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Nov 01, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Parliament will be reconvened on Monday as earlier scheduled, quoting the President, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said.
The date was earlier fixed for the second reading of the Appropriation Bill (Budget Speech) which may use by the new government to present the vote-on-account instead of a full budget.
President Maithripala Sirisena has told the Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday that necessary measures will be taken to reconvene the parliament and it will be announced in due course.
The President has also called on the Speaker to provide required facilities for the new Prime Minister and the government.
The President by virtue of the powers vested in him by Article 70 of the Constitution prorogued Parliament with effect from 27 October 2018 and fixed 16 November 2018 as the date for commencement of the next session of the Eighth Parliament.


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Production of bioproducts and biofuels from biomass and waste
Fuel conversion and minimization of pollutant emissions
Our research aims to contribute to develop environmentally friendly thermochemical processes (mainly combustion, but also gasification and pyrolysis) by means of minimizing important pollutant emissions such as NOX, SO2, soot and PAH, etc.
Our methodology includes both carefully controlled and comprehensive experiments and detailed kinetic modelling.
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Minimization of pollutant emissions
We are interested in developing fundamental studies carried out under well-controlled experimental conditions to study the formation and destruction of the main pollutants in thermo-chemical processes. We study NOX formation and destruction by different processes, such as reburning, SNCR or NOX diesel traps. In the case of sulfur compounds, we are interested in H2S conversion and the formation of SO2/SO3, a main pollutant in industrial processes, such as the processing of refinery gases, but also important for biogas, shale gas and sour natural gas, and in the Claus process. Soot and PAH are main pollutants generated during the conversion of various fuels. We address their formation and destruction under a variety of conditions and from different fuels. We are also interested in specific solid-material reactivity studies, such as oxidation of soot of interest for diesel engine devices or effect of metals in biomass conversion during gasification.
Kinetic modeling
We are interested in the development of comprehensive detailed kinetic models, carefully built from sets of elementary reactions and thermodynamics, to describe the conversion of fuels and the formation and destruction of pollutants. Present studies deal with NH3 and H2S conversion and their mixtures, hydrocarbons and oxygenated molecules used as biofuels, or conversion of molecules of interest for the chemical recycling of plastic wastes.
New energy carriers
Our interest deals with experimental and modelling studies on the conversion of different energy carriers, such as hydrogen, ammonia, etc., with the aim of characterizing the conversion of such energy carriers in the most environmentally friendly manner. For example, we explore the conversion of ammonia and ammonia mixtures and evaluate the possible synergies contributing to a minimization of emissions in NH3 fueled combustors.
New biofuels, mainly organic oxygenates
A number of biomolecules, including alcohols, ethers, furans or carbonates are considered as biofuels or additives to conventional fuels. In this context, our aim is to achieve a comprehensive knowledge of their conversion, with the additional objective of assessing the best conditions of use from an environmental point of view. Our activities have considered many different oxygenates, such as methanol, ethanol, butanol, DME, 2,5-DMF and 2-MF, DMC, THF, THP, …
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Rafael Bilbao
Email: rbilbao@unizar.es
María U. Alzueta
Email: uxue@unizar.es
Email: thermochemical@unizar.es
Campus Río Ebro
C/ Mariano Esquillor, S/N
50018 Zaragoza, Spain
This Research Group is part of the Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A)

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M5 Junction 22 dog walk and pubs, Somerset
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The riverside path here is some 2.5m wide with plenty of dog romping space and an abundance of wildlife. This is probably as close as it gets to Wind in the Willows land, a magical walk.
M5 Junction 23 dog-friendly pub and dog walk in Bawdrip, Somerset
Try and arrive at this dog-walk with an appetite, the dog-friendly pub serves excellent food and the walk doesn't disappoint either. The nearest large town is Bridgwater.
M5 Junction 25 two watery dog walks, Somerset
There's a choice of two water walks in this sleepy village, both quiet and tranquil. There are a couple of small shops in the village for picnic supplies, and the Bell is dog-friendly in the bar.
M5 Junction 27 dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Devon
A large, friendly village pub backing onto the Grand Western Canal. Absolutely great for dogs, kids and walkers.
M5 Junction 28 dog walk and dog-friendly pub, Devon
This is a dog walk that does exactly what it says on the tin: one path that winds through an avenue of rhododendron bushes, there and back. And the dog-friendly pub is a treat.
M5 Jct 28 dog-friendly pub with B&B, Devon
When you can't wait to get a feel of the countryside and lose the sounds of traffic, this old-school traditional village pub could be the answer.
M5 Jct 28 dog-friendly dining pub, Devon
Less than 4 miles from Junction 28, this pretty dining pub with an Italian chef makes a motorway doggiestop a bit of a treat.
M5 Junction 29 Broadclyst dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Devon
The pub here is a 16th Century building with beams, open fires and a touch of old England.
M5 Junction 30 dog walk from Clyst St Mary, Devon
A 'there and back' walk along the riverside, through lush green fields - a delight for City dog paws.
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FARGO, N.D. -- With up-and-down temperatures, Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Service agricultural engineer, says farmers in the region are getting nervous about air-drying grain that went into the bin wet last fall.
By mpates@gfherald.com
"The majority of calls coming in right now are guys trying to figure out if it's time to turn fans on to do air-drying in the spring," Hellevang says.
The answer is the air being pushed through needs to be warm enough to have moisture-holding capacity.
"The rough rule of thumb is that until the outside temperature averages 40 degrees, the amount of drying that occurs is so small that it's not economical to do it."
Hellevang says natural air drying requires an air flow rate of 1 cubic feet per minute of air per bushel. He strongly discourages air-drying corn that is more than 21 percent moisture content.
"The reason is that the corn will spoil faster than it will dry," Hellevang says.
Corn wetter than that should be taken out of the bin and dried in a high-temperature dryer, and most of that has been done by now.
"Until recently, I was getting calls from guys with corn between 22 percent and 23 percent. Until temperatures average 40 degrees, the goal is to keep wetter, stored grain cool," Hellevang says.
"Make sure the temperature of the grain is as near to freezing as we can. I talked to a farmer today who had cooled the corn and it was sitting between 20 and 40 degrees, depending on where he was checking it in the bin. This will store very well."
Bin accidents
Hellevang says so far farmers in North Dakota have avoided grain bin deaths, but not everyone has been so lucky.
According to the Ottawa Citizen, a 60-year-old man was found dead in a grain bin on March 15. Paul Ellingson's body was found on his farm south of Carievale, a town in the southeastern corner of the province. The Citizen says the death was being treated as accidental, with the provincial coroner and Saskatchewan's farm occupational health and safety branch investigating. A 62-year-old Manitoba farmer was found dead at the bottom of a grain bin in February.
Hellevang says he was told Ellingson had been working in a bin by himself and was found, sucked to the bottom of a bin.
"They think he went into the bin while it was unloading, which is an absolute no-no," he says. "This guy was supposedly safety-conscious, a good farmer."


Three Months with Paul is popular author Justo González's study of Paul's prison letters. Eminently readable, the study uses the see-judge-act method to bring readers closer to the text and informs and challenges the daily life of the Christian.
These thirteen studies can be used for Sunday school, for evening Bible study, for home study meetings, for faith communities, for retreats, and for personal Bible study. In addition, Three Months with Paul can easily be used as a daily Bible study, as each lesson is divided into seven parts.
