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Most believers appreciate having a clearer understanding of the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective. Explore more about our faith in Jesus from this angle and other topics, including evangelism, Israel, antisemitism, biblical festivals, the international Jewish community, Jewish roots of Christianity, personal testimonies, and prophecy.
The Jewish context of the life and ministry of Jesus the Messiah is the source of a constantly renewed sense of wonder. We marvel at the mystery of the Incarnation as we contemplate the earthly life of the Lord and the Jewish trappings that accompany it. And we are struck…
The ram’s horn, called the shofar, is blown on the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah). There are many reasons for sounding the shofar that are found in Scripture and in Jewish tradition. In addition to the New Year, the shofar was sounded at the arrival of a visiting dignitary, as…
What does Yom Kippur mean? Yom Kippur literally means “Day of Atonement.” It functions as the day in which the nation of Israel corporately asks for forgiveness. Where does Yom Kippur appear in the Bible? Yom Kippur appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible. It is first mentioned in reference to…
Potato latkes are a favorite food during the festival of Hanukkah. We celebrate the miracle of the holiday by cooking foods in oil in remembrance of the oil that was used to consecrate the temple, which lasted eight days instead of only one. IngredientsIngredients: 4 large potatoes – peeled and…
Sufganiyot are deep-fried jelly doughnuts that are traditionally eaten during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Sufganiyot are especially popular in Israel. The oil used to fry the doughnuts is reminiscent of the oil that miraculously burned, according to the Hanukkah story, in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. Ingredients 1/3 cup lukewarm milk or water…
Blintz is a Yiddish term meaning small pancake. These have been eaten in Jewish homes for hundreds of years. This version is very basic and served plain. Some people like to serve blintzes with different fruit toppings and you may want to experiment. Batter 3 eggs1 cup of milk1⁄2 teaspoon…
JeNoodle kugel is a casserole of noodles drenched in an egg mixture. When it is done, you will be introduced to a savory meal that has sweetness to it as well. Ingredients 16 oz. wide egg noodles (1 package) 6 large eggs 1 lb. sour cream 8 oz. cottage cheese…
My Mom made these patties when we had left-over salmon for dinner. They are delicious served on a toasted English muffin but on Passover, we ate them with mustard mayonnaise. Ingredients 3 (8-ounce) salmon steaks poached and crushed1 cup of mayonnaise2 lemons – (squeezed)2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard¼ cup finely…
Tzimmes is one of those Jewish dishes that doesn’t sound good when reading the ingredients, but one taste of this gooey, sticky, roasted vegetable dish will have you wanting more! The sweetness of this dish reminds us of the sweetness of redemption. Ingredients 8 carrots, chopped 2 yellow onions, chopped…
Chopped liver is part of most Jewish people’s upbringing. My two grandmothers made their chopped liver a little differently from each other, but both were tasty. This recipe combines the best of each. Chopped liver is a developed taste, but to get the full Jewish experience at Passover, we recommend…
Jewish people usually eat challah during the weekly Sabbath celebration. During Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), we make challah with raisins. Ingredients 1 2/3 cup of warm water (105°F. to 115°F.)2 tablespoons dry yeast (packet form)1 cup of raisins1/2 cup sugar6 large eggs1 cup vegetable oil2 teaspoons salt 8…
Jewish people traditionally like eating roast chicken on Friday nights which is the start of the weekly Sabbath celebration. Ingredients 1 whole chicken with the skin on (about 3-4 lbs.) 4 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves (peeled)1⁄4 cup chicken broth1⁄4 cup lemon juice1⁄4 cup grated lemon peel1⁄4 cup chopped fresh…