Hi gang! Yesterday we explored what makes one a Jew. If you missed it, you may want to review before we take a look at various Jewish (and other) religious positions. Today, Israelis come in all sorts of flavors. I don't claim to know them all, but here are a few of the predominate Jewish …
Category: Judaism
Jews: An Ethnic Identity or a Religious Identity
Welcome friends! Occasionally, I hear the question, "Does Jewishness refer to ethnicity or religion?" In other words, is one a Jew because of bloodline or because of religion? Good question...and I don't know if I have the "perfect" answer, but perhaps I can shed some light that may help in understanding. According to halakha (Jewish …
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Shavuot or Pentecost?
My dear friends, tonight at Sundown our Jewish friends around the world will begin the celebration of Shavuot. Though Jews and Christians share the same spiritual roots, we view things a bit differently because of the roll of Jesus Christ in each of our theological belief systems. Christians have much to celebrate, just as the …
What’s the Big Deal about Temple Mount?
Temple Mount is one of the most hotly contested pieces of real estate on earth. Why? Because it is considered a holy site to three different religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. However, significant efforts have been made (and continue to be made) to erase all evidence of Jewish history on Temple Mount. In reality, only …
