Sacrifice in the Bible The Bible speaks of several different sacrifices that God expected of Israel on a regular basis. You are probably familiar with the sin offering, because even Jesus spoke about it. But have you heard of the...
Jewish Life
A lot of the Jewish culture and Jewish traditions are deeply rooted in the Bible. FIRM writers explore various aspects of the Jewish life that connect to Scripture. As well as how they developed over the years and what they are today.
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Who is a Jew? Who is a Jew? - the question sounds simple, but the answer is a bit complicated. We could start with the basic etymological route and say, a Jew is a descendant of the tribe of Judah....
As we enter a season of holidays, we want to invite you to join us in Hebrew Worship from Jerusalem. At Thanksgiving, we give thanks. During Hanukkah, we praise God for His miracles. Then, during Advent, we remember the many...
Local Believer Shares Personal Experience on Sukkot Every year in this season, my family and I build a Sukkah (“booth”) on our patio overlooking the Judean Hills. What is a Sukkah, you may ask? It is a small, boxy structure,...
If you ever wondered how Rosh HaShanah is celebrated in Israel, you came to the right place. We asked a couple of FIRM local ministry partners to share how they observe this special holiday. They are Israeli and just like...
In today’s culture we often struggle to find rest for our souls. And yet too many of us neglect one of the greatest gifts God has given to help us do exactly this - resting on the Sabbath. The Gift...
The Biblical Jewish New Years In Israel, you will not hear of too many households celebrating a typical, western New Year's Eve in January. We love our fireworks and to see the ball drop. But the Jewish people, along with...
Shaked is the Hebrew word for Almond Trees. Almond trees are a sign of excitement given by The LORD to mark that spring is about to sprout in the Holy Land.
What is the Sabbath or Shabbat? Let's start with the basics: what is Shabbat? And what is "Shabbat Shalom?" Shabbat or the Sabbath, is derived from the Hebrew word shevet, meaning “to dwell,” and also relates to sheva, the number seven....
Who are the Righteous Among the Nations? These are the stories worth learning about. Exodus and World War 2 The history of the Jewish people is a turbulent one. You could argue that there has not been a single peaceful...
What is Aliyah? The term the Israeli government uses to describe Jewish immigration to Israel from the nations is referred to as 'making aliyah'. In Hebrew, “aliyah” means “to go up,” for example to an upper room of a house....
Reflection on Antisemitism from Paul Wilbur The hate for the Jewish people seems to be spreading like wildfire. Many wonder, have we learned nothing from history? We are in the 21st century, in the modern enlightened era. The Dark Ages...