“The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1). After reading the title of this article you may think that I have “flipped.” Everyone knows that Christmas is a Christian holiday and not Jewish. But wait just a minute - - here is some food for thought: … Continue reading CHRISTMAS IS JEWISH
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A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARD
“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11) Just a couple of days ago I received an early Christmas-card from a very special friend. Here is the poem that he sent: “In humble manger, where the cattle dwell, A wondrous birth, … Continue reading A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARD
Passover
"So this day shall be to you a memorial; and you shall keep it as a feast to the LORD throughout your generations. You shall keep it as a feast by an everlasting ordinance" (Exodus 12:14) Every year, around Easter, our Jewish friends celebrate the Passover they call Pesach. It is a tremendously important holiday … Continue reading Passover
Purim 2019
"But when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letter that this wicked plot which Haman had devised against the Jews should return on his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. So they called these days Purim (lots), after the name Pur (Esther 9:25, 26a). Purim … Continue reading Purim 2019




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