What’s in a name?
Yinon, taken from Psalm 72:17, means "to increase," "to endure," or "continue." Yinon is also an ancient reference to the Messiah.
We are inspired by a vision of Jewish life that is progressive, egalitarian, and engaging ... rooted in the enduring legacy of Mashiach. We seek to cultivate in our fellow Jews greater levels of faith, hope, and involvement with the world. We seek to inspire our sisters and brothers to prepare the world for the coming of Mashiach. We are far from having a patent on the process, and welcome you to join us on our journey.
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Gaza Flotilla Incident
We usually stay away from commenting on politics. However, the Gaza Flotilla incident which occurred last night (March 31st, 2010) has sparked an outcry around the world. With critiques of the actual blockade aside, members of a foreign military are … Continue reading
Tagged israel, Jews in the News
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A Rabbinical … What?
Earlier this week I had the privilege of attending the annual meetings for the Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Council (MJRC), held this year in Hartford, CT. The MJRC consists of a group of ordained Rabbis and associates who endeavor to promote … Continue reading
Tagged community, Halachah, MJRC
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Quote of the Day
“The Kingdom of G-d … does not come with visible signs; nor will people be able to say ‘Look! Here it is!’ or, ‘Over there!’ Because, you see, the Kingdom of G-d dwells in your midst.” – Yeshua of Nazareth, … Continue reading
The value of the person in the crowd
Parashat Bamidbar This week’s Torah portion, Bamidbar (‘in the desert’), begins the book of Numbers. The book is called Numbers in English after the census taken at the beginning of the parasha. The act of counting individuals seems quite trivial … Continue reading
Tagged holiness, Pieces of Parasha, torah
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Learning from recent genocide survivors
My friend Laura Waters Hinson has been busy promoting her fantastic documentary film titled “As We Forgive Those.” The film follows two women, both survivors of Rwanda’s recent genocide, as they confront their families’ murderers, released from prison through Rwanda’s … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
Rabbi Russ Resnik wrote a very great blog post yesterday titled Cinco de Mayo and the Jews in which he discusses Cinco de Mayo itself, and ethical considerations concerning the recent Arizona immigration bill. The article is well worth reading, … Continue reading
Tagged Quote of the Day
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Empowered Judaism
My wife and I are deeply committed to re-imagining congregational life, developing innovative and creative programming, and planting vibrant spiritual communities. As a skilled community builder, I am often sought as a consultant on congregational life and growth and travel … Continue reading
Kabbetz Southeast
This past weekend was the UMJC Kabbetz HaEsrim Southeast conference, held in Cary, NC at host congregation Sha’arei Shalom.Nearly fifty young Messianics between the ages of 18-35 gathered to pray, worship, and build relationships with each another.Participants enjoyed worship services … Continue reading