Last Sunday there was a discussion about Yeshua’s parable of the Hired Hand. One of the group point out that in the Word there are examples of people who love as much as the Shepherd. But the main point of the parable was missed – and I believe it is a vital point. “I am […]
The Same-Old-Story?
I started reading this morning and thought, “Oh, I know this story.” Exodus 6:29-7:7Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) (iii) 29 he said, “I am Adonai. Tell Pharaoh, king of Egypt, everything I say to you.” 30 Moshe answered Adonai, “Look, I’m such a poor speaker that Pharaoh won’t listen to me.” 7 But Adonai said to Moshe, “I have put you in the […]
The Day the Moon Fell
This past Friday was Rosh Chodesh. Our temple family gathered to give thanks to the Lord for the new month. The celebration was far larger than any our Connections group has had thus far, and I was glad to be a part of it. However, that is not what this post is about. This post […]
What Makes Holidays Special?
I was thinking about my ‘new’ ministry at TAK. It is a ministry that has not gotten off the ground, a ministry that I am struggling to define. The ministry is called Chag Sameach and the goal is to make the holidays…bigger, more special…memorable. Every thought I have along these lines lead me to home […]
Did Jesus Celebrate Hanukkah?
So often we hear that Hanukkah is Judaism’s answer to Christmas, but is that true? What came first – Christmas or Hanukkah? That one is easy – Hanukkah. Oh, not what we see the holiday has morphed into but then again, Christmas itself has done it’s own morphing. For instance, the day we celebrate the birth of […]
Today Is Preparation Day
As a kid growing up in Queens, NY, I remember Saturday being the ‘cleaning day’. It was the day the house got cleaned from top to bottom. My father once shared with me that when he was a kid, not only was Saturday cleaning day, but it was also the day the whole family took […]
Time Keeps Slipping Into the Future
Most mornings I wake up with a song of praise in my mind, or a verse, or a subject to write about. At least it’s been that way for the last 16 years. Though there was a period of time with my job that all I thought about 24/7 was work and how to solve […]
Of Course! It Makes Sense!
Since my return from Israel, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking. I am very blessed to have not one, but two jobs. The funds give me the freedom to host gatherings for family and friends, and to give when the Lord presents a need or organization. I am by no means wealthy, but I […]
Who Do We Believe – God or Esau?
Last year at this time, I had a lot to say about Esau. Well, the Torah readings have come around again to the story of Jacob and Esau, and it seems God is not finished teaching me things. But isn’t that his way? Every time we pick up his word, we see more, we receive […]
Looking for Liturgy
I’ve been thinking a lot about liturgy lately. Ever since my trip to Israel, my thoughts keep turning toward liturgy. Could it be the bible is right? Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverb 22:6 I was raised a […]