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Your Work for God Is Not in Vain - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - September 12
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Your Work for God Is Not in Vain By Keneesha Saunders-Liddie
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” - 1 Corinthians 15:58
I was doing too much… I could feel the tell-tale sign of my achy shoulder and knew my stress level was rising. Yet, I continued. I was the Bible club teacher, Sunday school teacher, praise and worship singer and I organized and rehearsed with the youth of the church for programs on all festive occasions.
It wasn’t that bad, I was doing the work of the Lord and keeping busy until his return. But the more stress I felt, the more I realized that no one was noticing the hard work I was putting in.
There was no thank you, no good job, not even a pat on the back and my stress grew. What I failed to realize at the time was I shouldn’t even be seeking men’s applause; only God’s.
Have you ever felt this? At some time or the other, whether it was at church, your workplace or home, you felt discouraged in your welldoing because you were taken for granted.
Sometimes, all you want is just one person to tell you good job so you can have the strength to continue… but it never happens.
This is why our key verse is so important. It is found in the book of 1 Corinthians and it was written by Paul. Paul knew exactly what we would face - the people of Corinth were facing the same problem. That’s why Paul wrote this verse to encourage them.
The good news is that even if no one mentions the good work you’re doing, God sees it. He never slumbers nor sleeps. He is ever-present. There is no good thing you’ve done in his name that he hasn’t taken note of.
Sisters, when you feel like fainting, this is when he will renew your strength like the eagles so that you will soar. He admonishes us to be steadfast, immovable and consistent.
Steadfast- this gives the image of not quitting. Be sure and steady. There is a reason God wants us to be diligent and tell us at the end our work will not be in vain.
Immovable- solid, a stronger addition to the word steadfast; in other words, don’t be easily shaken. I know you feel like the only one still being faithful, (so not true), keep being firm and faithful you’re doing it all for God.
Consistent- be always abounding in the work of the Lord. Everything your hands find to do, do it to the best of your ability because you serve an awesome God.
When Paul penned these words, he talked about the certainty of death, but its loss of power over the life of the believer.
At the time, I really wasn’t doing more than I could handle, I was just discouraged, and I allowed my thoughts to control doing my best for Christ. Now, I know for sure that when discouragement knocks on my door, I need to quote this verse and remind myself that my labor is not in vain.
All I have to do is serve him in sincerity and do my best to bring him glory. He has promised that what we do for him will not be in vain.
Keneesha Saunders-Liddie is a writer, avid reader and Jesus lover. She recently started a blog https://womenlovinggodsway.com to encourage women to show Christian love to others and to share biblical counsel with anyone who needs it. She firmly believes that the bible has the answers to everything that pertains to life. She is a wife, mother and student. You can connect with her on Facebook and Pinterest.
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The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA; Histadrut Harabanim) is an organization whose goal is "to advance the cause and the voice of Torah and the rabbinic tradition" by "promoting the welfare, interests, and professionalism of Orthodox rabbis all around the world"; it is the rabbinic counterpart of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations.
Founded in 1923 as the Rabbinical Council of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations, in 1935 the RCA merged with the Rabbinical Association of the RabbiIsaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (Yeshiva University) and took its present name. The RCA has offices in New York and Jerusalem and sponsors various yeshivot and educational institutions in Israel. In 2005 the RCA claimed an international membership of over 1,000 members, of whom 600 occupied pulpits and one hundred were in chaplaincy, the remainder were in educational or communal positions. Most of its members are graduates of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary.
Since 1960, the RCA has sponsored the independent Beth Din of America, which, in addition to dealing with questions of personal status, also addresses issues arising from commercial disputes and keeps records of prenuptial agreements that are promulgated through the RCA. In 2005 The Beth Din of America was headed by Rabbi Gedalia Schwartz and its director was Rabbi Jonathan Reiss. Until his death in 1993, Rabbi Joseph B. *Soloveitchik was the "guiding spirit and mentor" of the RCA and chaired its halakhah commission, which Rabbi Asher Bush was coordinating in 2005. While eschewing inter-religious activities that include discussions of theology, the RCA has sent representatives to the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC), which is under the auspices of the World Jewish Congress.
The RCA publishes two journals, a quarterly, Tradition (1958– ) and a halakhic journal in Hebrew, Hadarom. (1957– ). From 2002 the executive vice president of the RCA was Rabbi Basil Herring.
Leibman, in: AJYB, 66 (1965), 21–97; Davis, in: L. Finkelstein, The Jews: Their History, Culture, and Religion, 1 (19603), 559f.; L. Bernstein, Challenge and Mission: The Emergence of the English Speaking Rabbinate (1982).
HomeAll Posts...What Are The Different Sects Of Orthodox Judaism?
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Orthodox Judaism has a range of communities and practices, from ultra-Orthodox haredi Judaism (Haredim) to Jewish fundamentalism within Modern Orthodox Judaism (Neo-Orthodoxy, Open Orthodoxy, and Religious Zionism). Haredi Jews (Haredim) are Orthodox Jews who opposed the Haskalah.