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Help Empower the Women of Afghanistan
M. Ashraf Haidari
This article originally appeared on Diplomatic Traffic.
The largest defeat of British-Indian forces in the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880) came through the leadership of a heroic Afghan woman: Malalai of Maiwand. Malalai courageously inspired dejected Afghan troops and carried the Afghan banner into the battle that would end her life.
A woman who rose to meet a patriotic duty during troubled times, Malalai reminds us all of the critical role women must play in securing peace and prosperity for Afghanistan. While Afghan women have gained formal political suffrage under Afghanistan's 2004 Constitution, they have yet to secure equality. According to the 2007 Afghanistan Human Development Report, the female population in Afghanistan is beset with low literacy rates, limited economic opportunities, and instances of discrimination and violence. In light of the report, Afghan women are not afforded the respect that the revered Malalai still enjoys more than 100 years after her death.
In the two decades before the fall of the Taliban in 2001, continuous civil strife in Afghanistan deprived Afghan women of the opportunity to participate in the political life of the country. Together with children and the elderly, they became victims of unspeakable atrocities. During the Taliban period, any glimmer of hope for the emancipation and empowerment of Afghan women was snuffed out, as they were denied basic human rights, including access to education and freedom of movement. The lack of social and economic freedoms left them marginalized and vulnerable, and a financial burden on an impoverished society.
The new government has sought to remedy these abuses through the creation of a Ministry of Woman Affairs and an Independent Human Rights Commission. However, attention to women's issues is often overshadowed by other pressing concerns, such as security and the narcotics trade. Simply establishing institutions dedicated to gender sensitivity and tolerance does not ensure gender equality. As the Afghan government recognizes, attention to women's issues across all government bodies and aid delivery organizations must be established. Accordingly, the government has prepared a National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan, which will provide a comprehensive, cross-ministerial approach to improving the condition of women.
Without popular support, however, this laudable effort cannot be effectively implemented. Sadly, the very brave individuals who speak out on behalf of vulnerable populations in Afghanistan are targeted by insurgency and extremist groups. As Shukria Barakzai, Member of Parliament from Kabul province, recently lamented: "When I leave home these days for work, I am not quite sure whether I will be back [alive]."
The persecution of these individuals fighting for Afghanistan's progress is partly driven by Afghanistan's male-dominant, conservative culture. Achieving gender equality will therefore require a fundamental change in Afghan societal norms and perceptions, over many generations.
Intensified education efforts at the village level can advance this long-term transition in Afghan culture and teach the equality of all Afghans under the law. Also, with half of the population under the age of 18, there exists a youth and vitality in the population that is conducive to this transformation. However, the youth have not yet been fully recognized or appreciated as a driver for progressive thinking.
Though six million Afghan children are now enrolled in school, millions more miss the opportunity of education, due to security concerns or employment demands. About a quarter of all children aged 7 to 14 must work to support their families. Criminal networks within the country also traffick children abroad, as far away as the Middle East and Africa, where they are subjected to forced labor or even sexual exploitation. Desperate to pay off debts, Afghan poppy farmers will give for marriage daughters as young as seven years old.
Because Afghans are a very family-oriented people, empowering women will help improve the condition of Afghan children and deliver positive effects far beyond social equality.
Since Afghan women have an average of about seven children, typically their time is devoted to housework and child-rearing, which severely limits any opportunity for them to contribute to family income. If Afghanistan is to achieve the double-digit growth needed to build a robust economy, women must contribute on a much larger scale.
One program designed to help women be more economically productive is micro finance. The Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan and other sustainable micro-credit programs reach out across the country, with 75% of the beneficiaries women.
Employment opportunities for women would enable the approximately three million war widows to provide for themselves and their families. As the 2003 Golden Globe-winning film Osama illustrated, when women are left without a male to support the household, they lose the ability to earn any income.
Along with improved educational and employment opportunities, women are in dire need of medical services. Due to a lack of resources, women and children feel the brunt of insufficient health spending levels, at just $1 per capita. One Afghan woman dies in childbirth about every half-hour, and 20 percent of children never make it to their fifth birthday.
The good news is that when funding is made available in this sector, it can have a dramatic impact. The Afghan Ministry of Public Health has been able to expand access to basic healthcare across Afghanistan. As a result, the infant mortality rate declined to about 135 per 1,000 live births in 2006, from an estimated 165 per 1,000 in 2001. The number of women receiving prenatal care increased to 30 percent in 2006 from 5 percent in 2003. Additionally, 19 percent of pregnant women were attended to by a skilled health worker last year, up from only 5 percent in 2003.
The development of a prioritized National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan is a monumental step in underscoring the importance of women's issues in Afghanistan's development. The question remains, however, whether the Afghan people and international community will rally to make the vision of the Plan a reality.
As Malalai's story reminds us, women are the pillars of Afghanistan.
By enhancing attention to women's issues, more than half of the Afghan population can be socially, economically and politically empowered to make a significant contribution to Afghanistan's long-term development. The international community must help the Afghan government approach the task of empowering Afghan women as a continual process, going beyond the one-time establishment of institutions to serve and protect women. As we have seen, establishing legal equality does not translate into equal treatment.
M. Ashraf Haidari is Political Counselor at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC. His e-mail is Haidari@embassyofafghanistan.org
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EDITORS' NOTE: This is part two of a four-part series where we deep dive the technology display at the CTIA Super Mobility 2016.
5G had a significant presence during CTIA Super Mobility 2016, considering it is still early in the game. The 5G launch pad really showed off what is beginning to happen in the 5G arena.
Ericsson demonstrated a 5G prototype radio system that showed data rates in excess of 100 Gbps. Intel's 5G mobile platform integrated components, including an application processor, baseband processor, and other components for devices targeted at frequencies up to 40 GHz. They also showed off their next-generation RFIC, which is spec'd with an integrated 28 GHz antenna system that is capable of both beam steering and beam forming.
Qualcomm had its mobile broadband ecosystem up for demonstration. It presented possible applications in remotely piloted vehicles (RPV); a 5G mmWave system that, like Intel, offers beam forming, a beam-tracking platform; and a 5G NR system that offers multi-Gb data rates with ultra-low latency. They also had a narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) display, which explained emerging technologies such as enhancements for machine-type communications (eMTC) and how they work.
There was also EC-GSM-IoT, which in combination with power saving mode (PSM) and extended discontinuous reception (e-DRX), makes GSM/EDGE markets capable of supporting Internet of Anything (IoX) platforms.
There was a smattering of other 5G offerings from companies such as ZTE, which showed off a high-frequency prototype system that supports adaptive beam tracking in non-line of sight (NLOS) systems capable of offering up to a 500 MHz bandwidth with a peak throughput of 10 Gbps.
Remotely piloted vehicles, i.e. drones, had a notable, although not particularly large presence – and the major focus was consumer. There was some showing of drones in surveillance scattered about, but it was mostly just showing how drones fly. But there was this amazing drone airfield where drone vendors were able to show off drone technology. While there isn't much new in drones, except for the incremental improvements in efficiency, optics and power, the airfield was the wow factor.
Check back in on Thursday when Ernest will spotlight the smart technologies exhibited at CTIA Super Mobile 2016.


