The Hebrew year 5777 has ended, and we are now in 5778, which some are calling the Year of the Door. This is because Chet, the 8th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, represents the 8 in 5778 and signifies a door.
Comfort: Celebrating God’s Presence at Sukkot, Day 5
“But for me, it is good to be near God.” (Psalm 73:28a TLV). At Sukkot, we celebrate not only God’s presence with the Israelites in the wilderness, but also his presence with us today as His Holy Spirit dwells in all who have professed faith in Messiah Yeshua.
Being Known: Celebrating God’s Presence at Sukkot, Day 1
But for me, it is good to be near God.” (Psalm 73:28a TLV). At Sukkot, we celebrate not only God’s presence with the Israelites in the wilderness, but also his presence with us today as His Holy Spirit dwells in all who have professed faith in Messiah Yeshua.
Sukkot is a feast of many names. Sukkot (soo-KOTE) is the Hebrew word for “booths,” also referred to as “tabernacles.” Therefore, the festival is also called The Feast of Booths and the Feast of Tabernacles.
God’s Blessings at Yom Kippur Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. It is the annual Day of Atonement on which God covered and removed the sin of Israel. Fasting, Sabbath rest, repentance, and prayer are important parts of Yom Kippur in Jewish life.
Peaceful Israeli community rocked by terrorist attack
Another terrorist attack has rocked Israel – and those of us who love the Jewish people. This time, a Palestinian terrorist turned his rage toward a small, peaceful community northwest of Jerusalem.
Shana Tova. It means “good New Year for you.” And even though Rosh Hashanah, the head of the Jewish New Year 5778, was last week, we continue to pray for a good New Year for you.
Jewish tradition teaches that every Rosh Hashanah (rosh ha-SHAH-nah), the Lord pronounces judgment for the coming year for each person’s life. Ten days later, on Yom Kippur (yom kih-POUR), tradition holds that He seals the judgment.
“The effective prayer of a righteous person is very powerful” (James 5:16 TLV) hank you so much for your prayers for our recent Mberengwa Outreach in Zimbabwe. God used your prayer to undergird the ministry taking place during the Outreach in Mberengwa, and we saw great fruit.
