Whether we admit it or not, we all like to be known. It can be heartwarming to walk into a room of people who know and appreciate us. It’s a setting without barriers and preconceived notions, where pe...  Read More

Jesus is a banquet-thrower. He is inviting each of us to his amazing feast in the kingdom of heaven. His invitation goes out to everyone, everywhere! You might find yourself in the alleys or country l...  Read More

Finally, as followers of Yeshua, the shofar blasts also remind us that this world will not last forever, and that, one day, the blast will sound from heaven and those who believe will be raised to mee...  Read More

The restoration of our relationship with God is why we are called to repent, as sin is what separates us from Him. Even if we know His forgiveness and are assured of our place in the age to come, we s...  Read More

Why the Shofar?The priestly sons of Aaron, moreover, shall blow the trumpets; and this shall be for you a perpetual statute throughout your generations. When you go to war in your land against the adv...  Read More

RemembranceThe second theme of this High Holy Season is Remembrance.God commanded Abraham to offer his beloved son Isaac as a sacrifice. At the last moment, God informed Abraham that it was merely a t...  Read More

Traditionally, there are three dominant themes described in Jewish tradition that dominate the liturgy and prayers for Rosh Hashanah. The first theme is kingship (malchuyot), the second is remembrance...  Read More

Why celebrate the Feast of Trumpets? This  is important family time, and many Jewish families around the world will have special dinners and time together, as well as attend synagogue. Observing Rosh ...  Read More

In the parable about about the banquet, the banquet-thrower invites many people to his banquet. But when the time comes for the feast, all sorts of excuses are given. “I have to go and check on some p...  Read More

I tell you, do not worry about your life. . . .Luke 12:22Jesus told us not to ­worry because he knew we would. I love the examples he gives to help us not worry. Look at how God takes care of birds. L...  Read More

Ask and it will be given to you. . . .Matthew 7:7Jesus is telling his followers that whatever they ask for, they will receive. But many of us have asked God for certain things, and we have not receive...  Read More

Jesus was teaching a group of people at Mary and Martha’s  house. Mary, Martha’s sister, was listening to him. Martha was doing what anyone would do when a group came to their home. She was making pre...  Read More