Rood Blog
Exploring the tapestry
Diverse insights into biblical wisdom

From Babylon to the New year
It is curious that the calendar we currently use (called Gregorian) begins its count from January 1st, which is, in the northern hemisphere, a few days after the beginning of winter.

Emuna (אֶמוּנָה) – The Faith that Sustains Us
Emuna, our faith, as well as truth, is what we rely on. That’s why this word has the definition of being a support. What is

And You… Have You Been Assimilated?
Yosef was not the first to confront cultural assimilation—and emerge victorious. Cultural assimilation is a challenge people have faced throughout history. Before we go further,

The Maccabean Test: Faith Under Pressure
For some it is not obvious, but the pressure of society and the world’s system today is leading us into a situation similar to that

Paralleles Between Yosef and Yeshua
The Scriptures often teach through patterns rather than direct explanations. The life of Yosef is one of those patterns — a life shaped by rejection,

What does Hanukkah Mean for Us
Dedication is a costly decision that involves renouncing everything that contaminates us… According to John 10:22–23, Yeshúa was in the holy city during the days

Yosef’s Fortitude
Resilience is not merely the ability to return to a previous state after a trial; it is the ability to continue growing—becoming better, stronger, more

Seeing Life the Way Ya’akov Did
You will never find a tombstone celebrating business accomplishments or financial success. When a tombstone speaks, it honors the person as a father, mother, husband,

The Ancient Power of a Blessing
In all these cases, a blessing—in the biblical sense—is closely tied to the idea of giving something. A blessing is a beautiful gesture of love.

A Universal Law that will always be fulfilled – Sooner or Later
A compassionate, generous, forgiving, and merciful heart will find those same blessings returning along the path of life. Scripture tells us that from the moment

Jacob (Ya’akov), the Patriarch Who Transformed History
Mystical dreams and astonishing encounters marked Jacob’s life—a life full of trials, hardships, and challenges through which his faith was continually tested. Few biblical figures

Are they blind like Isaac?
Growth takes time. Vision becomes clearer with each step. When someone wants to see, we can walk alongside them. But when someone refuses, the old