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: Jewish History
Tongue of the Prophets
At the behest of my friend and colleague, Rabbi Dr. Stuart Dauermann, I finally read Tongue of the Prophets by Robert St. John. Let me tell you … I could not put it down, and even got Monique reading it. So … Continue reading
Women Writing Torahs
This afternoon Jewschool published an interesting blog-post on women sofrot (scribes) and the story of the first commissioned Torah scroll written completely by women. Definitely worth reading (and viewing the embedded video)! You can view the Jewschool post HERE.
Messianic Judaism and Coffee
Americans love coffee. Or, at least we think we do. We like to think that we are coffee connoisseurs. Doppio this, macchiatto that … part of the reason that Starbucks has been so successful as a franchise is that it’s … Continue reading
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Conversion in Early Judaism
There is a common misconception, particularly within the Messianic Jewish blogosphere, that conversion to Judaism is a post-biblical, and rather late “rabbinic invention.” However, very few people have really taken the time to trace the development of conversion (גיור, giyur), and particularly its … Continue reading
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The 17th of Tammuz
Today is the 17th of Tammuz, a “minor fast day” within the Jewish community. It marks the first breech of the walls of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE, leading to the violent siege of the city, and its … Continue reading
Tagged Halachah, Holidays, Jewish History, Jewish life
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Helsinki Press Release: Jewish Believers in Jesus
Ground-Breaking News: The FIRST ecumenical conference of Jewish believers in Jesus in modern times met in Helsinki, Finland June 14-15, 2010 to affirm their Jewish identity, their faith in Yeshua, and their desire for unity. The term “Jewish Believers in … Continue reading
Jews, Exile, and the Murashu Archive of Nippur
In May of 1893, while clearing collapsed debris from a room overlooking the ancient ruins of Nippur, a group of Kaffej workmen made a startling discovery. Buried beneath the rubble they discovered a number of clay tablets.[1] The excavators quickly … Continue reading