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to all our Jewish friends 

and believers worldwide!

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Feast of the Lord - Pesach (Passover) April 14-21, 2014.

Passover Feast

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Bible Feasts:

Paul said in Colossians 2:16-17 that the Jewish feasts and celebrations were a shadow of the things to come through Jesus Christ. And though as Christians we may not commemorate these holidays in the traditional biblical sense, as we discover the significance of each, we will certainly gain a greater knowledge of God's Word, an improved understanding of the Bible, and a deeper relationship with the Lord.

Passover Feast - Pesach:

Passover commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recorded in the book of Exodus. On Passover, Jews also celebrate the birth of the Jewish nation after being freed by God from captivity. Today, the Jewish people not only remember an historic event on Passover, but also celebrate in a broad sense, their freedom as Jews.

The Hebrew word Pesach means "to pass over." During Passover Jews take part in a meal known as the Seder, which incorporates the retelling of the story of Exodus and God's deliverance from bondage in Egypt. Each participant of the Passover Seder experiences in a personal way, a national celebration of freedom through God's intervention and deliverance. Hag HaMatzah or the Feast of Unleavened Bread and Yom HaBikkurim or Firstfruits are both mentioned in Leviticus 23 as separate feasts, however, today Jews celebrate all three feasts as part of the eight-day Passover holiday.

Time of Observance:

Today, Passover begins on day 15 of the Hebrew month of Nissan (March or April) and continues for 8 days. Originally, Passover began at twilight on the fourteenth day of Nissan (Leviticus 23:5), and then the next day, day 15, the Feast of Unleavened Bread would begin and continue for seven days (Leviticus 23:6).

• See Bible Feasts Calendar for the actual dates of Passover.

Scripture Reference:

The story of Passover is recorded in the Old Testament book of Exodus.

About Passover:

Joseph, son of Jacob, after being sold into slavery in Egypt, was kept by God and greatly blessed. Eventually he was put into a high position—second-in-command to Pharaoh. In time, Joseph moved his entire family to Egypt and protected them there. 400 years later, the Israelites had grown into a people numbering 2 million. There were so many Jews in Egypt that the new Pharaoh was afraid of their power. To maintain control, he turned them into slaves, oppressing them with harsh labor and ruthless treatment.

Yet, through a man named Moses (great, great grandson of Jacob), God came to rescue his people.

At the time Moses was born, Pharaoh had ordered the death of all Hebrew males, but God spared Moses when his mother hid him in a basket along the banks of the Nile. Pharaoh's daughter found the baby and decided to raise him as her own. Later Moses fled to Midian after killing an Egyptian for cruelly beating one of his own people. There God appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush and said, "I have seen the misery of my people. I have heard their cries, I care about their suffering, and I have come to rescue them. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people out of Egypt." (Exodus 3:7-10, paraphrased)

After making some excuses, Moses finally obeyed God and confronted Pharaoh. But when Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go, God sent a series of plagues to persuade him. With the final plague God promised to strike dead every first-born son in Egypt at midnight on the 15th day of the month of Nissan. But to Moses, the Lord provided instructions so his people would be spared. Each Hebrew family was to take a Passover lamb, slaughter it, and place some of the blood on the door frames of their homes. When the destroyer passed over Egypt, he would not enter the homes covered by the blood of the Passover lamb.

These and other instructions became part of a lasting ordinance from God for the observance of the Passover Feast, so that the generations to come would always remember God's great deliverance.

At midnight, the Lord struck down all the firstborn of Egypt, and that very night Pharaoh called Moses and said, "Up! Leave my people. Go." They left in haste and God led them toward the Red Sea. After a few days Pharaoh changed his mind, and decided to send his army in pursuit. When the Egyptian army reached them at the banks of the Red Sea, the Hebrew people were afraid and cried out to God.

Moses answered, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today."

Moses stretched out his hand and the sea parted, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground, with a wall of water on either side. And when the Egyptian army followed, it was thrown into confusion. Moses then stretched out his hand over the sea again and the entire army was swept away, leaving no survivors.

