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The Children of the East: The Connection Between Eastern Religions and Abraham

Are all religions connected to an original source? In this article, we explore the surprising parallels between Jewish and Eastern traditions, the surprising path to redemption, and Abraham’s lasting legacy.

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Video: Reading the Wedding at Cana as Midrash

The New Testament is often misread due to a lack of understanding of its rabbinic nature. What can we take away from this story when we view it through the lens of Jewish midrash?

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The Crucifixion of Isaac

Years ago, I heard a lecture by an Orthodox Rabbi who shared some deeper insights about the event known in the Torah as the "Akeidah", the "Binding" of Isaac. I found incredible parallels in this story that match the Gospel narrative of Jesus's crucifixion and teachings.

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The Merit of the Righteous.
Abraham, Sodom, and the Scales of Justice

Can a few good people bring salvation to others? For some, salvation is solely the work of Messiah, but the Torah teaches us something different - an empowering lesson of quiet faith.

Mysticism and Spirituality

Beyond Simulation. Reexamining the Biblical Blueprint of Reality

In this article, we explore the nature of reality, looking at a few striking parallels between simulation theory, the Bible, and Jewish thought. Is it possible this new idea on reality is not so new after all?

New Testament Insights

Video: Reading the Woman at the Well as Midrash

In this video, we walk through, in depth, the idea posed in an earlier article that the Gospel of John's account of the Samaritan woman conforms to the Midrashic tradition, revealing a hidden meaning.

New Testament Insights

Render Unto Caesar: The Rabbinic Discourse on Idolatrous Coins

When Jesus said, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s,” he wasn’t only sidestepping a political trap, he tapped into a rabbinic debate on coins bearing idolatrous images. But beneath the surface lies a deeper theme: coins as symbols of the soul, each human being stamped with the divine image.

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Holidays and Festivals

Hoshana Rabbah and the Living Water: Jesus's Teaching During Sukkot

What did Jesus mean when he mentioned the "living water" during the festival of Sukkot? What is Hoshana Rabbah? Discover how this final day of Sukkot connects ancient Jewish rituals, the pouring of living water, and Jesus’s words in John 7.

New Testament Insights

The Woman At the Well. John's Midrash on Ezekiel and 2 Kings

In this article, we explore John 4 through the lens of Rabbinic Midrash and its links to Ezekiel 16 and 2 Kings 17. Is the Samaritan woman a creative representation of Ezekiel's prophetic narrative, and if so, how does this change the way we read the Gospels.

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Nephilim, Azazel, and the Backstory of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Behind Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur lies a hidden tradition of the Nephilim, the angels who fell, the giants who corrupted the earth, and the restoration of creation that shapes the meaning of the High Holy Days.

New Testament Insights

Rosh Hashanah & the Kingdom: Uncovering the Context of the Gospel Message

When most readers of the New Testament think about biblical holidays, Passover and Shavuot usually come to mind first. In this article, we'll see how Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur may be the most important for understanding the Gospel message.

Mysticism and Spirituality

Video: The Journey of the Soul | Week 3 - After Life

In this session, we explore what happens to the soul after life on Earth. Learn about the World of Souls, Olam HaDimyon and liminal spaces, the soul's experience during an NDE, and how loved ones are never really gone.

Holidays and Festivals

Resources for a Meaningful Rosh Hashanah

As the content on the site grows, new subscribers may not be aware of the articles of recurring value as we enter into a new holiday. So, to help with this, below is a list of some resources for Rosh Hashanah and the days of preparation.

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Entangled Souls: The Bond Between You and Your Soul Group

Have you ever wondered why you might feel more connected to some of your friends than members of your own family? I don't mean you like them better, or prefer to spend time with them, but that there exists a deeper, soul-level connection that is difficult to articulate.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.