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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.
Given a comparatively positive history, the rising antisemitism in North America is particularly troubling.
March 1, 2023 Unfortunately, some Christians and many Jewish people think that the Gospel of John is antisemitic. However, in His conversation with the Samaritan woman, Jesus clearly said, “Salvation is from the Jews” (John 4:22b). This verse and the…
Tel Aviv is a vibrant city, attracting people from all walks of life. It is a very Israeli city, as its population reflects the diversity seen among the Jewish communities at large. Jewish people of Central or Eastern European background (Ashkenazi), Spanish background (Sephardic), and Ethiopian background all…
Let’s take a stroll in Tel Aviv. We might see an assortment of electric scooters for rent or an outdoor art exhibit along the streets. We pass chic cafés brimming with Israelis working or chatting over espresso. The restaurants serve an array of global cuisines, both kosher and unkosher,…
The modern history of Tel Aviv began in 1909 when sixty families founded what they called Ahuzat Bayit (roughly, “Homestead”). This neighborhood merged with Nachalat Binyamin(“property of Benjamin”) and Geula under the name of Tel Aviv, meaning “hill of spring.” The term comes from Ezekiel 3:15, which speaks of a village called…
On July 8, 2022, the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America (PCUSA) issued a statement declaring Israel an apartheid state. As you will see in his letter, the position of the PCUSA does not necessarily reflect the perspective of every pastor or church member in the denomination.
Besides the story of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days, Hanukkah is mostly known for its traditions of candle-lighting, spinning dreidels, chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil, yummy jelly doughnuts called sufganiyot in Israel, potato latkes, and gift-giving. But did you know many…
One of the most familiar images of Hanukkah is a nine-branched menorah. One candle called the “servant,” shamash in Hebrew, is usually placed in the center of the menorah. It is used to light each candle representing each of the eight nights of the holiday. This style of menorah…
End-times prophecy may not seem like the most practical topic. Why deal with future events when so much is happening in the present? End-times prophecy is not just about the end times. This topic, which arises frequently in Scripture, affects how we think about so many other areas. Prophecy…
If you are looking for a tangible lesson in who Jesus is, look no further than the kosher section of your local grocery store! Specifically, look for matzah. You might be surprised at how matzah points to Jesus in several powerful ways. When God struck down the firstborn…
The first thing we observe about the book of Esther is that God’s name and even the title “the Lord” are never directly mentioned. This does not mean God is not active or that this book is not Scripture; rather, it simply gives us a…
The Bible is the Word of God. It is also great literature. The Scriptures are full of exciting stories, suspense, and memorable figures. However, it is the plot twists in the book of Esther that are among the Bible’s greatest literary triumphs. After all, the Esther story is…