Beginnings (1): Genesis 1
The New Year is always a time of new resolutions, new decisions – and of course, new beginnings. Therefore, it seems only natural for us to open this year with a new…
The Jewish Studies Blog
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– Dr. Allen Mawhinney, A Retired Academic Dean, Reformed Theological Seminary
Longing For Light: Christmas And Hanukkah (2)
The Profound Connection Last time, we spoke about Christmas – but also about the profound connection between Hanukkah and Christmas. Even though for many people in the diaspora—both Jews celebrating Hanukkah and…
Longing For Light: Christmas And Hanukkah (1)
As Christmas and Hanukkah both draw near, I would like to take some time to contemplate these two winter festivals. We all know that neither of them is in Leviticus 23…
New Testament Reflections: Vayishlach
In the previous Torah Portion, we saw Jacob fleeing from the wrath of his brother. Now we see him returning to the Land – but in order to secure the future, Jacob…
New Testament Reflections: Vayetze
The Ladder between the Heaven and Earth Close to the beginning of today’s Torah Portion, we find the famous dream of Jacob in Bethel. You may remember that Jacob was running from…