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Tag Archives: rabbinics
The Shechinah in Exile
A Classic Repost in honor of Tisha B’Av: The concept of a compassionate and personal G-d is not foreign to Rabbinic thought. One particularly interesting example is the concept of “the Shechinah in Exile.” According to the Tanya[1] (quoting the … Continue reading
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Tagged Jewish History, Jewish life, Jewish Texts, Midrash, rabbinics, Talmud
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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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A Rabbi’s Little Secret
I have a little secret – I have a deep appreciation and passion for other rabbis and their families. The reason is because I know how hard it really is to be a rabbi. Every day I meet someone, or … Continue reading
Announcing … Another Rabbi!
Last week at the mid-year UMJC leaders retreat in Nashville, TN, my friend and colleague, Nathan Joiner, received rabbinic ordination. I had the honor of being one of the rabbis (pictured above) to lay hands on Rabbi Joiner to grant … Continue reading
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Tagged Jewish Believers, Jewish life, Messianic Judaism, MJRC, rabbi, rabbinics, UMJC
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Yeshua, Halachah, and the Sermon on the Mount
This is a continuation of my previous thoughts on Jewish law and the Halachic process. As followers of a Jewish Messiah, we are obligated to engage in knowledgeable discussion with Jewish law. At times we may interpret it differently, especially in … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Dead Sea Scrolls, Halachah, mashiach, Messiah, New Testament, rabbinics, Spirituality, Yeshua
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Meeting of the Minds
I’m writing this blog while sitting in the annual meetings for the Messianic Jewish Rabbinical Council (MJRC). We are discussing some really exciting and important topics. The MJRC “consists of a group of ordained Messianic Jewish Rabbis and associated leaders … Continue reading
A Forgotten Voice
Rabbi Regina Jonas In 1972, when Sally Priesand was ordained at the Reform Movement’s Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, she was mistakenly referred to as the “first female rabbi ever.” She was indeed the first woman ordained in America, but not “ever” … Continue reading
The New Rabbi
The New Rabbi by Stephen Fried is an absolute MUST READ! I recently finished the book and have been recommending it to a number of other rabbis and leaders. I originally came across the book a few years ago. However, … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
“The future of Jewish life is dependent upon Jews – not just rabbis – taking hold of the rich, challenging, surprising, and inspiring heritage that makes up our texts and traditions. It is not about the new “big idea” or … Continue reading
Tagged community, rabbinics, Spirituality
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Are We Kosher?
My friend and colleague, Rabbi Dr. Michael Schiffman, has raised an important discussion on his blog concerning the use of the title “rabbi” within the Messianic Jewish Movement, and whether or not those who use the title are ‘kosher.’ This … Continue reading
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Tagged Jewish life, Messianic Judaism, MJRC, rabbi, rabbinics, UMJC
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