https://www.facebook.com/hnaftali/videos/293884618092101/ This evening at sundown the shofar will blow, signaling the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish civil New Year. Jewish people around the world will celebrate one of the most joyful days of the year. Biblically speaking, though, it is the Feast of Trumpets...also a most joyful time! If you follow this blog, …
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Elul: A Time to Turn
Dear friends, the fall feasts of Israel are right around the corner and, in case you don't know, those feasts are: Feast of Trumpets, known in Hebrew as Rosh HaShanah (Israel's civil New Year) Day of Atonement, known in Hebrew as Yom Kippur Feast of Tabernacles, known in Hebrew as Sukkot We studied these feasts …
How are Israelis Gearing up for Their 70th Birthday?
Israel is in the midst of a season of commemoration and celebration, but perhaps none bigger than the anticipation of their 70th birthday! The "feast season" began with Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread and Feast of First Fruits, all during the first week of April. That was followed by Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) last …
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Similarities of Passover and Resurrection Weekend
Welcome back friends! Yesterday we discovered that the Jewish observance of Passover coincides with the Christian observances of Good Friday and Resurrection Day. Indeed, the Christian and Jewish events share some similarities, though it is rare that the holidays are observed simultaneously. Let's consider some similarities. The very essence of the Christian celebration of Good …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 