Jesus and Passover:

In Luke 22, Jesus shared the Passover meal with his apostles saying, "I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. For I tell you now that I won’t eat this meal again until its meaning is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God." (Luke 22:15-16, NLT) Jesus is the fulfillment of the Passover. He is the Lamb of God, sacrificed to set us free from bondage to sin. (John 1:29; Psalm 22; Isaiah 53) His blood covers and protects us, and his body was broken to free us from eternal death. (1 Corinthians 5:7)

In the Jewish tradition a hymn of praise known as the Hallel is sung during the Passover Seder. In it is Psalm 118:22, speaking of the Messiah: "The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone." (NIV) Jesus said in Matthew 21:42, one week before his death, that he himself was the stone the builders rejected.

As God commanded the Israelites to always commemorate his great deliverance through the Passover meal, we Christians were instructed by Christ as well, to continually remember his sacrifice through The Lord's Supper or Communion.

More Facts About Passover

• Jews drink four cups of wine at the Seder. The third cup is called the cup of redemption, the same cup of wine taken during the Last Supper.
• The bread of the Last Supper is the Afikomen of Passover, or the middle Matzah which is pulled out and broken in two. Half is wrapped in white linen and hidden. The children search for the unleavened bread in the white linen. Whoever finds it brings it back to be redeemed for a price. The other half of the bread is eaten, ending the meal.
• Learn how to prepare the Passover Seder Plate.
• Check out these online guides for implementing a Christian Seder:
  • The Passover Seder for Christians (Haggadah adapted by Dennis Bratcher)
  • Passover in the Time of Jesus (By Daniel B. Wallace , Th.M., Ph.D.)

Passover in the Bible

• Passover in the Old Testament: Exodus 12; Numbers 9: 1-14; Numbers 28:16-25; Deuteronomy 16: 1-6; Joshua 5:10; 2 Kings 23:21-23; 2 Chronicles 30:1-5, 35:1-19; Ezra 6:19-22; Ezekiel 45:21-24.
• Passover in the New Testament: Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 2, 22; John 2, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19; Acts 12:4; 1 Corinthians 5:7.
• More about Passover.

More About Bible Feasts

• Bible Feasts Calendar
• The Feast of Dedication
• Foods of the Bible

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Shabbat candle lighting - Chuck and Janice Anthony

Shabbat candles lighting - Janice Anthony 

Shabbat candle lighting with Chuck and Janice Anthony in Lincolnton, NC March 21, 2014

Videos filmed and shared by Steve Martin - to give appreciation to and love for those we support, through Love For His People, Inc.

Giving thanks for our bread - Chuck Anthony

Giving thanks for the fruit of the vine - Chuck Anthony

Shabbat candles

Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) and more beautiful artwork

Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) painting on home wall

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

Menorah candles, bread and wine, Shabbat candles

Aaronic blessing

Adonai Eloheim: The Lord our God

Mezzuzah on home entrance door frame

-facing east towards Jerusalem

David's Harp

These beautiful pieces of artwork, painting and more are in the home of dear friends in North Carolina. They love Yeshua (Jesus), Israel, and the Jewish people too!

I wanted to share these photos with you that I took. 

Shalom and ahava,

Steve Martin

Love For His People

Virtual Tour - Deep Inside the Caves of Hebron - video (Israel365)

And afterwards Abraham buried Sarah  his wife in the cave of Machpela  facing Mamre, which is in Hebron,  in the Land of Canaan.  GENESIS (23:19)   וְאַחֲרֵי כֵן קָבַר אַבְרָהָם אֶת  שָׂרָה אִשְׁתּוֹ אֶל מְעָרַת שְׂדֵה הַמַּכְפֵּלָה  עַל פְּנֵי מַמְרֵא הִוא חֶבְרוֹן בְּאֶרֶץ כְּנָעַן בראשית כג:יט ve-ah-kha-RAY khane ka-VAR av-ra-HAM et sa-RA eesh-TOE el me-ah-RAT se-DAY ha-makh-pay-LA al pe-NAY mam-RAY hee khev-RONE be-eh-RETZ ke-na-AN

