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Three Plus Four: Sarah

Three Plus Four: Sarah

Dear friends, we are back to our “Three plus Four” series and are now moving to the “Four” part: the Matriarchs. You know, when I started to write this series, the title just “popped up” in my head, seemingly randomly. However, the more I’ve thought about it during these last months, the more meaningful and […]

The Unfolding Mystery Of The Fall Holidays

The Unfolding Mystery Of The Fall Holidays

My dear readers, since I publish my posts only once a month now – and this is a very special month indeed – I will discuss all the Fall holidays in this article. We are in the Hebrew month of Tishrei, the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar. As you all know, the number seven […]

Three Plus Four: Jacob

Three Plus Four: Jacob

My dear readers, we are still in the “three” part of “THREE PLUS FOUR” series. Our final installment of this part is about Jacob the Patriarch. Today, we will dig into the story of his way back to the Land of Israel after 20 years of exile – and will discover the amazing details and even […]

Three Plus Four: Isaac

Three Plus Four: Isaac

We continue our “THREE PLUS FOUR” series, and we are still in the “three” part: the Fathers. Last time, we spoke about Abraham; today, we will speak about Isaac. I remind you that my task here is not to draw a full biblical portrait – especially now, when the posts are being published once in […]

Three Plus Four: Between Natural And Supernatural

Three Plus Four: Between Natural And Supernatural

We continue our “three plus four” series, and this is my second post on Abraham. Today, with the help of Hebrew, we will see some additional insights into this amazing character. As we all know, Abraham was a man of faith, following God unquestioningly – and in this sense, many things in his life were […]

Three Plus Four

Three Plus Four

The Puzzling Title My dear readers, as probably most of you know by now, I love series. I am starting a new series today, and I bet the title of this series will intrigue you. I will explain in a second why I chose this name. However, first I need to tell you something. You […]

Chukkat: God’s Surprising Prescription

Chukkat: God’s Surprising Prescription

My dear readers, we have just finished the book of Acts, and are about to start a new series. Before we do that however, I would like to do something else. As you know by now, from time to time I post a Torah Portion (Parashat Shavua) commentary here.  Parashat  Shavua ChuKkat is one of […]

Jerusalem And Rome: Together Or Instead?

Jerusalem And Rome: Together Or Instead?

Mission Not Accomplished Yet This is my last post on the book of Acts. When I started this series, almost a year ago, I wrote:  “For a very long time, I have wanted to go through the Book of Acts together with my readers. Too often, this particular book is perceived as a demarcation line, […]

From Jerusalem To Rome: Jerusalem Again

From Jerusalem To Rome: Jerusalem Again

My dear readers, we continue reading the book of Acts. We are now in chapter 23, again in Jerusalem, and therefore there are a lot of details in this chapter that require the knowledge of its Jewish background. Paul and Sanhedrin Chapter 23 opens with the convening of the Sanhedrin. Luke’s words “Paul, looking intently […]

From Jerusalem To Rome: Paul And Judaism

From Jerusalem To Rome: Paul And Judaism

The Third Meal and Paul’s Meeting at Troas My dear readers, together we continue to move through the book of Acts. Acts 20 describes a dramatic incident at Troas. As local believers gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, and Scripture tells us that he “prolonged his message until midnight”. This meeting […]

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