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posted Saturday Jul 20, 2019 by Scott Ertz
Since word broke on Google's censored search engine Dragonfly, intended for China, the response has been incredibly negative. The product, which has been in development for over a year, immediately began raising questions about user privacy, government censorship, and corporate culture. China has demanded that search engines remove results about human rights, democracy, peaceful protest, and more. Years ago, Google pulled out of China over censorship concerns, and Dragonfly indicated a change in corporate responsibility.
This week, during a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Karan Bhatia, Google's vice president of public policy, said,
We have terminated Project Dragonfly.
The company claims that this is not a new development, pointing to a statement from March that said that the company was not actively working on the project and employees have been moved to other projects. However, testifying before the Senate and the word "terminated" are significantly more firm. Not currently working on a project is not the end of the project, but termination indicates a certain finality.
As the battle between the West and China heats up, confirming the end of this project is a smart move. As it was, policymakers and employees have expressed their dislike of the project. A letter was sent to Google, encouraging the company to reconsider the project, while unhappy employees resigned over the human rights implications. Things heated up when privacy concerns were exposed, ending with even veteran executives leaving.
Google's China ties have already become a problem for the company when exports to Huawei were recently banned. This meant that Google could not provide updates for Android devices produced by the company. While the ban is partially suspended, the uncertainty could definitely have played a role in this decision. Hopefully, however, the decision was made after reconsidering the human rights, privacy, and censorship concerns.
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Mikes Coles lands splashing new role as President of Swim England
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New President of Swim England of the South West Region Mike Coles
Weston's Mike Coles has landed a splashing new role after being named as President of Swim England for the South West for swimming, water polo, artistic swimming and diving.
Coles was introduced to swimming at the age of four by his father Doug, a former Weston swimming club captain and life member.
He discovered water polo in 1968 aged 14 and represented Weston's senior team in what was then the National League, before joining the club's committee in 1978,
Coles became the water polo secretary two years later and in 1984 he became the secretary of the Bristol & West Water Polo League became becoming chairman of Weston Swimming Club in 1986.
Whilst at the club he took over the coaching of the women's water polo team before moving on to coach the county side and a few years later he took over as chief coach and secretary of Somerset and the Weston club.
In 1995 Coles was appointed to the old Western Counties Water Polo Committee, taking over the role of Development Officer for the region before five years later he gained his level two water polo teacher's certificate at the newly evolved ASA National Academy at Millfield School.
In 2001, Coles returned to the academy to enrol in the national elite coaches programme to help find future international coaches, before six years later he and wife became active officials for the National Water Polo League before being asked to officiate at the European Water Polo Tournament the same year held in Manchester.
In 2009, one year after stepping down from all roles because of personal issues, he was made chairman of newly-formed ASA South West Region's Water Polo, before in 2015 he was made President of Somerset ASA, travelling the county and region on their behalf to competitions and prize-giving events.
Coles become secretary of the regional committee and development officer for the South West, as well as it's officials co-ordinator.
Last year he was invited to join the regional board as President Elect and became a life member of Weston Swimming Club, where he still coaches water polo and helps out with the Learn to Swim programme. Now a swimming teacher at Brean Splash he has re-qualified as a Swim England level two swimming teacher.
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Panasonic is making it easier to use its mirrorless cameras as webcams
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Panasonic is making it easier to use its mirrorless cameras as webcams via a USB cable, thanks to a new beta version of its Lumix Tether app (via Engadget). Using a mirrorless camera should make you look significantly sharper on video calls, especially compared to the typical picture quality from a laptop's built-in webcam.
The Lumix Tether app already allowed you to connect your camera to a laptop or desktop for tethered shooting. That lets you see a live view from the camera on your computer with a focus box and some on-screen controls, in addition to sending photos to your computer soon after you shoot them on your camera. With this update, though, Panasonic is letting you remove the UI elements so that you can pass a clean video feed to an app like Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) and then onto your videoconferencing software.
Here's a video showing how to set it up:
The new version of the app is only for Windows, though. Panasonic says the app is compatible with its DC-GH5, DC-G9, DC-GH5S, DC-S1, DC-S1R, and DC-S1H cameras.
Canon and Fujifilm also have apps that let you use their cameras as webcams over USB, though they have the added benefit of letting you output directly to a Zoom call without having to go through OBS. Canon's app works for both Mac and Windows, while Fujifilm's is Windows-only. If you want to use your Sony or Nikon camera as a webcam, though, you can't do so just with a USB cable — you'll need to have some additional hardware. Here's our guide on how to set up a DSLR or mirrorless camera as your webcam.
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Arts: September 2018
The World of Dance: The New Orleans Ballet Association announces its 2018-2019 dance season.
NOBA is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, and, to kick off the 2018-2019 season, it is offering a schedule packed with stellar performances by four world-renowned dance companies. The season includes one of the top 10 dance company finalists from last summer's America's Got Talent, Diavolo | Architecture in Motion; two of America's premier companies rooted in African-American dance, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; the New Orleans debut of a Los Angeles-based powerhouse, BODYTRAFFIC; and a special 50th Anniversary Evening of Stars celebration.
The season begins at the Mahalia Jackson Theater Sept. 22 with Diavolo | Architecture in Motion. Led by Paris-born Jacques Heim, these dancers will perform a thrilling new action-theater show on a playground of oversized architectural structures.
Next up, the Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to the Mahalia Jackson Theater Oct. 20 for an encore performance following a sold-out evening in fall 2015. The globally renowned dance company performs works by George Balanchine, Darrell Grand Moultrie and Christopher Wheeldon. The evening's finale will be the restaging of the 1974 ballet, Dougla, by Trinidad-born Geoffrey Holder. New Orleans is just one of the four U.S. tour cities — including New York, Miami and Washington D.C. — to produce this work.
The 50th Anniversary Evening of Stars will kick off NOBA's golden anniversary with a special event at the Mahalia Jackson Theater Jan. 26. Expect performances by some of the world's most distinguished artists from companies such as American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet.
Dancers from the iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater return March 22 and 23 to the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the first time in almost a decade. The company celebrates 60 years as one of America's most distinguished companies performing African American dance traditions.
Finally, NOBA and The NOCCA Institute co-present BODYTRAFFIC for three performances in NOCCA's Freda Lupin Memorial Hall April 5 and 6. The Los Angeles-based contemporary dance company, led by directors Lillian Barbeito and Tina Finkelman Berkett, has blazed onto the international dance scene with a 10-member ensemble. The program spotlights an incredible range of styles with works by Hofesh Shechtor, Matthew Neenan and Richard Siegal, and music by Peggy Lee, Clark Terry, Oscar Peterson and Count Basie. (504) 522-0996, nobadance.com
Taking the Stage: Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts announces an expanded 2018-2019 season of performances.
A captivating lineup of productions for the 2018-2019 season at Rivertown Theaters includes Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals, comedy classics and new local works. The season kicks off Sept. 14 with The Music Man, a performance running through Sept. 30 that pays tribute to the early 20th century old-fashioned manners of small-town Americana. This six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957.
Then, November 2-18, look for Gone Pecans! (a musical and comedic celebration of the New Orleans Tricentennial). This original and locally penned main stage musical stars Ricky Graham, Sean Patterson, Varla Jean Merman and Jefferson Turner enacting their comic alternative facts about the City That Care Forgot.
