Shalom friends, It has been some time since I last shared words here. Longer than I would have preferred. As it is written, “Man plans his way, but Yahovah directs his steps” (Proverbs 16:9). Life unfolds in ways we do not always anticipate, and seasons come that require our attention elsewhere. This has been such a season. I also want to say this clearly: I have not relied on automation or artificial means to continue posting in my absence. Our sages teach that words of Torah must come from a מקום של אמת—a place of truth. If I am to share, it must be from what I am actively learning, wrestling with, and living. Not from something generated to fill space. Better מעט בכוונה— a little with intention —than much without heart. I am grateful for those who have remained, who continue to seek, to study, and to walk this path with sincerity. With Yahovah’s help, I am returning to a place of sharing again. May our words be established in truth, and may we grow in understanding together. ...

 Shalom and Good Morning! I am blessed! Every day, we should begin our day thanking our Adonai that we are blessed by His great Love and Grace. Perhaps, even if we do not have time for a morning prayer, or forget the importance of saying Shema every single day - actually, most followers of Yeshua are lacking in their education on the importance or even understanding of what Shema is at all. Do you know about Shema? No? That is OK, I think that this explanation will help a little: Shema Yisrael (Shema Israel or Sh'ma Yisrael; Hebrew: שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל Šəmaʿ Yīsrāʾēl, "Hear, O Israel") is a Jewish prayer (known as the Shema) that serves as a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services. Its first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism: "Hear, O Israel: YHVH our God, YHVH is one" (Hebrew: שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהוָה אֶחָֽד׃), found in Deuteronomy 6:4. The first part can be translated as either "The LORD our God...