A thought hit me as I was taking communion last week: Jesus told Jews to drink blood! I have been learning in my course here at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem that Jews in Medieval Times…
DRINK BLOOD? WHAT A DUM IDEA! Read More »
We birth them, raise them… they fly. Then what? We can learn a lot about empty nesting from Mary of Nazareth who found new meaning after mothering.
RELATABLE MARY: OVERCOMING THE MISERY OF EMPTY NESTING Read More »
Why do Jews mark the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, twice, on Tisha b’Av? They are remembering all the sorrowful events of Jewish history, too.
When Jerusalem’s Streets Flowed with Blood Read More »
God spoke in strange ways to Bible characters, to guide, share plans, call, comfort. And He does this with us, today.
The Amazing Shapes of God Read More »
Jewish Shavuot, meaning ‘Weeks’, coincides with Pentecost. How are the two connected?
Shavuot occurs at the end of the seven-week period that begins with Pesach (Passover.) During Jesus’ time, the newly harvested wheat was brought as an offering to the Temple in Jerusalem.
The name Pentecost comes from the 50 days elapsed since Jesus’ execution as the Passover came in. Why did the Holy Spirit descend on his followers, who were gathered together in one place, very possibly the Temple courts, on this particular day?
What Does Shavuot Mean to Jews and Christians? Read More »
Godly helpers are not always how we might think. Mary went to help pregnant Elizabeth: but things would turn out the other way around. It seems God is a provider of helpers to those he asks to do difficult things.
Elizabeth – Mary’s Unexpected Helper Read More »
Yad v’Shem is my happy Holocaust reminder and favorite museum. Set in the lovely Judean foothills, it is foremost in my thoughts on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
“How can the Holocaust Museum be your favorite?” you ask, aghast!
Yad v’Shem is my Happy Holocaust Reminder? Read More »
Exploring the five women appearing in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus – Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba and Mary.
The Women In Matthew’s Genealogy Read More »
Modern Midrash (flesh on the Bible’s bare bones) explained and devoured – a Jewish slant to the Christian faith.
Welcome to Mostly About Midrash Read More »
