The closest thing to a miracle I think I have ever witnessed is the birth of my daughter, Lottie. For nine months, my wife and I prayed for her, planned …
The Sanctity of God’s Name
There is an inseparable link between one’s name and one’s reputation. That is an ancient concept found in the wisdom literature of the Bible. Proverbs 22:1 says that “a good …
What is the Jewish View of the Messiah?
Savior. Healer. Lord. King. Messiah. Christians associate these names with one Man: Jesus Christ. He is the culmination of our hopes and the fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures. Jesus the …
It Was (and Still Is) a Good Friday
“You will be a mocker at the cross.” I was a little shocked at this declaration from the director. I was performing in the Easter play our school’s music department …
Jesus, Our Passover Lamb
As Passover approaches, we have a special reminder to focus on the virtue of innocence: a lamb. Specifically, the Passover lamb is our picture of purity surrounded by utter darkness. …
You Shall Love
Everybody leaned in close to hear His answer… This rabbi has been causing quite a stir within the Jewish community. Most rabbis travel with their talmidim (disciples) close by, and …