Names matter! If you’re a parent, you probably understand well how significant a name can be. Scripture highlights many godly people whose names had special meanings. But the one that matters most, of course, is God’s name. Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God, is not only a unique title; it’s also a very revealing reference to some of God’s most …
August 1, 2020 | Tisha B’Av
This week marked the observance of Tisha B’Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. It’s the anniversary of many tragedies—the destruction of both the First and Second Temples, the expulsion of the Jewish people from England in 1290 and from Spain in 1492, and more. Remembering these painful memories eventually takes its toll. That’s why some rabbis have historically …