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Yom Shabbat, November 25th, Hillsdale Location, 1:00-5:00PM Parsha 6 Toldot “Generations” 4 Kislev 5767 Genesis 25:19–28:9 Yahoshua 16, Mattiyahu 16. The portion was discussed and several comments were touched on including but not limited to the method in which the meat was slaughtered that Isaac ate from the hand of Esau his sons, the commentaries of the Rabbis regarding the two sons Esau and Isaac, and some other comments interspersed. Some Rabbis say that Isaac was blind because in their perception, he is slaughtering un-kosher according to their standards. Some questions on how we know that the Roman day Saturday is the Sabbath and some answers to that question round about. Great fellowship and meal, plus some creative Davidic dancing! A great time of fellowship and study.

Yom Shabbat, November 18nth, Waldron Location, 1:00-6:00PM Parsha 5 Genesis 23:1–25:18 Chayei Sarah “Sarah’s life”, Yahoshua 15, Mattiyahu 15. Several discussions evolved during the reading. The story of Abraham buying a burial field and how Sarah died was discussed in the Parsha. The marriage of Isaac to Rebecca was discussed as well, and some points were made concerning the method that many youngsters find their mates today, in contrast to what occurred for Isaac. There were some Isaac and Rebecca hospitality parallels, and some discussions on how YHWH really takes seriously the hospitality level of people. This is something that has been affecting our group of late. Some sources suggest that when the oath was given, and the hand was placed on the thigh, this was a euphemism for something more intimate, more powerful in its character. Some discussions on the differences in the culture of the middle east Bedouin culture as reagards marriage and living arrangements, versus our culture today. The Haf-Torah was more of the Allotments of the land to Judah and the Brit Chadasha portion dealt with the Canaanite woman who followed Yahshua and cried out after him on behalf of her daughter who was grievously ill. The level of faith it took, and the spiritual pattern of pagan nations flowing to him was commented on.

Yom Shabbat, November 11nth, outside Nashville Location, 1:00-5:00PM Parsha 4 Genesis 18:1–22:24, Vayera “And appeared” Yahoshua 14, Mattiyahu 14

Shul; 4th day of 11th roman month, 06 C.E. A wonderful shul hosted by Dr. and Mrs. R. Clore, with 15 in attendance. Lech Lecha: Bereshith12:1 - 17:27. Some of the things discussed within the context of the Torah reading: Ber.12: Was Lot ever considered by Abram, as a potential inheritor of his possessions, prior to the birth of Abrams' own children? And why did the herdsmen of Lot and Abram fight?
What are the moral implications of Abram's half truth to Pharoah, concerning Abrams' and Sarai's relationship?
Ber. 14: The person and priesthood of Melech-Tzedek, and our calling to become priests after the order of Melech-Tzedek. (Gilyahna/Revelation 20:6; and Ivrim/Heb. 7:1-17)
Ber. 15: We see the Promise given to Abram and note that YHWH, in HIS very presence, passes between the divided heifer, goats, turtledove, and pigeon. This is/was the ancient sealing of a covenant.
The Promise to Abram being that of multiplicity, vrs.5 and the inheritance of The Land/ Ha Eretz Israel, vrs.7 (Note that in Devarim/Deut.1:8+10, Moshe states that this prophecy is fulfilled.)
Also, not only was this covenant renewed with Isaac, and Yaakob, but in Yirmeyahu/Jer.33: 1-26 we see that the Promise of multiplicity is given to the decendants of David AND the Levites.
Also discussed in this chapter was the figuring of the 400 years exile/slavery if Israel.
Ber. 16: Watch for the name of the well; Beer-Lahai-Roi (The living One Who Sees Me) to come up in later readings. Ber.17: The blessing of Isaac is actually made in the past tense. Matt.13:11 "the Kingdom of Shamayim" should actually and correctly be translated; "Kingdom of YHWH"

Yom Shabbat November 11nth, Waterloo Location, 1:00-5:00PM Parsha 4 Genesis 18:1-22:24 "Vayeira" Yahoshua 14, Mattiyahu 14 Good Shul with discussions revolving around the events that happened to Lot who lived in the doomed cities of Sedom and Ahmorrah, which received the hellfire from above for their perversions and their lack of hospitality towards strangers. Some additional information on the battles of the kings during those days and how Abraham was blessed for his obedience in being willing to sacrifice his only son Isaac. The Haf-Torah readings dealt with further land allotments given unto the children of Israel, and the Brit Chadasha reading was read with some light commentary. Oneg and fellowship ensued.

Yom Shabbat, November 4rth, outside Jackson Location, 1:00-5:00PM Parsha 3 Genesis 12:1–17:27 Lech Lecha “Go out" Yahoshua 13, Mattiyahu 13” Shul; 4th day of 11th roman month, 06 C.E.
A wonderful shul hosted by Dr. and Mrs. R. Clore, with 15 in attendance. Lech Lecha: Bereshith12:1 - 17:27. Some of the things discussed within the context of the Torah reading: Ber.12: Was Lot ever considered by Abram, as a potential inheritor of his possessions, prior to the birth of Abrams' own children? And why did the herdsmen of Lot and Abram fight? What are the moral implications of Abram's half truth to Pharoah, concerning Abrams' and Sarai's relationship? Ber. 14: The person and priesthood of Melech-Tzedek, and our calling to become priests after the order of Melech-Tzedek. (Gilyahna/Revelation 20:6; and Ivrim/Heb. 7:1-17) Ber. 15: We see the Promise given to Abram and note that YHWH, in HIS very presence, passes between the divided heifer, goats, turtledove, and pigeon. This is/was the ancient sealing of a covenant. The Promise to Abram being that of multiplicity, vrs.5 and the inheritance of The Land/ Ha Eretz Israel, vrs.7 (Note that in Devarim/Deut.1:8+10, Moshe states that this prophecy is fulfilled.) Also, not only was this covenant renewed with Isaac, and Yaakob, but in Yirmeyahu/Jer.33: 1-26 we see that the Promise of multiplicity is given to the decendants of David AND the Levites. Also discussed in this chapter was the figuring of the 400 years exile/slavery if Israel. Ber. 16: Watch for the name of the well; Beer-Lahai-Roi (The living One Who Sees Me) to come up in later readings. Ber.17: The blessing of Isaac is actually made in the past tense. Matt.13:11 "the Kingdom of Shamayim" should actually and correctly be translated; "Kingdom of YHWH" (notes courtesy of brother James)

Yom Shabbat, November 4rth, Waterloo Location, 1:00-5:00PM Parsha 3 Genesis 12:1–17:27 Lech Lecha “Go out Yahoshua 13, Mattiyahu 13” The Parsha of Abram departing out of Haran and how he initially sets himself up, along with Lot was discussed. Some discussions on the things that occurred between Hagar, Sarai, and Abram, and the progeny that erupts into a struggle for supremacy, leading to the inevitable separation. The Haf Torah portion gave the Allotments of the tribes, and the portion in Mattiyahu dealt with the parables of the sower, as well as further proof that the ones that are being carried out, are the wicked, to be thrown into the fire.