Archives Juni, 2008
Shabbat Reading and Commentary for week 27, 2008 (starts June 29th), Shabbat Shlach Korah:
Numbers 16:1-18:32; Haftara: Isaiah 66:1-24
Ministry leaders today should trust in God alone and not respond aggressively to threats to their authority.
by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem
Commentary:
This Shabbat’s Torah reading is about Korah’s rebellion. Korah descends from the Levitical family of Kehat. Altogether, there were 250 renowned men that “rose up” against Moses by doubting his and Aaron’s authority as the chosen national leaders. read more…
Shabbat Reading and Commentary for week 26, 2008 (starts June 22nd), Shabbat Shlach lecha - send:
Numbers chapters 13:1 - 15:41; Haftara: Joshua 2,1-24
By Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem
Commentary:
On this Shabbat, we find the story of the 12 spies (Numbers 13:1 - 15:41), the first Mossad. Moses sent the spies to scout the Promised Land. How many people are there? What are their military capabilities? Is the land fruitful? (13:18-20). Those are legitimate questions that responsible people should and have to know. read more…
With the exception of the Pope himself finally every Catholic theologian seems to have comprehended – whereas Protestants remain haughty against God, Jews and Ismailites
Although the word „theologian“ – the teaching about God - is already a kind of blasphemic presumption, at this point praise is due to the theologians – at least the Catholic ones! But convince yourself and read in the GENERAL-ANZEIGER BONN from Friday, May 30th 2008 under the following headline:
Catholic, Jew and Moslem fraternize
On the academic day “diversity of religions” met representatives of the five world religions. Besides shared opinions the disparity of views was clear to be seen…At the end of the assessment amongst the three monotheistic beliefs an interesting block was built. The Catholic professor of theologian Hans Weidenfels, who used to teach at the University of Bonn, claimed with vehemence to pray to the same God like Jews and Muslims. In opposition to him the Protestant representative persisted on the opinion that they were talking about completely different gods. read more…
Shavuot 5768, Shabbat-Readings:
Exodus 19:1-20:23 and Numbers 28:26-31; Book of Ruth
Haftara: Ezekiel 1:1-28 and 3:12
1st Shavuot-day June 9th, 2008,
2nd Shavuot-day June 10th, 2008
By israel today, Jerusalem
Abstract out of the reading:
In the third month after the Israelites left Egypt—on the very day—they came to the Desert of Sinai. After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain.
Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” read more…
