In the world of biblical names, “Yeshua” and “Yehoshua” stand out for their significance and interwovenness. These names, while similar, carry distinct connotations and historical contexts that highlight different aspects…
The Hebrew Calendar Have you ever wondered how God keeps time? The Hebrew calendar isn’t just a way to mark days – it’s a window into God’s heart for His…
From ancient biblical times to modern-day Israel, the shekel has been more than just a unit of currency; it is a link to ancient culture and biblical history. Derived from…
Emmanuel Meaning “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Emmanuel.” – Isaiah 7:14…
Abraham, Ishmael’s Covenant and The Arab-Israeli Story Did Ishmael and his descendants have claim to the Abrahamic Covenant in which God gave Abraham blessing and land? What is the seed…
Zion in Hebrew The term “Zion” (צִיּוֹן, pronounced Tziyon in Hebrew) holds a profound significance both in the Bible and today. “Zion” (צִיּוֹן, pronounced “Tziyon”) means “a sign” or “a landmark.”…
Tel Aviv and Christian Tourism Although it is not obvious at first, Tel Aviv does hold significance for Christians. And not just because it’s located in Israel. While Tel Aviv…
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…
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…
Jesus and the Pharisees Jesus had real conflicts with the religious leaders of His day, to be sure, and there were times Jesus gave hair-raising accusations to the scribes and…
What is Shavuot and why is it celebrated? Shavuot is one of the three pilgrimage festivals described in the Bible, along with Passover (Pesach) and Sukkot. It is one of…
Did the Jews kill Jesus? There is a common assumption amongst the Jewish people regarding Christians: “Christians believe that we, the Jews, killed Jesus.” Is it true – do all…
