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.
Tag Archives: Fast Days
17th of Tammuz and the “Three Weeks”
Yesterday was the 17th of Tammuz, what is normally a minor fast day within the Jewish community. However, because it fell on a Shabbat (when we do not normally fast) the fast is observed from sun-up today until sundown tonight. The 17th … Continue reading
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The Three Weeks
Last Tuesday was the 17th of Tammuz, a minor fast day within the Jewish community. However, due to our Schlep Across America I was not able to blog about it. The 17th of Tammuz marks the first breech of the walls … Continue reading