Shabbat Inspiration Why was the city called Hebron, חברון? “This name,” says the sages of Israel, “is made up of the contraction of two Hebrew words: חבר נאה ha-VER na-EH, agreeable friend; this designates Abraham who was the first agreeable friend of God. God had said to Israel (Isaiah 41:8), “The seed of Abraham, My friend.” Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and become a friend of the holy city of Hebron. You'll receive a Silver Medallion and Certificate of Appreciation from the Hebron's Mayor.   Support the Hebron Fund, Maintaining the Holy Sites for All » Virtual Tour - Deep Inside the Caves of Hebron This virtual tour of the Cave of the Patriarchs makes you feel as if you are right here, deep within the walls of the Cave, learning the rich history and secrets of the sacred site. Watch Now » Hebron: First Wonder of the World"I’m frequently asked about my motivation to live in Hebron. Why live here?" says David Wilder. See the world of Hebron through the eyes of an Israeli. Read More » Glass Shabbat Candlesticks and Tray This beautiful glass Shabbat candlelighting set will bring the light of the Holy Land into your home. A lovely centerpiece that is decorated with deep red color and pomegranate motif, and matching designs on the accompanying tray. Get FREE shipping on this great deal » Today's Israel Photo Today's photo shows the ancient stone path leading into Hebron. Two walls – one 4,500 years old and dated to the era of Noah, and another wall – 3,700 years old from the times of Abraham and Sarah, ensconce a stairwell that is over 4,000 years old. Here one can literally walk in the footsteps of Abraham. View More Scenes of Israel » Thank You Today's Scenes and Inspiration is sponsored by William Gottfried of Orinda, California in honor of Toby Gottfried. Sponsor a Day » "Thank You So Much For Sharing Israel With Me"It’s great to hear from so many of you - stay in touch and let us know where in the world you are enjoying Israel365! Stay in Touch » Everyday when I read your mail...my heart just yearns for Israel.. Thank you so much for sharing Israel with me. It brings shalom to my heart. Bless you. Linda Prinsloo, South Africa Dear Rabbi, I write to thank you for including my email address in your subscribers' mailing list since November. We appreciate the daily transliteration, which reaches out to our friends who missed out learning to read in Hebrew. Isaac M., U.K Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com Copyright © 2014 Israel365, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for daily Israel Scenes and Inspiration on our website, www.israel365.com. Our mailing address is: Israel365 36 Ein Gedi StreetRamat Beit Shemesh 99000 Israel

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Shabbat - Shabbath ceremony

Article below by Dr. Bill Duerfeldt

Shamar Shabbat – Keeping the Sabbath

In Deuteronomy 5:12 we read -- “Keep (or observe) the Sabbath day

to keep it holy…” In Hebrew this sentence reads --

Shamar et yom

ha-Shabbat

l'kad'sho.

I want to direct your attention to the first word of Deuteronomy’s

passage above. The word is

is often translated “keep” as in the example above. However,

“

picture of a watchman in a watchtower guarding a field, or guarding a

fortress or city. Why is this distinction important?

Let me share just two brief points, as to why

to the Sabbath.

First, it is the one day which God devoted to

Life! It is to be a day of renewal and refreshing. Remember that the

weekly day of rest had no parallel in any other ancient civilization.

In ancient times, leisure was for the wealthy and the ruling classes only,

never for the serving or laboring classes. The very idea of rest each

week was unimaginable. The Greeks and the Romans thought Jews

were lazy because they insisted on having a "holiday" every seventh

day

seven and He created the Sabbath.

Jesus said it this way – “

The second point is one I’ve mentioned before – the Hebraic concept

of the “sanctity of time”. The Sabbath may have been the last thing

created, but it was the first thing that God sanctified and called “holy”.

In the Ten Commandments, there is only one thing that God calls

שמר . Pronounced “sha’mar”, the wordshamar” could more appropriately be translated as “guard”. It is the“guarding” is so aproposלחים (“L’Chaim” ) – to. But God knew man must rest from his toil at least one day inShabbat was made for man; not man for Shabbat.” (Mark 2:27).

קדוש

I have heard it said by theologians that “mankind was God’s purpose of creation”. Mankind may have been the “purpose”, but Shabbat was the climax! To theShabbat is a Palace of Holiness in Time. God’s “Mo’edim” (His

Appointed Times

Leviticus 23 without that truth coming through loud and clear.)

