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#2 — Parshat Noach

How do we move from G-d’s judgment to G-d’s blessing?
Curse and blessing is a major theme in Torah. Obedience leads to blessing; disobedience to G-d leads to curse.
But when we have been disobedient, is there still hope beyond the curse of judgment? Parshat Noah shows us there is.

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The End of Violence

Violence will not be heard again in your land,
Nor devastation or destruction within your borders (Isaiah 60:18).

Who doesn’t long for what Isaiah prophesies? However, the gruesome reality of the cruel attacks on October 7 was the complete opposite of this vision. What biblical truths can give us hope?

A War Message – Where, Not Why

Our hearts are broken over what has happened and continues to unfold in Israel. We might not be able to answer your why, but we can tell you where – where your help can come from.

The G-d Given Way Of Torah Fulfillment

The Tanakh tells us how G-d gave his law to Israel and how Israel failed to keep it. What is the solution to this problem? What is the hope of the Torah and the prophets?

SHALOM IN REAL LIFE! IS IT POSSIBLE?

“Wholeness, well-being, peace; a state in which things are as they should be.”

That’s shalom! But is this true of our world? Is all as it should be? We all know something is wrong.

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COMFORT, COMFORT
MY PEOPLE…

That is what we read in the book of Isaiah (Isaiah 40:1). G-d wants His people to hear this message.
But what is the message of consolation? And how can we enjoy this comfort?

ISAIAH 53: THE GATE TO SHALOM

In this prophecy a dramatic change takes place. The key to redemption is revealed. A very clear portrait of Messiah is painted.

This chapter can be your personal gate to true shalom.

THE PROMISED REDEEMER

“Blessed are you L-rd…who brings a redeemer to their children’s children…”

This prayer from the siddur identifies the Messiah as a redeemer promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. But from what does he redeem his people?

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SHALOM LOST AND REGAINED

Click through the story of reality

The Drash of the Greatest Rabbi

The crowds were astonished at his teaching.

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WHERE IS G-D IN FEARFUL TIMES?

Crying out to the unseen Creator of the Universe has been a common human experience throughout history. Tragedy, turmoil, or terror wring a more urgent plea from helpless souls.

IN SEARCH OF SHALOM:

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In Search Of Shalom In The Midst Of Suffering

Is There Real Hope For Shalom?

When Struggling With Anxiety

When Struggling With Addiction

When Religion Doesn't Bring You Any Closer To G-d

When Your Heart Is Broken

STORIES OF SHALOM

MYSTERY OF ISRAEL’S MESSIAH

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1. Messiah Is “Father Of Eternity,” Yet Comes From Bethlehem

It is a well-known fact that the Messiah has to be born into the family of David. The Tanakh even says that the Messiah, just like David, will come forth out of Bethlehem.

2. Messiah Is Both God And Man

“Father of eternity” is not the only divine name given to the Messiah. In the verse where we read this name, the prophet gives him also other amazing names.

3. Impossible? God Has Appeared As A Man Before!

Messiah pre-existed? Appeared before? He is divine and human at the same time? This is against the Torah you might say. However the truth might surprise you. It is not incompatible with the Torah at all!

4. Messiah Will Bring Peace, But Not Immediately

If Messiah is associated with one thing it is world peace and rightly so. Messiah is the prince of peace and because of him will one day the wolf and lamb will dwell together. There is however a common misconception.

5. Messiah Came Before The Destruction Of The Temple

In the book of Malachi we read about the Messiah: “The Lord whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple.” (Malachi 3:1 NASB)

6. Messiah Is The Lamb That Suffers And Dies For Our Sins

Why should Messiah be cut off? (Daniel 9:26) Why should the sword of divine judgment awake against the one who is G-d’s associate? (Zechariah 13:7) Did Messiah sin himself? G-d forbid the thought!

7. Messiah Lives Again After His Atoning Death

Messiah’s atoning death is not the end. Isaiah not only spoke about the suffering of Messiah. Through Isaiah G-d also said about the Messiah:

8. Messiah Is Both King And Priest, Sitting At God's Right Hand Forever

Isaiah had to prophesy that Messiah would be “high and lifted up and greatly exalted” after his suffering and atoning death.

9. Messiah Will Come Again At The End Of This Age, And All Nations Will Serve Him Forever

According to the Tanakh Messsiah would come to give his life as an atoning sacrifice. About this coming of Messiah the Tanakh says that Messiah would come humbly and without outer glory.