Volume 1, #11 NL

June 20, 2023

Tammuz 1, 5783

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RABBI KEN "MACCABEES" MACNEIL

UMJA PRESIDENT

Shalom shalom!

Great things are happening in the UMJA. We are adding new congregations and leaders to the UMJA! B”H! (Bless G-d). Also, the UMJA has been interacting and uniting with various ministries that are invested in learning more about Torah, and what it means to be grafted into Israel and fully united as one people.

I’m excited to share with you about what we see G-d doing here in the Boston area. I was fortunate to attend a meeting with my friend Rev. Elijah Kim along with rabbis and pastors of various denominations in the area. Achdut or unity was the clear theme of this meeting as we discussed the recent Satan Conference and prayed about what G-d is doing among us. The Lord is building bridges to unite us, not only here but around the world. I’m sure you’re seeing it too.

I'm attaching a couple photos of this historic meeting. Rev. Elijah J.F. Kim, PhD., is President of the Pathos Foundation and also the Chairman of Grain of Wheat College and Graduate School in the Philippines. He is the head over 2000 congregations of a million believers. Rev. Kim was saved as a boy in Korea and led to Boston for revival in these end days. It is exciting to link arms from the East to the West in Yeshua, isn't it?

In the UMJA we are thrilled to see new relationships building now in South America, Africa, S.E. Asia and Latin America! One uniting factor we share is that we all can stay in step with Israel through our weekly reading of Scripture.

This week, we are transitioning from the weekly parsha (portion) reading “Shelach” (send) to the parsha “Korach” in Hebrew, or Korah in English, found in Numbers 16. Korach was a Levite who led a rebellion of 250 men against Moses. They were ultimately swallowed up by an earthquake. Soon afterwards, G-d struck the people with a plague which killed another 14,700 people. We know it isn’t wise to upset G-d’s anointed, but why was G-d so heavy-handed?

Rabbi Chaim Richman from the Temple Institute in Israel explains that Israel had experienced many great miracles prior to their rebellion against Moses. Miracles were seen in Egypt. Provisions of food and shelter in the midbar aka desert. Even the sandals on their feet and their clothing never wore out! They were surely aware that G-d was using Moses greatly on their behalf through the revelations of G-d at Mount Sinai alone. Yet, after witnessing G-d’s favor towards Moses, Korach still had the audacity to question Moshe’s authority! How can this be?

Rabbi Richman concludes that Korach was jealous of the close relationship that Moshe had with G-d. In addition, Korach asserted that Moses independently chose his brother Aaron as high priest! Lashan Hara (evil speech) at its prime! Think about it. Questioning G-d and his anointed? If Moshe made up G-d’s choosing of Aaron as High Priest, then the whole Torah could have been made up. These were the most egregious of accusations and allegations. Torah explicitly commands us not to add or take away from the words of G-d. Deuteronomy 4:2

So, who was this man Korach who dared to doubt Moshe? He was a first cousin of Moses and a Levite. Nadav and Avihu and seventy elders saw G-d from a distance on Mt Sinai, and they ate and drank with Him according to Exodux 24:9! The Torah does not specifically name Korach among the seventy elders, but it is very likely since he was a prestigious Levite. I would even suggest that since Korach had eaten with G-d on the mountain, he may have felt entitled to approach G-d in the Tent of Meeting as well. But we know no one approaches G-d, or even an earthly king unless they are summoned. Only Moses and Aaron were instructed to approach G-d. Yet Korach contested that he should be allowed to come before G-d as well. He challenged Moses’ authority.

Shemot/Exodus 24:13-14 mentions that Moshe ascended to a higher level on Mt. Sinai into a cloud, at which Moshe confronted G-d alone. The others were left waiting at a lower level on the mountain. Is this when the seed of jealously entered Korach’s heart? As a result of this rebellion we see the severity of G-d falling on Korach and his followers.

We still have a fair and compassionate G-d. The prophet Ezekiel stated that the iniquities of the fathers will not fall on the sons, and that all will bear the guilt for their own sin.

Ezekiel 18:19-20 CJB

19 “You ask, ‘Why doesn’t the son bear his father’s guilt?’ When the son has done what is lawful and right, has kept all my laws and obeyed them, he will certainly live. 20 The person who sins is the one that will die — a son is not to bear his father’s guilt with him, nor is the father to bear his son’s guilt with him; but the righteousness of the righteous will be his own, and the wickedness of the wicked will be his own.

