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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Tag Archives: pre-war Messianic Judaism
Yahrzeit of Rabbi Lichtenstein
Today, Hoshanah Rabbah, marks the yahrzeit of Rabbi Ignác (Isaac) Lichtenstein, one of our great Messianic Jewish forbearers. Lichtenstein’s Early Life Rav Lichtenstein was born in 1824, and became a rabbi before turning 20 years old. After officiating for several … Continue reading
Video of the Day – Levertoff, Part 7
Here is the newest video (#7) in the Levertoff series by Vine of David, wherein I discuss the idea of the Torah as a joy rather than a burden. You can check out the newest Levertoff video HERE. And to view … Continue reading
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
Video of the Day: Levertoff, Part III
Over the last couple weeks I posted the first video and the second video in a new series that FFOZ/Vine of David has produced on the great Jewish believer, Paul Philip Levertoff. In the first video I introduced Levertoff and why … Continue reading
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New Video: Introducing Levertoff
In the past I have blogged about and posted quotes of Paul Philip Levertoff. Now, FFOZ/Vine of David is currently releasing a series of videos introducing Levertoff, and particularly his recently republished book, “Love in the Messianic Age” – a … Continue reading
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Rabbis Who Thought for Themselves
I get tired of the common myth circulated by anti-missionaries that the only Jews who believe in Yeshua are ignorant of Judaism and have been deceived into believing that Yeshua is the Messiah. The argument goes something like this: “If … Continue reading
Update from Berlin
Today concluded four days of business meetings for the International Messianic Jewish Alliance (IMJA) in Berlin, Germany. It was wonderful to connect with friends, reconnect with old ones, and make many new friends. It was also truly interesting to listen … Continue reading
Delitzsch Hebrew Gospels
An important work within the Messianic Jewish community is about to be revealed. First Fruits of Zion has finally announced that The Delitzsch Hebrew Gospels: A Hebrew/English Translation (DHE) is now complete and currently at press. Many people are already aware … Continue reading
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Remembering Rabbi Daniel Zion
When HaRav Daniel Zion (b. 1883) passed away in 1979 at the ripe old age of 96 years old, the Bulgarian Jewish community in Israel gave him a full burial with military and state honors. His casket stood in the center … Continue reading
Review: Fall Issue of Messiah Journal
I recently received in my inbox a preview of the Fall issue of Messiah Journal. Messiah Journal is a publication of First Fruits of Zion and focuses on figures, works, and topics related to Messianic Judaism. This forthcoming issue (Issue … Continue reading