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What Are The Different Sects Of Hasidic Jews?
As the tzadikim of Hasidism changed over time, he grouped the different groups differently. A number of well-known Hasidic sects also have presence in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Washington, Denver and Philadelphia. They include Breslov, Lubavitch (Chabad), Satmar, Ger, Belz, Bobov, Skver, Vizh
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Judaism today can be divided into three main groups: Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox. The forms of Jewish culture in other countries are also very diverse, such as Reconstructionist Jewish, Gregorian Jewish, and Karaite Jewish. You can practice as according to your knowledge of Judaism if you have the right attitude.
What Are The Branches Of Orthodox Judaism?
Explains in detail how they evolved, as well as why they followed a variety of practices during their evolution, three major parts of modern Judaism – Reform, Orthodox, and Conservative. Historically, Judaism has not been a religion with separate branches. Now we understand that fact.
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Josephus, a first-century historian, discovered there to be three sects in the Jews ean historian Josephus observed that there were three sects among the Jews: the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and Essenes. In her book ‘The Second Temple’ (published in 1973), Pamela Nadell examines these once flourishing sects that flourished between the late Second Temple and Roman times until the War Between the Jews and the Romans 67-70A. They were sealed up by those events.
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Prayer is our opportunity to speak directly to God.
Prayer is a daily obligation for every Jew, as it says: "You shall serve the Lord your God with all your heart."1 The Talmud explains: "What is service of the heart? That is prayer."2
Further, when an individual or a community faces an impending danger, the Torah requires them to call out to God in prayer.3 This obligation applies to Jews and non – Jews alike.4,5
Through prayer, mortal man has the opportunity to speak directly to the Creator of the Universe and express his needs. God listens and responds to our prayers.6 Judaism asserts that all our prayers should be directed to God exclusively. We do not pray to angels. We do not pray to deceased people. Only God can respond to our entreaties.7
There are three primary prayer services each day:
Shacharit, the morning prayers
Mincha, the afternoon prayers
Ma'ariv, the evening prayers
According to tradition, these three prayers were instituted by Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, respectively.8
The three daily prayers also correspond to the three main daily services in the Holy Temple: the morning Tamid offering, the afternoon Tamid offering, and the sacrificial parts that burned on the altar every evening.9 Thus one who prays is likened to having brought an offering on the altar.10
By engaging in prayer during various times of the day, we make God part of every aspect of our lives.11
Newcomers to the prayer service can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the bulk of daily prayers. It is recommended that such a person begins with just a few prayers and gradually adds to his daily ritual.12 If necessary, he can even limit himself at first to a single prayer a day. This may be done as long as it is with the understanding that over the course of time, he will be living up to all his daily prayer responsibilities. The most important prayers that are said daily are the Amidah and Shema. Beyond that, one should seek rabbinical guidance as what else take priority in his growth process.
Language of Prayer
Prayers are read from a siddur,13 the Jewish religious text in widest circulation, surpassing even the Hebrew Bible.14 Siddur means "order," as it contains the established text for prayer. For English speakers, it is highly recommended to have a copy of the ArtScroll Siddur. This is translated by top – rate Jewish scholars, who understand the subtleties of both the Hebrew and English languages, and includes an explanation of all prayers, laws and customs – for everyday, Shabbat, holidays, and lifecycle events.15
Technically, prayers may be said in any language that one understands,16 however, Hebrew is the preferred language for prayer.17 One may pray in the original Hebrew text, even without understanding it.18 In any case, it is a good idea to learn Hebrew as soon as possible in order to pray meaningfully in the original tongue.
Many of the prayers are based on biblical verses, and the Amidah (for example) was composed in the fourth century BCE by the Great Assembly, led by the prophets Nechemiah and Ezra.19 Before that time, people would pray whatever was on their hearts,20 but due to the burden of the exile the Jewish nation began to lose touch with their "hearts." Therefore the Great Assembly fixed the text of the prayers, incorporating deep kabbalistic meanings into the words, so that even the simplest Jew would be able to communicate with God with the holiest words. As such, the prayer book transcends time and geography, allowing every Jew to deeply connect to the Almighty using the same words.
It is a good idea to set aside a little bit of time each day to read and contemplate the meaning of the daily prayers and special prayers.21
There are slight variations in the text of the prayers, based on community custom. The three most common texts are:
Nusach Ashkenaz [lit. German edition] – used by Jews of Ashkenazi ancestry.22
Nusach Eidot HaMizrach [lit. version of the Eastern communities] – used by Jews of Sephardic ancestry.23
Nusach Sefard [lit. Spanish edition] – used mostly by chassidim, based on the teachings of the 16th century mystic the Arizal.
