I remember as a youngster hearing this song written by Audrey Mieir. The music was the first thing that caught my attention. My dad used to sing while he played it on our old upright piano. He embellished it with … Continue reading →
At the beginning of Exodus 35 we are reminded again that we are to observe the Sabbath day. This time the instruction includes a very specific admonition: You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the … Continue reading →
Jezebel…
Perhaps no other Biblical woman invokes so vivid an image of evil, deception, idolatry and murder. Is Hillary Clinton the modern day antitype of this ancient Queen?
The Festival of Purim is celebrated for two days beginning on 14 Adar, the last Biblical month. In leap years when Adar II is added, Purim traditionally begins on 14 Adar II. This year it is Tuesday, March 10 and … Continue reading →
Last week I received a letter from my friend Tom. Because of where he is, there are a lot of ups and downs in the times we share with each other. I was delighted when I opened the letter and, … Continue reading →
Title: Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus
How a Jewish Perspective Can Transform Your Understanding
Author: Lois Tverberg
Publisher: Baker Books, Grand Rapids, MI
Publication Date: 2018
For several years now I’ve been reading the weekly Torah and Haftarah portions along with a related selection from the New Testament. Of course, I’m not the only one. Reading the Torah portions has long been a practice in the … Continue reading →
When is the Sabbath day? Does it really matter? For many, the issue of the Sabbath is one of the first things they encounter when they begin to discover the Hebrew roots of their faith.
Continue reading →In an earlier post I addressed whether or not the Allah of Islam is the same as Yahweh, the God of Israel. This gave rise to another question – do Jews and Christians worship the same God? To answer that … Continue reading →
Sometimes when we are home on Shabbat we stream services from Central Synagogue in New York City. I enjoy the liturgy, the beautiful singing of the cantor accompanied by acoustic guitar, and especially the young people reading from the Torah … Continue reading →