) are very important to Him. (One cannot read

Shabbat

important even than Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement. To those

who observe

joy eagerly awaited throughout the week, a time when one can set

aside all of one’s weekday concerns and devote one’s self to higher

pursuits.

In Jewish literature, poetry and music,

bride or queen. In fact, there is a popular Hebrew

that says

beloved to meet the [Sabbath] bride.” And what husband does not

want to protect and “guard” his bride? What monarch does not want

to “guard” his palace? Likewise, God admonishes us to

is the most important ritual observance in Judaism; moreShabbat, it is a precious gift from God, a day of greatShabbat is also described as aShabbat hymnLecha Dodi Likrat Kallah which translates, “Come myשמר שבת

(

 

The Bread

“challah”, you can easily make your own using Pillsbury refrigerated

bread dough. Challah is braided bread and typically looks like this:

Here in Israel you can get “challah” made with a wide variety of

ingredients – white flour, whole wheat, oats, rye, etc and similarly with

a variety of coatings – egg wash, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and

so forth. This link will tell you more...

. If your community does not have a bakery which makes

http://www.jewishrecipes.org/jewish-foods/challah.html

The challah is traditionally covered, when sitting on the table before

the blessing, with a special “challah cover” – often with the word

“

 

The Wine

or other kosher wine is preferred, but at home we often will use a

berry wine such as Blackberry Merlot. Grape juice, of course, can be

used as well.

: A red table wine (such as Manishewetz or Mogan David)

The Candles:

traditional, although any two candles will do. In Israel many folks buy

the small flat throw-away “votive-type” candles in their own individual

aluminum holders and use those for

 

The woman's shawl:

during the candle-lighting ceremony, is fine.

Any type of shawl, to be placed over the head

The Ceremony

When all are gathered at the table, the mother or oldest woman

covers her head with the shawl and proceeds to light the candles.

She then stretches her arms around the candles and brings her

hands back toward her face, as if she is gathering the light toward

herself. She does this three times.

Finally, she brings both hands up to her face, covers her eyes

and says the following blessing:

“Blessed are You, O LORD our God, King of the Universe,

who has sanctified us with Your commandments,

and instructed us to kindle the candles of Shabbat.

In Hebrew the blessing is...

“Baruk atah ADONAI Elohaynu, Melek HaOlam,

asher kidi'shay'nu be'mitz'vetov vitzi'vaynu

le'hawd-lick nair shel shabbat.”

Everyone at the table responds with “

 “Blessed are You, O LORD our God, King

In Hebrew the prayer is:

“Baruk atah ADONAI Elohaynu, Melek HaOlam,

ha motzi le'chem min ha'eretz.”

Everyone at the table responds with “

 “Blessed are You, O LORD our God, King of the

In Hebrew the prayer is:

“Baruk atah ADONAI Elohaynu, Melek HaOlam,

bo ray pre ha'gafin.”

Everyone at the table responds with “

Amen”.

The husband then takes a large piece of the challah, breaks it

into smaller pieces and passes the pieces to each person at the

table. Each challah piece is dipped in salt and each person eats his

or her portion together with the others. (Salt is used to commemorate

the grain offerings in the Temple, which were always required to be

used with salt. – Leviticus 2:13)

Finally, the husband lifts his glass of wine and recites the

following blessing:

Universe, Who creates the fruit of the vine.”

Amen”.

Next, the husband or oldest man lifts the challah bread and

says the following prayer:

of the Universe, Who brings forth bread from the earth.”

Amen”.

Two tapered candles in matching candlesticks isShabbat.

Shabbat” in Hebrew is on the cover – but this is also optional.

One needs only a few things to perform the Sabbath service as we do

it...(1) a loaf of bread (preferably “challah”); (2) red wine (or grape

juice); (3) two candles; and (4) a shawl or similar head covering for

the woman. (A prayer shawl (tallit) or other head covering for the

man can also be used. I have one, but as I understand it, for a non-

Jewish man, such a head covering is optional.)

Shamar Shabbat) – to guard the Sabbath and keep it holy.

Jew,

“qadosh” – holy – and that is Shabbat.