helping you make Torah the heart of your home
I would like to speak from my heart today. We have been working really hard to have an evening Bible study time together as a family every night. We have learned a lot about being faithful and consistent, about learning together, and about the Bible. Today I want to share
In the Torah portion Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), we look at the ten commandments. If we can faithfully obey these, we have made excellent strides in obeying YHVH. It is definitely true that the two greatest commandments are to love YHVH, and love your neighbor. He said unto him, What is
Welcome to our Bible journaling series! Have you been following along? Today’s journal page features Psalm 19:7-10. The law of YHVH is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of YHVH is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of YHVH are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of YHVH is
This is an excerpt from Jewish Roots mini books – The Jewish Wedding. Written by Evonne Mandella Her nerves are rattled, but happily so. Her day is coming…the day! She is to be married to her love. She must prepare! She enters the mikvah, the ritual immersion, which comes just before
Judah has protected and cherished the Torah for thousands of years. Every Shabbat they gather to hear the Torah and kiss the scroll as it passes. To teach their children the Torah, they have developed beautiful traditions such as the candle lighting on Friday nights. They have hid in basements
Study Psalm 119 In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. (Psa 119:14) Why study Psalm 119? Because as you learn more of Torah, you learn more of YHVH. As you delight in His righteous rules, you delight in Him. Psalm 119 hardly misses
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently
I was recently asked about tzitziyot by a reader. What do they mean? Should women wear them? These are excellent questions, but before I answer them, I’d like to give a brief explanation of where I’m coming from. We have been on this Torah keeping, Hebrew roots journey for 5
Ok, you might have noticed that we made it to the middle of Leviticus. You know, that part that talks about childbirth and leprosy and all that good stuff. Are you going to read it to your kids, or skip it? Well, I would encourage you to tackle it, but
Shemini Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Click here to learn more about My First Torah. Click here to download the illustrated printable PDF. Moses began teaching Aaron and his sons about their jobs as priests. First, Aaron learned how to give an offering. He took a bull and a ram. The
Vayikra Leviticus 1:1-5:26 Click here to learn more about My First Torah. Click here to download the illustrated printable PDF. YHVH gives us a way to have a friendship with Him. We have a friendship with YHVH through the tabernacle. The tabernacle belongs to YHVH. We follow His
It could be like coffee for some people, the need to judge other people’s motives and actions. It’s an important job really! We need to determine in our hearts what is wrong with other people, so we can tell them how to improve. Without us, there would be no hope
Prophecy can be a fascinating topic of discussion. My husband often reads news articles and ponders how they could relate to prophecy. We believe YHVH has led us to prepare our family in certain ways for the days ahead. But you may have noticed that Torah Family Living has a
Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11-34:35 Click here to learn more about My First Torah. Click here to download the illustrated printable PDF. Moses stayed up on Mount Sinai as he listened to YHVH’s instructions about the tabernacle and the priests. He learned about how each man was to give
Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20-30:10 Click here to learn more about My First Torah. Click here to download the illustrated printable PDF. Moses was instructed to make his brother Aaron a priest. Aaron would do all the jobs in the tabernacle, with the help of his sons. They would offer sacrifices
“As for me and my house, we will serve YHVH.” What does that mean? It means I will love what He loves. I will do what He says. I will accept what He brings into my life, and what He takes away. I will humble myself before Him, for He
Many of you are joining us more recently. I’m so glad you are here. I thought I’d take you on a quick tour so that you know what is available to you here. First, I’d like to point out that I do all I can to make the resources available
I live in the year 2012. I have 1700 sq ft in the main part of my home. I have a basement and a garage. I have outbuildings. I have succeeded in filling them up with stuff. It’s my fault. I didn’t throw away the pens that didn’t work. They
I worship the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He is the God who parted the Red Sea to save his people Israel. He promised Israel a land all their own. He keeps the seventh day Shabbat. He shows many signs and wonders and miracles. He keeps His promises. He
Here are some wonderful resources to help you share Torah with your family and children. This week’s Torah portion is Vayigash: Genesis 44:18-47:27. Torah School post with great resources for teaching Vayigash in your homeschool. My First Torah Vayigash – a beginner reader version of the portion El Shaddai ministries
