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Laws of ritual purity or impurity may sound strange to us but think about what this did to Israel: It reminded them all the time that G-d in his holiness dwelt in their midst.

And think about the leper who he had to be, the farthest removed from the sanctuary. It gives us a picture what it means to be from G-d away. And how is he restored? by an Asham a special guilt offering.

That actually sets the stage for the Messiah.

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“Throughout Your Generations”:Celebrating Passover

In Exodus 12, we see a patient Father’s “counting to ten” has reached the limit. The oppressive Pharaoh repeatedly had been warned of impending judgment by the G-d of Israel.

The Hope of the Hallel

At the end of the Seder we read the Hallel. But what is it actually about? It is worth paying attention as you personally can find God's steadfast love in it

SHALOM IN REAL LIFE! IS IT POSSIBLE?

“Wholeness, well-being, peace; a state in which things are as they should be.”

That’s shalom! But is this true of our world? Is all as it should be? We all know something is wrong.

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COMFORT, COMFORT
MY PEOPLE…

That is what we read in the book of Isaiah (Isaiah 40:1). G-d wants His people to hear this message.
But what is the message of consolation? And how can we enjoy this comfort?

ISAIAH 53: THE GATE TO SHALOM

In this prophecy a dramatic change takes place. The key to redemption is revealed. A very clear portrait of Messiah is painted.

This chapter can be your personal gate to true shalom.

THE PROMISED REDEEMER

“Blessed are you L-rd…who brings a redeemer to their children’s children…”

This prayer from the siddur identifies the Messiah as a redeemer promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. But from what does he redeem his people?

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SHALOM LOST AND REGAINED

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The Drash of the Greatest Rabbi

The crowds were astonished at his teaching.

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WHERE IS G-D IN FEARFUL TIMES?

Crying out to the unseen Creator of the Universe has been a common human experience throughout history. Tragedy, turmoil, or terror wring a more urgent plea from helpless souls.

IN SEARCH OF SHALOM:

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In Search Of Shalom In The Midst Of Suffering

Is There Real Hope For Shalom?

When Struggling With Anxiety

When Struggling With Addiction

When Religion Doesn't Bring You Any Closer To G-d

When Your Heart Is Broken

STORIES OF SHALOM

Sam was brought up in a Jewish home in New York City. He grew up in the shadow of the Holocaust and could not reconcile a good God who would allow the Holoca...

Israel grew up in a Jewish family. He was told from an early age that Jesus was for the Gentiles. As a young man, he joined the Navy. While there a fellow se...

Jennifer did not grow up with any religious identity and it was her Catholic neighbors that introduced her to religious topics. Despite having a fun life tha...

Brain grew up in a Reform Jewish home. He was living a normal life until one day the "seek" function on the car radio landed on a Christian talk-radio statio...

Alan's perception of Christians was shaped by what he saw on TV. Visiting the Dachau concentration camp left a lasting impression on him. Alan sought to rep...

Dan grew up in a religious Jewish home. As a young man he spent a few seasons in Aspen, Colorado learning to ski. It was there that he met a Christian woman ...

Born into an occasionally observant Jewish home, Debra was raised to believe that the stories in the Hebrew Scriptures were more or less fairy tales. An unha...

Ari grew up in a Reform Jewish home. An early experience formed his view of what it meant to be Jewish, and it stunted any thoughts of God. His understanding...

Bernard's sense ofJewishness came from his family's experiences in the Holocaust and an appreciation of Jewish history and heritage. His family attended syna...

MYSTERY OF ISRAEL’S MESSIAH

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1. Messiah Is “Father Of Eternity,” Yet Comes From Bethlehem

It is a well-known fact that the Messiah has to be born into the family of David. The Tanakh even says that the Messiah, just like David, will come forth out of Bethlehem.

2. Messiah Is Both God And Man

“Father of eternity” is not the only divine name given to the Messiah. In the verse where we read this name, the prophet gives him also other amazing names.

3. Impossible? God Has Appeared As A Man Before!

Messiah pre-existed? Appeared before? He is divine and human at the same time? This is against the Torah you might say. However the truth might surprise you. It is not incompatible with the Torah at all!

4. Messiah Will Bring Peace, But Not Immediately

If Messiah is associated with one thing it is world peace and rightly so. Messiah is the prince of peace and because of him will one day the wolf and lamb will dwell together. There is however a common misconception.

5. Messiah Came Before The Destruction Of The Temple

In the book of Malachi we read about the Messiah: “The Lord whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple.” (Malachi 3:1 NASB)

6. Messiah Is The Lamb That Suffers And Dies For Our Sins

Why should Messiah be cut off? (Daniel 9:26) Why should the sword of divine judgment awake against the one who is G-d’s associate? (Zechariah 13:7) Did Messiah sin himself? G-d forbid the thought!

7. Messiah Lives Again After His Atoning Death

Messiah’s atoning death is not the end. Isaiah not only spoke about the suffering of Messiah. Through Isaiah G-d also said about the Messiah:

8. Messiah Is Both King And Priest, Sitting At God's Right Hand Forever

Isaiah had to prophesy that Messiah would be “high and lifted up and greatly exalted” after his suffering and atoning death.

9. Messiah Will Come Again At The End Of This Age, And All Nations Will Serve Him Forever

According to the Tanakh Messsiah would come to give his life as an atoning sacrifice. About this coming of Messiah the Tanakh says that Messiah would come humbly and without outer glory.