Hey gang! There is a method to my madness, so I have postponed today's "tour rewind." We'll be back on track with it tomorrow, though, and I have a really special weekend planned for you! So, be sure to follow. Meanwhile, I want to rejoice in the Lord today... You might be surprised at just …
Continue reading Jewish Teacher Meets Messiah Thanks to Isaiah 53!
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) …
Pomegranates are in season in Israel...just in time for Rosh Hashanah. But what's the connection? We'll get to that, but first let's talk about the significance of Rosh Hashanah, the 5th of 7 major feasts of Israel. At sundown tomorrow in Israel, Jews will celebrate Rosh Hashanah ("head of the year"), their civil New Year. …
Continue reading Why is it Customary to Eat Pomegranates on Rosh Hashanah?
In November, a group of us will travel to Israel to see and experience Israel in a way most never will. Our tour is organized through One for Israel, who also operates Israel College of the Bible. As soldiers of the cross, they are on the front lines of bringing reconciliation to believers in Christ. …