Such was the case with the descendants of Korach. They continued to write psalms (see “The Sons of Korach” Psalms 42-49, 84-88), and serve as gatekeepers and soldiers for king David.

What lessons are to be learned from the story of Korach’s rebellion? One might surmise that Korach was in a unique

position as a Levite and blood relative when he contended with Moses. Are there relevant lessons for us today? After all, we don’t have anyone with the status of Moses to disagree with.

So how are we to apply the lessons of Korach’s rebellion to our lives today? This is answered for us in the book of Jude. Korach is only mentioned once in the Brit Hadesha or New Testament, in the book of Jude. Jude was the half-brother of Yeshua and the brother of James. Jude 1:11-12 warns us that there will be some who share our meals who fall away from faith and into godless behavior, just as Korach and the leaders with him who shared a meal with G-d and Moshe on the mountain fell away into grave destruction.

Jude 1:11 Woe to them, in that they have walked the road of Kayin, they have given themselves over for money to the error of Bil‘am, they have been destroyed in the rebellion of Korach. 12 These men are filthy spots at your festive gatherings meant to foster love; they share your meals without a qualm, while caring only for themselves.

There will be some among us that will fall away from the faith. They will turn to rebellion against Yeshua and engage in sinful behavior.

Jude 1:4 For certain individuals, the ones written about long ago as being meant for this condemnation, have wormed their way in — ungodly people who pervert G-d’s grace into a license for debauchery and disown our only Master and Lord, Yeshua the Messiah.

A license for debauchery? People who pervert G-d’s grace? These are people who teach and believe, once saved always saved. They believe that even if we continue to live G-dless sinful lives, that Yeshua’s grace will save us. We are being warned that this is not true, but a perversion of G-d’s grace.

Furthermore, the judgment of this rebellious behavior was prophesied by Enoch or Hanokh.

Jude 1:14-22 Moreover, Hanokh, in the seventh generation starting with Adam, also prophesied about these men, saying, “Look! Adonai came with his myriads of holy ones 15 to execute judgment against everyone, that is, to convict all the godless for their godless deeds which they have done in such a godless way, and for all the harsh words these godless sinners have spoken against him.” 16 These people are grumblers and complainers, they follow their evil passions, their mouths speak grandiosities, and they flatter others to gain advantage. But you, dear friends, keep in mind the words spoken in advance by the emissaries of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah. 18 They told you, “During the acharit-hayamim (end days) there will be scoffers following their own godless passions.” 19 These are the people who cause divisions. They are controlled by their impulses, because they don’t have the Spirit. 20 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith, and pray in union with the Ruach HaKodesh. 21 Thus keep yourselves in G-d’s love, as you wait for our Lord Yeshua the Messiah to give you the mercy that leads to eternal life. 22 Rebuke some who are disputing 23 save others, snatching them out of the fire; and to yet others, show mercy, but with fear, hating even the clothes stained by their vices.

We see that the sin of Korach (rebellion) will pervade in these end days (v.18-19). We are not to be surprised or disheartened by the rebellious, but we are called to lead them back to holiness as we wait for the Lord’s appearing. We are instructed to…23 save others, snatching them out of the fire; and to yet others, show mercy, but with fear, hating even the clothes stained by their vices.

Expect scoffers who grumble as Korach did. Enoch prophesied that the Lord will come with myriads of angels and execute judgement on the Korachs of these end times who are grumbling, scoffing and sinning. How much more should we stand with our Lord, the one like Moses, and try to bring them back to our Lord?

I look forward to seeing all at our upcoming conference next month! (But be advised, there will be no registrations accepted for Korachs.) :))

Shalom Aleichem שָׁלוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם,

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Lessons from BaMidbar: the Wilderness

by Morah Karen Low Deloge

Have you ever been in the wilderness?

Think barren desert, rocky wasteland, and burning heat. Unfamiliar terrain stretches as far as the eye can see. It is uninhabitable, and you wrestle with isolation and loneliness. It is a place of testing.

Harsh and strenuous, yes, but it is also a place of unexpected splendor. There are glorious and inspiring sunrises and a never-ending canopy of starry skies in the cool of night. Above all, it is a place of revelation. It is where gems are forged as in a refiner’s fire and the souls of men encounter the living God.

When God leads his people to the “midbar,” it is a journey of spiritual growth. It’s where we learn who we are and more importantly, who He is. The wilderness represents our life on earth in preparation for the Promised Land.

We see that God moves purposefully, and meaningfully, but He is never in a hurry. We never beeline through the wilderness. Why?

