Yoshi & I had enough eggs to take to market today. It’s not fair though, the women wouldn’t pay us an Ass for four eggs, they would only give us an Ass if we sold them 5 eggs. That’s one egg free for each sale! Yoshi said not to worry
Your seed will be as the dust of the earth, and you will spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south. In you and in your seed will all the families of the earth be blessed.” (Genesis 28:14) WHAT’S HAPPEN
6 Adar The sky was clear this morning. Although it was muddy underfoot, at least we were able to keep dry on the way to market. Yoshi and Shmuli had some eggs to sell, they were really excited about it. Rivkah and Miri would have liked to have somet
Humph! Dad wasn’t too pleased today. When he went to check on the board game he found a few pieces missing. Obviously that didn’t have anything to do with Yoshi & I playing with it. But, you know, when you’re busy people like us, so
YHWH appeared to him, and said, “Don’t go down into Egypt. Live in the land I will tell you about. Live in this land, and I will be with you, and will bless you. For to you, and to your seed, I will give all these lands, and I will establi
5 Adar We are very blessed by the rain this week. We have full cisterns again. The water level at the well has risen, too, we don't have to let out the rope anywhere near as far as we did at the end of the dry season. But rain does have its downside
It was pouring with rain today and it felt very cold. Mum made me wear an extra tunic and my warmest cloak. Still, as proper farmers we had to go out and look after our Chickens. The poorly one is much better now and seems to be getting along w
Abraham said, 'God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.' So they both went together.” (Genesis 22:8) WHAT’S HAPPENING? No specific events are recorded for today. Hence we shall continue to look at the Promise of
Yoshi & I managed to have the first proper meeting of our very special Club Or since the wedding. We decided to meet in our new den, the old house as we both had a lot of chores to do - it’s always busy on First Day, after Sabbath. One of t
God said to Abraham, “Don’t let it be grievous in your sight because of the boy, and because of your handmaid. In all that Sarah says to you, listen to her voice. For from Isaac will your seed be called.” (Genesis 21:12) WHAT’S HAPP
3 Adar Today began well enough. We were all feeling refreshed after our lazy afternoon. Hadassah and Miri called by when the boys were at school. She said they had decided to tell people that, little Miri was special to them, but she was not magical
Yoshi & I managed to get away from the girls today after Synagogue. They were playing in the weaving shed with dolls and us boys had important things to do in the barn. ‘Course, ‘cause it was Sabbath we couldn’t do any Club Or business
Moses took his wife and his sons, and set them on a donkey, and he returned to the land of Egypt. Moses took God’s rod in his hand.” (Exodus 4:20) WHAT’S HAPPENING? No specific events are recorded for today. Hence we shall continue
2 Adar I have never seen Synagogue so crowded. At least, not unless it was a Feast day or Rabbi had asked for it. We are beginning to realise that this Rabbi Yeshua has turned our lives upside down. Everyone wanted to see Miri and touch her as if
Yoshi & I have been doing all the important stuff us men have to do: You know, look after our Chicken farm, do all our chores, attend at school to learn Torah, etc., etc. And, ‘course we do a good job at all these serious things. Then on
1 Adar I keep pinching myself. It's like living a fairy tale. Things we only dreamed about are happening all around us! But this is for real! Little Miriam came over to play with Rivkah. She just giggles and laughs all the time. We could explain
Wooh, what a day! Today was Little Miriam’s special party day, she was going to be Princess Miriam of KfarGanot for the day. Absolutely everyone was involved, even old Eli, who let us all play in his orchard. It was brilliant, Grandma Miriam
As for me, when I came from Paddan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when there was still some distance to come to Ephrath, and I buried her there in the way to Ephrath (the same is Bethlehem).” (Genesis 48:7) WHAT’S H
30 Shevat If today is anything to go by, I think being rich and having banquets must be much harder work than being poor. We prepared a feast fit for a princess today. Hadassah and Danni had made a special chair for Little Miriam. It had a beautif
Abram said, ‘Behold, to me you have given no seed: and, behold, one born in my house is my heir.’ Behold, the word of YHWH came to him, saying, ‘This man will not be your heir, but he who will come out of your own body will be your heir./blockquote>
27 Shevat It has been such a busy day you would not believe. Considering there were no dirty boys to wash, no cooking as such (just yesterday's stew with a few extra herbs) and the weather was pleasant, we just didn't seem to stop. I suppose it was
Wow, we slept outside in a sheepfold last night! The Shepherd said that the sheep could keep us warm. Well they did for most of the night but we all got up early this morning. The grownups had made a brilliant picnic for our breakfast and theyblockquote>
26 Shevat I cooked too much bread today, out of habit. There will be enough stew in the pot for tomorrow, at least it will do for two. I am so used to there being four of us. With Yoshi's help, we managed to deal with the animals in good time. He m
Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine: and he was priest of God Most High. He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth: and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemi
