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Happy 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 …
This week the Jewish people wrapped up their weeklong celebration of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles. Stopping into the radio studio to discuss this unusual holiday is our field representative Tom Simcox. If you’re not familiar with Sukkot, you’ll learn what makes this festival such a unique part of Jewish culture. If you’re already well versed in its traditions, don’t …
Every year at Christmas we are reminded that God came to Earth to dwell with humanity. Likewise, the Jewish holiday Sukkot, also called the Feast of Tabernacles, is a time to remember when God dwelled with people, specifically His Chosen People, in the Old Testament. This holiday celebrates God’s presence among the Israelites during their 40 years of wandering in …