One reason is given in Exodus 13:17-18.

^“When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, ‘If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.’So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.” NIV

He knows our limitations, our fears, and our needs. Like the children of Israel, we may be armed for battle but not ready for war. All might be lost if we’re faced with too much too soon. God’s in it for the long haul and He always acts for the best eternal outcome and the greater glory.

The wilderness road, that long way around, teaches us that our Heavenly Father is faithful to provide. Even to the extent that He brings water out of rock--undoubtedly one of the most unexpected and ridiculously unnatural provisions the world has ever seen! Have you ever picked up a rock when you’re thirsty? Would you ever expect even one drop of cool water to come out of it? This happened at Horeb, the Mount of God.

Think about the Lord creating a highway across a fifteen-mile channel of the Red Sea by sending a wind, then catering fresh meat to two million people! Not only so, but He delivered breakfast from the sky the next morning! His people were hungry and there’s nothing a Father won’t do to feed his children. Wherever they went, every morning with a rest on Sabbath, bread rained from the clouds! Every single week, right on schedule, for forty years! They lacked nothing.

The wilderness is where we learn that our Father always knows the perfect way through every challenge we face. He provides perfect solutions to every situation.

He is a transformer who can turn every bitter circumstance into something sweet. With just “a stick of wood” He turns the foul and brackish water of Marah into Koolaid! He turns the undrinkable and most unpleasant things into an abundant and life-giving source of sweetness.

I Kings 19 tells the story of Elijah fleeing into the wilderness in despair wanting to end his life. Instead, he experienced the Lord in a way he had never known. Instead of losing his life, he got a cake from the hand of an angel! It wasn't a funeral, it was a birthday party! Then he ran forty days and nights in the strength of that food until he came to Horeb, the mount of God! The very place where God brought living water and abundant life to his famished children, newly released from bondage.

Elijah was way out in that desert place, alone with God. He witnessed a tornado smashing through mountains, an earthquake breaking up the ground, and a terrible fire. But the best was yet to come.

He heard the calming voice of the Almighty in that barren place. Once he stopped complaining of course, he was given new direction and insights only God could give. No longer fearing Jezebel’s threats, he came away renewed and ready for action. He was effectually rebirthed in the wilderness.

Bamidbar is where we learn what Brennan Manning called ruthless trust.* This is where we can experience supernatural provision.

Do you trust Him today? Let Him revive you, rebirth your dreams, and show you his solutions to life's many challenges. It could even be a stick of wood lying near your feet. Amen?

* Brennan Manning, former monk, teacher, speaker, published Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin's Path to God in 2000, HarperSanFrancisco.

photo of the split rock at Mount Horeb,

the Mount of God

PARASHA KORACH (KORAH):

OPEN MOUTH, INSERT FOOT

by Rabbi Greg Lehtimaki

UMJA VICE PRESIDENT

ויקח קרח בן-יצהר בן-קהת בן-לוי ודתן ואבירם בני אליאב ואון בן-פלת בני ראובן׃ ויקמו לפני משה...

In this week’s Parasha, Korach (a Levite) challenges the leadership of Moshe and the Aaronic priesthood (kehunah). Joining Korach’s rebellion against Moshe are Dathan and Aviram, as well as 250 key council members who defy Moshe and Aaron.

“They combined against Moshe and Aaron and said to them, ‘You have gone too far. For all the community are holy, all of them, and the Lord is in their midst. Why then do you raise yourselves above the Lord’s congregation?’” (Numbers 16:3)

Jews love to argue. It is more than a stereotype; it is a fundamental part of our national character. There is a good reason why we Jews poke fun at our own argumentative ways. Here’s an old joke to elaborate… Two Jews are in a vicious argument, so they go to their rabbi. The first gives his side of the argument and the rabbi says, “You’re right!” The second gives his side and the rabbi says, “You’re right!” A bystander speaks out. “How can they both be right?” The rabbi replies, “You’re also right.”

Perhaps our love of argument goes all the way back to our father Abraham, who argued with God about the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Perhaps it goes back to the book of Job, where Job calls God to a trial. Certainly, the Talmud is filled with page after page of argument between rabbis. Let me quote one passage from the Talmud as a wonderful example of the joy of arguments. “Resh Lakish died, and (his brother-in-law) R. Johanan was plunged into deep grief. Said the Rabbis, ‘Who shall go to ease his mind? (R.Eleazar b. Pedath went and quoted teachings in support of R. Johanan.) ‘Are you Resh Lakish?’ he complained: ‘when I stated a law, Resh Lakish used to raise twenty-four objections, to which I gave twenty-four answers, which consequently led to a fuller comprehension of the law (while you always agree with me.) R. Johanan rent his garments and wept, ‘Where are you, O son of Lakish, where are you, O son of Lakish’” (Baba Metzia 84a). He wept not simply because he lost his brother-in-law, but because he lost his partner in arguments.

