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Context is king Judges 11
There are many stories in the Bible that are perfect for the big screen. I have often wondered why many are not movies but one I came...
Stephen HRM
May 11, 20234 min read


EMOR – AN EYE FOR AN EYE
In the Torah portion Emor, we are provided a brief reprieve in the giving of laws by a small narrative whereby a nameless character,...
Stephen HRM
May 11, 20232 min read


Yom Kippur and the problem of Justice and Mercy
Leviticus 16 – Yom Kippur and the problem of Justice and Mercy The Yom Kippur festival as outlined in Leviticus 16 provides an insight...
Stephen HRM
May 8, 20233 min read


Readings on the crisis in israel
An Israeli news outlet put out a piece of satire last February showing Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s previous president, make the comment while...
Stephen HRM
Apr 14, 20234 min read


Exodus 13:18: How Many Israelites Left Egypt?
Hello! This video is about the Hebrew to Exodus 13:18. We also discuss how many Israelites left Egypt and why the rabbis think only one...
jasedh
Oct 14, 20221 min read


Phineas: Being A Zealot According To The Bible
Being a Zealot according to the Bible Numbers 25:10 – 30:1 There is good reason to believe that Pinchas was to be the successor of Moses....
Stephen HRM
Jul 21, 20226 min read


Gen 1:3-4 And Exodus 2:1-2 - Hebrew and Midrash
Hey Everyone Just me chatting Hebrew to Genesis 1:3-4 and also Exodus 2:1-2. We also talk about how these verses are connected and...
jasedh
Jul 16, 20221 min read


Genesis 1:2
Hello Everyone, This is just a quick video talking about the Hebrew to Genesis 1:2. Jase
jasedh
Jun 19, 20221 min read


Hebrew is FUN! Genesis 1:1.
Grammar to Genesis 1:1.
jasedh
Jun 18, 20221 min read


On Jewish Traditions
One of the most curious facts about the Jewish faith is that it has survived despite the endless tsunami of threats and challenges Jews...
Stephen HRM
Mar 18, 20223 min read


Tsav (Leviticus 6 - 8:36)
Halachah is often translated as “Jewish Law”. Like the word Torah though, the association with law is not quite a precise definition, or...
jasedh
Mar 18, 202217 min read


First Fruits and Praying in the Morning
For many Orthodox Jews, it is obligatory to commit there very first waking moments in the morning to the following prayer; I gratefully...
Stephen HRM
Oct 23, 20213 min read


The Joy of Yom Kippur
Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel described Yom Kippur in the following way; There were no days of joy in Israel greater than the 15th of Av and...
Stephen HRM
Oct 23, 20214 min read


Moses and Lockdown 6.0
In recent times I had the opportunity to attend a Pentecostal Church in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. I had never thought that I would do...
Stephen HRM
Oct 23, 20216 min read


The Joy of Yom Kippur
Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel described Yom Kippur in the following way; There were no days of joy in Israel greater than the 15th of Av and...
hrmelbourne
Oct 18, 20203 min read


2020 torah/gospel cycle
At HRM we believe that understanding the Torah is essential for not only understanding how we are to walk with God, but also in...
hrmelbourne
Oct 18, 20201 min read


A Quick Note to First-fruits
A Quick Note to First-fruits For many Orthodox Jews, it is obligatory to commit there very first waking moments in the morning to the...
Stephen HRM
Oct 9, 20203 min read
COVID 19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a testing time for everyone. For believers in particular, the pandemic has tested the resolve of our faith...
jasedh
Sep 21, 20202 min read


Ephraim and Rachel
Vayechi – Genesis 47:28 – 50:26 Vayechi is from the first verse of our portion (Gen 47:28). Vayechi is translated ‘and Jacob lived’ but...
jasedh
Jan 28, 202013 min read
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