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: March 2012
Video of the Day, Levertoff – Part 6
Over the last several weeks I have been posting videos as each one is released from a special series by First Fruits of Zion/Vine of David expounding on Paul Philip Levertoff’s classic work, “Love and the Messianic Age.” Levertoff was … Continue reading
Holiness of a Different Kind
Parashat Vayikra This week we begin reading the book of Leviticus. To many people, this is just a book of do’s, don’ts, and lots of boring details. However, what most people do not realize is that packed within the entire … Continue reading
Today’s Shooting at a Jewish School in France
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families of the tragic shooting this morning at Otzar HaTorah school in Toulouse, France, where a gunman attacked Jewish children being dropped off for school, as well as their parents … Continue reading
A Tabernacle, Furniture, and the Presence of God
Parashiot Vayakhel-Pekudei (Shabbat Parah) This week’s Torah portion gives further instructions concerning the building of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle) and its furnishings. This raises an interesting question: For if the Bible’s overall theme is about G-d’s relationship with humanity through the Jewish … Continue reading
The Jewish Gospels
Over the last few years I have become quite a fan of Daniel Boyarin, a professor of Talmudic Culture and Rhetoric at UC Berkely. In fact, I wrote a review of Boyarin’s groundbreaking book, Border Lines, which was recently published … Continue reading
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A Golden Calf and a Plea for Mercy
Parashat Ki Tissa The two most dramatic elements within Ki Tissa are clearly the sin of the Golden Calf and Moshe’s following plea before HaShem for mercy. Regarding the sin of the golden calf, the people of Israel grew agitated … Continue reading
Esther the Superhero
In honor of Purim … a Classic Reprint from Monique! What little girl doesn’t want to wear a Queen Esther costume for Purim? She’s the paragon of our every dream – the beauty of all Jewish beauties, the savior of … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
The Rabbis teach that in messianic times, “when all the other festivals will be abolished, Purim will remain.” (Midrash Mishle 9:2) Why? Why is this strange, party-strewn, hero and villain tale so powerful that it must never disappear? Perhaps the secret … Continue reading