Arguments were not simply part of Biblical nor Talmudic times. There is a reason why we Jews say, “Two Jews, three opinions.” We love to disagree. And we admit that the give and take of a good argument sharpens our minds. We did not receive the Torah as a complete package; the Torah has been settled and strengthened through the give and take of powerful arguments.

Nonetheless, not every argument is in the name of heaven. This week’s portion tells of the great rebellion by Moshe’s cousin Korach against Moshe and his Torah. Korach sought an excuse to argue with Moshe about his teachings. Rashi brings one wonderful example of such an argument. Moshe had taught that the Israelites should wear fringes on their garments with threads of blue. Korach came forward with a cloak made entirely of blue threads. “Does this need a thread of blue?” “Of course,” Moshe replied. Korach then mocked Moshe, “Your laws are ridiculous. One thread of blue makes it proper, but all threads of blue are not good.” Korach started mocking Moshe and began his revolt against Moshe’s authority.

The argument between Moshe and Korach was not pure argument for the sake of a better understanding God’s word. It was a power play. The Talmud gives this example of an argument not for the sake of heaven. (Avot 5:17) Such arguments have no lasting significance. The Talmud compares the argument between Moshe and Korach to the disagreements between the school of Hillel and the school of Shammai. The two schools argued, but with a deep respect for one another. It was an argument for the sake of heaven. Korach’s challenge to Moshe was not for the sake of heaven.

We all have arguments with the people in our lives. The closer we are to others, the more frequently we may argue. Every married couple, every parent and child, every brother and sister, knows the heat of argument. Business partners, co-workers, neighbors, and friends all argue. In the heat of the argument, it is vital to stop and ask a question. What are my underlying motives? Am I arguing because I truly disagree on some point? Or is the argument like that of Korach against Moshe, filled with underlying agendas and motivations? We each need to ask, “Is this an argument for the sake of heaven?” If not, perhaps we ought to stop arguing and just shut our mouths… because words matter.

A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed a little boy who was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the boy would leave; but he didn’t. Pleased at the thought that his work was being admired, the pastor finally said, “Are you trying to pick up some pointers on gardening?” “No,” the little boy replied. “I’m just waiting to hear what a preacher says when he hits his thumb with a hammer.” The perspective of that youngster may be the way some people see a pastor. They just wait to see you trip and fall, break with tradition, and say or do something they think is unbecoming for a pastor.

What we fail to realize is there are people in this world that look at you the same way. They are watching to see how you behave or what you say or do. Some may even say, “If that’s the way a Believer acts, I don’t want any part of it.” Whether a preacher, or not, whether someone is around or not, what we say can and does matter. We may even find ourselves looking around to see if someone heard us, know that if no one else did, God did, and it matters to him. If it matters to God, it should matter to us. People, words matter. Words lead to action and that action was rebellion for Korach and his compatriots. Here’s what happened…

Getting on his high horse one day, Korach son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, along with a few Reubenites—Dathan and Aviram sons of Eliab, and On, son of Pelet—rebelled against Moshe. He had with him 250 leaders of the congregation of Israel, prominent men with positions in the Council. They came as a group and confronted Moshe and Aaron, saying, “You’ve overstepped yourself. This entire community is holy, and God is in their midst. So why do you act like you’re running the whole show?”

On hearing this, Moshe threw himself face down on the ground. Then he addressed Korach and his gang: “In the morning God will make clear who is on his side, who is holy. God will take his stand with the one he chooses. Now, Korach, here’s what I want you and your gang to do: Tomorrow, take censers. In the presence of God, put fire in them and then incense. Then we’ll see who is holy, see whom God chooses. Sons of Levi, you’ve overstepped yourselves!” Moshe said to Korach, “Bring your people before God tomorrow. Appear there with them and Aaron. Have each man bring his censer filled with incense and present it to God—all 250 censers. And you and Aaron do the same, bring your censers.”

