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Discover the surprising family line that links Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary—and how stories marked by scandal, loss, and outsiders become the very pathway God uses to bring the Messiah. This message shows how God redeems what seems disqualified and invites hope for anyone who wonders if their story can still be used. Watch this message on The Restoration App, Facebook, or YouTube or her...

Is your life messy and complicated? Then this one’s for you. From Messy to Mercy shows how God takes our failures, exposes the false selves we hide behind, and invites us into a life of integrity, love, and freedom. Watch this message on The Restoration App, Facebook, or YouTube or here: https://restoration. subspla.sh/gk8mfmm #thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle

Life and family are complicated, and sometimes our pain or fear keeps us from showing up fully for the people around us. If you have unresolved pain, guilt, or fear that keeps pulling you down, Judah’s story in Genesis 38 speaks directly to you. Part 6 of Blood Brothers — The Story of the Sons of Jacob shows what happens when we avoid dealing with the “beast inside,” and how God still brings redem...

This week in our series Blood Brothers: The Story of the Sons of Jacob, we pause the story of Joseph and his brothers to revisit Jacob’s life-changing encounter with God in Genesis 28—the moment that set his family’s story in motion. Just like Jacob and his sons, this is a father-and-son story: our Rabbi’s dad, David Rosenberg, a retired Rabbi, shares how meeting Yeshua 51 years ago transformed hi...

Even in betrayal, envy, and chaos, God is at work. Joseph’s story shows how our false selves, struggles, and "pits" can become the place God shapes our true selves and fulfills His redemptive plan. Watch "Crouching Beast, Hidden God" to see how God works behind the scenes in our lives. Watch on the Restoration App, Facebook, YouTube or here: https://restoration. subspla.sh/f4gv5zs #thehappyrabbi #...

Prayer is one of the most powerful—and often neglected—gifts God gives His children. It’s where we find strength, mercy, and the power to change things. In Matthew 6:5–14, Pastor Aaron Gray walks through the Lord’s Prayer—showing us how to make prayer personal, persistent, and a daily practice. Watch here: https://restoration. subspla.sh/qckd82m #thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle

Every one of us carries both Joseph and his brothers within us — the wounded and the wounder. God is redeeming both. When we surrender our false self — the one shaped by fear, shame, and control — He awakens the real self created in His image. Watch "The Real You" — part three of our Blood Brothers series — on the Restoration App, Facebook, YouTube: https://restoration. subspla.sh/xtx4qkq #thehapp...

Favor, jealousy, and comparison can fracture families—but God’s favor works differently. In this message, we explore Joseph, his brothers, and the hidden ways God weaves redemption through human dysfunction. Discover how these ancient stories speak to your life today and point to the hope we have in Yeshua.  Watch “Favor & Conflict” on the Restortaion App or here: https://restoration. subspla.sh/j...

Every family has issues, and so did the family God chose. In our new series Blood Brothers, we explore the story of Joseph, Judah, and the sons of Jacob to see how God weaves redemption through real human dysfunction. Ancient wisdom for modern life. Same God.  Watch here: https://restoration. subspla.sh/3v3gxvk #thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle

From the very first pages of Genesis, God designed humanity for community. He formed us in His image—male and female—to reflect His love together. From Adam and Eve, to Abraham and the nations, to Jews and Gentiles united in Yeshua, God’s plan has always been one → two → one again. We were made to belong, to bless, and to bring others near. Discover how your place in God’s story starts “from the b...

This Shabbat in the middle of Sukkot, we look at “The Last and Greatest Day” — when Yeshua stood in the Temple and cried, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.” Discover how Sukkot points to the Living Water, the Light, and the King who still invites us to stay near Him today. Watch entire message here: https://restoration. subspla.sh/w9qhq5b #thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #Jewi...

The shofar has sounded. The fast is broken. Now what? Jonah’s story doesn’t end with his mission to Nineveh—it ends with God’s question about how we will live going forward. Jonah is a mirror for us: everyone else in the story submits to God…except the prophet himself. The good life isn’t found in anger, self-pity, or self-provision. It’s found in God’s presence, God’s provision, and God’s compass...

