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SukkotThe joyous, biblical celebration of Sukkot is upon us! Also called the Feast of Tabernacles, this holiday draws attention to God’s provision, protection, and presence in our lives. As God commanded in Leviticus 23, the Jewish people today continue to make “booths,” or temporary shelters, called sukkahs to remember how the Israelites lived during their wandering in the wilderness thousands …
Celebrating Simchat TorahDo you take God’s Word for granted? If you feel like one of many Christians who do, you should take notes on the Jewish people’s approach to Scripture: They dedicate a holiday to celebrating it each year! They sing and dance and read the Scripture on Simchat Torah, the special holiday of rejoicing over the Law, or the …
Sukkot—The Feast of TabernaclesAfter contemplating the solemn Day of Atonement last week, we’re following the Jewish calendar’s shift in gears and studying the festive Feast of Tabernacles this week! Also known as Sukkot, this holiday originates in Leviticus 23 as a reminder of Israel’s wilderness wanderings and a celebration of God’s provision and guidance for His people. This holiday is …
Yom Kippur—The Day of AtonementLast weekend, as the Jewish people observed Yom Kippur, Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon fired missiles and drones at Israel. The brazen attack disturbed what should have been a quiet, somber day of reflection—one with which Christians should be familiar. This week, as we study Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, we’ll set our focus on …
This program is a rebroadcast from December 21, 2019. Celebrating HanukkahHanukkah is almost here! We’re continuing our discussion this week with Steve Herzig, vice president of North American Ministries here at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry. Steve grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home and brings a personal perspective to the Jewish holidays. This week he shares his memories …
This program is a rebroadcast from December 14, 2019. What is Hanukkah?Hanukkah and Christmas fall on the same week this year—and this week we are talking about all things Hanukkah! We welcome Steve Herzig, vice president of North American Ministries here at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, to the program. In part 1 of our 2-part series, he and …
ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving, friends! Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many of us in America. And though it’s associated with its American roots, it has a surprising amount of parallels to Israel and the Jewish people. This week Chris shares a lengthy list of connections between the Jewish people and Thanksgiving that you’ve probably never considered. Whether through the way the …
Yom Kippur: The Day of AtonementThis week we’re learning about the most sacred day on the Jewish calendar: Yom Kippur. This upcoming fall holiday is a solemn day with great significance not only for the Jewish people but for Christians as well. God established this holy day in the book of Leviticus to cause the Israelites to repent of their …
The Feast of Unleavened BreadDig into the feasts of Israel with us! We’re learning about the Feast of Unleavened Bread on this week’s show. As its name suggests, this biblical holiday involves removing all the leaven, or yeast, from a person’s home. Jewish people today do this on the week of Passover, a reminder of God’s deliverance of them from …
Importance of the AfikomenMost of us are celebrating Easter on Sunday, but this weekend is also the beginning of Passover. This week we’re studying this sacred holiday God gave the Israelites in the book of Exodus. Chris helped lead The Friends of Israel’s online Passover Seder this past week, which demonstrates the meaning and methods of the meal to help …