The fascinating interlude in Numbers sometimes called the "Book of Bil'am" gives each of us pause to reflect on what motivates us when we know that God must be the ultimate guide to our lives.

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Understanding what it means to be "chosen" from a Biblical point of view helps us to understand our unity as Jews and Gentiles, grafted together, with the blessed inheritance of Israel, unity in the Spirit and sustained by the atoning sacrifice of Messiah.    

Sermon Delivered to KEC on June 12, 2021.

Summary: Am Segulah in Hebrew means that we, his people and all those grafted into the promises to Israel through Messiah, are God's beloved treasure? It is both humbling and inspirational, leaving us thoughtful and encouraged.  Date: Sat. June 5, 2021 at Kehillat Eytz Chaim.

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This message from prior to Passover which is now posted at the request of a faithful listener.

The story of the Lord instructing Jeremiah to purchase the family deed of local property, even as the Babylonian army surrounds Jerusalem, has inspired believers throughout the centuries and powerfully touches us today.

A reflection in retrospect on the events of the tragedy at Mt. Meron just a few days ago at the tomb of R. Shimon Bar-Yohai.