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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?

For Jewish people, the story of Jesus birth can seem very foreign. But a closer reading of the original accounts reveals a story is deeply Jewish.

As the year turns darker, and so does our world, putting a hanukkiah in the window may be the most tenacious act of love we can offer.

After the Hamas attack, it was tempting to give into hate or apathy. But God loves all people and wants us to reflect His love to all our neighbors.

Many of our people have only a “maybe” belief in any kind of life after death. But the Tanakh points us to the hope of eternal joy in God’s presence.

Although since the second century most of his followers have been Gentiles, Jesus himself did not seek out non-Jewish followers during his ministry.

Why does God allow humans to do so many selfish and even wicked things? A search for the Bible’s answer to the most difficult question.

To our Gentile brothers and sisters in this moment, we are saying that your care and support for Jewish people is needed right now more than ever.

Giving to charity is a core value of Judaism. And the value of tzedakah is reflected in the New Testament too, especially in the teachings of Jesus.

The Psalms can give us great comfort in times of crisis. They record the faith and courage of our ancestors and remind us that God is still with us.

Imagine how the Jewish community in Australia felt as we watched the news, seeing a crowd of people in our largest city shouting for our death.

Why do we need a holiday where we do life in tents? Getting out in the elements, away from our normal comforts, helps us to let go and experience God.

It’s a common perception that if a Jew comes to faith in Jesus, they’ve moved out of the Jewish ballpark. But my experience was just the opposite.

At Yom Kippur, the most holy day in a Jewish year, we remember the times when we’ve been less-than-holy. But we also remember God’s forgiveness.

Rosh Hashanah is a yearly time of renewal for the Jewish people. It is a time to turn back to God, to look ahead, and to welcome in the Days of Awe.

Rabbis in Israel in Jesus’ day didn’t often discuss antisemitism directly. But Jesus strongly affirmed God’s loving commitment to the Jewish people.

What has Judaism, past and present, said about the Messiah? What does the concept mean? And is it still relevant?

Are the frightening prophetic images in the New Testament book of Revelation tell a different story about end times than the Hebrew Scriptures?

Shavuot has always been about God’s generous provision. It’s about celebrating all the things He gives us, even the blessing we find in His law.

Does Shavuot, which celebrates the gift of the Torah—i.e. God’s authority and rules over us—contradict the freedom we just celebrated at Passover?

A man on the street said he was one of the “Jesus people.” I let him know I was Jewish, and that Jews don’t believe in Jesus.