There is historical precedent for slight variations in the text; the mystical writings teach that there are 12 heavenly "windows" through which each o the Twelve Tribes submitted their entreaties. Thus, the sages originally composed 12 editions of prayer, corresponding to the differing spiritual makeup of the different segments of the Jewish nation.24
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Various Obligations
Men should pray with a minyan whenever possible.25 This is because a prayer said publicly is more likely to be accepted, as opposed to a private prayer which depends largely on one's degree of concentration.26 Further, certain parts of the service can be said only in the presence of a minyan: Kaddish27, Borchu,28 repetition of the Amidah,29 the Priestly Blessing,30 and the Torah reading.31 One should always try to pray in a synagogue,32 even if there is no congregation present at the time.33 More detailed laws pertaining to a minyan are discussed in "Daily Living – The Synagogue."
Women are also obligated to pray each day.34 However, because this is a "time – bound positive mitzvah," the specific obligation differs. A woman who needs to care for her children may fulfill her prayer responsibility with a short informal prayer.35 The details are discussed in "Daily Living – Women and Mitzvot."36
Children must be trained to pray properly.37 In fact, as soon as a child is able to speak, he should be taught to say the first verse of Shema.38 Traditionally, even very young children are brought to the synagogue, if they will not disturb the prayers of others.39
Where to Pray
God listens to our prayers wherever we are. But prayers are better – received when recited in an established place,40 as this aids in concentration. Thus one should select a particular spot to pray unless there is some compelling reason to do otherwise.41
In general, one should try not to pray in an area where others might disturb his prayers.42 Further, since King Hezekiah turned toward the wall in order to entreat God,43 when possible it is better to pray facing a wall.44
There are certain places where one should not pray or recite blessings. For example, it is not ideal to pray in an open area that has no roof over it,45 if another place is available.46
One may not pray or recite blessings in a bathroom47 or in any place where there is a bad odor or exposed waste.48 Nor may one pray in the presence of someone who is insufficiently dressed.49
Focusing on Prayer
There are two mindsets when praying:
remember that you are standing before the Omnipotent King of the Universe
focus on the simple meaning of the words50
During prayer, one should be of clean mind and body. One should endeavor to remove all extraneous thoughts (about business, errands, etc.) and concentrate solely on the words of the prayers.
If one has difficulty focusing on all the prayers, he should at least concentrate properly on Shema and the Amidah. When saying the Amidah, it is especially critical to maintain focus during the first blessing.51
Before beginning to pray, put yourself into a solemn frame of mind.52 Do not pray when you are in a silly mood or when something is bothering you.53 If some foreign thought does enter your mind during prayers, wait silently until the thought leaves and then resume the prayer.54
To keep your mind from straying, it is a good idea to keep your eyes focused on the siddur.55 In fact, one should not hold anything during prayer other than a prayer book.56
When praying, one's dress should reflect the importance of the experience.57
Similarly, one's hands should be washed before prayers,58 and one should not touch any of the normally – covered part of the body during prayer.59 Before prayers, one should also use the bathroom, if necessary.60
The Jewish Day
In our next lesson, we'll be discussing the daily prayer schedule. But first, we need some basic concepts of how the Jewish day is structured.
For starters, there is the idea that the Jewish day begins with night, based onGenesis 1:5 which places evening first: "...and it was evening and it was morning."61
However, for most people it is more intuitive to think of the day as starting in the morning, so for the sake of simplicity, our discussion will begin with daybreak and continue through nighttime.
Terminology
Here are the key terms to understand and remember:
Alot Hashachar – "daybreak," approximately 72 minutes before sunrise, depending on the season and location
Neitz HaChama – sunrise
Chatzot Hayom – noon
Shkiya – sunset
Bein Hash'mashot – The period between sunset and nightfall (Tzeit HaKochavim) is regarded as "doubtful" day and night.
Tzeit HaKochavim – Nightfall is defined as the appearance of three medium – sized stars,62 which is approximately 30 – 40 minutes after sunset, depending on the season and location.
Chatzot Ha'laila – midnight
Prayer Times
Each specific prayer is discussed more fully in this class, but for now let's get the basics:
Morning Shema – the earliest time one may recite the morning Shema is about an hour before sunrise,63 and continues until one – fourth of the day.
Shacharit – begins at sunrise, and continues until the end of the fourth halachic hour, which is equivalent to one – third of the day.64
Mincha – the afternoon service begins one half of a "seasonal hour" (see below) after halachic noon65, and continues until sunset.66
Evening Shema – may be recited at nightfall (Tzeit HaKochavim), up until halachic midnight.67
Ma'ariv – the evening service begins at nightfall (Tzeit HaKochavim),68 and continues until halachic midnight.69
(Diagram assumes sunrise occurs at 6 a.m. and sunset at 6 p.m.)
Seasonal Hours
The times listed here are called "seasonal hours" (in Hebrew, Sha'ot Z'man'iyot), which are different from conventional hours. A conventional hour always consists of 60 minutes. But a Jewish "seasonal hour" may have more or less than 60 minutes, depending on the season and location.
Simply put, "seasonal hours" are determined by dividing the day into 12 equal parts, and the night into 12 equal parts.
For example, let's say that in a particular city, on a particular summer day, the sun rises at 5 a.m. and sets at 8 p.m. That means there are 15 hours of "day," and 9 hours of "night." In Jewish terms, we would:
divide the "day" into 12 equal parts. Since there are 15 hours of "day," each "seasonal hour" would be 75 minutes long (15 hours x 60 minutes = 900 minutes, then divided by 12 = 75 minutes per "seasonal hour").
also divide the "night" into 12 equal parts. Since there are only 9 actual hours of "night," each "seasonal hour" would be 45 minutes long (9 hours x 60 minutes = 540 minutes, then divided by 12 "hours" = 45 minutes per "seasonal hour").
The opposite scenario would occur in wintertime, where the "nighttime seasonal hours" will be longer, and the "daytime seasonal hours" will be shorter.
And on a day when the sun rises at 6 a.m. and sets at 6 p.m., each "seasonal hour" would be exactly 60 minutes long.
Regarding your specific local times, you can get all the information very easily by downloading a simple yet powerful Jewish calendar program.
Now that we have the basics, our next lesson will discuss the specifics of the Jewish daily prayers.
According to Rambam (Tefillah 1:1 and Sefer HaMitzvot – Positive #5), the obligation for daily prayer is of Torah obligation at all times. However, seeMishnah Berurah 106:4 who follows the ruling of Ramban that the basic daily obligation is rabbinic.
Rabbi E.M.M. Shach as quoted in the introduction to Rabbi Meir Birnbaum’s Kuntros Avodat HaTefilla; cf.Mishnah Berurah 101:2.
Ashkenazi Jewry refers to those who ancestry stems from most of the European countries including England, France, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Hungary, Poland and Russia.
Sephardic Jews generally refers to those whose ancestry stem from the countries that were under Moslem influence such as Spain, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Turkey.
Every morning before I don my tallit, I contemplate my day. I separate each of the 32 strings that constitute the tzitzit (“fringes”) on my tallit(“prayer shawl”), to ensure that they are all intact, and not tangled or knotted. But for me there is something more: an opportunity for deep meditation.
You see, in a minute I will chant the blessing thanking G‑d for the mitzvah of wrapping myself in my tallit. I will then throw the shawl over my head and around my shoulders. I will let it fall along my sides and hang over my face. With my arms, I will hug my shoulders and stand there completely enveloped by the still holiness of my tallit. This is my quiet moment alone with G‑d.
I will hold onto this sweet, still moment for as long as I can, and imagine the entire world wrapped in G‑d’s embrace. I will whisper prayers that express my yearning for separation from the coil that binds me to earthliness, passages that express my yearning to feel G‑d’s embrace, to be fully immersed and enveloped by His sacred aura, to feel His energy pulsate through me, in me, and around me.
But before I lose myself in that transcendental experience, I must separate out my 32 strands. Each is lovingly gathered and smoothly separated from the pack. I run the string between my fingers and let it play out until it slips from my grasp. I repeat the process with every string in my bunched fists.
As I draw out each string, I think of the things I will do in the day that stretches out before me. I go through my calendar and each entry gets its own string. One string represents my morning coffee. The next string represents my call to the bank. Another string represents my tasks at work. I have a string for lunch, a string for dinner, a string for my time with the kids, and a string for my time with my wife. I have strings for my errands and a string for my elliptical. A string for my post-workout shower and a string for going to bed.
Every string represents something I will do today.
As I draw out my strings, I ask myself: are these things my business or G‑d’s? Is there room for G‑d in these things? In a moment, I will separate myself from my mundane mindset and envelop myself in G‑d’s aura. That will certainly be a time alone with G‑d. But is G‑d in my burger and can of pop? Do I make space for G‑d at the ballpark? When I stand for the seventh inning stretch, is G‑d there with me?
Or do I leave G‑d behind when I do these things? G‑d is in the synagogue, in the prayer book, in the tallit, and in the holy moments of my day. But when I get down and dirty, I don’t want to think of G‑d at my side. That is not a G‑dly business. That is my business.
Drawing out each string of my day, gives me the chance to draw G‑d into those moments too.
I don’t always manage to remain conscious of this meditation as my day unfolds. When I argue with my banker over a perceived false charge, I would rather not think that G‑d is listening. I don’t sound very G‑dly at that time. When I salivate over the steaming plate placed before me during dinner, I am not exactly in a Divine state of mind.
Yet, I wear my tzitzit all day long. It is not the large folds of my enveloping tallit, but it doesn’t need to be. The large tallit moment happens when I am feeling inspired. But the individual string moments, the moments when I am engaged in what I like to call my business—those happen all the time.
So, I wear the small tzitzit under my shirt all day long and let the fringes hang down at my sides. All I need to do is glance at them and I remember exactly who I am. Exactly what I am expected to do.
I am reminded that my business is not my business. Everything is G‑d’s business.
If G‑d is at my side, I behave differently. If G‑d is at my side, I eat differently. If G‑d is at my side, I think differently.
I am human, so there are times when I forget that G‑d is at my side. At such times I stray after my little indulgences and pleasures. The Torah reminds me to look at these fringes. The fringes that represent every step of my day. Look at them and remember who you are. Remember what is expected of you.
You are not just anyone. You are G‑d’s child. You are not just anywhere. You are in G‑d’s presence.
On the golf course and at the beach. At home or on vacation, I am not alone. A Jew is never alone. I am always in His company. He is constantly stirring the strings of my soul. And when I forget, the strings of my tzitzit remind me. This is why I wear them. This is why you too should wear them.
In my day I might have one or two tallit moments.
It might be when I wake up in the morning and realize that I am alive. It might be when I stop after a strong summer downpour and watch the sun spread its rays across the sky. It might be as I float in the lake and take in the large expanse of G‑d’s beautiful sky. It might be when I stop on the side of the road to watch a bee buzz around a beautiful flower.
It might be when I am wearing my tallit and contemplating my infinitesimal role in G‑d’s grand plan.
In my year, I might have one or two tallit moments.
They might be at the end of Yom Kippur, when the shofar is sounded (or when I get home after Yom Kippur and have my first drink of water). It might be at the Seder table as I crunch the matzah and contemplate G‑d’s love for my ancestors in Egypt and for me.
In my life I might have one or two tallit moments.
It might be when my firstborn enters this world. It might be when I attend my daughter’s graduation. It might be when I am dancing at my youngest child’s wedding. It might be when my grandchildren throw their arms around me and tell me how much they love me.
These are the grand moments; they are few and far between. In these moments I feel small, humble, and grateful to a G‑d Who always has my back. I feel unworthy of the many kindnesses He bestows on me. I am suffused with so much emotion that I can feel G‑d in my bones.
But the rest of my life are not tallit moments. It is filled with myriads and myriads of tzitzit moments. Fleeting moments in time, each as forgettable as the next. Times when I am busy seeing to the many tasks that comprise my business.
But in these moments, I am surrounded by more beauty and grandeur than I can take in. In these moments, I encounter more beautiful souls doing selfless generous things than I can ever absorb. It is in these moments that I am most surrounded by G‑d. I am not sitting in the lap of luxury, but I am nestled in G‑d’s arms. He carries me through my day, fills my lungs with air, and my mind with ideas. These are not my moments; they are His moments. This is not my business; it is His business.
This is the message of the tzitzit. Find G‑d in the most prosaic parts of life. Remember G‑d in the most mundane moments of the year. Involve G‑d in the most selfish and indulgent moments of the day. Whatever you do, find a reason to do it for G‑d. As the tip of my fork spears my perfectly marinated steak, and I bring its succulent delights to my mouth, I pause and think of G‑d.
This is a tzitzit moment.
It doesn’t feel holy, and it doesn’t seem noble. But it is Yours, dear G‑d.
I am going to chant a blessing before I dive in, and I will thank You for Your bountiful gift. I will sink my teeth into my steak and feel its juices squirt into my mouth. As I do, I will remember that I am eating it to gain the strength I need for my next mitzvah.
It is not my business, dear G‑d. It is Your business.
"We are also pro-actively streghtening,supporting Godly non-profits,Godly research and education networks working in association with millions of Families & family groups in Africa."
ABOUT US
We Believe
Throughout the 5780 year history of the Jewish Community , we have strived to live our Godly values through our daily actions.
We aspire to fulfill our mission by nurturing people and connecting communities, each day, through every age, inspired by Jewish values for every person regardless of race, skin tone, ethnicity, country of origin, religion, economic status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, special needs or citizenship status.
We are asking Kenyans to Unite the #AltRight due to the revealed long-held stark realities of hate throughout our country.
We defined our charge as “Strengthening the fabric of community by amplifying the long-held values of ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ and ‘Do not stand idle while your neighbor bleeds’ while redefining ‘neighbor’ from geographic term to moral concept.”
That mandate has guided our work through very challenging times over these past three years, including our response to the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in the history of the United States in our own city.
We begin the Jewish New Year 5781 at a time when racial bias, anti-Blackness, racism, systemic racism, and historic and current societal inequities are being denounced with hopes for long lasting systemic change. We make the following statement, committed to learning and action within our JCC community and throughout our Greater Pittsburgh community, and to invite others into the work.
TZELEM ELOHIM – Divine Image (uniqueness and dignity)
We believe that #FLAGmovement as an explicit expression of the most fundamental value of God`s limitless values and potencies.
B’RIT – Covenant (belonging and commitment)
We engage in this work as partners with sibling organizations across our region and are guided by organizations led by and serving communities most negatively impacted by racial bias, anti-Blackness, racism, systemic racism and historic and current societal inequities. We engage in this work knowing that Kenya,#FLAGmovement,the Jewish community and the JCC are made up of neighbors with multiple identities.
K’DUSHAH – Holiness (intentionality and presence)
We are focused and present to address the issues at hand for the work we do within our Kenyan community and the work we do throughout Greater East Africa. We examine the role each of us plays as a part of the problem and that each of us can play to be part of the solution.
HIT’ORERUT – Awakening (amazement and gratitude)
Our ears, eyes, hearts and minds are open as vehicles of learning from and with those who are most impacted by racial bias, anti-Blackness, racism, systemic racism and historic and current societal inequities.
D’RASH – Interpretation (inquiry, dialogue, and transmission)
We are required to be engaged and seek out ways we can impact positive change.
MASA – Journey (reflection, return, and renewal)
We approach these issues with humility, aware that individuals and institutions are on journeys of understanding and discovery as are we. Even as we journey as an institution, we appreciate the journeys of other individuals and institutions no matter how far along they are. We embrace the long held values of graciousness (chen), loving kindness (chesed) and compassion (rachamim) throughout our journey.
TIKKUN OLAM – Repair of the World (responsibility)
We are committed to repair the brokenness within ourselves and the brokenness of our world caused by racial bias, anti-Blackness, racism, systemic racism and historic and current societal inequities. As we move closer to a more complete beloved community and a more perfect union, we are guided by the Jewish value of justice (tzedek) and reminded to do so by the double imperative, “Justice, justice shall you pursue!” (Deuteronomy 16:20)
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About Us
Godly Company information
JEFLOME ENTERPRISES EVENTS & APQA GOURMET MUSIC were established in 1994 under the name Abambika Afrika.
Management with 20+ years experience in raw PRAISE WORSHIP EXPERIENCES,materials exports,collection,packaging distribution TO 20 COUNTRIES IN AFRICA whilst sourcing Asian manufacturers.
Office in Kenya and Globallyu + in East & Central Africa
Knowledge of Musice extract manufacturers.
Godly Business concept – Sales
Offer a competitive range of music in praise worship experiences,soft ,hard,pulses, raw,materials for ingredients/extracts manufacturing.
Direct from manufacturers to wholesalers and big consumers in Scandinavia, Baltic States, north Europe.
Small and flexible organization, with focus on sales, customer support and technical information solutions.
Co-operation/partnership together with a strategic choice of local wholesalers.
Godly Business concept – Purchase
Search competitive groups of products and establish contacts with manufacturers in Asia, through comprehension of culture and tradition.
Build up significant music trade volume, with focus on growth and profitability, together with a limited number of manufacturers.
Create long-term relationships and forecast orders for delivery by music direct to warehouse.
Focus on contacts with manufacturers, knowledge of language, logistics, product development and quality control.
Packaging/label/barcode
All products are packed in neutral polybags/boxes/outer cartons and are normally produced to order which makes individual specifications possible, as bulk pack, consumer pack or individual pack.
Products are marked/labeled with article no, specification in English, symbol for food-contact with glass/fork and barcode (GTIN).
13-digits barcode (EAN-13) on inner bags/boxes and 14-digits (ITF-14) barcode on outer cartons, which make sales to stores, cash-carry etc possible.
Certificates
Our Trading’s products are approved for good conduct.
Certificates, statements, test reports etc available on request.
Code of conduct (extracts)
We are music Trading AB as a commercial and trading company dealing in distribution & exports of music praise worship songs. Appreciative of cultural values and traditions, the company primarily represents Asian producers.
Our Trading has created a strategic network of diverse interested parties using a business concept based on simplicity, flexibility and accessibility.
Our Trading’s goal is to reduce global distances by offering an attractive line of competitive products without compromising on quality, product demands, working conditions, employee rights or protection of the environment.
Our Trading Code of Conduct describes the requirements and expectations we impose on ourselves as well as on our suppliers and their subcontractors.
We expect suppliers to respect the requirements and principles laid out in this Code of Conduct and to actively strive to implement these principles in their own operations.
A complete copy of our Code of Conduct is available on request.
Abambika Afrika,a member of JefLome group assists clients accessing Sub-Sahara Africa in the legislature and in the halls of state governments.
Abambika Afrika is Classified as a non-profit organization while JefLome Enterprises has * Approval of establishment by Attorney general under registrars of companies Cap 486 in 1998; Authority transferred to 2016.
To revitalize trade & industry by sharing knowledge,contacts,opportunities,platforms,collaborate and management information through exchanges among traders,exporters,importers; to spearhead growth of world economy through international trade in different sectors globally.
We know a broad range of policy. But, more important, we know the people, the processes and the politics that shape how decisions are made in Sub-Sahara Africa governments.
We are at the legislature each day of session from January through June, reviewing every bill introduced, attending committee meetings, monitoring floor debate and talking with legislators in the lobby. Our clients turn to us because they need a trusted partner to counsel them on strategy and advocate for them before state officials. Some need an ongoing presence at the Statehouse year after year; others retain us to work on specific matters on a shorter term basis.
We also represent clients on federal government matters, drawing from more than 20 years lobbying.
We represent local governments at the Statehouse and in Washington, DC. But, we also lobby certain local governments on behalf of clients.
We provide general legal counsel to businesses and individuals, primarily in the area of contracts drafting, review and negotiation.
GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS COUNSEL
We are known for being smart, proactive, thorough, and engaged. Our clients hire us to achieve a desired result. Our passion is delivering for our clients.
Above,below we have provided you with an overview of some of our most in demand contacts. We look forward to exploring market opportunities with you in ASIA-PACIFIC,SOUTH AMERICA,USA,Canada,Western Europe,Middle East,Baltic states,Eastern Europe,Central Asia,South East Asia & North Africa.
Mobile:
+254-7-91-03-5782
Office phones:
+254-7-91-03-5782
21st Century trading & lobbying Luvaha C. Luvaga, President , Director of Operations,Leadership,Engagement & Education.Snr VP Advancement & Partnerships
President: John Nesbit Kahaso (Executives:18) Secretariat : 4 offices, 1 division, 6 teams, 2 centers with 18 employees # of members of AAAGPN: Total of 129 companies (as of March 2016) Overseas branches: 8 chapters in 7 countries (INKE) Domestic branches: 8 (North Nairobi,Parklands,Mombasa,Nakuru,Eldoret,Kisumu,Nyeri, Juja)
Who we do it for
At international level ABAMBIKA AFRIKA LOBBY has an exclusive network of contacts and agents
Our Work
Reputation Management
Cause Branding
Influencer relations
Aggressive Media Outreach
We take special pride in our track record of developing powerful messages on public policy issues that might otherwise seem dry. Then we get the word out again and again. And again. Our work has been featured on KBC’s Today show and Nightly News, the NTV Evening News, SABC’s World News Tonight, 20/20 and Good Morning Kenya, on countless cable news and talk radio programs, and in every major African newspaper and news magazine.
Earned Media
Using innovative messages and creative outreach tactics, we successfully change the debate in broadcast, print, and online media. Because we develop specialized expertise on selected issues, media contacts know to turn to ABambika Afrika for the most informed experts.
Our representatives regularly appear in major media outlets, in most cases providing the only voice of the business community. Over and over again, the opinion pages of major newspapers run op-eds on behalf of our clients.
Online
ABambika Afrika creates and maintains dynamic websites that draw millions of visitors every year. We use creative and interactive web features to attract visitors and get them engaged. Because our creative team is fully engaged with our policy and media professionals every day, our websites never lose their focus on the core messages that work.
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Event Management
Exhibition Stands & Event Accessories
In Stor Activations
Road Shows
Bulk Mailing
Trade Fairs In Africa & Mid-East
Here are some past and present clients:
A New You
Aerial 360
Ahead for Success
Anchor Trust
Ashford Referees Association
Beachshadow
Blue Sky
BNI Valiant
Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce
Brighton & Hove City Council
Bright On Smiles
Business Development Consultancy
Campbell Tickell
Capital International HR Solutions
Disabled Building Adaptions
Drumbeat Media
ECAAT
East Brighton Trust
East Communications
Edward Harte Solicitors
Elliott Agency
Euphoric Beauty
Eve Shepherd (international figurative and portrait sculptor)
Foundry Press
FOXY Lady Drivers Club/FOXY Choice
Gaia Clinic of Holistic Therapy
Gallions Housing Association
Global Food Standards (international food safety experts)
Grangers Fishing
HAVIT Fitness
H02 Commercial Property Consultants
Hove YMCA
Impetus
JD Property Services
Jenny Searle Associates
KMW Financial Solutions
Kent County Football Association
L'Ancresse Golf Club, Guernsey
Lawton & Dawe
Legal Services Commission
MACS (Money Advice and Community Support)
Masson Appointments
Mat Pearch (champion windsurfer)
MK Window Cleaning
Mojo Publishing (Raring2go!)
Mount Green Housing Association
National Housing Federation
Phénix Media
Pixie Doodle
ProfitNet - University of Brighton
RSPCA
SAFeR Steyning
Simon Sands (stand-up comedian and TV actor)
Simply CSR
Smart Wood Flooring
Sophie Peters (actress)
Sports13
Steyning Festival
Steyning Millennium Trust
Stride New Homes
Sussex Back Pain Clinic
Sussex Business Advisors
The Bridge Community Education Centre
The Brix Group
The Cinnamon Trust
The Martlet Partnership
The Italian Job Mini Car Rally
THR Consulting
UK Windsurfing Association
Villarama
Worthing Churches Homeless Projects
Xtreme Minds
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About FLAG MOVEMENT,#GodCoalition & nu-nations of God international para-ministries
Founded to equip the church,global society,Africa & selected God Adulating nations globally to transition to FLAG movement,AL Beirith worship of ONLY one God LORD ALMIGHTY & tikkun olam.