The Dec. 7-23 performances of Let it Snow! feature the Big Easy Boys & Babes performing a mix of holiday classic hits. Enjoy the signature blend of tight harmonies, slick dance moves and a live big band orchestra to get in the holiday spirit.
Be sure to catch Greater Tuna Jan. 11-27, which has had long-running engagements both on and off-Broadway, at the White House and as an HBO special. This satirical comedy about Texas' third smallest town features two actors who change costumes at breakneck speed to portray 20 different characters.
The Brothers Grimm hit the stage March 15-31 with Into the Woods, an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. Discover what happens to your favorite, yet tragically flawed, fairytale characters before and after the words "happily ever after."
Me & My Girl, which spent three years on Broadway, comes to Rivertown Theaters May 3-19. This multiple Tony and Olivier Award-winning show whisks audiences back to the glittering 1930s, where the aristocratic Hareford family is seeking the legitimate heir to the title of Earl.
Finally, Mamma Mia! takes to the stage July 11-21. Featuring hits by ABBA, this funny tale unfolds on a Greek Island with a young woman searching for her birth father. 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475, rivertowntheaters.com
For the Love of Art: LOVE in the Garden returns to the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden this month.
The New Orleans Museum of Art's annual fall fundraiser and soiree takes place Sept. 28 beneath the moss-draped oaks of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Presented by Hancock Whitney, and chaired by Elizabeth Grimes, Christine LeBlanc and Mimi Schlesinger, the gala will feature live music from The Boogie Men, Storyville Stompers and DJ Otto; cuisine from more than 60 of New Orleans' top restaurants and caterers (such as Boucherie, Delachaise and Seaworthy); and the fifth annual LOVE Cocktail Challenge (with the likes of Jesse Carr, Nick Detrich, Chris McMillian and others). The event also will honor four artists: John Alexander; Katrina Andry; Luis Cruz Azaceta; and L. Kasimu Harris. The patron party (tickets $125 for members, $150 for non-members) begins at 7 p.m., followed by the garden party (tickets $75 for members, $100 for non-members) at 8 p.m. and the late night party ($50 for members and non-members) with bites from local food trucks from 9 p.m. to midnight. 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4121, noma.org
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The most honest person in the world is the man on his deathbed. He's entirely honest and frank. No facades. He speaks from the heart, and, knowing he has few words left, speaks only the essentials.
Moishe Rosen, the founder of Jews for Jesus (J4J) passed away last week, and the J4J website has posted Rosen's parting words.
His repeated appeal for Jews to stay in Jews for Jesus and Christian churches.
His perplexity at believers in Jesus following Judaism.
I'd like to encourage you to stay with Jews for Jesus.
As I go, one of the things that concerns me deeply is how much misunderstanding there is among believers. I never thought I would live to see the day when those who know the Lord and are born again were supporting the efforts of rabbis who, frankly, not only don't know Christ, but don't want to know Him.
To be an honest ministry, it can only come from the Holy Spirit; and the Holy Spirit can only indwell those who have the new birth and are born again. Therefore, I would urge you to think very seriously before you support any "ministry" that involves Jewish people and doesn't actually bring the gospel to the Jews.
Likewise, I am concerned over something else that I never thought that I would see or hear and that is, Jews who have become believers in Jesus and have important positions in ministry yet feel that their primary purpose is to promote Jewishness and Judaism to the Jews.
I hope I can count on you to show love and respect for the Jewish people, but Jewishness never saved anybody. Judaism never saved anybody no matter how sincere. Romans 10:9 & 10 make it clear that we must believe in our hearts and confess with our mouths the Lord Jesus in order to be saved. There are no shortcuts. There is no easy way. Within Judaism today, there is no salvation because Christ has no place within Judaism.
…we stand on the edge of a breakthrough in Jewish evangelism. Just a little more. Just another push. Just another soul - and we will have reached critical mass where we begin generating that energy that the whole world might know the Lord.
I would also encourage you to be faithful to those Bible-teaching, Bible-preaching churches that give spiritual food. More than ever, the church needs faithful members who can be an example to the young people coming in. Maybe there are some features about your church that keep you from being enthusiastic - look around and see if there might be a better church for you. If there is, join it and enjoy it. If your church is doing a lot right, then stay where you're planted.
What stood out to me is the stark contrast between Jews for Jesus and, say, MJTI. Opposite ends of the spectrum. So different, an outside observer would not categorize them together.
Only born-again Christians receive the Holy Spirit God's spirit has always been at work among the chosen people, even those that reject Messiah.
See the difference? We're barely scratching the surface here.
J4J does not see a problem with Christianity, and suggests Jews ought to join Christian churches.
In contrast, Messianic organizations do see a problem with Christianity: it has deprecated God's commandments, thus departing from the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament model.
Messianic Jewish organizations see another problem with Jews converting to Christianity: the loss of Jewish identity. Imagine if, by magic, all Jews of the world suddenly joined churches, there would be no Jews within a generation or two due to culture erasure and intermarriage. They'd all identify as Christians, and not Jews, and their descendants will forget. That's a problem.
Despite all these differences, when people hear "Messianic Jew", they think "Jews for Jesus". J4J is the poster boy of the Messianic movement, like it or not.
And yet, some J4J stances ring true to my ears.
First, they've got a lot of Jews to follow Messiah.
Second, I share the concern of supporting Jewish orgs that not only reject Messiah, but actively suppress Messiah's followers.
Third, the fruit I've seen from Messianic Jewish organizations hasn't been great. When I think of UMJC and MJTI, the first thing that comes to mind is all the bickering, internal fighting, ministry alliances, all the marginalization of gentiles. Sorry, it's true.
Lastly, I've seen many folks that go deep into Judaism, with my blessing and encouragement. Result? Many of them abandon Messiah, or belittle him to something short of what the gospels make him out to be. I've seen 4 or 5 examples of this now. If that's the end result, what the hell are we doing anyways with this Judaism stuff? It makes me wonder whether Judaism isn't the answer after all.
What do you fine blog readers think of Moishe Rosen's last words?
As a Christian I don't want to get involved in the arguments between J4J and Messianic organisations. But if it wasn't for organistaions like this many Jews would never have become believers in Yeshua. They have also whether people like it or not always held Yeshua at the centre of what they do. Unfortunately many Messianics that I have come accross have not only minimised Yeshua but have also stripped him of his Divitity. Yes Messianic may have many problems with J4J but they did blaze the trail.
I hear you. They have brought many Jews to Yeshua, and have kept Yeshua at the center. That's something.
Christianity is heavily defined by belief.
Judaism is heavily defined by works.
I don't necessarily think it is good to go to one extreme or the other, but somewhere in the middle... I grew up going to Synagogue and Church, and they both have something to offer... but I do view them as extremes... Although I side more with Judaism, as Christianity in my perspective has destroyed the Hebrew aspect of the Bible... I have met so many Christians who did not even know Jesus was a Jew, lol, I mean DAMN! Wake up!
Anyways, The apostles continued in Judaism, they did not form another religion, Christianity on the other hand was formed out of Anti-Semitism by a Gentile Leadership, so I find it a bit strange to want to continue in that.
Christianity holds 10% of the puzzle, granted its the most important piece, but Judaism holds 90% of the puzzle... lets put it together!
