Why don’t most Jewish people see Jesus? A question we often hear is, Why is it difficult for most Jewish people to recognize Jesus as the Messiah? Have you ever wondered that? Many Christians assume Jesus’s identity should be obvious...
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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What is the meaning of the Hebrew word Kosher? Even if you are not Jewish or Israeli, you are probably familiar with the Hebrew word kosher (כשר). You might even know that this word has something to do with food,...
What is the Torah? Most often, we understand the Torah to be “the law”, especially as referenced in the New Testament. And most Christians tend to react to that law, or the Torah, with reservation, to say the least. So...
Over the past month, the so-called anti-Zionist protests around the world quickly turned antisemitic. That is why we must ask ourselves a very important question: is there a difference between the two terms? And what is anti-Zionism? What is anti-Zionism?...
Sukkot and Israeli Families In today's Israel, Sukkot is about being together. Almost every Biblical holiday is about community, but Sukkot - the Feast of Tabernacles - in particular. God commanded His people to fellowship together and celebrate together as...
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...
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...
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. In the west, we love our fireworks and to see the ball drop. But the Jewish...
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.