February 13, 2021 | The Backgrounds of the Jewish People, Part 4

Jewish Remnant in the Land of IsraelThis week we finish our series on the backgrounds of the Jewish people. We’ve studied the Ashkenazi, Sehpardic, and Mizrahi backgrounds, and these three make up much of the Diaspora—Jewish people who live outside the Promised Land. But this final group’s claim to fame is something the other backgrounds do not share: a native …

February 6, 2021 | The Backgrounds of the Jewish People, Part 3

Mizrahi Jewish AncestryMizrahi Jews, the third Jewish background we’re studying in our 4-part series, are born with a history that testifies of God’s providence. This unique group, originally considered to be part of the Sephardic community, developed its own identity that is present in many countries today. Chris shares the story of the time he attended a Yemeni wedding party, …

January 30, 2021 | The Backgrounds of the Jewish People, Part 2

Sephardic Jewish AncestryJewish culture is so diverse and complex that it’s impossible to capture its essence in a broad stroke. That’s why we’ve decided to zoom in on the major individual ethnicities of the Jewish people. Each one contributes to the tapestry of Jewish essence, a rich assortment of traditions and lifestyles that compose the Jewish identity. Last week’s program …