Establishing the Head of the Year explains how Scripture says to establish Rosh HaShanah, common calendar errors, and the necessity to offer the very first available firstfruits of aviv (medium dough) barley on the day of the Wave Sheaf Offering.
Chapters of Establishing the Head of the Year:
Aviv Barley Simplified
Aviv Barley Simplified explains why we should declare the new moon of the aviv when we know we will be able to bring a sheaf of aviv barley to the priesthood 15-21 days after the first…
First Fruits? Or False Fruits?
In “First Fruits? Or False Fruits?” we explain why the Wave Sheaf Offering should consist of the very first full sheaf of barley that comes ripe in the land of Israel. We also explain why Yahweh…
Let’s Not Break Deuteronomy 16:9
The video “Let’s Not Break Deuteronomy 16:9” is part of the Establishing the Head of the Year series. It explains why we should not use the Aviv Karaite barley sightings to declare Rosh HaShanah (the head…
Where is Spring Commanded?
“Where is Spring Commanded?” explains how four calendar systems (the Rabbinic Jewish, the Equinox, the Lunar Sabbath, and the Karaite calendars) all want to begin their calendar year after the Spring Equinox–and how this requirement does…
Where is the Equinox Commanded?
“Where is the Equinox Commanded?” shows how the equinox is not found in Scripture. And why many Karaites and Messianic believers are unwittingly practicing sun worship by “waiting for spring” before keeping the Passover, even when…
Josephus, the Talmud and the Omer
“Josephus, the Talmud and the Omer” is part 6 of the Establishing the Head of the Year series. It explores why Josephus disagrees with the Talmud regarding the Wave Sheaf Offering (or the Omer), as well…
The Error of Harvestable Fields
This video explains the error of havestable fields doctrine. It is part of the video series Establishing the Head of the Year. And in this section, we explain how the (Karaite) doctrine of “Harvestable Fields” is…
Did Ancient Israelites QUALIFY Their Barley Fields?
The video “Did Ancient Israelites QUALIFY Their Barley Fields?” shows how some Messianic aviv barley search groups follow a false doctrine of “qualifying their barley fields”, and why this doctrine is wrong.
Aviv Barley and Intercalation 2026 Patch (important calendar update!)
Aviv Barley Firstfruits and Intercalation 2026 Patch: 20 February 5786/2026 is the second day of the 12th Hebrew month. This study gives explains why this month is not Rosh HaShanah, why retroactively declaring the month is…
Why the Second Pesach for 5786/2026- Part 1 (New and important barley witness updates!)
This is the first part of ‘Why the Second Pesach for 5786/2026’ in which Norman explains the the confusion surrounding Rosh HaShanah timing this year. It explains details concerning various barley inspection groups including Ancient Path New…
Why the Second Pesach for 5786/2026- Part 2 (New and important barley witness updates!)
‘Why the Second Pesach for 5786/2026’ part 2 continues the in-depth situation confusion surrounding Rosh HaShanah timing this year. It further explains details concerning various barley inspection groups including Ancient Path New Moon, Sighted Moon, Devorah Date…
How to Avoid SHATTERED Aviv Barley Firstfruits for 2026 -5786!
‘How to Avoid Shattered Aviv Barley Firstfruits’ compares the Torah Model of the Firstfruits (symbolic of Yeshua our Firstfruits) and the Talmud Model of manicured “harvest-ready” fruits. We will see how the Talmud Model requires violating…
Fervently Pray For Israel To Keep The Full Torah In Messiah Yeshua! 20 March 2026/5786
‘Fervently Pray For Israel To Keep The Full Torah In Messiah Yeshua!’ examines this year’s calendar situation with Scripture. Norman explains Scripture violations in Becca Biderman’s video, “The First Omer is Not What You Think”, compares…
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