Judah, good summary on J4J and Rosen.
"Lastly, I've seen many folks that go deep into Judaism, with my blessing and encouragement.
Result? Many of them abandon Messiah. Result? Many of them abandon Messiah..."
I know of VERY few Messianic Jews who abandoned Messiah as a result of embracing their heritage. However, I know of MANY Gentiles who either abandoned Yeshua completely (and converted to Judaism) or abandoned belief in Messiah's divinity as the result of diving head first into something that doesn't belong to them in the first place (which is the theme of the book of Galatians, addressed as it is to Gentiles, not Jews). And that only those that I personally know - I fathom to think of the real numbers.
"It makes me wonder whether Judaism isn't the answer after all."
G-d is the answer, of course.
"And yet, some J4J stances ring true to my ears. First, they've got a lot of Jews to follow Messiah."
True, but so did the churches in general, money grabbing TV-preachers and fake-healers, and even vile abusive cults (Jacob Prasch stated that he "got saved" through a cult). Apparently the messenger is not what saves, but G-d. However, the messenger can also TURN AWAY many from G-d - and I believe that J4J turned off many Jews to Yeshua by their in-your-face radicalism-inspired tactics (Moshe Rosen once stated his admiration for Saul Alinsky and that his book "Rules for Radicals" inspired him: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704546304575260272332539534.html), their anti-Torah and anti-Judaism stance, and their assimilationist theology and fruit, their wholesale shuffling Jews into churches and away from their heritage - a damage that will take years to undo.
"Third, the fruit I've seen from Messianic Jewish organizations hasn't been great. When I think of UMJC and MJTI, the first thing that comes to mind is all the bickering, internal fighting, ministry alliances, all the marginalization of gentiles. Sorry, it's true."
Judah, you are once again confusing UMJC/MJTI low view and opposition to various pseudo-messianic, replacionist non-Jewish movements and theologies with something "internal". To be "internal" you have to be PART OF something.
No, I'm not confusing them. This post was purely about Jewish orgs and Jewish people believing in Yeshua, not any of the greater independent Messianic movement which includes -- praise God -- gentiles.
All this makes me stop and think hard: maybe the focus on being a Judaism isn't the right focus at all. Maybe we're in error there.
"All this makes me stop and think hard: maybe the focus on being a Judaism isn't the right focus at all. Maybe we're in error there."
What would the other option be? And how would you reconcile that with the apostles continuing in Judaism?
"This post was purely about Jewish orgs and Jewish people believing in Yeshua, not any of the greater independent Messianic movement which includes -- praise God -- gentiles."
No, I am confused. What conflicts within Mainstream Messianic Judaism are you talking about and are they greater, more severe and more embarrassing than what is seen in mainstream Judaism or Christianity? What standard do you go by to make such a judgement?
Who is focusing on Judaism (implying that that G-d and Messiah is not THE main focus)? I am focusing on G-d and Messiah - and Judaism just happens to be just the only G-d ordained way for a Jew to live.
I tend to agree with your analysis, though I'm not in a position to criticize Rosen or his efforts. I don't doubt that he was absolutely sincere in his desire to bring his Jewish brother and sisters to a true understanding of the Messiah.
I don't particularly agree with his perspective, but I guess that goes with me being Messianic. The divisions between all the different shards and splinters of the redeemed community bother me, but they'll be there until Yeshua comes back to straighten us all out.
Fragmentation of belief systems come from human beings, not God.
Yeah. I'm not suggesting an alternative to Judaism.
Just wondering aloud: one goal of MJTI/UMJC Messianic Judaism is preservation of Jewish identity for Jewish believers in Yeshua. Sure sounds worthy, but when you weigh in those Jewish people -- families, even -- that end up rejecting Yeshua through their immersion into Judaism as provided by MJ, it gives me pause. Makes me wonder whether we need to focus less on the Judaism aspect. We are a different kind of Judaism -- a radically different kind. Maybe that needs to be taken into account.
"First, they've got a lot of Jews to follow Messiah. "
If Jews aren't following the covenant of HaShem given specifically for them, the Torah, then that is the complete opposite of following HaMashiahh. This is where I see so many people make a huge mistake, and its because of Christian-theology programmed into their heads.
The bottom line, belief alone is nothing, belief with action is everything. "Zion/Jeruz" mentions something about this in his first comment, but he says it way too simplistically, and certainly is completely incorrect in saying that Judaism isn't quite as defined by belief. Judaism's stance is that belief in the Creator is foundational and the actions as a result and in tandem with those beliefs are what is of actual substance in this world.
And I think both you and Zion/Jeruz are in error in assuming that by belief that someone was something (not matter who or what that someone or something is) can alone account for anything when it is followed by actually opposing the substance of that belief.
I don't mean to beat a dead horse by saying "belief must be followed by deed", but what I'm really getting at here is beyond that. I'm talking about going against what Rabi Yehoshua` taught, did, and represented. Which were Torah, the misswoth, and Torah-Judaism respectively.
Let me get specific, using a specific practical example. If a Jew doesn't wrap tefillin, he's sinning. He's neglecting a misswa la`asoth (a to-do command). Messianic Judaism in most brands will tell Jews that such is not important, along with saying the same about a variety of other misswoth. Its like blind leading blind because most likely they are well-intentioned people, but they're teaching (in most cases) a completely faulty observance of the Torah. Which is not accurately, fully, or completely following Rabi Yehoshua`.
Following Rabi Yehoshua` is, more or less, following the nusahh of eress Yisrael, in accordance with the original halakhoth of the authorities of eress Yisrael. Its actually pretty simple, do the Torah in the manner that the Bathei Din established. A very simple and basic example is: why did Yehoshua` bless only the bread and not the fish? Because it is a halakha (according to both the way of the Jews of eress Yisrael and of Bavel) that when you eat a meal with bread, you simply say a brakha over the bread and recite birkath hamazon afterward, rather than saying an individual brakha on each food; this being primarily because of the importance of bread.
I don't hold expectations, or demand things from people, just stating simply what I know as the absolute truth about this issue, and I'd venture to say I should hold a little weight considering having been a cookie-cutter Messianic living among others of like view, I changed over a period of about 2 or so years into follower of mamash Torah-Judaism. My beliefs changed considerably, and my actions changed much more. Not trying to sound like a ssadiq, just saying, I'm not a simplistic fool, and I changed my beliefs and deeds for a reason. And one thing is true: if I felt any less spiritual or any less connected to my Creator in any way, I wouldn't have changed. A personal relationship with the Creator, which is incorrectly deemed something void or lacking in Judaism, is high on my list of priorities, and is something I've found in a more complete way within Torah-Judaism.
The other thing I wanted to comment on was the last 10 or so sentences of the post, especially, of course, the bolded one. But I already did that in the process of my first comment.
I agree that following Yeshua while rejecting God's commandments is an error. That person isn't really following Yeshua.
However, I reject the notion that Christians are necessarily lawless. What I find is many people who are honestly following Jesus are actually doing the weightier matters of the law. That counts for something. So an atheist Jew who becomes a Christian through Moishe Rosen's organization, well, for that at least I am grateful.
But on the whole, I agree with your sentiments about converting Jews to Christianity.
Is MJ an extension of Judaism - Thus exclusive to Jews and converts..
Or is MJ directed at all those who believe like minded?