So, they all did it. They brought their censers filled with fire and incense and stood at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting. Moshe and Aaron did the same. It was Korach and his gang against Moshe and Aaron at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting. The entire community could see the Glory of God. God said to Moshe and Aaron, “Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I can finish them off and be done with them.”

They threw themselves on their faces and said, “O God, God of everything living, when one man sins, are you going to take it out on the whole community?”

God spoke to Moshe: “Speak to the community. Tell them, back off from the tents of Korach, Dathan, and Aviram.”

Moshe got up and went to Dathan and Aviram. The leaders of Israel followed him. He then spoke to the community: “Back off from the tents of these bad men; don’t touch a thing that belongs to them lest you be carried off on the flood of their sins.”

So, they all backed away from the tents of Korach, Dathan, and Aviram. Dathan and Aviram by now had come out and were standing at the entrance to their tents. Moshe continued to address the community: “This is how you’ll know that it was God who sent me to do all these things and that it wasn’t anything I cooked up on my own. If these men die a natural death like all the rest of us, you’ll know that it wasn’t God who sent me. But if God does something unprecedented—if the ground opens up and swallows the lot of them and they are pitched alive into She’ol—then you’ll know that these men have been insolent with God.”

The words were hardly out of his mouth when the earth split open! Earth opened its mouth and in one gulp swallowed them down, the men and their families along with everything they owned. And that was the end of them, pitched alive into She’ol. The earth closed up over them and that was the last time the community heard of them.

At the sound of their cries everyone around ran for dear life, shouting, “We’re about to be swallowed up alive!” Then God sent lightning. The fire cremated the 250 men who were offering the incense. It was not a good day. It is one thing to make a mistake. It is entirely different to make the worst mistake and choice of your life right out in front of God and everybody. In fact, to make that mistake in front of an entire nation is unthinkable and unbearable. That is this account.

This could be the most significant rebellion captured in Scripture other than the rebellion that took place in heaven. How many of you know coming in second only behind Satan himself is not an accomplishment you should strive to obtain!

Reading Numbers 16:32 we see, “The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households, and all the people who were with Korach, and their entire wealth.” Somebody once asked why he was swallowed by the “mouth of the earth,” and it is answered, “Because he opened his big mouth, the earth opened its mouth and swallowed him up!”

This is clearly a classic and obvious example of the Torah principle, Middah Kneged Middah- Measure for Measure. The Mishne in Pirke Avot 1:17, states, “Shimon his son (of Rabban Gamliel) says, “All my days I have been raised among the Sages and I have found nothing better for the body than silence, not study, but practice is the main thing; everyone who talks excessively brings on sin.”

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A Traditional Jewish dish for the whole of Shabbat.

Submitted by

Rabbi Gary Beresford

From the editor

I was just thinking how nice it would be to include a little something for the family Shabbat! What a surprise when our beloved Rabbi Gary sent me this piece the other day! Enjoy!

p.s. If you have favorite recipes or ideas for how you celebrate Shabbat of the feasts, please share! We are a family, after all!

As the Torah tells us that we are not to work on Shabbat that included cooking. What is to be done as the Jewish tradition is to eat three hot meals, that is from erev (evening) of Shabbat (Friday night) and then again twice on Shabbat. The answer is to prepare a meal in a large enough quantity for the entire family and guests. Hence, cholent was created. There are many variations of cholent, but I am going to give you the Lithuanian version.

Cholent Ingredients:

2 -2 1/4 lbs of any beef cut (tough cut is best) (You can add kishka if so desired.)

8 medium potatoes

1 onion sliced

1 onion fried in oil

1 cup sugar beans

½ cup little white beans

2 tablespoons salt

½ teaspoon pepper

water

Dumplings

1 1/2 cups flour

¼ cup matza meal

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon pepper

4 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup oil

Method: Place meat in pot. Peel and slice each potato into flour. Place into heavy pot. Wash beans well and add to potatoes. Fill pot two thirds with water. Add sliced onion, fried onion, salt and pepper and kishka.* Cover. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, spoon in dumplings, cover and reduce heat. Simmer on low or in the oven until the next day.

Dumpling Method: Mix all ingredients together. Mixture should be loose (if too stiff add water). Spoon dumplings into boiling cholent.

You can use a crock pot or slow cooker but start meat mixture in a metal pot before transferring to a slow cooker.

Enjoy!

*kishka comes from the Yiddish word for intestine (kishke), also prevalent in Eastern Slavic languages, and refers to a variety of sausage and spices served by Ashkenazi Jews. The central ingredient is matzo meal.

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