This week’s Torah portion is a double portion found in the book of Vayikra, chapters 12 through 15. This parashah is deeply concerned with the matters of ritual purity and impurity, which in Hebrew are termed taharah and tumah. These concepts are often misunderstood in modern thought, for they do not necessarily relate to sin […]
On the Light of Truth
He who walks in the light of Alaha shall not stumble, for the path illumined by the light of heaven leads not into confusion, nor into the pit of destruction. The light which is within him does not arise from his own soul, nor is it the invention of men, nor does it flicker like […]
Walking the Narrow Path with Yeshua Mshikha
We are living in unprecedented times, marked by great uncertainty, moral decline, and an ever-increasing departure from the ways of Mar-Yah. The world is shifting rapidly, and the forces of darkness seek to deceive even the elect, if that were possible (Matthew 24:24). Therefore, it is more crucial than ever to fix your heart and […]
Promised Days of Prophecy
“It shall come to pass in the last days,” says God, “that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy; your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. In those days, I will pour out my Spirit upon my servants and my […]
Perspectives on Sirach 31:8-11
The Book of Sirach, also known as Ecclesiasticus, is part of the so-called “Apocrypha” and is regarded highly in the Jewish wisdom literature. Portions were also found among the Dead Sea Scrolls. Sirach 31:8-11 is a passage that speaks to the character of a righteous person, particularly a wealthy man who remains faithful and unblemished […]
Commentary on Micah 5:7-13
From the Haftarah for 20 July 2024 7 The remnant of Jacob will be among many peoples, like dew from Yahweh, like showers on the grass, that don’t wait for man, nor wait for the sons of men.
Commentary on Proverbs 31:10-31
Proverbs 31:10-31 is a passage that beautifully outlines the virtues of an ideal wife, often referred to as אשת חיל (“Eshet Chayil”) or “Woman of Valour.” This passage is part of the wisdom literature in the Tanakh and is traditionally attributed to King Solomon. It provides not only a depiction of an exemplary woman but […]
Applying Psalm 145
How can we draw inspiration from St. David’s psalm today? To apply the lessons of Psalm 145 in our daily lives, we can focus on several key actions.
Commentary on Psalm 145
1 I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will praise your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will praise you. I will extol your name forever and ever. 3 Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable.
Wonders That Are in Your Law
“Open my eyes so that I can see the wonders that are in your Law.” – Psalm 119:18, Peshitta This particular verse highlights David’s desire to gain deeper understanding and appreciation of Torah. Psalm 119, the longest Psalm in the Bible, consists of a deep meditation on the beauty and perfection of God’s Torah. It […]