I understand J4J is controversial, but I have never seen that in any way associated with MJ. I think anti-MJM people try to associate J4J with the MJM to discredit it. K. Thats enough for now.
I find that so many questions could be answered if chapter 10 of Acts would be read before chapter 15.
"Now there was a man at Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian cohort,a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave many alms to the Jewish people and prayed to God continually.
About the ninth hour of the day he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God who had just come in and said to him, "Cornelius!"
And fixing his gaze on him and being much alarmed, he said, "What is it, Lord?" And he said to him, "Your prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God.
he is staying with a tanner named Simon, whose house is by the sea."
Without any knowledge of the Messiah and His redemptive work, we find this Roman soldier's prayers and acts of charity coming into YHWH's very presence, and not only being accepted, but resulting in a messenger being sent to speak directly to him.
Was this the start of Gentile Christianity or did this begin some type of quasi-Judaism from which Christianity eventually evolved?
Peter and the gang were absolutely amazed that YHWH had decided to pour out His Spirit on the Gentiles.
I guess the thought hadn't crossed their minds just yet.
People, Jew or non-Jew it doesn't matter, who come to Yahshua, being drawn by the Father, and put their trust in Him receive eternal life as promised.
J4J understood this and worked accordingly to fulfill the commission given by Messiah.
Besides, some of their songs were pretty cool.
I believe the Messianic movement is a move of God among Jews and gentiles, drawing Jews to Messiah and gentiles to God's righteous commandments.
However, this particular post had to do with only Jewish organizations with the Messianic movement, which includes J4J.
Efr- I just read that again last night - Acts - Tryin to wrap my head around what Peter and the boys must have been going thru. What a crazy time!
However, I think, while they were spreading the word, I cannot believe they were involved with the creation of a "new" ideology, or "gentile Christianity."
I may be wrong, but why would they throw away so many of the things that encompass their religious doings? Isnt that what Christianity has done?
Sorry Judah. I dont mean to comment out of line. Sometimes I see something and I go off topic.
I should pay a bit more attention.
"However, I reject the notion that Christians are necessarily lawless. What I find is many people who are honestly following Jesus are actually doing the weightier matters of the law. That counts for something. So an atheist Jew who becomes a Christian through Moishe Rosen's organization, well, for that at least I am grateful."
Christians who are not racially Jewish are not deemed righteous or unrighteous by the standard of the 613 misswoth of Torah. The covenant of Torah is a specific covenant made only with Israel and is intended to be kept in the Land of Israel. Its a set of guidelines in order to produce a certain kind of individual and a certain kind of society. That is specific and unique only to Israel, not to any other nation.
Therefore those who are not Jewish nor on the road to becoming Israelites are deemed righteous or unrighteous by whether or not they obey the various nowadays-applicable misswoth of Torah. Instead, all nations by default are held to the 7 base Noahide Laws (which are still laws of the Torah, found in the Torah), and that is derived from those 7.
The debate of whether or not the purpose of believing in Rabi Yehoshua` is meant to make every non-Jew who "believes" in him into an Israelite or not is questionable. What is clear, however, eternal life is given to those who believe in the Creator and to do what the Creator specifies for them to do (for an Israelite, that which is applicable among the 613 misswoth of Torah, and all that is derived from them; for any other person, the 7 Laws of Noahh and all that is derived from them).
And I agree, there are some sincere Christians who are very pure of heart and motive. Even if they may be still in error in some ways, if they're doing all they know how to in regards to serving the Creator the best they can, I am not someone who can pronounce them damned to hell (really, nor can I or should I pronounce anyone as such). That's left to the righteous judgment of the Creator.
Regarding my third paragraph above, I believe belief in Rabi Yehoshua` should be viewed as an aid to reaching the goal of complete belief in the Creator and adherence to what is required of the given individual.
I don't think they were trying to do either one. It was more of a rhetorical question. Peter didn't explain anything beyond the very simplest of truths concerning repentance and Messiah at that first meeting.
What took place after that I have no idea. Peter and company were so taken aback by the proceedings that all he could do was to put those Gentiles in the waters of immersion and wait to see what happened next.
But it was many years later that Peter recalls that day, and his recollection became the turning point for the discussion going on in Jerusalem regarding all those Gentiles who were both returning and coming to trust in YHWH - chapter 15.
While none of us know what Peter may have thought exactly, those events at Cornelius's house certainly left an impression on him.
I believe many of the members of the J4J organization had a similar impression of their experience with Messiah.
Let me throw a monkey wrench into all this. Rabbinic Jews don't follow Yeshua/Jesus because they don't believe he's the Messiah. The way traditional Christianity portrays hi, I can see their point.
However, every observant Jews looks forward to the coming of the Messiah. They just don't know his name and in some ways, Christianity has made sure (by Gentilizing Jesus) that Jews won't consider Yeshua as the Messiah.
If you're Jewish and you long for the Messiah to come, who are you looking to?
I'll say this right up front -- forgive my ignorance if this is just an ignorant question.
All this seems to make faith in the one supreme God so difficult when the Bible seems to make it so easy. "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved." Why must Jewishness (or not) make that difficult? Is this an argument about keeping the law in addition to ones' faith? Clearly that's not necessary -- both Peter and Paul teach this.
Maintaining a person's heritage is important, but it affects one's salvation not at all. My family came from Holland three generations back, but I am American first and foremost. I am American with a Dutch heritage. Why isn't a Jew who believes that Jesus is the Messiah a Christian with a Jewish heritage?
Messianic Jews are not and should not be defined by JFJ or MJTI.
There is no one-size-fits-all - we are all individuals with very different personal lives and situations. We are neither bound to attend church or synagogue - what matters is our relationship with Yeshua.
As communities we have unity in Yeshua. There's a lot we have to work out for ourselves and with our brothers and sisters in Messiah, and there's even more we have to humbly accept that we'll never know.
"I am American with a Dutch heritage. Why isn't a Jew who believes that Jesus is the Messiah a Christian with a Jewish heritage?"
It's quite simple, Ryan. I am sorry if I am a bit direct, but if all the Dutch disappeared tomorrow by assimilating with, say the Germans, how will this affect anything in G-d's scheme of things when it comes to all the prophecies in the Bible and the coming of Messiah? In no way at all, really. However, let's assume that all the Jews disappeared tomorrow - unless you believe that the Church is the "New Israel" and all the prophecies are merely cute spiritual parables referring to no actual future events, places or peoples, you have a major problem on your hands.
This is why I am a Jew and not anything [fill in the blanks] with a "Jewish heritage." Being a Jew, ANY JEW, at least as far as G-d is concerned, should by default mean that you await to receive the redemption through the true promised Messiah. No need for additional adjectives to be added to a "Jew" to describe that indelible fact.
Gene, I appreciate the directness. It keeps things clear and straight forward.
I totally get what you're saying, Jews have a special place throughout scripture. If all Jews disappeared we'd all be in quite a predicament.
But what I don't get is the substance of my question(s). Why are there even questions put forth like do we attend a church or synagogue? Should be support groups that don't believe in Messiah? Maybe I'm too simplistic and/or see things too black and white. Scriptures say not to forsake the assembling of the people. Okay that means I go somewhere, whatever it's called. The church or synagogue question seems to be analogous to being a member of the National Rifle Association when you don't believe guns are okay, but are a member because you used to be a gun owner. Does this make sense?
