Pidyon Shvuyim (Redemption of Captives): Torah (Law or Instruction) Duties of Fathers, Kin, and Elders to Redeem and Restore Sons Sold or Kidnapped

by yahudiymint | Sep 29, 2026 | Ancient Hebrew family and community

Introduction The Torah (Law or Instruction) commands the Benei Yisrael (Israelites) to defend nefesh (life/person) and to redeem shavuyim (captives). The supplied Yahudiym Sefer (Book) of Law passages (Exodus 21:16; Leviticus 25:47-49; Deuteronomy 15:12-15;...

Father’s Duty to Sanctify the Bechor (Firstborn): Torah Commands on Redemption (Pidyon Haben), Leviyim Substitution, and the Father’s Birkat (Blessing)

by yahudiymint | Sep 9, 2026 | Ancient Hebrew family and community

Introduction: A Clear Torah Duty Yahuah (Yah) commanded Israel: set apart the bechor (firstborn) as holy (Exodus 13:2). The Yahudiym Sefer (Book of Law) shows this duty in priestly substitution and in household responsibility. This teaching lays out the TORAH...

Do Not Eat Dam (Blood): Household Teaching for Fathers and Mothers; Elders (Men) for Assembly Instruction on Nefesh (Life) and Eating Meat

by yahudiymint | Sep 6, 2026 | Ancient Hebrew family and community

Introduction: Covenant Teaching at the Household Table Fathers and mothers teach in their households from the Yahudiym Sefer (Book) of the Law about why dam (blood) and nefesh (life) are sacred. Elders (men) serve the assembly teaching role and should be described and...

Teaching Covenant through Family Storytelling: Using Torah (Instruction) Narratives to Raise Children in the Household

by yahudiymint | Sep 4, 2026 | Ancient Hebrew family and community

Introduction: Covenant Teaching as Household Duty The Yahudiym Sefer (Book) of Law commands the household to teach the next generation. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:18-21 place Scripture at the center of daily life: words bound to the heart, spoken at home and on the way....

Covenant Meals at Home: Torah Practices for Household Remembrance (Zikaron) and Teaching

by yahudiymint | Aug 23, 2026 | Ancient Hebrew family and community

Introduction: Covenant Meals as Zikaron (Remembrance) The Torah (Law or Instruction) calls Israel to make the things of the covenant living in the household. The Yahudiym Sefer (Book) of Law instructs parents to place the Word of El Elohiym at the center of home life...

Kiyor (Laver) at Home: Adapting Priestly Handwashing (Netilat Yadayim) for Household Worship and Covenant Purity

by yahudiymint | Aug 18, 2026 | Ancient Hebrew family and community

Introduction: Covenant Cleanliness in the Home The Torah (Law or Instruction) sets a pattern of outward washing in service of inward purity. The kiyor (laver) and the washing of priests teach us that approach to Yahuah (Yah) requires readiness of body and heart. In...