Recent Publications
November 29, 2023
Chanukah
On the 25th of Kislev are the days of Chanukah, which are eight. These were appointed a Festival with Hallel [prayers of praise] and thanksgiving. (Shabbat 21b, Babylonian Talmud) Our rabbis taught…
November 22, 2023
Blessing Over the Children
A beautiful tradition that many Jewish families or perhaps even congregations embrace is the blessing of their children on Friday nights as Shabbat is soon arriving or has just started. The words of…
The Angel, the Book, and the Prophetic Call
Nov 22, 2023
A new page of prophetic writings depicts the strong angel and the little book. What is the message behind them? Discover the powerful imagery of the angel standing on the sea and land, the thunderous voice, and the bittersweet taste of the book!
The Day of Punishment: When the Horses Come
Nov 16, 2023
A vast army of horses is unleashed upon the earth. The riders have breastplates the color of fire and hyacinth and brimstone. The horses are equipped with fire, smoke, and brimstone, and they kill one-third of all mankind. Those who are not killed…
V'ahavta
Nov 15, 2023
"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. This is the entire Torah; all the rest is commentary” (Babylonian Talmud, Shabbat 31a).
The Trumpets - The Star, the Abyss, and the Scorpions
Nov 08, 2023
The sounding of the fifth angel's trumpet triggers a series of amazing events, including the falling star that is given the key to the abyss. As the pit is opened, thick smoke engulfs the earth, darkening the sun and sky and giving way to the…
Oseh Shalom
Nov 08, 2023
Oseh Shalom is both a song and a prayer that encapsulates the Jewish longing for peace, acknowledging God as the source of the blessings of peace and wholeness. As for Oseh Shalom as a prayer, it is said to be based on Job 25:2 and is often recited…
The Trumpets - From Hailstorm to Falling Stars
Nov 02, 2023
Revelation 8:6-13 describes the dramatic events surrounding the sounding of the seven trumpets by seven angels. This biblical text is rich in symbolism and apocalyptic imagery. We will try to explore its meaning and possible interpretations. We will…
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Hava Nagila
The Hava Nagila ("let us rejoice") is the first modern Jewish folk song in the Hebrew language, composed to celebrate the British victory over the…
Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah ("rejoicing of the Torah"), most likely of medieval origins, is observed by the Jewish people on the last day of Sukkot. The overall…
Sukkot
Transitioning from one of the most solemn to one of the most festive holidays, the weeklong Sukkot (Booths, Harvest Festival, or Feast of…
Avinu Malkeinu
Avinu Malkeinu ("Our Father, Our King") is an ancient litany recited daily during Aseret Y’mei Teshuva, or the Ten Days of Awe (with an exception on…
Kol Nidre
"All vows, renunciations, promises, obligations, and oaths taken from this Day of Atonement till the next, may we attain them in peace; we regret them in…
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (Yom Ha-Kippurim, Shabbat Shabbaton, Sabbath of Solemn Rest, Sabbath of Sabbaths, or the Day of Atonement) is the holiest day on the…
Days of Awe
Many are familiar with the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah (occurring on Tishri 1 and 2) and Yom Kippur (occurring on Tishri 10), but fewer are…
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, translating to "head of the year" or "first of the year," is commonly known as the Jewish New Year, occurring on the first and second…
Shehecheyanu
Shehecheyanu ("that we are alive") is a generic Jewish blessing said in addition to regular blessings as the Jewish people express gratitude to God…
Teshuvah
Teshuvah ("returning") is the Jewish concept of repentance and returning to the path of righteousness after one has deviated, or returning to an…
Commandments of the Teacher and My Life
We studied commandments of the Teacher and found that they were a part of the New Covenant. We talked about the relevance of the Torah, correct…
Elul
"See, this day I set before you blessing and curse: blessing if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I enjoin upon you this day; and…
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Creation Old and New
Children are natural cosmogonists, for which one of them has never asked, “How did the world begin?” That question is addressed at the very beginning…
Dr. Raoul Dederen
Dr. Raoul Dederen is professor of theology emeritus and former dean of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, Berrien…
Rabbi Jonathan Tabachnikoff: Eating and drinking
Rabbi Jonathan Tabachnikoff is a Reform Rabbi at the Temple Sinai of Glendale, California. He grew up in Miami, FL as the son of a Reform Rabbi. He…
Rabbi Michael Gold: Sexuality
Rabbi Michael Gold assumed the pulpit of Temple Beth Torah, Tamarac Jewish Center in Tamarac, Florida, in 1990. Previously, he served as rabbi of…
Martin Gray holocaust survivor
Martin Gray has lost his family several times. His father was killed in the Jewish uprising of Warsaw, his mother and brothers were slaughtered at…
Interview Ariel A. Roth
Dr. Ariel A. Roth was born in Geneva, Switzerland, and grew up in Europe, the Caribbean and North America. Holding a Ph.D. degree in zoology from the…
Dr. William H. Shea
A close and respectful reading of the biblical text bound up with immense information about its historical background. Medical doctor and surgeon,…
Abraham is the first Jew. Rabbi Brooks Susman
Rabbi Brooks Susman was ordained at the Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion in 1974 after having received his bachelor’s degree at…
Dr. Jacob Milgrom: Torah
What is the Torah for Judaism yesterday and today? Professor Jacob Milgrom, rabbi and specialist in the book of Leviticus, discusses the meaning and…
Interview Rabbi Harvey H. Spivak
The difference between the Jewish and the Christian expectations of the Messiah Rabbi Harvey H. Spivak works as a full-time rabbi at the Congregation…
A House for All
Challenging reflections out of the Temple Mount Emmanuel Levinas (1906-1995 Levinas, French philosopher and Talmudic commentator, was born in Kaunas,…
Shoah by Mrs. Lucille Eichengreen
Lucille Eichengreen was born Cecilia Landau in Hamburg, Germany, in 1925. A survivor of the Lodz Ghetto and Auschwitz, Neuengamme and Bergen-Belsen…
You Shall not Murder. Lecture 5
Within this lecture, our focal point will be directed towards specific elements encompassing murder, the altar, one's brother, and offerings, all of which are found in…
Beseech the Lord of the Harvest!
