A Celebration of the Temple oil lasting for 8 days or was it about Religious Freedom? Was it one or the other, neither or a combination of both? You may be familiar with the story around Chanukah, or a version of it. It has been my experience when having a conversation about Chanukah, most of my … Continue reading Chanukah – “A Dedication” or “A Celebration”
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The Queen who risked death to save a nation – the story of Purim
Purim is the story of a very brave Queen, who dared to approach her husband in fear of death. Because of her bravery an entire nation was kept from extermination. Her name was Queen Esther, she was the Queen of Persia, the wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia.1 Purim is on the 14 of Adar, … Continue reading The Queen who risked death to save a nation – the story of Purim
The Original Sin
(two opposing views) The original sin is a foundational teaching for the Christian religion. However in Judaism it isn’t any more than just a topic for discussion. The “original sin” in Christianity is totally different than Judaism. This article will discuss some of the differences. CHRISTIAN VIEW: The Christian original sin took place in the … Continue reading The Original Sin
Death, Burial, and the Hereafter
With Pat in Israel visiting the Galilee This article is dedicated to the love of my life, my wife Pat who passed away on December 5, 2018. As I was picking up the pin to start writing again, I decided to write on a topic that has been a day to day reflection of my … Continue reading Death, Burial, and the Hereafter
“Ezekiel’s Temple” aka “The Third Temple”
I was recently talking with a Christian friend of mine, while showing him a picture I had taken while in Israel of a Menorah that may be used in Ezekiel's Temple. He replied, “Ezekiel's Temple?” He was unaware of Ezekiel's Temple also known as, The Third Temple. I have noticed that many Christians are not … Continue reading “Ezekiel’s Temple” aka “The Third Temple”
Demons and the Bible
The word demon has been translated into the Tanach in two places. The Hebrew word לשדים (lashedem) is translated as demon (or devil in the King James), in some Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanach texts. It appears in Deu 32:17 and in Psalms 106:37 Deu 32:17 KJV They sacrificed unto devils (demons), not to … Continue reading Demons and the Bible
Prophets & Prophecy
Several weeks ago upon reading that week's Torah Portion I got stuck on a verse pertaining to prophecy. Because of my past experiences I seem to always get stuck when reading about Prophecy and Prophets. That particular weeks Torah Portion included Deuteronomy Chapter 18, this chapter lays it all out before us. A popular movement … Continue reading Prophets & Prophecy
12 Prophetic requirements that set the scene for the coming of the Jewish moshiach
Is it moshich or messiah? Are they the same or is there a difference? To many people, moshiach is a Hebrew pronunciation of messiah. But this is not actually true. There is a strong difference between the meanings of the Jewish moshiach and the Christian Messiah. The Hebrew meaning of “moshiach” is “anointed one”. Nothing … Continue reading 12 Prophetic requirements that set the scene for the coming of the Jewish moshiach
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