Friday, May 8, 2020

Parasha Emor

Shalom & Blessings
Things are beginning to open up here and life is slowly returning to normal. We are hearing such conflicting opinions about allowing school and public places to open but the government has chosen to go ahead with it. Although wear masks still a requirement while out in public, from our observation very few are adhering to it. Ellen and I however, will continue to take all necessary precautions to stay safe, sanitized and healthy. We trust totally in the Lord but we will not tempt Him.
Conspiracy theories are flying around here to the point that I have categorized them all just as that – theories - and throw them into the pile along with Darwin's. Yeshua never cared about the opinions of the world and His last public appearance was on a cross; we are called to follow Him and not the world!
Our new government appears to be holding despite the efforts of those on the left who want to overturn it. The Supreme Court ruled against banning PM Netanyahu from forming a new government and the changes they required to be made in the unity agreement have been agreed to by both parties involved. We believe that the Lord has given us a government for just such a time as this; Netanyahu a statesman and Gantz a general.
Gaza has not stopped harassing us. Tuesday they fired a rocket towards the city of Sderot, no injuries or damage to property was recorded. As usual the IDF retaliated. They sure have a funny way of showing appreciation for our help with their corona virus cases.
Ellen here…In all this tumult and indecision in the world…I would like to share something uplifting and beautiful.  In our small and wonderful city Ashkelon there was an 89 year old Saba (grandfather) whose caregiver was not able to live with him throughout the first two months of the pandemic lockdown. Now I know in some cultures it is not prevalent…such as in the west and modern day Israel but an amazing sixteen year old grandson moved in with his Saba for two months! When asked "will you go?" he responded with, "of course I will go"…we as Believers ask our God most high…hineni, send us. Trust that this young man has moved many to jealousy!  Change us Lord…today!
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Yours in Messiah Yeshua, our Lord, our God, our soon coming King.
Rabbi Jack & Ellen

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