Traditionally, we read the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur because it forces us to face a hard question: do we want God’s mercy only for ourselves—or also for our enemies? Jonah wanted wrath for Nineveh. God wanted mercy. And if we’re honest, most of us live with the same tension: mercy for me, wrath for them. But here’s the truth: if God’s mercy isn’t wide enough for our enemies, it isn’t really merc...

Jonah’s time in the belly of the fish wasn’t about punishment. It was a sign. What looked like death was actually the doorway to new life. If you’ve been in a season that feels like the end—through pain, loss, or brokenness—God’s goal isn’t your destruction. It’s transformation. That’s the heart of Shabbat Shuvah: real teshuvah (return) means dying to self so resurrection can take root. Don’t miss...

As we begin Rosh Hashanah we attempt to look honestly at ourselves—and the story of Jonah is the perfect mirror. Jonah heard God’s voice clearly, but chose to run. He’s the prophet who wouldn’t repent, while everyone else in the story did. What about us? Are we running—from our past, from God’s calling, from forgiveness? Part 1 of our Jonah series, The Mirror, reminds us: if you’re breathing, you...

This week’s Torah portion, Nitzavim—“The Standing Ones,” calls us to stand consciously before God, our choices, and the living Word. Just as Moses set before Israel life and death, blessing and curse, Yeshua presented the same choice in His hometown synagogue in Nazareth. Today, God sets before us the same choice—to receive blessing through obedience or miss it through resistance. Watch this week’...

Yeshua’s parable ends with a question mark: will you step into the Father’s joy or stay outside? This message, The Firstfruits Declaration, explores how God trains our hearts to choose blessing, trust, and celebration. Watch now and step into the story.  Link: https://restoration. subspla.sh/s854g44 #thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

This week we looked at what happens when the Author of the Torah explains His own words. Standing where Moses first gave the Torah, Yeshua reveals God’s heart behind it all. The Pharisees tested Him on divorce, but instead of choosing sides, Yeshua brought them back to the beginning—God’s original design for faithfulness. The Torah made concessions because of human weakness, but Yeshua shows us th...

This message, One God & One Spirit, explores what it means to carry God’s presence in a world full of idols. From Moses’ commands in Deuteronomy to Stephen’s bold witness in Acts, we see that God’s Spirit is not tied to buildings—it dwells in His people. Stephen’s life shows us that true sanctification is becoming like Yeshua, even in the midst of suffering. Learn how to live as God’s temple, carr...

Identity shapes responsibility. If we don’t know who we are, we let the world define us instead of the God who made us. Torah is not old or discarded—it is God’s covenant gift that reveals His heart. In Deuteronomy, Moses shows Israel how to love God and love people through edot (remembrance), chukkim (trust), and mishpatim (justice). Yeshua echoed the same when He said, “If you love Me, keep My c...

What do Eve, Israel, and you have in common? The same three temptations — but also the same hope. In this week’s message, “Standing Where Others Fell,” we see how Yeshua faced every temptation we do… and stood victorious. When you walk with Him, you can too! Watch now: https://restoration. subspla.sh/rr92smh #thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

Your kids are learning from you—every day. Deuteronomy 6 reminds us that faith is meant to be passed down through the generations. Listen as our friend Aybars Uckun shares on the occasion of his twins’ Bnei Mitzvah, and discover how to make God part of your family’s everyday life! Watch now: https://restoration. subspla.sh/5gnmf7g #thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

We’ve reached Deuteronomy—the final book of the Torah—and it all comes down to this: To love God is to listen. To listen is to obey. This isn’t about cold rule-following. It’s about covenant, relationship, and walking in love—with God and your neighbor. Discover how the Shema and Ahavah—“listen” and “love”—hold the key to a life of purpose, faithfulness, and transformation. Whether you’re Jewish o...

For thousands of years, the Land of Israel has been central to the story of God's promises. This week, we trace the journey from Genesis to the Gospels—from Abraham to Yeshua—to answer a powerful question: Will you settle in the wilderness or cross into God’s promises? Learn how ancient choices by Cain, Lot, and the tribes of Reuben and Gad mirror decisions we still face today. Watch now and take...

This week in the Scroll of Numbers, we see God raise up Joshua to lead a new generation—and it all points to Yeshua, our ultimate Shepherd and King. The same God who guided Israel guides us today—leading us to peace, rest, and purpose. Watch now: #thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle