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There are many people in need of fellowship and who are sitting at home on the Sabbath with no one to talk to or debate with. I want to encourage all of you to join us on Shabbat, and to invite others to come and join us as well. If the time is not convenient then you can listen to the teaching and the midrash after on our YouTube channel.

What are we doing and why do we teach this way?

We are going to discuss both sides of an issue and then let you choose. It is the work of the Ruach (Spirit) to direct and to teach you.

The medieval commentator Rashi wrote that the Hebrew word for wrestle (avek) implies that Jacob was “tied”, for the same word is used to describe knotted fringes in a Jewish prayer shawl, the tzitzityot. Rashi says, “thus is the manner of two people who struggle to overthrow each other, that one embraces the other and knots him with his arms”.

Our intellectual wrestling has been replaced by a different kind of struggle. We are wrestling with Yehovah as we grapple with His Word. It is an intimate act, symbolizing a relationship in which Yehovah and you and I are bound together. My wrestling is a struggle to discover what Yehovah expects of us, and we are “tied” to the One who assists us in that struggle.

Today, many say Israel means “Champion of God”, or better — the “Wrestler of God”.

Our Torah sessions each Shabbat teaches you and encourages you to constantly challenge, question, argue against, as well as view alternative views and explanations of the Word. In other words, we are to “wrestle with the Word” to get to the truth. Jews worldwide believe that you need to wrestle with the Word and constantly challenge Dogma, Theology, and views or else you will never get to the Truth.

We are not like most churches where “The preacher talks and everyone listens.” We encourage everyone to participate, to question and to contribute what they know on the subject being discussed. We want you to be a champion wrestler of the Word of Yehovah. We want you to wear the title of Israel, knowing that you not only know but are capable of explaining why you know the Torah to be true with logic and facts.

We have a few rules though. Let others talk and listen. There is no discussion about UFO’s, Nephilim, Vaccines or conspiracy-type subjects. We have people from around the world with different world views. Not everyone cares who is the President of any particular country. Treat each other with respect as fellow wrestlers of the word. Some of our subjects are hard to understand and require you to be mature and if you do not know, then listen to gain knowledge and understanding and hopefully wisdom. The very things you are commanded to ask Yehovah for and He gives to those who ask.

Jas 1:5  But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and with no reproach, and it shall be given to him.

We hope you can invite those who want to keep Torah to come and join us by hitting the link below. It is almost like a Torah teaching fellowship talk show with people from around the world taking part and sharing their insights and understandings.

We start off with some music and then some prayers and it’s as though you were sitting around the kitchen back in Newfoundland having a cup of coffee and all of us enjoying each other’s company. I hope you will grace us with your company someday.

Sabbath services begin at 12:30 PM EDT where we will be doing prayers, songs and teaching from this hour.

Shabbat midrash will begin at about 1:15 pm Eastern.

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2026 Is a Third Tithe Year

I want to begin by apologizing for not being more faithful in reminding us all of our duties in this third tithe year.

We are in the third year of the current 5th Sabbatical Cycle (2024–2030). According to the biblical pattern given in Deuteronomy 14:28-29 and 26:12-15, every third year is designated as the Third Tithe Year — the year set aside specifically for the widows, the fatherless (orphans), the Levites, and the stranger in your gates.

This is not the regular first and second tithe used for the Feasts and supporting the work of the ministry. The Third Tithe is an additional tithe (10% of your increase) given directly to care for those who cannot care for themselves.

Sightedmoon.com has taught this consistently for many years: 2026 is a Third Tithe Year (Aviv 2026 to Aviv 2027).

If you have widows or orphans in your own family or immediate circle, this is the year to support them intentionally. The command is clear — do not neglect them.

If you do not have family members in need, or if you want to do more, you can support the widows and orphans who reach out to Sightedmoon.com. Many are struggling in this time of rising costs and uncertainty. Your Third Tithe gift this year will be used directly to help those in genuine need.

Deuteronomy 14:29 tells us that when we obey this command, “the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hand which you do.”

This is not optional. It is one of the specific ways Yehovah tests and blesses His people — especially in a year like 2026, when the signs of scarcity are increasing.

Let us be faithful in the Third Tithe this year.

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May Yehovah bless you as you obey Him in this important command.

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The Abraham Accords and the Illusion of Peace

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, I heard President Trump’s initial announcement about a peace deal with Iran. I was very upset and up for most of the night because of all the implications this meant. But as the week went along, more information came out. Let me walk you through everything that has happened.

Saturday, May 23, 2026

President Trump announced on Truth Social that a peace deal with Iran was “largely negotiated” and would be announced soon. He highlighted the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a key immediate outcome. Importantly, uranium/nuclear issues were explicitly not part of the initial framework — they were to be negotiated over the next 30–60 days.

Sunday–Monday, May 24–25

Iran quickly pushed back. Iranian officials and state media stated there was no final deal and that talks were still ongoing. Trump slightly walked back his comments, saying negotiators should “not rush” and that the deal “isn’t even fully negotiated yet.”

Tuesday–Wednesday, May 26–27

Trump added a major new condition: any comprehensive deal with Iran must include more Arab/Muslim nations joining the Abraham Accords (normalizing with Israel) at the same time. Iran rejected linking the nuclear/Strait issues to the Abraham Accords. Oil prices remained elevated due to ongoing uncertainty.

Current Status (as of May 28)

There is no finalized deal. The uranium issue remains completely unresolved. Iran continues to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has tied any comprehensive agreement to a broader regional normalization push via the Abraham Accords.

“Peace and Safety” – The Abraham Accords, Iran, and Biblical Warning

The Abraham Accords were first signed on September 15, 2020, between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and the United States. They marked a historic shift: Arab nations normalizing relations with Israel without first requiring a resolution to the Palestinian issue. The current administration is now pushing hard to expand them further.

On the surface, these agreements look like genuine progress toward peace in the Middle East. Yet the Bible gives us a clear warning about exactly this kind of development:

For when they shall say, Peace and safety! Then sudden destruction comes on them, as travail upon a woman with child. And they shall not escape.

1 Thessalonians 5:3

The prophet Jeremiah spoke similarly:

They have also healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace. — Jeremiah 6:14

How We Know We Are in the Final Days

We have counted 120 Jubilee cycles from Adam. We have compared “as it was in the days of Noah” and “as it was in the days of Lot” with our own Jubilee cycle and discovered a stunning pattern. Final judgment comes in the 3rd and 4th year of the 6th Sabbatical cycle. Even the time of Joseph’s famine finishes in the 3rd year of the 6th Sabbatical cycle. That same famine began in the 4th year of the 5th Sabbatical cycle, which, when compared to our 120th Jubilee cycle, points directly to the years 2026–2027.

The closing of the Strait of Hormuz — cutting off 1/5th of the world’s oil and 1/3rd of the world’s fertilizer — is contributing to spiking costs of growing and delivering food around the world. Combined with the record-breaking El Niño developing in the Pacific and existing droughts in various countries, all of this together is producing the birth pains at the end of this age. It ends with Satan being locked away in 2033, so the birth pains must come before that.

The Abraham Accords, combined with the current Iran negotiations, fit this pattern remarkably well. They create an appearance of peace while deeper issues — especially Iran’s nuclear program at 60% enrichment — remain unresolved. Weapons-grade material can be reached in a matter of weeks.

Thessalonians is telling us that they will claim “peace and safety,” and then sudden destruction will come. The Trumpet plagues of Revelation have begun. The birth pains have begun. The trumpets are sounding — the signs are all converging.

Are you awake and repenting? Are you returning to Yehovah and obeying Him?

At the end of the Day of Atonement service, the shofar sounds one final, long, sustained blast called the Tekiah Gedolah — the Great Trumpet Blast. This is the loudest and longest note of all. It is the closing blast, the final call. In the same way, there will come a final Tekiah Gedolah — the last trumpet — when the door of mercy closes and it will be too late to get your name written in the Book of Life.

The question is urgent: When that final Great Trumpet sounds in 2033, will you be ready?

The Historic Low of the Mississippi River in 2026 

A National Supply Chain Crisis

The Mississippi River, America’s most vital inland waterway, is once again at critically low levels in 2026 — marking the fourth consecutive year of severe low-water conditions during key shipping seasons.

At the Memphis gauge, the river has dropped to approximately 28% of normal flow, one of the lowest readings in modern records. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been forced to dredge the same river bends repeatedly, trying to keep navigation channels open. This is no longer viewed as a temporary drought by many hydrologists — it is becoming a new baseline for the river system.

Persistent drought across the Upper Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Southern Plains has dramatically reduced water flow. The latest USDA reports show that roughly 30–37% of the U.S. winter wheat crop is now rated poor to very poor, with some analysts projecting abandonment rates as high as 10–12% in key growing regions. This is one of the worst winter wheat outlooks in decades.

Ripple Effects Across North America’s Food Supply and Economy

When the Mississippi River runs this low, the impact is felt across the entire nation’s supply chain. The river system normally moves roughly 500–660 million tons of cargo annually, including nearly half of all U.S. grain exports (corn, soybeans, and wheat). With barge traffic severely restricted, shippers are forced to use fewer, lighter tows or switch to far more expensive rail and truck transport.

This drives up transportation costs dramatically. In past low-water years, barge rates spiked from $30–$50 per ton to over $200 per ton. Those higher costs are passed on to farmers (lower net prices at the elevator) and ultimately to consumers (higher grocery bills). Combined with the loss of 30%+ of the winter wheat crop due to drought, North America is facing significantly higher food prices in the coming months — especially for bread, pasta, livestock feed, and processed foods.

Fuel prices are also adding pressure. The ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has kept oil prices elevated (Brent crude around $95–$100+ per barrel), increasing the cost of diesel for trucks, farm equipment, and food transportation. This compounds the problem: higher fuel costs + reduced crop yields + logistics bottlenecks = rising food inflation across the United States and Canada.

Biblical Perspective: The Curses of Leviticus 26 and 28

These events are not random. They align directly with the warnings in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28 — the blessings and curses tied to keeping or breaking the Sabbatical cycle.

Leviticus 26:19–20 states:

“I will break the pride of your power, and I will make your heavens like iron and your earth like bronze. And your strength shall be spent in vain, for your land shall not yield its produce, nor shall the trees of the land yield their fruit.”

Deuteronomy 28 adds:

“The sky over your head will be bronze, the ground beneath you iron… The Lord will strike you with wasting disease, with fever and inflammation… You will sow much seed in the field but you will harvest little.”

We are seeing these curses unfold in real time: drought-hardened ground, failing winter wheat crops, disrupted shipping, and rising costs for food and fuel. The Mississippi River crisis, the loss of a major portion of the winter wheat harvest, and the lingering effects of the Strait of Hormuz disruption are all contributing to the birth pains of scarcity the Sabbatical cycles have warned about for years.

What Low Water on the Mississippi Means for Grain Farmers and Consumers

For American farmers — especially in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley — the persistently low water levels on the Mississippi River in 2026 are creating a severe economic squeeze.

Nearly half of all U.S. corn, soybeans, and wheat exports normally move via barge down the Mississippi River system to Gulf ports for international shipment. When water levels drop, barges cannot load to full capacity. Operators are forced to run lighter tows or switch to much more expensive rail and truck transportation. This creates a classic price squeeze:

Why grain prices fall for farmers but rise for consumers:

• At the farm gate (farmers get less):
  Local elevators and buyers lower the cash price they offer farmers (this is called a weaker basis). They do this to cover the dramatically higher transportation costs. In past low-water years, barge rates have spiked from the normal $30–$50 per ton to over $200 per ton. Farmers receive significantly less money for their grain at harvest — exactly when they need to sell the most. The reduced export volume also means less overall demand at the elevator level.
• At the consumer level (prices rise):
  The increased transportation and logistics costs are passed down the supply chain. Higher shipping expenses, combined with reduced overall supply from drought-damaged crops (including the loss of roughly 30–37% of the winter wheat crop this year), drive up the final retail price of food. Bread, pasta, livestock feed, processed foods, and even meat prices all feel the pressure.

This is the classic “farmers get less, consumers pay more” dynamic caused by logistics breakdowns in a major export corridor.

How Bad Is It Really? Farmer Bankruptcies and Comparisons

The situation is serious and getting worse:

• Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies (the chapter specifically for family farms) surged 46% in 2025 to 315 filings — the highest since 2020. Early 2026 numbers show continued increases, with April 2026 alone seeing a 130% jump in some regions.
• Total farm debt is projected to hit a record $624.7 billion in 2026.
• Midwest states (the heart of the Mississippi River basin) are being hit hardest. Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and others are seeing the largest increases in financial distress.

Comparison to previous years:

• The 2012 drought was devastating but mostly a one-year event.
• The 2022–2024 low-water years were already historically bad, but 2026 is shaping up to be the fourth consecutive year of major disruption. This multi-year pattern is what makes it particularly dangerous — farmers have less financial cushion left after three straight difficult seasons.
• Many farmers are already operating with razor-thin margins due to high input costs (fertilizer, fuel, equipment) and volatile commodity prices. Repeated low-water events are pushing a growing number toward bankruptcy or forced land sales.

If farmers cannot export efficiently, they face:

• Increased storage costs (if they hold grain longer)
• Wider basis discounts at local elevators
• Potential permanent loss of international customers to competitors like Brazil and Argentina

For many, especially smaller and mid-sized operations, this is becoming an existential threat to long-term viability.

The Mississippi River crisis, combined with the severe winter wheat losses and high fuel costs from the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, is creating a perfect storm for American agriculture in 2026.

