Let’s look at Matthew 5:42, “Give to all who ask of you and lend to those who wish to borrow from you” in context of the verses before, “Turn the other cheek.” How is generosity a key for life in the Kingdom of Heaven?

By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, January 18, 2025.

After healing the man crippled for 38 years at the pool of Bethzatha, Yeshua's authority is challenged by the Ioudaioi — the Jerusalem approved religious authority in the Temple. Join Rabbi Nathan as we open up Yeshua’s powerful words in Yochanon 5 and see a glimpse into these amazing events in First century Jerusalem.

By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, January 11, 2025.

Torah From the Inside Out: Turn the Other Cheek… is the 10th message from Rabbi Nathan's Sermon on the Mount series.

Rabbi Nathan tells us a Chanukah story that may touch upon the experiences of us all.

"What does your Chanukah menorah mean to you?"

Who was Nicodemus and why did he come to Yeshua at night? What did Yeshua really mean when He told Nicodemus, “You must be born again from above to see the Kingdom of G-d” and why doesn’t Nicodemus seem to get it?

By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, November 30, 2024.

These Jewish values will carry us through this divisive election season, help us discuss difficult topics and cultivate Hope.

By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, November 2, 2024.

L’dor V’dor means from one generation to the next. At Ruach Israel we are building a healthy inter-generational community to carry us into the next generation.

By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel,

Rosh Hashanah, October 3, 2024.

The Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. A Rosh Hashanah message about T’shuvah from the children. By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, Erev Rosh Hashanah, October 2, 2024. Parts of two songs are featured in this episode: Avinu Shebashamayim written & performed by Kyle & Rachel Orth, as well as HaShem Melach performed by Kyle & Rachel Orth (performance used by permission) For more information on how you can be part of Ruach Israel in prayer, in financial support, or in person please visit the RuachIsrael.com website.

Joshua Feliciano finds a very profound message that all people should find compelling. From Bereshit to Yochanon we find the the Light of the Word is the Light of the World! Delivered at Ruach Israel on September 21, 2024

By Senior Rabbi Nathan Joiner at Ruach Israel, September 28, 2024.