On Saturday, June 4th at sundown, we will celebrate Shavuot, also known as the “Feast of Weeks”. This holiday marks the conclusion of the seven weeks in which we count the Omer, as God instructed … Read More
A Sign of the Covenant
Parashat Pesach (Passover) Exodus 12:21–51 Maftir: Numbers 28:16-25 Haftarah: Joshua 5:2-6:1, 6:27 In this week’s special reading for Passover, we read once again of God’s instructions to Moses regarding the children of Israel dipping hyssop … Read More
Let Your Light Shine
By: Mali Rozen What significance does the Hanukkah holiday hold for followers of Messiah Yeshua? Surely, it is more than lighting candles for eight nights on a beautiful menorah (hanukkiah), and eating jelly-filled doughnuts! While … Read More
#Arab_Lives_Matter
by Mali Rozen Sukkot 5782 Sukkot is a time to remember our fellow person. During this season, we pause to remember not only God’s provision for the children of Israel after their redemption from Egypt, … Read More
A Sukkot Reflection 2021
Our time here on earth is limited. The important question we ought to ask ourselves is “With what am I filling my precious time?” This question came to my mind as I was reflecting upon … Read More
Tabernacles Today; Tabernacles in the Future
by Bill Katz On September 20th, 2021, at sundown, the Jewish world will celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot. Of all the Fall Feasts, this is the first one in which we … Read More
Why Does Yom Kippur Matter?
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is the most solemn day on the Hebrew calendar. It exists as a direct fulfillment of God’s command to the ancient, wandering Israelites after they were freed from slavery in … Read More
Rosh Hashanah and Repentance
By: Bill Katz For most people, the New Year is an opportunity for celebration. Personally, I have always wondered if all the hoopla about this celebration has to do more with an opportunity to look … Read More
Passover Reflections
Pesach (Passover) Shemot (Exodus) 13:17–15:26 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 22:1–51 This week there is a special reading for the seventh day of Passover (the last day), which according to tradition, is the day God parted the … Read More
Esau’s Lineage of Hatred
by Mali Rozen The hatred of the Jewish people goes way back to a time when two brothers fought for a blessing. The history of Jacob and Esau’s troubled relationship has had ripple effects over … Read More