Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law suggests a system for establishing lower courts to settle disputes; Elohim speaks the Ten Commandments to the Children of Israel amidst fire, smoke, and the sound of the shofar. Exodus 18:1 When heard of Jethro, the priest of Midian, father in law of Moses, את all that Elohim had done for Moses and for Israel his people …
B’SHALACH (when he let go)
Exodus 13:17 And it came to pass when let goPharaoh את־ the people go, that Elohim led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; because Elohim said, Perhaps the people will change their minds when they see war and they will return to Egypt. C-MATS Question: Why did יהוה take his people …
Sukkot-Feast of Tabernacles (Booths)
Question: Why do we celebrate the Feast of Sukkot? The Festival of Sukkot commemorates the shelter that יהוה provided the Israelite people in the Wilderness, and an essential part of the Sukkot service is to recall that shelter. Sukkot responds to the joy of knowing that your sins were forgiven during Yom Kippur and recalling the miraculous provision and care …
Rosh Hashanah (The Feast of Trumpets)
Question: What is Feast of Trumpets? The common name for Feast of Trumpets is Rosh Hashanah which means “Head of the Year.” Just like the head controls the body, our actions on Rosh Hashanah have a tremendous impact on the rest of the year. Yom Teruah is the Hebrew name for the Feast of Trumpets which is translated “day of …