Woh, I was really scared today, I can hardly say anything! I’ve never known a Sabbath like it and I’ve never known grownups to be so nasty! We went to the big Synagogue they’ve built in Natzaret and everyone asked Yeshua to read the Haftara
25 Shevat So quiet! No children's chatter to destroy the peace. I don't like it it's not natural! I suppose it won't be for long. Yoshi came over to see to the chickens. He said that little Miriam opened her parcel and it had three little parc
He said, ‘Don’t lay your hand on the boy, neither do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.’ Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and saw that behind him was a ra
Rivkah & I have had a really great day today! Grandma Miriam’s family are smashing and great fun. Grandma’s Rabbi son, Yeshua, came out this afternoon to play with all us children. I’d told him yesterday about my smashing ball, with l
24 Shevat Last night, Yoshi began to miss Shmuli when the other children in the party left us at the inn to go and stay with relatives on the other side of town. I don't think he can remember a time when Shmuli was not around. Shmuel took him by the
I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. All of the families of the earth will be blessed in you.” (Genesis
Lots of hugs & kisses today when we said goodbye to Mum & Dad to go to Natzaret. ‘Course, Yoshi & I didn’t do anything like that - well boys don’t, do they? I think Yoshi was a bit sad not to have me going back with him to KfarG
23 Shevat Miriam assured us the invitation was entirely her idea. Shmuli and Rivkah had met some of her grandchildren and they seemed to be getting on. I had no idea until now just how seriously she took the idea of being an adopted grandma. She had
He said, ‘Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant. May God enlarge Japheth. Let him dwell in the tents of Shem.’” (Genesis 9:26-27a) WHAT’S HAPPENING? No specific events are recorded for today. Hence we
Wow, we were allowed to stay up last night until we went to sleep! Everyone had a brilliant time, eating, dancing and singing. Yoshi & I got up very late today and had to start helping the grownups clear up. Ruven & Ari asked if we kn
22 Shevat Why does partying make everyone so tired? The children don't seem to want to get up and its nearly noon. We left the younger ones in the charge of some of the older girls and set to tidying up. The servants had cleared most of the rubbis
22 Shevat Why does partying make everyone so tired? The children don't seem to want to get up and its nearly noon. We left the younger ones in the charge of some of the older girls and set to tidying up. The servants had cleared most of the rubbis
At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir: Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear. Forget your own people, and also your father’s house. So the king will desire your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord. The daughter of
21 Shevat Were there ever so many pretty little girls assembled under one roof? or so many smart young men? Everyone was dressed in their best. Girls were combing each other's hair and making sure scarves and shawls were straight and boys were adjus
21 Shevat Were there ever so many pretty little girls assembled under one roof? or so many smart young men? Everyone was dressed in their best. Girls were combing each other's hair and making sure scarves and shawls were straight and boys were adjus
The third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the marriage. When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, 'They have no wine.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, w
‘Cause we’re almost grownups ourselves Yoshi & I and our two cousins, Ruven & Ari, have been helping Dad today. Seems Dad is in charge of the wine for the wedding feast. We’ve had to help get all the amphorae full of wine into the big c
20 Shevat We thought we were busy yesterday! Today, there was cooking, baking and getting the room ready for the guests. The little girls were fascinated by the preparations of the bridesmaids who were filling lamps and trimming wicks ready
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel.” (Genesis 3:15) WHAT’S HAPPENING? The Gospel’s give us no account of what Jesus is doing o
Lots of people are still arriving all the time, the village is bursting with people! The girls keep wanting to look inside the house of the Bride and keep crowding around it - typical girls, they’re supposed to be decorating the house where the we
God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3) WHAT’S HAPPENING? After resting on the Sabbath Jesus will now be travelling across the Jezreel to Nazareth where He will spend a couple of nights with His family bef
19 Shevat Everyone is extremely busy today. We do not have long to make the feast ready. Devorah, the mother of the groom, is very organised. She gave us all tasks to be responsible for. I was in the group given the job of grinding flour and making
Well, we got to Cana alright. On the way Yoshi & I found another family that were going to the wedding, seems they’re related to the bride. They had three kids with them and we all enjoyed some great games on the way. It’s amazing how Rivkah d
God saw the light, and saw that it was good. God divided the light from the darkness.” (Genesis 1:4) WHAT’S HAPPENING? There are no Gospel accounts of these next few days. However, Jesus is making His way from meeting with John just sou
Well, we got to Cana alright. On the way Yoshi & I found another family that were going to the wedding, seems they’re related to the bride. They had three kids with them and we all enjoyed some great games on the way. It’s amazing how Rivkah d