Global Market Impact: Who Benefits When America Struggles?

The Mississippi River bottleneck hurts U.S. farmers and the U.S. economy far more than the global market. The world currently has enough surplus — particularly from South America — to absorb the shortfall without causing major global shortages. However, American agriculture takes a significant financial hit.

Brazil and Argentina Crops in 2026

• Brazil is on track for a record soybean harvest of approximately 178–182 million metric tons in the 2025/26 season. Corn production is also strong, with estimates around 134–138 million tons. Favorable weather in key growing regions has supported large planted areas and solid yields.
• Argentina is also producing strong volumes. Corn production is forecast near record levels (around 58–61 million tons), while soybean output is solid despite some regional challenges.

South American exporters are quickly stepping in to fill gaps left by reduced U.S. shipments. This means:

• Global grain supply remains relatively stable.
• World food prices see only modest upward pressure rather than dramatic spikes.
• U.S. farmers lose market share and revenue to Brazilian and Argentine competitors.

In short, while the low Mississippi River levels create chaos for American logistics and farm income, the world market has sufficient surplus (mainly from South America) to prevent a major global food crisis in 2026. The pain is felt most acutely inside the United States.

This dynamic perfectly illustrates the curses described in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28: reduced yields, higher costs, loss of competitiveness, and economic pressure on God’s people when they fail to keep His Sabbatical cycles. The land does not yield its full strength, transportation is hindered, and the nation’s agricultural blessing is diminished — all while other nations benefit.

The Saltwater Threat to New Orleans’ Drinking Water – What Would Actually Happen

When the Mississippi River’s flow drops too low, a dangerous phenomenon occurs: the saltwater wedge from the Gulf of Mexico pushes upstream. This denser saltwater slides beneath the lighter freshwater, forming a wedge that can travel many miles upriver.

If the current low-water trend continues into summer and fall 2026, here is the likely sequence of events:

Phase 1: Early Warning (Late May – June 2026)

• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local water authorities begin issuing warnings as chloride levels rise at monitoring stations south of New Orleans.
• The wedge advances past Plaquemines Parish and toward Belle Chasse.
• Public announcements urge residents and businesses to conserve water and prepare for possible disruptions.

Phase 2: Emergency Declaration (June – July 2026)

• Saltwater reaches key municipal water intakes (likely around Belle Chasse or further upstream).
• The City of New Orleans and surrounding parishes declare a water quality emergency.
• Residents are advised to:
  • Use bottled water for drinking and cooking.
  • Avoid using tap water for infants, dialysis patients, or those with compromised immune systems.
  • Flush pipes regularly to reduce metal leaching (high chloride accelerates corrosion).
• Businesses (restaurants, hotels, hospitals, food processors) must switch to bottled or trucked-in water for operations. Many will face temporary closures or reduced hours if they rely heavily on water.

Phase 3: Full Crisis Mode (July – September 2026, potentially longer)

• Chloride levels exceed safe drinking water standards (250 mg/L).
• Water sources for New Orleans:
  • Primary: Emergency temporary pipelines or siphons pulling freshwater from further upstream (above the wedge).
  • Secondary: Massive increases in bottled water distribution (FEMA, state, and private suppliers).
  • Tertiary: Trucked-in or barged freshwater for critical facilities (hospitals, power plants, schools).
  • Reverse osmosis treatment plants (if activated) would be running at full capacity, but they are expensive and cannot supply the entire metro area quickly.

Duration:

• In 2023, the crisis lasted several weeks. In a worse 2026 scenario with sustained low flow, it could last 3 to 8 months (July 2026 through February 2027 or longer), depending on rainfall and river levels. Repeated multi-year droughts make recovery slower each time.

Economic and Daily Life Impact:

• Households: Thousands of residents relying on bottled water for all drinking/cooking needs. Increased costs for families (hundreds of dollars per month for larger households).
• Businesses: Restaurants, hotels, breweries, and food manufacturers face major disruptions. Some may temporarily shut down or operate at reduced capacity.
• Hospitals & Medical Facilities: Strict protocols for dialysis and immunocompromised patients. Higher operational costs.
• Infrastructure Damage: Accelerated corrosion of pipes, leading to more leaks and higher long-term repair bills.

Even if river levels improve temporarily, experts warn that repeated multi-year droughts are making saltwater intrusion more frequent and harder to manage. A permanent engineering solution (larger underwater sill, pipeline from upstream, or diversion projects) is still years away and would cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

This is not a minor inconvenience — it is a major regional crisis that exposes the fragility of New Orleans’ water supply when the Mississippi River weakens.