I'm just saying that this same methodology of looking at these various issues could be used to bring clarity to the situation. Why is it that being Jewish has to make these various issues difficult. The words in the scripture are the same for Jewish believers as other Christians. Again, I may be looking at things too simplistically and look forward to further understanding.
"Why is it that being Jewish has to make these various issues difficult."
Ryan... being Jewish makes just about ALL things difficult, both in life and faith. Why? I suppose it has something to do with G-d choosing Israel and setting her apart for Himself, and the rest of the world hating that fact. One just has to look at all the murders and persecutions that befell that Jewish people, with 1/3 of all Jews being wiped out just 75 years ago in a span of mere 5 years, to know that things are a bit more difficult for a Jew.
"The words in the scripture are the same for Jewish believers as other Christians."
That's where I must disagree. Acts 15 is just one small example of the fact that while the words are there for EVERYONE to read and learn from, not all words in the scriptures are addressed to everyone or apply the same to everyone.
Gene, thanks for the further response. There have been many people throughout history who, for whatever reason, feel threatened or can't just accept the fact that God chose a particular people to reveal himself to and through. Some people are just that insecure I guess. Furthermore Satan has set himself as an enemy of Israel just because God loves Israel. So I understand what you're saying about things being difficult. Personally, I'm just glad that God provided a pathway to Him since none of us measure up to His standards.
9) He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith. 10) Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear? 11) No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are."
Sorry for belaboring the point -- I'm just wanting to understand this. Ever since I came upon this blog I haven't been able to "get" the perspective that some of the subject matter has been about.
"I just re-read Acts 15. Do you mean to say that gentiles are required to follow only a subset of what Jews are required? If so, I didn't get that from the passage."
The essence of Acts 15 is better understood taking both the preceding verses and the ones after into accout. One must first understand WHY the council had to be convened. Some Jewish believers from the Pharisees believed that Gentiles coming to faith in G-d must convert AND observed Torah as given to Moses. However, Acts 15 shows that this was not G-d's intention at all.
I think the above can't get clearer in regards to what was expected of whom and what was not.
"He made no distinction between us and them"
In faith and salvation, there's no difference - otherwise what was the point of the letter, and later James' expectation that Paul observe Torah while Gentiles didn't?
Exactly. Look at the confrontation that occurred between Paul and Peter that is written about in the letter to the congregation in Galatia.
"If you, who are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, why are you forcing the Gentiles to live like Jews?"
I'll leave out that bit of sarcasm that follows, but you get the point.
"If you, who are a Gentile, live like a Jew and not like a Gentile, why are you forcing the Jews to live like Gentiles?"
It doesn't work either way. If there are no distinctions between people when they come to Messiah, why should there be after the fact? We can set aside our differences for the sake of salvation, but take them back up again when we try to enter into fellowship together?
Here is the complication you are running into and your frustration is well noted.
It is sad to see the problem becoming larger rather than smaller.
"One must first understand WHY the council had to be convened. Some Jewish believers from the Pharisees believed that Gentiles coming to faith in G-d must convert AND observed Torah as given to Moses. However, Acts 15 shows that this was not G-d's intention at all. "
Gene, do you agree that one is saved by circumcision according to the custom of Moses?
"Gene, do you agree that one is saved by circumcision according to the custom of Moses?
Zion/Jeruz, your question is a red herring one because not based on the text. The Pharisee believers didn't indicate that circumcision is what saved, instead what they said that unless one underwent the procedure, one COULDN'T get saved by Yeshua - meaning they thought that it was a step in the process of receiving FREE salvation from G-d through Yeshua, not the the procedure saved anyone. That's a huge difference.
"Zion/Jeruz, your question is a red herring one because not based on the text. The Pharisee believers didn't indicate that circumcision is what saved, instead what they said that unless one underwent the procedure, one COULDN'T get saved by Yeshua - meaning they thought that it was a step in the process of receiving FREE salvation from G-d through Yeshua, not the the procedure saved anyone. That's a huge difference."
Ok, so do you agree that one cannot receive salvation from Yeshua without being circumicsed?
"Ok, so do you agree that one cannot receive salvation from Yeshua without being circumicsed?"
Ha??? Of course I don't agree that one must be circumcised to receive salvation from G-d through Yeshua. Yeshua came to save BOTH the circumcised (Jews) and the uncircumcised (Gentiles) - and as you remember, Paul wrote that each should remain as is (1 Corinthians 7:18), which naturally includes the rest of Torah applicability.
"Ha??? Of course I don't agree that one must be circumcised to receive salvation from G-d through Yeshua. Yeshua came to save BOTH the circumcised (Jews) and the uncircumcised (Gentiles) - and as you remember, Paul wrote that each should remain as is (1 Corinthians 7:18), which naturally includes the rest of Torah applicability."
I think one has to conclude that Acts 15 when addressing circumcision, is not speaking of what is laid out in scripture as correct, but what is laid in the additions that were added or interpreted... Thus we have to conclude the bible held circumcision in a different understanding than what the Pharisees offered. Would you agree?
This is all quite interesting. I guess I have been coming at all of this from the perspective where keeping the Torah wasn't even on the radar. Forgive this ignorance, but honestly the thought process was "that's something only for pre-Jesus times and for Orthodox Jews." Hopefully that doesn't offend (it's not intended to); my guess is that many, many non-Jews have this same thought because I've been around the block more than a time or two, especially in Christian circles, and have never heard this.
You have opened my eyes here. I'll have to do some research and some reading... Any suggestions?
"And yes, there is some great music from J4J. Israel's Hope comes out of them, if I remember. One of my favs. :-)"
Minor point here: Israel's Hope came out of Beth Messiah Congregation in Rockville, MD.
I've been @ BMC since I was 3(26 years)...we've never been associated w/ J4J in anyway.
Rosen chided a ministry that does not involve itself with the messiah.. which includes Judaism. However, I have read a couple of books authored by Abraham Twerski. I find them insightful, and helpful in my quest to better myself.
I realize he, and other Rabbis, do not believe in the Messiah, but how can these teachings actually hurt me?
Dr. Michael Brown, who would likely align with Moishe Rosen, has some answers to that question. I don't necessarily agree with their views on rabbinic things, but it's out there for consideration.
I am surprised no one has commented on the Messianic Israel movement...the MIA and the LACK of infighting,etc. within. Anyone read Batya Wooten's books? Heard of Bill Cloud? Brad Scott? Mike Clayton? There is a wonderful, peaceful balance stemming from, what is in my humble opinion, a true circumcision of the heart and love for Israel, the apple of The Fathers eye.
Hey thanks for playing Lenny and Varda, great stuff! Blessings!!
"I am surprised no one has commented on the Messianic Israel movement...the MIA and the LACK of infighting,etc. within. "
Wait, I get it - that's because Gentiles (MIA) got their stuff together, a peaceful and a gracious bunch, and get along with each other splendidly, demonstrating a true example of brotherhood, while those Jews (UMJC), well, they are Jews... 'nough said, right?
