This year, Passover begins the night before Palm Sunday and ends on the evening of Easter Sunday. Passover and Easter observances differ widely, but their dates often coincide—and that’s a …
“Next Year in Jerusalem!” A Call of Hope
I’ll never forget the first time I visited Israel. After spending several days touring Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, and the Sea of Galilee, it was finally time to go …
Let’s Pray for Israel This Passover
Last Saturday night, Iran launched almost 200 unmanned suicide drones and more than 100 ballistic missiles into Israel. The strike was not a complete surprise. Iran tipped off many leaders …
The Three R’s of the Messianic Year of Jubilee
Jesus had returned. As was His custom from His youth, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. The synagogue official brought the sacred scroll parchment of the prophet Isaiah and …
Should Christians Celebrate the Fall Feasts of Israel?
Eighteen-year-old Kerri Strug heard a snap. It was her left ankle. She immediately felt pain and fell backward, failing to stick the landing. It was her first vault attempt in …
What Are the Tallit and the Tefillin?
The following article is an excerpt from Steve Herzig’s book Jewish Culture and Customs. Steve shares the biblical significance and current Jewish practice of wearing the tallit and tefillin. Learning …
