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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.
It Starts with an Invitation to Tea Introducing Jesus to Jewish people on the streets of New York can be risky, but denouncing antisemitism with bold T-shirts and hats can lead to meaningful conversations about the Messiah! We saw this happen during our Shalom New York 2024 outreach. Chosen People…
Israel’s mandatory military service seemed routine to Amos before October 7, 2023 … but then his country and his unit were plunged into the chaos of war! Fear, distress, anxiety, despair … His emotions ran the gamut during those desperate months before his deployment ended and he could leave behind…
False Charges of Genocide against Israel On streets and campuses around the world, we have heard the slogan, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Ironically, those chanting it think they are advocating for peace in the Middle East, but they are instead standing with Hamas and…
Shalom and Happy Jewish New Year! Traditional Judaism teaches year zero marks the year of creation. Although most modern Jewish people might not accept this position, they still celebrate the holiday known as Rosh Hashanah, “the head of the year,” on the first two days of the Hebrew month known…
When the Bible refers to Jesus as the “Son of David,” it is meant to help us understand how Jesus is like David. Just as one can spot the resembling features of a parent in a child, so we are meant to see Jesus’ striking resemblance to David. In other…
Most Jewish holidays are festive occasions with plenty of food, fellowship, and fun for all. But some dates on the Jewish calendar are marked by more somber observance. In the case of the Day of Atonement, for example, a solemn attitude and fasting reminds people of…
We are building a Coalition Against Antisemitism (CAAS), which will propose several ways to oppose antisemitism through education, activism, public demonstrations, rallies, lectures, social media, and initiating various public events with a particular emphasis on college campuses. We will work to influence local churches, seminaries and colleges, denominations, and Christian…
The year was 1781. An eight-year fight for American independence neared its end. The Continental Army, led by George Washington, prepared to overwhelm the British army in Yorktown, Virginia. But Washington had no money. The American troops were underpaid and lacked sufficient food, clothing, and weapons. Some threatened to mutiny.
Top U.S. Jewish Organizations Fighting Antisemitism (in alphabetical order) American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC): Founded in 1963, AIPAC is a Jewish national organization with three million members that fosters a relationship between the United States and Israel and advocates on behalf of Israel to the U.S. legislative and executive…
Background to the Survey Motti Inbari, professor of Jewish studies at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and Kirill Bumin, associate dean of Boston University Metropolitan College, conducted the survey.1 It was carried out March 8–14, 2024, and included 2,033 self-identified American Christian adults.2 The…
Read this update from Dr Mitch Glaser on the Iranian attack on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
As we close our study of the book of Micah, the great prophet of Israel and a contemporary of Isaiah, we see him praying for the Lord to take a more active role as the Shepherd of Israel. He pleaded, “Shepherd Your people with Your scepter, the flock of Your…