In the Gospel there are words of Yeshua, "Beseech the Lord of the Harvest!" Discover the deeper meaning behind this timeless teaching and explore its significance in the…
Blessings of the Covenant. Lecture 2
Within the Mosaic Covenant, a multitude of blessings and curses are found as a continuation of its main provisions. In a similar fashion, the Sermon on the Mount, which…
Yeshua and Moshe. Lecture 1
By watching this lecture, you can gain insights into the practical significance of the parallels between the Sermon on the Mount and the Mosaic Covenant.
Vows and Non-Resistance. Lecture 8
Yeshua prohibited vows. What does it mean? How to practice that? What if the government wants me to do that? Why did Yeshua command us to be non-resistant?
Secret Righteousness. Lecture 9
The desire for societal acceptance is a prevalent motive among individuals, stemming from various factors. It is expected that the righteousness exhibited by disciples…
Servants of the Covenant. Lecture 3
Yeshua employed a renowned symbol, salt, to make a comparison with his disciples. What spiritual insights can be gleaned from this analogy?
Building on The Rock. Lecture 16
As the Teacher vividly describes the storms of life—rain, floods, and winds—His message resonates with everyone facing challenges and trials. By encouraging a life of…
Unlocking the Doors of Blessings. Lecture 14
Yeshua says, "Ask, and it shall be given to you. Seek, and you shall find. Knock, and it shall be opened to you. Matt 7:7 TLV" Let us study this text together!
The Lord's Prayer. Lecture 10
I often ask people: "How much of the Lord's Prayer is about our daily needs?" Surprisingly, many of the people I ask say, "It's a big part," or even "It's the most…
The Wide and Narrow. Lecture 15
The Teacher urges everyone to seek the narrow gate, representing a life of righteousness and spiritual growth, though challenging to follow, it ultimately leads to…
Pagan Anxiety. Lecture 12
In Matthew 6:25 Yeshua says, “Do not worry about your life”. Discover how trusting God enables us to overcome anxiety, as we learn to prioritize life's true meaning…
The Currency of Righteousness. Lecture 11
In this lecture we will focus on Yeshuas' message about the dangers of being consumed by material wealth. Jesus imparts a powerful lesson, emphasizing that true…
Divorce. Lecture 7
Very often people say that Moses allowed divorce. Did he really allow that? What are apodictic and casuistic types of law material? How does it influence our…
Commandments of the Teacher and My Life
We studied commandments of the Teacher and found that they were a part of the New Covenant. We talked about the relevance of the Torah, correct motivation, the Lord’s…
Not to Abolish but to Fulfill. Lecture 4
In contemporary Christian belief, there is a widespread notion that the Law of Moses has been nullified or invalidated. However, Yeshua's assertion in Matthew 5:17…
In the Way You Judge. Lecture 13
Dive into the timeless teachings of Matthew 7:1-5 and explore the profound concept of non-judgment, learning to refrain from passing judgments on others. Discover the…
Everyone Who Looks. Lecture 6
The book of Sirach 9:8 reads, "Turn away your eyes from a shapely woman, and do not gaze at beauty belonging to another..." (NRSV) Yeshua is even more radical, in…
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Chanukah
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The Two Witnesses
What makes the Church in need of Israel; what makes Israel in need of theChurch. The law of Moses requires the testimony of at least two witnesses to make the story believable (Deuteronomy 17:6). In…
The Bible, Book of Books
Why has the Bible survived centuries and crossed all the borders? What makes this Book so powerful? The word “Bible” says it already. Derived form the Greek word biblia which means “books,” the word…
The God of Cain
Now Abel kept his flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. But Abel brought fat portions from some of the…