Hanukkah: Feast of Dedication Every December someone starts the debate over how to properly spell the name of this joyful event – is it Hanukkah or Chanuka? Maybe even Chanukah? But the wiser question would be, why do we also...

The Jewish Priest What do you think of when you hear the word “priest”? Most people wouldn't think of a Jewish priest. Depending on your background, a particular style of clothing might come to mind or a specific religious denomination....

Plan a Trip to Israel: Places Where Jesus Walked When you visit Israel as a Christian, it is quite surreal to think that you are literally walking on the same ground that Jesus did. Jesus chose this little piece of land...

What is Yom Kippur? If you ask any Jewish person, “what is the holiest day of the year?”, they will tell you without hesitation: Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement. Set apart by God already in the days of...

What's the difference between a synagogue, temple and tabernacle? What’s the difference between a tabernacle, a synagogue and the temple? If you’ve ever asked this question, you are not alone. Each of these terms can be found in Scripture, but...