So, last week, I made the statement: “There wouldn’t be Christmas if it wasn’t for Hanukkah!” It sounded a bit controversial if not oxymoronic. We looked at the historical, biblical and modern aspects of Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication also known as the Festival of Lights. Much of the background for the story of Hanukkah […]
What a statement to be making, "There wouldn't be Christmas if it wasn't for Hanukkah!" To most people, this might sound like an oxymoron, but I would beg to differ. So, let's look at the biblical and historical origins of Hanukkah, its modern practice, and finally, let's investigate to see if it has any connection […]
2020 has been a year that the world will remember even though all of us wish we could forget it. Inevitably and sadly, when the world goes through a crisis, there is always a segment of the population that will favor blaming the Jews for that crisis. So, it has been no different with the […]
There is a myriad of events that punctuate our daily lives and end-up finding their place in the history of human tragedies. These events are remembered by subsequent generations in the hope that people will not repeat their mistakes. These are very good intentions, but they don't always work, especially when you link historical tragedies […]
It is one thing to expose the vile monster of global antisemitism week after week, but beyond the exposure, we must make an effort–at least individual if not corporate–to fight it. As a result of our voices and actions, in some cases, we can nip it in the bud or even reverse it. An encouraging–and […]
The words "end times", "prophecy" or "prophetic" usually get people's attention when uttered, and they should! Unfortunately, a lot of false teaching is being done under the heading of "end times prophecies" and it can be very damaging. There is a proper, healthy way to look at the prophetic word, biblically. But let's start by […]
Sometimes when I look at the history of Israel and the Jewish people, I feel like I am watching the opening credits of a Star Wars movie. The main theme appears in text form from the bottom of the screen and slowly moves up as its size reduces towards the horizon and eventually disappears off […]
The Jewish people have long been the thorn in the flesh of mankind. From century to century and from continent to continent, we have been unwanted, abused, harassed and exterminated, and yet, by the grace of the Almighty, we still exist (Jeremiah 31:35-37). Our very existence is irritating to many, and instead of taking it […]
One of the most controversial subjects to be discussed is the Gospel. What exactly do we mean by the Gospel, and why is it offensive to some and attractive to others? Most people would agree that the message of the Gospel is connected to the events around the life and ministry of Yeshua (Jesus). But […]