We are a non-profit non-partisan political, multi-religious socio-sectarian,interdenominational initiative group that is fully funded by individual gifts and ministry partnerships.
About FLAG movement continental religious socio-political religious movement,forum & front
The FLAG movement is a Proposed GLOBAL & continental consultative forum of religious leaders that shall champion faith engagement at the highest continental levels,mass levels,community & root political national leadership in Africa.
We are committed to advancing these principles through public discourses,community engagement, organizing Judaism world global God-unto dedicated service, collective socio-religious political activism, and especially through the work our members do.
FLAG movement,united for Lord God Almighty will ACT!! for Africa (Associations for Considerations for theocracy for Africa) is headquartered in Nairobi in Kenya,East Africa,believe strongly that government should be transparent and accountable to Lord God Almighty and its people.WHEN FAITH LEADS,OPPORTUNITIES MULTIPLY!!!!!!!!
The world needs a mighty Judaism and a brave Judaism,that is Zionism.
BE BOLD. God WORKS through Humans!
We are rooted in authentic relationships with the Lord God Almighty. We invite you to join our community and work for God,peace and justice.
#TheScrollofGOD the TORAH
The version of God you recreate for the Global society is our responsibility!!!!!!
Lobby partner:BridgeWEALTH Associates consultancy of JefLOME Enterprises
In the wake of the RIGHT WING SURGE GLOBALLY,we are the ultra free market thinktank & lobby partnership in Africa that has gained exceptional access to the heart of leaders of states & governments in Chad,Mali,Senegal,Cameroon,Togo,Congo,Angola,Ethiopia,Nigeria,Kenya,Burkina Faso,Mauritania,Niger,Ghana & Cote de vore.
Share our mission of revitalizing transafrica God-ordained God-steadied Judaism communities in Africa through international God-centered Judaism relations, empowering a new generation, and strengthening the strategic communities in Nigeria & Ethiopia.
We,#FLAG movement & #GodCoalition is the only foremost formidable Judaisimization of Africa Judaism World Council on key issues of international Judaimization,politics and God delectable Judamization globalization.
Our small and dedicated team helps a new generation of thinkers and young leaders become involved in the transAfrica Judaism causes & dialogue.
With your generous contribution, you can help us continue our work embedded in Lord God Almighty.
You can find more information about our donors and supporters.
Please get in touch with us for further information on donations and sponsoring. We look forward to hearing from you!
The world needs a mighty Judaism and a brave Judaism,that is Zionism.
BE BOLD. God WORKS through Humans!
We are rooted in authentic relationships with the Lord God Almighty. We invite you to join our community and work for God,peace and justice.
#TheScrollofGOD the TORAH
The version of God you recreate for the Global society is our responsibility!!!!!!
Our work is voluntary and the members and the board work with conviction in their time for the Lord God Almighty,Global Judaism & Trans-Africa Judaism Initiative. Because costs arise, we are dependent on large and small donations for our work. We are happy to issue donation receipts in accordance with tax law.
AUJF, Africa's sole United Judaism Fellowship.
Launched end 2005, theAUJF is the sole Judaism Fund in Africa. The privately funded Nairobi,Addis Ababa-based outlet is an independent Judaism fund body.
It aims to provide both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences around the world with balanced, up-to-date and reliable funding for Africa Judaism & Africa based Jewry and other issues of concern to the Jewish community.
AUJF, Africa United Judaism Fellowship is an affiliate of #FLAG movement.
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The world needs a mighty Judaism and a brave Judaism,that is Zionism.
BE BOLD. God WORKS through Humans!
We are rooted in authentic relationships with the Lord God Almighty. We invite you to join our community and work for God,peace and justice.
#TheScrollofGOD the TORAH
The version of God you recreate for the Global society is our responsibility!!!!!!
*Any donation is welcome and tax-deductible in the United States. Donors will be featured on our website, with prominence according to the level of contribution. By request donors may remain anonymous. abambikaafrika.n.nu is a joint project of two independent, non-partisan, one for-profit & other non-profit organizations: JefLome Enterprises Initiative,in Ethiopia., a 501(c)(3) status organization based in Addis Ababa. For our Governance Rules and Disclosure of Funding Sources please email for info.
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The world needs a mighty Judaism and a brave Judaism,that is Zionism.
BE BOLD. God WORKS through Humans!
We are rooted in authentic relationships with the Lord God Almighty. We invite you to join our community and work for God,peace and justice.
#TheScrollofGOD the TORAH
The version of God you recreate for the Global society is our responsibility!!!!!!
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