Gene, Judah is our (MIA) brother. If folks would get off the defensive, (and Father knows, who can blame them) and realize that there are a large number of non-Jews who love the Jewish people. I personally believe that there is not a race of people, God's CHOSEN people, who have been more persecuted than the Jews. It is long past time that the persecution and hatred, the anti-semitic sentiments were squashed for once and for all time. It never ceases to amaze me how so much of the world blames Israel for being the aggressor, the "bad guy". I may disagree with my brother Judah, but in my heart I feel no animosity toward him. The plight and suffering of the Jewish people breaks my heart. I weep for Judah,as do my fellow MIA, many of whom, by the way, are not "non-Jews". I so look forward to the day that these racial terms, which only serve to divide us, are never spoken again. We are one in Yeshua and it is high time we unite as brothers and sisters against those are out to destroy beloved Israel. I left the church when I discovered the truth of what happened in tne centuries following the death and ressurection of Yeshua, and now am myself persecuted by many in my former "church" when they learn, for instance, that that Bible I carry is titled "Complete Jewish Bible", that I celebrate the Yahweh's feasts, etc. Yeshua is not gonna return until we unite in love and obedience to the God of Israel! Aren't you fed up with all this fussing and fighting? As for me, I stand for a united Israel and love for Judah! BTW ,I use anonymous b/c I am not computer-savvy enough to figure out how to do a name and all. Now go back and read your own words,Gene. You said it, not me. Please don't judge me unfairly.
Anonymous, I don't for a second believe in Batya's "Two-House" fairy tales (her invention of Gentile Christians really being the "lost tribes" of Israel). Not only are they laughable and contradictory to the Bible, history, science and plain common sense, but to most Jews find her repackaging of the ridiculous British Israelitism's ideology/theology of the bygone era as one of the worst examples of Replacement Theology yet perpetrated on the Jewish people and an affront to Messianic Jews in particular.
Thanks for posting. I, too, believe that Ezekiel 37 is a future event and that the two sticks have not yet been reunited.
I recommend reading John McKee's 2 House website: Two House News Network. John is a moderate voice in the Two House community, and perhaps the most scholarly and knowledgeable. You'd do well to read his material.
Ezekiel 37:19 "tell them YHWH Elohim says this: 'I will take the stick of Yosef, which is in the hand of Efrayim, together with the tribes of Israel who are joined with him, and put them together with the stick of Y'hudah and make them a single stick, so that they become one in my hand.'"
Doesn't sound like fairy tale to me. In fact it looks very much like an inevitable event over which Efrayim of Y'hudah will not have any control.
It seems to me that willing participation in the plan of YHWH would be a wise choice.
Doesn't sound like fairy tale to me. In fact it looks very much like an inevitable event over which Efrayim and Y'hudah will not have any control.
"Doesn't sound like fairy tale to me. In fact it looks very much like an inevitable event over which Efrayim and Y'hudah will not have any control."
Ephraimites have never been lost, and neither have been any of the tribes of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The Jewish people of yesterday and today constitute ALL of the tribes of Israel, which means that Northern and Southern Kingdoms of Israel have been reunited by G-d already (long ago), since Israel today (or even Israel of more than two thousand years ago) is no longer divided into two warring kingdoms. To believe otherwise is to promote the old British Israelism and Worldwide Church of G-d nonsense.
It also describes the antisemitism of Two-House's founders, the Wootens, including their questioning the very identity of modern Jews, or being upset that Jews called their new state "Israel" instead of "Judah"! Just WOW!
Don't let enemies of Messianic Israel characterize them.
For clarity on what MIA believes and their response to accusations of replacement theology, see their document The Importance of Inclusion Theology.
Nice link to the MIA. That should just about clear that up.
Unless someone is just not interested in the truth.
In agreement with Gene, there is a 'Ephraimite elistism' among MIA and likeminded organizations.
There is a huge misunderstanding and lack of understanding Judaism.
Since John McKey is on here, able to read this, this isn't lashon hara`. His material is much the same.
Among these groups there is little to no real understanding of Judaism in general. The "NT" is looked at completely out of its proper context of the very distinct culture and religion of the Jewish people. That's because these people think their version of the historical figure Yehoshua` was a heretic like the Karaites/Sadducees/Beothusians(sp!?) who don't believe in the Oral Torah. Of course, if you look at the "NT" writings, the people who actually persecuted the followers of Rabi Yehoshua` (and he himself) were doing so because of them proclaiming beliefs of the Oral Torah like resurrection of the dead, the existence of the next world, etc. The Sadducees believed no such thing because they rejected Oral Torah.
Interestingly, such groups as MIA and similar believe in these aspects of Oral Torah only because they see them in the "NT". They miss other readily apparent aspects of Oral Torah in the "NT" because they don't know enough about Judaism or Jewish life in general to have any idea.
Its much harder to try to tell them anything like this, because they don't know enough about the issue at hand (Judaism, Jewish life), and immediately fall back on pre-set programmed anti-Judaistic teachings from either Christian or Messianic sources.
In defence of such people and organizations (labeled "Ephraimite"), I believe many of them are simply on path to returning to Torah-Judaism. I can't say they have absolutely no truth to their claim, I don't think their claim comes from nowhere or that they have no legitimacy.
And against the UMJC and similar organizations and like-minded people. Its not as if they have any sort of legitimate observance, in many cases, or any realistic aim. They're a bunch of sort-of Conservative (or maybe some of them are kind-of Orthodox) level-observance people, probably mostly Jewish, who sit in exile and don't actually do much of what Rabi Yehoshua` taught and would want striven for.
Things like returning to the Land of Israel and implementing Torath Eress Yisrael are things not even on the radar for such groups, it seems.
I really have a huge skepticism for anyone who claims they follow "Yeshua". Usually they're following their own version which is usually far off from the actual man, and there's tons of different versions among all the non-cohesive groups and splinter groups who all fight among themselves like a bunch of Prostestants.


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Q: Replace Color Values in Image with Random Noise I found something reasonably close to what I want to do here:
Python: PIL replace a single RGBA color
However, in my scenario I have images that were originally grayscale with color annotations added to the image (an x-ray with notes in color).  I would like to replace any pixel that is not grayscale with random noise.  My main problem is replacing values with noise and not a single color.
Edit: I figured out the random noise part, now just trying to figure out how to separate the color pixels from the pixels that were originally in grayscale.
from PIL import Image
import numpy as np

im = Image.open('test.jpg')

data = np.array(im)   # "data" is a height x width x 3 numpy array
red, green, blue = data.T # Temporarily unpack the bands for readability

# Replace white with random noise...
white_areas = (red == 255) & (blue == 255) & (green == 255)
Z = random.random(data[...][white_areas.T].shape)
data[...][white_areas.T] = Z

im2 = Image.fromarray(data)
im2.show()

A: You could try
col_areas = np.logical_or(np.not_equal(red, blue), np.not_equal(red, green))

A: You could use this Pixel Editing python module
from PixelMenu import ChangePixels as cp
im = Image.open('test.jpg')
grayscalergb=(128, 128, 128) #RGB value of gray in your image
noise=(100,30,5) #You can adjust the noise based upon your requirements
outputimg=cp(im, col=grayscalergb, col2=noise, save=False,tolerance=100) #Adjust the tolerance until you get the right amount of noise in your image

Also:
I'd suggest you to use png images instead of jpg images because JPEG is designed with compression, everytime you load the image the RGB values change making it hard for your code to function perfectly everytime

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