Jewish texts are profound. Nothing is random. And yet, I am still surprised by how relevant the ancient texts are, as if they were written for modern-day events. It shouldn’t be a surprise. Ancient texts that remain intact over hundreds and thousands of years are those that remain relevant—those that people in every generation decided … More Hanukah, hostages and heroes: in those days, in this time
On October 7th, the invaders came, intent on destroying Jewish life.Killing wasn’t enough. They wanted to torture and humiliate. To steal our joy and our future. They thought that if they brought the Holocaust to Israel, they could break us.And they did bring the Holocaust to Israel – with fire, slaughter, and even plans to … More How the Jews became more Jew-y
What would King Herod the Great think if he could see the Judeans of 2024 pouring into the Roman amphitheater he built, in the city he named after Caesar? Herod ruled over Judea for the Romans from 37–4 BCE. He was one of the last Jewish kings before the Romans sent the Jewish people into … More From King Herod to the Judeans of 2024
Yesterday was Hoshana Rabbah the seventh day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. It is believed that God judges each person, beginning on Rosh Hashana, deciding what their fate will be for the year to come. The judgment for the new year is sealed on Yom Kippur, but it is not “delivered” until the end of Sukkot (i.e., Hoshana … More The Hoshana Connection Between Jews and Christians
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 