18 Shevat It is good to spend Shabbat with friends and family. There are many other guests already in town and the synagogue was overflowing, twice! Many women who usually attend stayed behind to ease the crush. I walked with Shmuel but returned wit
Well, we got to Cana alright. On the way Yoshi & I found another family that were going to the wedding, seems they’re related to the bride. They had three kids with them and we all enjoyed some great games on the way. It’s amazing how Rivkah d
On the next day, he was determined to go out into Galilee, and he found Philip. Jesus said to him, 'Follow me.' Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, 'We have found him, of whom Mose
17 Shevat Everyone slept really well last night. We ate a much more leisurely breakfast than yesterday. Shmuli and Yoshi became quite chatty with another group of travellers who turned out to be going to the wedding too. They were cousins of the
6 Shevat What a long day! It set started out really well. Everyone was up early. I'm not sure if Shmuli and Yoshi got any sleep, but they were keen to set out, it was going to be an adventure. There was a chill on the air, but it is surprising how q
Again, the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked, and said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned, and saw them following, and said
15 Shevat There was plenty of room for Yoshi to pack his stuff. But what men don't realise is that packing for little boys takes up most of the room. They need so many sets of clean clothes! At least KfarGanot boys do. The children took their eggs r
After all our chores and school Yoshi & I, with our sisters, had to sort out all our eggs and go around the village delivering them. It was really good ‘cause everyone was really nice and said what good boys we were - funny they don’t say that e
John testified about him. He cried out, saying, 'This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.’' "The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the s
John testified about him. He cried out, saying, 'This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.’' "The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the s
We managed to get back to emergency den in the old house today, without being seen. Our special meeting discussed what we were going to do about our Chickens while we were away. Seems both our Mum’s have been talking about this as well and Yosh
14 Shevat Ok. Now there are two donkeys. I have managed to pack everything with room to spare. There is still Yoshi's stuff to go, but there is plenty of room. Really! Rivkah is hopeful there will be room to ride when her legs get tired. I told her
But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says Yahweh: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people: and they shal
Woohoo! Yoshi’s going to come to the wedding in Cana with us. Only trouble is we now don’t have anyone to look after our Chickens whilst we’re away. And we’ve not only got to have someone feeding & watering them but one of them is s
13 Shevat Well, the tried and tested method world again. The men readily agreed to our suggestion. Yoshi is coming with us. Shmuel wondered just what we would be taking that would require two donkeys! He said that families bigger than ours got by wi
In this posting we hope to follow the events in the life of Jesus on a daily basis as they occurred. We cannot hope to reproduce everyday of His two and a half year ministry as the Gospels do not provide us with such detail. However, for some e
We’re all off to a wedding in Cana soon and Mum’s getting a bit edgy - seems we’ve got to take more than we can fit on our donkey. I’ve found it best to stay out of the way when Mum’s packing things or tidying up. For some reason my han
This is John’s testimony, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He declared, and didn’t deny, but he declared, ‘I am not the Messiah.’ They asked him, ‘What then, are you Elijah?’ He said,
12 Shevat Now, at last, I can work on this present worry! Just how much can we carry on the back of one donkey? Last time we travelled together we were going up to Yerushalayim for the Feast. This time we have all the wedding gifts, our wedding clot
The multitudes asked him, ‘What then must we do?’ He answered them, ‘He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise.’ Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, ‘T
Seems Yoshi’s Mum made him have a bath as well when he got home! Are all Mums the same when it comes to good clean dirt? At Synagogue Rabbi Moshe’ told all the story of the Children of Israel in the time of Gideon - you know, when they had to
11 Shevat Sabbath. I am supposed to be at rest today! My body may be, but my mind... I keep having to stop myself worrying about packing to go to Cana! I should leave it alone. Tomorrow will have trouble enough. I don't need to think about it today.
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for his baptism, he said to them, “You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Therefore bring forth fruit worthy of repentance! Don’t think to yourselves,
10 Shevat Well! Shmuli was filthy! I hoped that with the children having to stay close to home he would not get so dirty. I have no idea how he does it but he seems to attract dirt as if by magic. There was no time to heat water to clean him up for
Well, Yoshi & I found a way into the old, unused house through a patch of thorns and weeds. Got a bit scratched but we’ve made the tunnel bigger so we can use it in future much more easily. We’ve hidden the entrance to the tunnel and,
I dunno, the more you help people the more things get complicated and don’t go right! Least, that’s the way it seems sometimes. As members of our special Club Or Yoshi & I carried out a perfect spying mission, finding out who was moving t
