Why does the jewishness of Jesus matter for every believer? He prayed in Hebrew, celebrated the feasts of Israel, taught in the synagogue, and lived in covenant faithfulness as a son of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. At Fusion Global, we believe this truth changes everything. It helps us connect the Old and the New, it grounds our faith in God’s unshakable promises, and it reminds us not to settle for half an inheritance. But why does this matter for followers of Jesus/Yeshua today?
Israel. A single word with so many potential meanings. A name for a patriarch. A people. An ancient kingdom. A modern nation. The name/word first appears in the Bible in Genesis 32:28-29,
The answer to why millions journey to place handwritten prayers in the crevices of ancient stone. What makes the Western Wall—what remains of the Second Temple—such a powerful place of connection with the Divine? From Eden to the Temple Mount to the New Jerusalem, God has always marked sacred space for His people. In this article, Rabbi Jason Sobel unpacks the holiness of physical space in Scripture and history, revealing why the Western Wall continues to be a profound point of prayer, presence, and prophetic promise.
If you are currently scratching your head wondering how it is possible that fruits and vegetables could not be considered kosher, this article is for you. The Hebrew word “kosher” comes from the root כשר KaSheR. It means to be proper or suitable.
The Historical Divide Between Judaism and Christianity
For millions of people, there is a presumed divide between Judaism and Christianity. Sure, they are both monotheistic and trace their origins back to Abraham, but many assume these groups have little else in common. There has also been a significant amount of hostility between the adherents of these two religions, from the ugly history of “Christian” antisemitism to the relatively minor angst many Jews express in the face of Christian evangelism (aka “proselytizing”). These realities spark a provocative question:
Are Christians worshiping the “Messiah” promised to the Jewish people?
The Historical Divide Between Judaism and Christianity
For millions of people, there is a presumed divide between Judaism and Christianity. Sure, they are both monotheistic and trace their origins back to Abraham, but many assume these groups have little else in common. There has also been a significant amount of hostility between the adherents of these two religions, from the ugly history of “Christian” antisemitism to the relatively minor angst many Jews express in the face of Christian evangelism (aka “proselytizing”). These realities spark a provocative question:
Are Christians worshiping the “Messiah” promised to the Jewish people?
The Historical Divide Between Judaism and Christianity
For millions of people, there is a presumed divide between Judaism and Christianity. Sure, they are both monotheistic and trace their origins back to Abraham, but many assume these groups have little else in common. There has also been a significant amount of hostility between the adherents of these two religions, from the ugly history of “Christian” antisemitism to the relatively minor angst many Jews express in the face of Christian evangelism (aka “proselytizing”). These realities spark a provocative question:
Are Christians worshiping the “Messiah” promised to the Jewish people?
Let’s take a deeper dive into the time leading up to and surrounding that first Hanukkah. What does that era have to do with the texts known as The Apocrypha? What contributed to the rise of “apocalyptic” literature and its effect on Jewish culture? Join us as we prepare to celebrate Hanukkah and the arrival of the Light of the World!
Let’s take a deeper dive into the time leading up to and surrounding that first Hanukkah. What does that era have to do with the texts known as The Apocrypha? What contributed to the rise of “apocalyptic” literature and its effect on Jewish culture? Join us as we prepare to celebrate Hanukkah and the arrival of the Light of the World!
The Evolution of Judaism: From Jesus’ Time to Today
Let us continue to explore the world of Judaism and its evolution throughout history. For the uninitiated Gentile Christian, it’s not uncommon to assume an equivalence between Yeshua Jesus’ faith and practice and that of contemporary Jewish people, but is that accurate? How does Yeshua’s Jewish experience we read about in the Gospels compare with modern Judaism? Has Judaism changed much throughout its history, or has it remained fundamentally the same? What might the future of Judaism hold?
