The Nine Days of Av and What They Can Teach Us
The Nine Day leading up to Tisha B'Av is a historically tragic time in Jewish history. What can these days teach Jews and Christians alike about how we are to live today?
The Nine Day leading up to Tisha B'Av is a historically tragic time in Jewish history. What can these days teach Jews and Christians alike about how we are to live today?
The Shabbat is a day of rest that the Jewish people have observed for generations and many other peoples and religions also have a similar practice. But the million dollar question is and always has been “What does it mean to remember the Sabbath by keeping it holy?”
A Father Worthy of Honor “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and mother is the first commandment to […]
This coming week leading up to Youth Day, all of South Africa will remember 16 June 1976: The day that thousands of young school students in Soweto took to the streets in protest of a new law established by the apartheid government making Afrikaans and English the compulsory languages for instruction in schools. They were […]
The beauty and health of the oceans and seas impact us far more than we may think. This magnificent view above from Bora Bora, French Polynesia is a testament to the incredible creativity of God. (pexels.com) Let’s go back to the very beginning when they were first created and explore the origins from the Bible’s […]
Above picture: Azmanjaka Via Getty Images Ancient Words for Today The prophet Isaiah had this to say about the hatred nations show: He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword […]
Diversity, by definition, focuses on our differences. So how are we supposed to overcome these challenges and find peace?
Becoming a Mother is not as simple as giving birth to a child. It is filled with ups and downs, lessons and challenges, and also, a lot of love.
What does the Bible have to say about our work ethic? As we celebrate Worker's Day or Labor Day, let's remember that it is not just those giving us work that should be fair and just, but us as well.
This week as we remember the Holocaust, we also remember the faith that sustains us even in the darkest of times.
A Special Time of Year This time of year is a special time for celebrating new life. Jews celebrate the liberation from Egyptian bondage and the anticipation of entering the Promised Land. Christians celebrate new life through the resurrection of their Savior. The common ground for both of these holidays is that they are celebrated […]
Human Rights are a Human Responsibility and it should not be assumed that "someone else" will ensure these essential liberties for everyone.
For their nearly 4,000 years of history, the people of Israel have been dispersed and displaced to the outermost parts of the earth. And yet they have survived and thrived.
Deborah, the fourth Judge of Israel and Prophetess is a historical and biblical example of an empowered woman of faith.
Israel has 4000 years of expereince in water innovation. This can be seen from ancient water systems to todays technological start-ups.