Growing up in a Gentile, Christian home I never knew anything about Hanukkah. I was far too focused on Christmas traditions (and presents!) to pay attention to why Jewish folks …
The Three R’s of the Messianic Year of Jubilee
Jesus had returned. As was His custom from His youth, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. The synagogue official brought the sacred scroll parchment of the prophet Isaiah and …
Should Christians Celebrate the Fall Feasts of Israel?
Eighteen-year-old Kerri Strug heard a snap. It was her left ankle. She immediately felt pain and fell backward, failing to stick the landing. It was her first vault attempt in …
The Birth of the Jewish Synagogue
King Josiah had a problem—several, actually. He was young, 20 to be exact, having become king at the age of 8. Things hadn’t gotten any easier after he took the …
What Are the Tallit and the Tefillin?
The following article is an excerpt from Steve Herzig’s book Jewish Culture and Customs. Steve shares the biblical significance and current Jewish practice of wearing the tallit and tefillin. Learning …
The Personal Impact of Passover
As I sat in a pastor’s office he asked me, “Why should I have a Passover in my church?” The pastor had recently taught through the book of Hebrews and …
