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For interfaith couples, these holidays may highlight differences, but their shared themes of light, hope, and family offer opportunities for unity.
Like many, I used to insist that I was spiritual but not religious, seeking my own path to truth and the transcendent. Here’s why that doesn’t work.
The things Jesus taught about charity and love for neighbors are widely appealing. But one central claim he made about himself is offensive to many.
Some see Jesus as a good-hearted social reformer who was tragically naïve about the politics of his day. But does that view get Jesus right?
Our response to a controversy that is brewing over a new Netflix show that cast an Israeli Jewish woman to play the mother of Jesus.
Why was the Second Temple in Jerusalem destroyed in 70 AD? Interestingly, the rabbis and Jesus had some similar things to say about this.
People today worry a lot about what to prioritize in life. And even 2,000 years ago, it was a relevant issue that Jesus addressed in a key teaching.
Yom Kippur was never the same . . . in a good way.
Jewish history has many martyrs who remained faithful to God in the face of persecution. Was Jesus that kind of martyr or something different?
Our traditional Jewish liturgies have helped to shape our identity as a people, and they still have that formative power.
I continue to celebrate Jewish holidays now that I am a believer in Jesus. But certain holidays carry different meanings for me than they once did.
The near sacrifice of Isaac is an unusual biblical story that has drawn much attention over the centuries from both rabbinic and messianic readers.
This is a modern evil with very deep roots. Taking a look at the roots can help us better understand and identify the tree we’re now standing under.
The world has seemed darker for Jewish people in the last year. But we’ve also seen solidarity in places where we may not have expected it.
She gave me a plaque for our wedding that said, your people will be my people. But I didn’t realize how serious she was until after October 7.
In the first-century Jewish world of Jesus, fasting was extremely important. Even 2,000 years later, what he said about it remains highly relevant.
When the religious leaders asked Jesus about marriage, he spoke of truths that can mean the difference between life and death in a relationship.
On Shavuot, it’s traditional to eat dairy foods such as cheesecake (an all-time favorite). While no one knows exactly how or when this custom began, t...
Since I started believing in Jesus, I’ve often heard this question from my Jewish friends and family. Did I go over to the decidedly non-Jewish side?
It is a wildly successful historical drama that tries to present Jesus faithfully. But does “The Chosen” accurately portray the Jewishness of Jesus?
Sometimes, our story seems like one long battle for survival. What is the secret to Jewish survival throughout our long history?
If Jesus was really the Messiah, one would expect that our ancestors would have noticed and then all Israel would have followed him.
Ilana and Rebekah, from our Children’s and Youth Ministry Team, discuss the uptick in antisemitism and offer guidance on discussing it with youth.
The prophets tell us that the Messiah will bring peace to Israel and the world. If Jesus didn’t do that in his lifetime, how can we call him Messiah?
