New Testament Insights
In Jewish thought, the right-hand holds a special place in customs, rituals, and observances. This pattern is reflected in everyday activities from hand-washing, tying shoes, touching a Mezuzah, wrapping Tefillin and more.
Torah
In a recent interview, Efraim shared an idea that I truly believe has been underrepresented and under-discussed today - and it is the importance of physical health as a fundamental aspect of our spiritual development.
Mysticism and Spirituality
'Elevating the Sparks' is a kabbalistic idea that can help to make sense of life's ups, downs, and everything in between, transforming how we view the world and our role in Tikkun Olam.
Featured
Our guest, Orthodox Rabbi, Pinchas Taylor covers a wide range of topics in his projects. Over the last few years, Rabbi Taylor has become a voice I appreciate, particularly as he has boldly waded into the murky space of revealing Torah to the nations.
Torah
As we start the second night of the Passover Seder, we enter into a sacred and auspicious period in the Jewish calendar, counting the Omer. How did an agricultural practice become so spiritual?
New Testament Insights
Of the most problematic ideas attributed to Paul is his teaching that Grace supersedes or replaces the Torah and commandments. This has led to an abandonment - and often vilification - of the commandments, which are a critical aspect of Biblical spiritual development.
Mussar
In a world intoxicated by the allure of success and recognition, humility stands as a vanishing (and sometimes counter-cultural) virtue. But, developing humility is much easier said than done.
News
New Book available. “Illumination: Revealing the Jewish-ness of the New Testament” is a journey of enlightenment, uncovering the hidden layers of the New Testament, and bringing to light the deep Rabbinic influences found within its pages.
Holidays and Festivals
The Death of the Firstborn is one plague that some struggle to come to terms with. Many have asked, "For what purpose did G_D kill so many innocent people?" While this might be rationalized as payback for the death of the Hebrew infants in Exodus 1, closer inspection indicates a deeper message.
New Testament Insights
One of the Gospel's most famous and well-known healing stories is of the healing of the woman and the young girl. What if this story was written as more of a Midrash, would there be a deeper message for us to glean?
New Testament Insights
One of the most important components to understanding the "New Testament" is found amid an incident that most Bible readers have never heard of. We'll learn how a particular disagreement between predominant Pharisaic schools shaped the contours and the perplexing milieu of first-century Judaism.
Torah
When it comes to understanding the Biblical commandments, it seems the overwhelming majority of Bible readers have developed their perspective solely through the [often polemic] lens of Christian thought. In this work, we'll take a look at what the Jewish tradition has to say about Mitzvot.