 07, 2016

The Scroll of Ruth

Shavuot (Pentecost) is the day when we remember that the Torah was spoken at Mount Sinai in all the languages of the world. In view of this, it is significant that the story of Ruth is read on this day.
Counting of the Omer
June 06, 2016

Counting of the Omer

The counting of the Omer (Hebrew: ספירת העומר, Sefirat HaOmer) is an important verbal counting of each of the forty-nine days between the Festival of Passover and Shavuot as stated in the Hebrew Bible: Leviticus 23:15–16.
The Last Seder
June 05, 2016

The Last Seder

As the Master reclined at his last Seder among his Disciples, he took the cup and the matzah (unleavened bread) and said, "Do this in remembrance of me."
Passover Lamb
May 04, 2016

The Passover Lamb

Out of all the sacrificial services in the Torah, none is so well known and so often remembered as the sacrifice of the Passover Lamb.
Discipleship to Rabbi Yeshua
May 03, 2016

Discipleship to Rabbi Yeshua

Rabbi Yeshua calls each of us individually to a life of discipleship to him. But what is a disciple? What does it mean to be a disciple?
Jesus the Jew
April 05, 2016

Jesus the Jew

The movement which began with Jesus the Jew has grown to include every tribe and nation on earth. The Christian faith has crossed over every cultural line and social barrier. Within the Christian faith, there are to be no ethnic divisions or racial walls.…
Who is Rabbi Yeshua
April 02, 2016

Who is Rabbi Yeshua

What if you had the opportunity to step back in time and meet the Yeshua of the gospels and to ask him, "What do you do for a living?" What would he tell you?
Jesus was Jewish
April 01, 2016

Jesus Was Jewish?

Within the Christian faith, there are to be no ethnic divisions or racial walls. Nevertheless, the center of Christianity is Jesus, and Jesus is a Jew.

Affiliation

We are a Messianic Congregation affiliated with the IAMCS. We are proud members of the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America MJAA.

Kehilat

Kehilat Sar Shalom, generally referred to as "KSS" or "Sar Shalom," is a Messianic community dedicated to teaching and living out the Jewish foundations of our faith in the Messiah Yeshua. We strive to identify with our Jewish heritage through the celebration of God's Word - the Torah, it's Shabbats & holy days, and instructions.

 

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