Shelach Numbers 13:1- 15:41 (Haftarah: Joshua 2:1 – 24) Shlach*, the name of the Torah portion in Hebrew, means “Send.” It refers to Moses sending out the twelve spies to observe the Land of Canaan, which God had designated for the Jews. “The Lord said to Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am […]
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Beha’alotcha Numbers 8:1- 12:6 (Haftarah: Zachariah 12:4 – 4:7) Beha’alotcha*, the name of the Torah portion in Hebrew, means “when you raise.” It refers to Aaron, who was commanded to raise light in the lamps of the seven-branch candelabra, the menorah. “The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to Aaron and say to him, ‘When you set up the
Nasso Numbers 2:11- 7:89 (Haftarah: Judges 13:2-25) Nasso *, the name of the Torah portion in Hebrew, means “to lift up.” God instructed Moses to lift up the children of Israel. The Torah portion continues (from where we left off in the previous one) with a tribal census. Here the census continues with the
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BaMidbar Numbers 1:1- 4:20 (Haftarah: Hosea 2:1-22) BaMidbar*, the name of the Torah portion in Hebrew, means “in the desert”. It is the name of the Book of Numbers in Hebrew, and this is the first reading of the Book of Numbers in the Torah cycle. The name of the book itself an obvious reference
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Bamidbar — In the Wilderness Drawing Near to God and Each Other Scripture Readings Torah: Numbers 1:1–4:20 Haftarah: Hosea 2:1–22 New Testament: Matthew 4:1–17 This week we begin the book of Bamidbar — “In the Wilderness.” As we reflect on this portion at The Crossover Project, we are reminded that many people today are walking
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A Reflection on Parashat Behar–Bechukotai This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Behar–Bechukotai, reminds us that true freedom is never just about escape—it is about responsibility, restoration, and relationship. In Behar, God commands the people concerning the Sabbath year and the Year of Jubilee. Land is to rest. Debts are released. Captives are freed. Families are
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By Enedina Guerrero As spring approaches, Jewish communities worldwide prepare for Pesach (Passover), a festival that is rich in tradition and history. But how did Yeshua, known to many as Jesus, celebrate this significant time? Let’s explore the intricate relationship between Yeshua and Pesach, unraveling its layers of tradition and meaning. Understanding the Pesach Timeline
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I hear many people, Jews and Christians alike, calling the festivals and assemblies of Leviticus 23 “Jewish Holidays.” And while I agree it is the Jews who reverently honor these Holy days, it is the voice of the Lord, who poignantly declares; “These are my feasts.”
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As a child, I enjoyed peering through my kaleidoscope at the colorful fragments of glass as they shifted and formed beautiful mosaics with the subtle turn of the lens. What began as a jumbled mess of glass pieces turned into something incredible—once the focus shifted.
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We believe in the biblical principle of restoration. God made everything in the world “very good” (Genesis 1:31). Yet, Adam’s sin and Satan’s rebellion caused much destruction. God’s plan of redemption not only saves us from damnation,
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