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