The Forty Days - Part 3 | Yom Kippur
In part 3 of our series, we discuss the Biblical, traditional, and spiritual foundations of Yom Kippur.
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The Forty Days - Part 2 | Rosh Hashanah
In part 2, we explore the origins of Rosh Hashanah in the Bible, why this time period is so important for repentance, and some hints in the text that indicate that it is not just for Jews.
The Forty Days | Part 1 - Ending
In this series, we're tapping into the tradition of preparing for the Fall Biblical holidays, and how to make the best use of our time. Part 1 is about ending well, closing the year out with intention and purpose.
Video: Mussar Study: Pirke Avot - Week 2
In this session, we walk through the timeless wisdom of Pirke Avot, also known as the Ethics of the Fathers.
Video: Mussar Study: Pirke Avot - Week 1
In this session, we walk through the timeless wisdom of Pirke Avot, also known as the Ethics of the Fathers.
Video: Reading Acts 10 as a Midrash on Zechariah 8:23
In a previous article, we explored how Peter’s vision was not intended to collapse the Biblical dietary laws. In this, we go deeper and look at how this story may actually be a creative Midrash on Zechariah's prophecy of the Messianic kingdom.
Video: Pharisees, Oral Torah, and the World of Jesus
What if the Pharisees weren’t the villains many were taught to hate? What if they served an important position in Jewish society, religious observance, and Biblical interpretative tradition that Jesus himself affirmed?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.