A few weeks back a young lady came to the front counter where I work seeking help. That in itself isn’t unusual – I work in a social services agency, and frequently encounter people facing difficult times and struggling to … Continue reading →
This past Sabbath I was studying with a few friends who are somewhat new to this walk and don’t have a lot of resources. In the course of our discussions, one of them read aloud the rabbinic commentary on Exodus 39:6 … Continue reading →
It is often said that there are three monotheistic religions in the world today – Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is also often suggested that these three religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – all worship the same God, though … Continue reading →
After bringing His people out of Egypt and assembling them at the foot of Mount Sinai, Yahweh, the God of Israel, gave Moses the instructions for building the Tabernacle and its furnishings. We read about them this week in the … Continue reading →
Over the past several years I have come to love and appreciate the Mi Kamocha. No, this is not something served up from the coffee bar in the church lobby on Sunday mornings. For those new to Hebraic worship, Mi Kamocha is … Continue reading →
The Ma Tovu prayer is found in the Siddur (Jewish prayer book, from the Hebrew word meaning “order”) at the beginning of the Sabbath service. It is traditionally recited upon entering the synagogue or other place of worship.
Continue reading →According to a recent Barna Group poll, about 1 in 5 Americans claims to have read the Bible through from start to finish. Many who have done so follow a Bible-reading schedule that will take them through the Bible in … Continue reading →
Around this time of year we seem to hear a lot about what some call a “war on Christmas.” In fact, it seems to have intensified in recent years. A store prints its holiday advertising making reference to a holiday … Continue reading →
Sometimes those new to the Messianic and Hebrew Roots movement face a dilemma when it comes to eating. You know that God has established in the Torah (the books of the law written by Moses) what animals can and cannot … Continue reading →
The account of Peter’s vision in Acts chapter 10 is often used to show that the food laws given in the Torah are no longer applicable. Here is how most people would relate this story: Peter went up on the … Continue reading →
