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This Shabbat Rabbi Lawrence will share a message from this week’s Parashah Pekudei ('the number of') titled, “Kavod Adonai - From the Mishkan to the Messiah.” We trace the powerful journey of the Kavod Adonai—the glory of the LORD—from the wilderness Tabernacle to the living presence of Messiah Yeshua. We will discover how the same glory that filled the Mishkan now dwells in us through the Ruach and what it means to live as His holy dwelling place. Don’t miss this prophetic connection between Torah and the Brit Chadashah! Key verses are: “Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of Adonai filled the Tabernacle. Moses was unable to enter into the Tent of Meeting, because the cloud resided there and the glory of Adonai filled the Tabernacle.” (Exodus 40:34–35, TLV)

Join us today as we celebrate Purim with joyful festivities and parading in costume! In addition to the fun and fanfare, we’ll dive into a powerful message from Rabbi Lawrence titled “Purim and the Redemption of the Nations.” Discover how God’s hidden hand in the Book of Esther foreshadows the redemption of both Israel and the nations through Yeshua the Messiah! A key passage is: “… celebrate the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Adar every year as the days when the Jews got relief from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into celebration. These were to be days of feasting, celebration and sending presents of food to one another and giving gifts to the poor.” (Esther 9:21–22, TLV)
Rabbi Lawrence will deliver a powerful message from this week’s Parashah Tetzaveh, titled “Yeshua HaKohen HaMashiach.” Together, we will explore the Torah’s instructions for anointing the High Priest and uncover how every detail in this parashah prophetically points to Yeshua—our anointed Messiah and eternal High Priest. “Therefore, since we have a great Kohen Gadol who has passed through the heavens, Yeshua Ben-Elohim, let us hold firmly to our confessed allegiance.” Hebrews 4:14

Rabbi Lawrence will share a message from this week’s Parashah Mishpatim that is titled, “Who is the Angel of the Lord?” We will examine the mysterious figure in the Hebrew Bible who speaks as God, acts with Divine authority, and bears His Name. A key verse is: “Behold, I am sending an angel before you, to guard you on the way and to bring you into the place that I have prepared. Watch for Him and listen to His voice. Do not rebel against Him because He will not pardon your transgression, for My Name is in Him.” (Exodus 23:20–21, TLV)
This week’s Parashah Yitro is rich with dramatic events, culminating in the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Join us as Rabbi Lawrence shares a powerful message titled, “The Ten Words – Written on Stone, Fulfilled in Our Hearts.” Together, we will explore the Aseret HaDibrot (Ten Words) from both a Jewish and Messianic Jewish perspective, uncovering their timeless significance and how they are fulfilled in Messiah Yeshua. A key verse is, “Do not think that I came to abolish the Torah or the Prophets! I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill.” (Matthew 5:17, TLV)
Today Rabbi Lawrence will share a message from this week’s Parashah Beshalach titled “The Battle Belongs to the Lord.” We will explore God's deliverance, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the balance between action and prayer. Just as Moses interceded while Joshua fought, we are called to stand firm in faith, engage in spiritual battle, and trust that the battle belongs to the Lord. A key verse is: “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” (2 Corinthians 10:3–4, ESV)

The Yedidya Project

01/02/2025

Today, Rabbi Lawrence will share a message from this week’s Parashah Va'era (Exodus 6:2–9:35), connecting it with Yeshua’s call to discipleship: to keep our “hand to the plow and not look back” (Luke 9:57–62). This week's message, titled “Faith Beyond the Struggle – Keeping Our Hand to the Plow,” encourages us to trust in God and His promises as we look ahead to the coming year. Through Scripture, we are reminded that even when circumstances seem hopeless or uncertain, God’s promises remain steadfast. Our faith must compel us to act in obedience to Yeshua, keeping our eyes fixed on Him and His redemptive plan, both for our lives and for the world. A key verse is, “Therefore say to Bnei-Yisrael: I am Adonai, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. I will deliver you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments.” (Exodus 6:6, TLV)

Podcast

Listen to our "Celebrate Messiah with Lawrence Hirsch" podcast. Join Rabbi Lawrence Hirsch as he brings his Jewish perspective to the exploration of the Bible and Christianity. In this podcast, Rabbi Lawrence delves deep into the Scriptures, uncovering the profound connections between Jewish and Christian faith. Each episode will illuminate the significance of Jewish traditions and culture, the High Holidays, and the enduring importance of Israel to believers today. Whether you are a follower of Yeshua or simply curious, "Celebrate Messiah" discovers how the Jewish roots of Christianity can enhance your own walk with the Lord.