Soul

Video: The Journey of the Soul | Week 2 - During Life on Earth

In the second session of "The Journey of the Soul" study, we explore soul groups, spiritual guides, life missions and the process of reincarnation (Gilgul) from within the Jewish tradition and personal accounts.

Mysticism and Spirituality

Video: The Journey of the Soul | Week 1 - Before Life on Earth

In this exploration, we're seeking to understand the journey of the soul, before, during, and after life on Earth, examining what the tradition has to say, alongside science, and personal accounts. We'll learn about soul groups, personal and collective missions, the purpose of struggle, and more.

Thoughts

Prepared, Not Paranoid: Faith and Readiness in Uncertain Times

How can one focus on faith, light, and spiritual growth while also preparing for crisis, danger, or societal breakdown? This article explores the tension between spiritual optimism and practical preparedness.

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New Testament Insights

Antisemitism in the New Testament?

Is the New Testament antisemitic? Scholars like Amy Jill-Levine would argue, though it wasn't intended, the texts have been read to that conclusion.

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Is the Messiah Divine? Unpacking the Controversy in Light of Jewish Thought

In this series, we will explore one of the most controversial ideas—one that has sparked massive conflict between Judaism and Christianity over the past 1,900 years. We will look at the idea of the 'Divinity of Messiah' in Jewish thought.

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Mysticism and Spirituality

Living Truth In A World of Lies

In this article, we explore the deeper insights into the Hebrew word for truth, Emet. With help from the Breslov tradition, we find that truth is a state of living built with honesty before ourselves, others, and G_D.

News

Celebrating 3 Years | Thank You!

When I began this project three years ago, the goal was simple: combat replacement theology and share some of the spiritual ideas that I found worthwhile and meaningful.

New Testament Insights Featured

Misreading the Gospels: Understanding Jesus Within Rabbinic Judaism

For nearly two thousand years, the world has viewed Jewish tradition—and especially the rabbis of the Apostolic era—through a distorted lens. This distortion is derived from various disputes in the New Testament, but the picture is not complete. There is a deeper context that has been overlooked.

Mysticism and Spirituality

Ibur: The Entanglement of the Soul in 1 John

What does it mean that G_D is in us, and we are in G_D? Learn how the deep mystical concept of Ibur holds a prominent place in the Apostolic writings, unlocking insight and dispelling errant theologies.

New Testament Insights

Video: Misreading the Rabbis. Recovering the Context of the New Testament | Part 2

In part 2 of this video series, we look at the parallels between the teachings in the New Testament and the emerging Rabbinic Judaism after the destruction of the Second Temple. Learn the deeper message behind key teachings of Jesus, and the point of the healing on Shabbat conflicts.

New Testament Insights

Video: Misreading the Rabbis. Recovering the Context of the New Testament | Part 1

In this video series, we explore the contentious context of first-century Israel. Learn how post-exilic conditions, the influence of various cultures, and gaps in the Biblical texts all contributed to a period of strife in the time of the New Testament.

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Mysticism and Spirituality

5 Worlds - Jewish Cosmology

What if the universe you see is only a fraction of what truly exists? The jewish tradition tells of five worlds, Assiyah, Yetzirah, Beriyah, Atzilut, and Adam Kadmon.

Mysticism and Spirituality

Difficult Sayings of Jesus: "Hating Your Life."

What did Jesus mean when he said to “hate your life”? In this article, we'll look at a potential deeper meaning of this teaching, exploring insights from the Jewish traditions of the soul.

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New Testament Insights

“Where Does the Bible Say That?” Understanding Scripture and "Inspired" Writings

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Mysticism and Spirituality

The Secret of the Number 8: Transcending the Natural Order

When the Biblical text specifically mentions the number 8, it may be communicating more than an ordinal sequence, but a hidden meaning. In this article, we'll explore the hidden meaning of the number 8.

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New Testament Insights

Paul’s Rule and the Conversion Controversy

Paul's teachings are seen as a break from Judaism, but what if his ideas on Jewish and Gentile identity are not a rejection of Rabbinic thought, but deeply rooted in it? How does that change how we read a pivotal verse in 1 Corinthians?

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The Shaliach: Agency and Representation in Jewish Tradition

Can someone speak, act, forgive, heal, or even claim unity with G_D without collapsing the boundary between the human and Divine? Is there a precedent in the Torah that helps us understand this idea?

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Eternal Punishment: Understanding “Hell” Through Rabbinic Thought

One of the most common and troubling concepts associated with the Bible has to be the idea of "eternal punishment." But when we dig through the layers of Greek-to-Hebrew translations, we find a different picture of the afterlife.

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Angels & Intermediaries: The Role of Malachim in Creation

What are Angels? Many cultures have a category for heavenly beings. And though they are indeed mentioned, Bible readers will not find comprehensive details about Angels within the texts. For that, we need to dig through the Jewish tradition.

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Who Is the "New Man" in Ephesians?

For centuries, Paul's vision of the “One New Man” has been used to erase Jewish identity in the name of Christian unity. But what if we've misunderstood him entirely?

New Testament Insights

The Dynamics of Jewish Law and Paul's Epistles

The New Testament, particularly the letters of Paul, reflects the Jewish legal process (Halacha) in the era before the codification of the Mishnah (cir. 2nd century). In this podcast episode, learn the fundamentals of Jewish law and see how these ideas transform your understanding.

Midrash Featured

The Wisdom of the Long Short Road: Finding Purpose Through Struggle

Not all shortcuts are short. A lesson from the Talmud provides a layered teaching about life, growth, and the soul’s journey.

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Reconsidering the Last Supper: Gospel Calendar Conflictsand the Passover Seder

Was the Last Supper a Passover Seder? Was Jesus executed on a Friday, or is there something else between the lines that we've missed?

Replacement Theology

Not a Pagan, Slave, or Woman. Understanding the Context of a Controversial Prayer.

What is a Goy, and are the Rabbis elitist? This article unpacks one of the most misunderstood Jewish prayers, exploring its theological context, we uncover a message of reverence—not superiority.

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The Tzaddik and the Temple: Decoding Gospel Accounts of the Crucifixion

Considered obsolete by Christians, the Temple is still mourned by Jews. Is there a place for the Temple in the future, or has this been replaced by Jesus?