Please note that parashat BECHUKOTAI is being read in the land of Israel this Shabbat.

“BEHAR” (Galut) Lev. 25:1 – 26:2 || Jeremiah 32:6–27

Commentary by Rabbi Chaim Richman for The Temple Institute, Jerusalem, Israel:
«”The land shall rest a Sabbath to HaShem.” (Lev. 25:2) Thusly G-d introduces the children of Israel to their significant other – the land of Israel. Not simply a place for them to rest their feet, or for G-d to rest His Shechinah (Divine Presence), the Land of Israel, itself, is a living, breathing entity, whose own inherent holiness is an integral part of Israel’s physical and spiritual security and well-being, dwelling upon its soil, forever and ever»…more:

Shabbat Shalom

Eric Martienssen

Since my secession from the Church in 2009, my Jewish Orthodox friends in Israel and I have been following the Fake News of Rome in articles and political Shabbat commentaries on GSI (God's Sabbath Int.). The former Pontiff destroyed the dwelling place of God, the temple in Jerusalem – fact! Was the New Testament and the Church just a world dominance inspired business idea of Rome? What is politics today? Enjoy your trip on GSI.