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

Violence will not be heard again in your land,
Nor devastation or destruction within your borders (Isaiah 60:18).

Who doesn’t long for what Isaiah prophesies? However, the gruesome reality of the cruel attacks on October 7 was the complete opposite of this vision. What biblical truths can give us hope?

Our hearts are broken over what has happened and continues to unfold in Israel. We might not be able to answer your why, but we can tell you where – where your help can come from.

A “mensch” is the ideal of a good and honorable person that we all aspire to. But how do we get there? How much good do we need to do to be considered a “mensch?” How much good, is good enough?

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a time loop every Passover? Every year, the same songs, the same Haggadah, the same prayers, the same food (matzah again?!?)! But what if the Seder is more than the retelling of an ancient tale? What if, in addition to reminding us of God’s care for His people long generations ago, Passover points to God’s redemptive purpose for us?

Purim: deliverance through unexpected Heroes is definitely worth celebrating.
But what about the hangover the day after Purim?
And what if God flipped the script again, for ultimate redemption?

A Freilichen Nittel-nacht!

Now there’s a greeting you don’t expect from Christians.
Nothing like a good gentile holiday to spark some Jewish creativity and create those special minhagim we’ve grown to cherish. Doubtless, some of our Jewish friends will be quite busy with your annual chess tournament or with a good game of cards.

And while there’s nothing wrong with such innocent entertainment, we wanted to treat you to some interesting reading material.

The prophecy about Immanuel is an ancient prophecy, still relevant today. It is because of Him that there is a bright future for Israel.

Don’t you just love Maoz Tzur? Israeli, American and European Jews love to sing Maoz Tzur – arguably the favorite tune in the Hanukkah liturgy. But do you know this song’s “hidden” story?

Superman was written by a Jewish man with very Jewish themes. Do you know about the Jewish Superman??

What makes this Passover different from all others? Well, it’s obvious isn’t it? This past year has been like no other, but not just in the negative way. So many people are crying out for change . . . in their societies, but also within themselves.

“It’s something you never knew you always wanted,” Bubbe replied to the quizzical expression on her beloved granddaughter’s face. The cryptic explanation just added to the mystery of this compact yet weighty gift.