Category: Festivals/liturgy

Chol haMoed Sukkot 0

Chol haMoed Sukkot

It was a Chol haMoed Sukkot (the intermediate days of Sukkot), in John 7, when Yeshua arrived at the Temple precincts to teach.  Scripture says he came in secret.  Most translations indicate it was...

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Yom Kippur: Casting lots

A unique Temple ceremony for Yom Kippur was the casting of lots by the high priest as he designated one goat to the Lord and the other goat to Azazel.  “From the assembly of...

Chol HaMoed Pesach 0

Chol HaMoed Pesach

Torah Gemstones:  Chol HaMoed Pesach Exodus 33:12-34:26   This week’s Torah reading is actually a portion from Ki Tissa (when you take) that was chosen by the rabbis to connect to Chol haMoed Pesach...

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Chanukah and the Tabernacle

Chanukah, the Feast of Dedication, is familiar to many of us and is based on a story from the book of Macabbees.   Some believe the Macabbees based the date for Chanukah, Kislev 25, on...

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Giving Thanks!

Thanksgiving is a special time for most Americans.  My family enjoys this unique celebration because we love to take time to recognize God’s bounty in our lives, and to reflect on the price paid...