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Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.

Proverbs 4:7

ROSH PINAH

Lifted from the Pit: When Betrayal Becomes the Path to Blessing

“Then Midianite men, traders, passed by; so they pulled Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit…” — Genesis 37:28 (TLV) When Dreams Lead to a Pit Joseph was a dreamer. Favored by his father, marked by vision, and destined for greatness. Yet those very dreams ignited jealousy in the hearts of his brothers. What followed was betrayal: a pit, a transaction of silver, and exile in a foreign land. From a human perspective, Joseph’s story looks like a tragic interruption of promise

Rabbi Andrew

Jan 53 min read

Until Shiloh Comes

A Reflection on Hope, Kingship, and the Faithfulness of God What would you say if you knew these were your final words? In Parashah Vayechi , Jacob’s last moments are not filled with fear or regret. Instead, they are marked by faith. As he gathers his sons around him, the Torah tells us that Jacob speaks of אַחֲרִית הַיָּמִים ( acharit hayamim )—the latter days. His words are not rooted in nostalgia, but in prophecy. He looks forward, beyond his own life, and speaks of redem

Rabbi Andrew

Jan 53 min read

Israel’s Dream: The Gate of Heaven

Beit El, Israel, site of Jacob's Dream Reflections on Genesis 28 — The Dream of Yakov and the Season of Dreams “Surely Adonai is in this place, and I did not know it.” — Genesis 28:16 In Genesis 28 , we find Jacob leaving Be’er Sheva and journeying toward Haran, away from family, away from the land of promise. The sun is setting, and darkness settles over him. Yet it is precisely there, in the loneliness of night, that heaven opens. This isn’t just Jacob's story; it is Isr

Rabbi Andrew

Dec 1, 20255 min read

The Camels Are Coming: Recognizing God’s Hidden Provision

Isaac went out to meditate strolling in the field at dusk. Then he lifted up his eyes and saw—behold, camels were coming. - Genesis 24:63 (TLV) This single verse offers a powerful picture of how God shapes those who seek Him. In the quiet field, at the edge of evening, Isaac models a rhythm of devotion that positions him to see what God is already sending his way. 1. Going Out to Meet God: The Power of Stepping Away The Hebrew word used for “meditate” here is לָשׂוּחַ ( lasua

Rabbi Andrew

Nov 16, 20253 min read

Mercy After the Storm: Finding Grace in God’s Covenant

Rainbow over Ma'ale Adumin, Judea, Israel When the skies darken and the storm rages, it can be hard to remember that mercy is on the horizon. Yet, from the very beginning of Scripture, God’s heart has always been to restore, not to destroy. This truth is powerfully revealed in the story of Noah —a story not just about survival, but about covenant, grace, and the faithfulness of God. The Meaning Behind the Name In Hebrew, the name נֹחַ (Noah) means “comfort” , but spelled back

Rabbi Andrew

Oct 26, 20254 min read

The Exodus: History, Myth, or Theological Memory?

Few stories in human history carry the weight, drama, and theological import of the biblical Exodus. The flight of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage, celebrated annually at Passover, lies at the heart of Jewish identity and reverberates through Christian and Messianic traditions as a paradigm of redemption. As Nahum Sarna observed, “The Book of Exodus is the great seminal text of biblical literature,” with the story of divine deliverance echoed over a hundred times through

Rabbi Andrew

Oct 24, 20253 min read

The Power of Compassion: Love in Action

“When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” — Matthew 9:36 (TLV) A Morning of Mercy It was a winter morning when the dining hall began to fill—nearly two hundred people, most of them men, a few women, all drawn by the promise of warmth and food. The air was cold, but there was expectancy, a quiet hope that compassion would meet them before the day began. At the Mission, we never required anyone

Rabbi Andrew

Oct 22, 20254 min read

Rediscovering the Roots: God’s Covenant That Still Speaks

A Forgotten Bible, A Living Word It started in the most unexpected place, a storage closet on the third floor. One day, the staff called me to come up, saying they’d found something unusual. When I arrived, they handed me a dusty, leather-bound book. Its spine was cracked, its pages fragile and yellowed, and the scent of of the old book filled the air. When I opened it, I realized it was a parallel Hebrew and Yiddish Bible — its two languages running side by side like genera

Rabbi Andrew

Oct 15, 20254 min read

Foundations of Faith: Love in Action

“When faith becomes love in action, it changes not only lives—but generations.” Read how one family’s trust in God birthed a ministry that still stands strong today.

Rabbi Andrew

Oct 4, 20254 min read