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.
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Monthly Archives: June 2012
The Rock of … What?
Parashat Chukat Without water, the community began grumbling against Moses and Aaron. Leaving the community, they went to the entrance of the Tabernacle and fell on their faces in the presence of HaShem. Moshe was commanded to take his staff and … Continue reading
Rebellion and Selfishness … or a Message of Hope?
Parashat Korach This week’s parasha begins with an outright rebellion against Moses and Aaron. So what do we learn from this? Korach, a first cousin of Moses (and also a Levite), and those with him are presented in the parasha as having … Continue reading
Video of the Day: More Levertoff!
Over the last few months 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.” Each video … Continue reading
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Keeping the Faith
Parashat Shelach Lecha This week’s parasha begins with the sending out of the twelve spies. After reconnoitering the land God was about to give them, they returned with news that the land was indeed flowing with chalav u’dvash, milk and … Continue reading
Passing the Baton
Messianic Judaism currently finds itself in a continuity dilemma (see my previous post from 2010, “Is Messianic Judaism in Crisis?”). Although part of me is optimistic about the future of our movement, especially with the current work of MJTI, MJRC, and the UMJC; there is … Continue reading
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Tagged community, Messianic Judaism, nexgen, practical suggestions, rabbinics
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Piles of Dead Quail
Parashat Beha’alotcha Imagine eating the exact same thing every single day. (That’s like forty years of Passover matzah) Now imagine complaining about it. Not just complaining – wailing. Standing outside your front door with your entire family carrying on as … Continue reading
Chronicles of the Apostles
I have long been aware of FFOZ’s Torah Club – an intensive year-long study program through the weekly Torah portions. Although I have heard many great things about the series, I never experienced it firsthand. And then recently I received the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Biblical Studies, Book of Acts, Book Reviews, FFOZ, New Testament
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Of Priests and Blessings
Parashat Naso When the ancient rabbis finalized the yearly calendar along with its cycle of Torah readings, they purposely situated this week’s parasha, Naso, to always coincide with Shavuot – either right before or after (Shavuot was last weekend). So, … Continue reading