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Please Note: On this page I may show the four letter blessed *“Memorial Name” of the Almighty in Ivrit - - YHVH, “Blessed be His Sanctified Name”. Of course we usually pronounce the blessed Name, as “Adonai” (LORD) or “HaShem”(The NAME). But at all times please treat the most blessed Name with Sanctity and when we even see the Sacred Name, , we should say, - “Blessed be His Sanctified Name”.

Note: The Sacred Name should ONLY be used during our Tefillah’s or a Barouche’s, and Torah studies, but never during any general conversation, etc!

*“This is My Name FOREVER, and this is My MEMORIAL to ALL GENERATIONS.” Shemot- Exodus 3:15. (JPS).

Mal’a’chi - Malachi 2: verses 1-3 & 8.

“And now, this commandment is for you, O ye priests. If ye will not hearken, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto My name, saith of hosts, then will I send the curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings; yea, I curse them, because ye do not lay it to heart. Behold, I will rebuke the seed for your hurt, and will spread dung upon your faces, even the dung of your sacrifices; and ye shall be taken away unto it.” Mal’a’Chi - Malachi 2:1-3. (JPS).

“But ye are turned aside out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble in the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith of hosts.” Mal’a’Chi - Malachi 2:8. (JPS).

Throughout this site I will use three versions of the TaNaKh ... the jps.org - “Jewish Publication Society” (JPS), “Sefaria.com” (SEF) & “Mechon-Mamre.org” (MEC) - Torah = History & Law / Neviim = Prophets / *Ketuvim = Writtings).

*Ketuvim include: Poetical books - Psalms, Proverbs, Job, the Megillot, or Scrolls - Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations of Jeremiah, Ecclesiastes, and Esther, prophecy of Daniel, and history of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles I & II.

Some minor alterations have been made relating to Names and Attributes having been corrected.

With Dr. Rabbi Reuven ben-Avraham, PhD.

Dr. Rabbi Reuven ben Avraham, PhD.

For Interest:

By Shmuel Elisha.

Rabbi’s long time assistant and secretary.

Rabbi Reuven has been very ill for many years and he was hospitalised a good number of times, but in 2022, he went to a hospital out-patients department, but ended up in the hospital, for no good reason, but somehow he ended up in an extended coma, yet whilst there not a single doctor ever attended him, as witnessed by myself, his niece and his carer, as we were with him from early in the morning to late at night every single day. When he finally came home he was so much worse to when he went into the hospital. This was due to the massive changes the hospital’s doctor (who we, or Reuven had never seen) had made to all his medications, which affected him so much it ruined his life completely, as he became so il it almost killed him. An excellent OT assisted Reuben, and applied to the Government’s “MyAgedCare” for assistance and a package. They rated the Rabbi as being a Level 4, being the highest level for an extremely ill and disabled person. Thereafter, he was looked after by the ‘Blue Nurses’ until late 2024. However, in 2024 he became so much worse due to his carer, who for some strange reason was doing all the wrong things, and so much more, thus Rabbi Reuven, ended so critical he was rushed to the QE2 hospital and no body expected him to come home alive. Not by his excellent Doctor, or his beloved El-Daughter nor myself for he was in a most unbelievably shocking state, and I am his longest friend and secretary since the early 1980’s. Having been his assistant and thus being rather close to him and having known him and his dear, but sadly his now late wife Betty, may she rest in peace. Yet it turns out, and we should have known, that Rabbi Reuven is a fighter, and he prayed and prayed, and somehow (although the hospital did not treat him very well) he did come out, and even though him being a fighter, yet he remains in pain. Regardless he is writing several books as well countless further studies, I am sure you have blessed him Elohim!

Shmuel Elisha.

Welcome to Hebraic Studies and the aim of this site is to encourage fellow Jews, especially young Jews, and possibly those that may have fallen away from their attendance to the Synagogue and Prayers etc, to grow back into our wonderful faith. I believe that one of the very first priorities is for you to once again light the Sabbath Candles on the eve of the Shabbat in your home, for it will bring that something very special into our home, and if you have a family it will set a wonderful example to your children. By doing this mitzvah, they will know that we are Jewish and that the Sabbath is not just any day, but a very special day that has been set apart by our loving Elohim (God), the Elohim of Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’akov (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob).

Please Note: Continue to read this page and use the MAIN INDEX BAR located at the bottom of this page, where you will now find many studies, including the “How Too Guides”, “Torah & Tanakh Studies”, Parashat and Haftarah Studies, and there more are being added on a regular basis.

