Why Are Christians Adopting Jewish Practice of Studying Weekly Torah Portion?
As Jews the world over mark the beginning of a new year-long cycle of Torah reading following the holiday of Simchat Torah, a newer, unexpected group of scholars is gearing up to do the same: Christians seeking to return to the roots of the Hebrew Bible.
What the First Seven Hebrew Words of the Bible Reveal About Creation
Why does the Torah begin with, ‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth’ (Genesis 1:1)?
Netanyahu Invokes Biblical Precept for Social Distancing During Holiday; Blesses Israel With Health
Netanyahu blessed all of Israel but warned that the traditional dancing and communal prayer could break the Biblical precept of preserving life.
Was Israeli Girl’s Release from Russian Prison Prophesized in the Torah?
In verse 15, the Hebrew word for ‘pleasant’ is נָעֵמָה (ne’aymah). This verse was read by Jews all around the world 11 days ago, while negotiations for Naama’s release were being held.
Worldwide Torah Awakening is Prophesied B’nei Efraim Returning
Back in their respective countries, each share a love for Israel, are Shabbat and festival observant and “eat clean” similar to the strict Kashrut standards by which Orthodox Jews hold. But they did not grow up observing these traditions – many began as traditional Christians only to stumble on a Bible passage that sparked their interest in returning to the roots of the Christian tradition – the Hebrew Bible.
Simchat Torah: Technology and the Outdated Torah Scroll
We will soon be celebrating Simchat Torah, and Jews throughout the world will dance with Sifrei Torah in their synagogues, community centers,
Torah Scroll Being Written to Present to Messiah Upon His Arrival
Rabbi Yosef Berger, one of the rabbis in charge of King David’s Tomb in Jerusalem’s Old City, has been dreaming of a project for over a year – one Torah scroll to unify all of Israel.
Jerusalem’s Old City Celebrates Simchat Torah
Despite the weekend violence in the Old City, hundreds of Jews gathered in its narrow streets to celebrate the holiday of Simchat Torah, in which people dance with the Torah to commemorate receiving the Word of God through Moses on Mt. Sinai. This beautiful video proves that, as the dancers chant, “The eternal nation does […]
The Last Simhat Torah in the Warsaw Ghetto
Any illusions that some may have once had about the intentions of the Germans, or even their presumed humanity, had been upended by their tormentors’ brutishness and savagery.
