Empty highway during Yom Kippur Yom Kippur (which began at sundown Tuesday, October 8 this year) is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. It follows the 10 Days of Awe in which Jews are particularly focused on repentance, prayer, fasting and acts of charity. According to Jewish tradition, it is believed the righteous (tzaddikim) …
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How is Jesus the Messiah being Found in Israel?
Since before the foundations of the world, God has been writing a story! That story is the story of Israel and His chosen people, but He allows us (Gentiles) to enter into His story. The story is one of love and redemption. I'm so glad He invited us into His story of eternal salvation, aren't …
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A Look Back at the Honor Paid to Fallen Israeli Soldiers and Terror Victims
Happy Lord's Day, my friends! Sunday is usually a day I share good news and encouragement, and I want to continue that in an odd way today. This past week, Israel commemorated Yom HaZikaron, similar to Memorial Day in America. Israelis have a special way of remembering Holocaust victims (which they did last week during …
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A Week that Changed History: Jewish Feasts that Foreshadow Jesus’ Resurrection
Friends, these are exciting days! We are in the midst of the most significant weekend of the year for Christians, and it is linked to the Jewish Passover. So let’s examine Yeshua (Jesus) in the Pesach (Passover) together. Throughout the centuries Jews have celebrated Passover, while Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. To fully appreciate …
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