Three Points of Understanding the Tanakh:

I would like to point out that there are three important levels of learning & understanding regarding the study of our blessed Tanakh, for there are so many wonderful treasures to be found in our Tanakh, which was given by our Creator’s beloved servant Moshe and to His chosen prophets, etc.

When we read and study all the blessed teachings, as Jews I know what we will find below will provide a valuable guide which will provide us with guidance and will illuminate the sheer beauty and the fullness of what our blessed Creator is actually telling us in and through His chosen men and prophets. Therefore what we need to grasp and understand are the following three very important questions:

1. Who was the Almighty, blessed be He, speaking to?

2. Also, when was it said?

3. Most importantly, HOW was His Word understood at the time it was spoken/given?

I firmly believe that these three points are extremely relevant for our understanding of …

1. What the Almighty was saying at the time - 2. As well as what it means to us today - and 3. Especially to you and me at today!

Over the years, I have received countless emails from those who have let their faith slip and have sought guidance, and that is just what ‘Hebraic Studies’ is all about, to see those who are seeking to rediscover the faith of their Fathers and return to their wonderful Hebrew faith. I am not asking you to become a Chassid, believe me, that is certainly not required, but being a good Jew who has a desire to keep Torah, Shabbat and the Yom Tovim (the Feats) and keep Kosher is everything, and you will learn very quickly how it will enhance your life massively!

On the Site Index you will discover that there are a good number of special “How to” guides available, these are there to assist you in fulfilling the following Mitzvahs, such as; “Lighting the Sabbath Candles”, “Daily Prayers” and it contains all the main Berakhot (the blessings) for just about everything we need in our daily lives, it is in Ivrit - Hebrew, as well as transliterated and in English of course. There is of course the “Sabbath Kiddush” and as well a guide on “How to lay Tefillin”.

These are written in a way that the content is easily understood and to follow even if you have never done this before, regardless if you have been to Cheder (Jewish religious school) or not. As you grow, I encourage all men over the age of 13 years of age to think about to laying Tefillin, which is such a wonderful and a blessed Mitzvah.

Also listed on the Index, is a vast range of studies I have shared over the years, as well as a number of Parashah Studies (Shiurim). These studies are written mostly by myself and some with the assistance by some well known Rabbis from Eretz Israel, and my dear friend in the UK, may he rest in peace, and other parts of the world, most of whom have used a good number of my studies as well.. These informative studies will provide a fuller understanding of our weekly readings.

May the articles and studies on “Hebraic Studies” encourage us all to be better Jews who will turn to the Torah, and not be swayed by the modern humanistic lifestyles of these days and sadly what has become the loose ways of mankind!

Recite the “Shema Yisroel”:

I especially encourage all males to say the “Shema Yisroel” - “Hear O Israel” (Davarim - Deuteronomy 6:4) at least twice a day and why not also say it again just before preparing going to bed. But for now, why not say it right now, as below it is available in Ivrit (Hebrew) Transliteration, and in English. I love it to be said in Hebrew - Ivrit, even if you use the transliterated version, but remember our beloved Elohim (God) understands and loves whatever language you use, as long as you say with all your heart and all your soul! Omein!

“She’ma Yis’roel (HaShem) Elo’hey’nu, (HaShem) Echad”

Hear O Israel, HaShem our Elohim (G-d), HaShem is ONE!

Ba’ruch Shem Ka’vod Mal’chu’to Le’olam Va’ed.

Blessed be His Name, whose glorious kingdom is Forever and ever.

Then at least once (but better twice per day), continue to read Davarim - Deuteronomy chapter 6 verses 5 to 9.

And always remember the following blessed truth as found in Yeshayahu - Isaiah chapter 40, verse 8.

“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the Word of our Elohim shall stand Forever” Yeshayahu - Isaiah 40:8 (JPS).

It is Forbidden to Change His Word!

I believe the above contains a great truth, for we should remember that we have been commanded by Elohim, blessed be He, not to ever to change or add to His Sanctified Word, for doing so is a great sin!

May the Shalom (Peace) of - - Elohim, - “Blessed be His Sanctified Name”, fill you with His Love, as well as your loved ones, etc.

Dr. Rabbi Reuven ben-Avraham, PhD

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of the studies have been taken and quoted out of context under my name, and thus I have been misquoted by

those who have their own reasons for doing so. Thus, it is only for this reason these works

although all of it will go to charity, as I always have done with all my books.