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Shalom, and welcome! Rediscover the Torah your Messiah walked in.

Warm, Scripture-centered teaching for followers of Yeshua (Jesus) who want to understand the Torah, the appointed times, and the ways of Yehovah, without leaving behind their love for the Messiah. Hosted by Mikha'el Ben-Ya'akov.

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New to Torah? Walk with us, one step at a time

If you grew up in church and are just starting to ask questions, you're in good company. Here's a gentle path.

1

Is Torah relevant to Christians?

Begin with the question most of us started with.

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2

The Biblical Holy Days

See how the appointed times point to Messiah.

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3

Study on Galatians

A careful series on a misunderstood letter.

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This Week at the Table

Walk the rhythm of the Torah

HEBREW WORD
שְׁמַע

Shema · “hear, listen”

In Hebrew, to hear is more than sound reaching the ear. Shema carries the sense of listening and then responding. Hearing that leads to doing.

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BIBLICAL CALENDAR

Watching for the new moon

Months begin when the new crescent is sighted in Israel. Our primary source is Devorah's Date Tree.

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TORAH PORTION

All 54 portions

Reading ranges, plus every episode and post Mikha'el has taught on each portion.

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Series Hub

The Great Dress Rehearsal

The appointed times as Yehovah's rehearsal for what is coming. Follow along in order, and your progress is saved on this device.

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