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Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Aug 11, 20250 min read
A Prophecy of Rebuke, Hope, and Redemption (Article 3)
Shabbat Chazon – Haftarah for Parashat Devarim Isaiah 1:1–27
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Aug 2, 20251 min read
"These are the Words" (Deut. 1:1–3:22)
Haftarah: Vision of Isaiah (Isaiah 1:1–27)
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Aug 2, 20251 min read
Parashot Matot–Masei Numbers 30:2–36:13
Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4–28 (Second Shabbat of the Three Weeks)
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jul 26, 20251 min read
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jul 26, 20250 min read
Parashat Pinchas – Numbers 25:10–30:1
Haftarah – Jeremiah 1:1–2:3 (During the Three Weeks) Leadership with a Soul: The Book, the Sword, and the Scales – Guided by the Spirit
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jul 19, 20251 min read
Ahronic blessing part 5
Why is Every Word of the Priestly Blessing Recited Twice?
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jul 19, 20251 min read
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jul 11, 20250 min read
Ahronic blessing part 4.
The Summit of Divine Blessing – Verses 26 and 27
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jul 11, 20251 min read
Parashat Balak – When the Curse Turns into a Blessing
How Good Are Your Tents, O Jacob – A Blessing from the Mouth of an Enemy
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jul 11, 20251 min read
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jul 4, 20250 min read
Between Silence and the Serpent – A Journey of Faith in the Wilderness
Parashat Chukat – Waters, Strife, and Bronze That Brings Life - Numbers 19:1 – 22:1 Haftarah – Judges 11:1–33 Ashkenazi and Sephardi...
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jul 4, 20251 min read
Aaronic blessing part 3
Illuminated by Divine Grace – The Secret Gift Within the Blessing (Numbers 6: 25)
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jun 27, 20251 min read
Parashat Korach – Num. 16:1-18:32
(Haftarah – 1 Sam. 11:14-12:22 / Isa. 66:1-24)
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jun 27, 20251 min read
Ahronic blessing part 2
May God Bless You and Keep You Safe – The Gate of Blessing (Numbers 6: 24)
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jun 21, 20251 min read
Parashat Sh'lach Lecha
Numbers 13:1–15:41/ Haftarah: Joshua 2:1–24
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jun 21, 20251 min read
Parashat Beha'alotcha–Numbers 8:1–12:16
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14–4:7
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jun 14, 20251 min read
Sabra Update #47
"How Great Are Your Deeds, O Lord!" (Psalm 92:5)
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jun 14, 20251 min read
The Aaronic Blessing – Part 1:
The Lord Bless You and Keep You – Divine Provision and Protection
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jun 7, 20251 min read
Parashat Naso
Torah Portion: Numbers 4:21–7:89 Haftarah: Judges 13:2–25 The TOPIC: Lift Up and Be Lifted: Discover Your Divine Purpose!
Mordechai Ben Ya'akov
Jun 7, 20251 min read
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