Easily see the meaning, significance, and symbolism of each of the 9 feasts at a glance with this pamphlet’s incredible quick-reference chart and simple summaries.Enjoy getting an in-depth, close-up look at 9 feasts of the Bible. Using side-by-side charts and simple summaries, this pamphlet shows why each feast was established by God, how it points to Christ, and why it’s still important for Christians today.Throughout the Old Testament, God commanded the people of Israel to observe feasts and holy days (holidays) to remember the mighty things that He had done in the lives of Israel’s ancestors. The Feasts of the Bible Pamphlet is a full-color pamphlet that celebrates and explains the meaning behind the biblical feasts and why they are important today. Feasts of the Bible contains easy-to-read charts that cover each holiday and its details.4 Key Features of the Feasts of the Bible Pamphlet1. Quick-Reference: Get a Simple Overview of all 9 Christian Feasts in the BibleCovering everything from Passover to the Day of Atonement, this easy-to-understand reference guide explains each of the 9 feasts, covering its:Name and pronunciation (Includes Hebrew writing)Simple summary of common customs and practicesCelebration dateHow each feast specifically points to Jesus as MessiahKey Scriptures from the Old and New TestamentDozens of additional facts and insights that will add depth to any Old or New Testament study2. Highly Visual: Packed with Charts & SummariesQuickly see the importance and meaning behind each feast of the Bible at a glance with this quick-reference pamphlet―Get a clear overview of all 9 major feasts of the Bible, including Passover, Rosh HaShanah, Day of Atonement, Feast of the Tabernacles, Feast of Unleavened Bread, and more!Find out how each feast points to Jesus Christ and relates to us as believers today!Enjoy having side-by-side charts, simple summaries, key Bible verses, Hebrew pronunciations, an updated feasts calendar, dozens of fascinating facts, and more!3. Practical: Includes Calendars for the Feasts of IsraelEnjoy having updated calendars for when each feast takes place as well as simple explanations for the Jewish and Gregorian calendars!4. Relevant: Fascinating Facts on the Jewish Feasts of the BiblePassover: A hymn is usually sung at the end of the Passover service, as was the case with Jesus and his disciples during the Last Supper (Matthew 26:30).During the Feast of Trumpets synagogue services, the shofar (ram’s horn) is blown 100 times.Hanukkah is known as the Feast of Lights or the Feast of Dedication because of a legendary miraculous provision of oil for the eternal light in the Temple.Purim marks the deliverance of the Jews through Queen Esther.The Pamphlet Includes 9 Feasts of the Bible―The Major Feasts of Israel with SummariesPassover (Pesach)Unleavened Bread (Hag HaMatzot)Firstfruits (Yom HaBikkurim or Reishit)Feast of Weeks or Pentecost (Shavuot)Feast of Trumpets or New Year (Rosh HaShanah)Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)Feast of Tabernacles or Booths (Sukkot)Feast of Dedication or Feast of Lights (Hanukkah or Chanukah)Feast of Lots (Purim)12 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 33 inches long.The Feasts of the Bible Pamphlet is a fantastic teaching tool for churches and groups who want to explore their Jewish heritage found in Christ. Find the observance of the feasts and holidays as a meaningful way to add depth to their devotion to God. Read more

This is the full, uninterrupted audiobook of the story of I & II Maccabees - read with the passion this masterpiece deserves by number-one best-selling voice talent Steve Cook. Hanukkah or Chanukah is an annual Jewish celebration in the late fall/early winter that dates back to circa 164 BC (or the intertestamental period - between the Old and New Testaments) and was also referred to as "Festival of Lights" or "Feast of the Dedication" or "Feast of the Maccabees". Interestingly, most people may not know where to find the account of the magnificent Hanukah story. It is found in the Apocrypha (meaning "hidden things") in I & II Second Maccabees (1 Macc 4:36-59; 2 Macc 10:1-8). This book was created to offer the listener just I & II Maccabees out of the Apocrypha as it is worthy of such focused separation and study. Although this is not one of the seven required feasts of the Mosaic law spelled out in Leviticus 23, this 8-day holiday celebrates the victory of the Maccabean war against Syria. This victory was considered a miracle since the Jews were out-numbered and out-provisioned in the natural, but God supernaturally brought them victory. The Syrian (or Seleucid) king, Antiochus Ephiphanes, was a prototypical antichrist who shared a radical anti-Semitism and hatred of the Jews with the likes of Hitler (responsible for the death of six million Jews, WWII Era) and Titus (Roman General responsible for the death of one million Jews, AD 70). Antiochus implemented horror, torture, and slaughter against the Jewish priests and leaders, then unleashed wrath on non-clergy. He then set himself up in the temple as a high priest and sacrificed a pig to the god Zeus as a precursor to what the antichrist will do referenced in Daniel 9:27 and Daniel 11:30,31. Jesus speaks of it again in Mark 13:14 as a foreshadowing of not only the antichrist, but also of Titus' setting up an idol on the site of the demolished and charred remains of the temple in AD 70. Interestingly, after Jesus warned about this, the Roman Emperor Caligula was also planning on setting up his own idol in the temple, but died before he could do this blasphemous thing! Read more

Kosher Astrology: A Different Way to Read the StarsHave you ever wondered if there's more to astrology than daily horoscopes? What if the stars could reveal not just personality traits but also a more profound spiritual purpose? Kosher Astrology offers a fresh perspective that connects ancient Jewish wisdom with personal growth and self-discovery.Kosher Astrology and the Zodiac of the Twelve Tribes introduces a unique zodiac system rooted in Jewish tradition. The twelve signs align with the twelve tribes of Israel. Unlike Western astrology, which focuses on fate, Kosher Astrology emphasizes free will, spiritual development, and the power to shape one's own path.Inside, You'll Learn:•How the Jewish zodiac differs from traditional astrology•The connection between astrology, Kabbalah, and the Hebrew calendar•The spiritual lessons each sign offers—and how to apply them in daily life•How to use cosmic cycles for self-improvement and deeper awarenessWhether you're an astrology enthusiast or curious about new perspectives, this book will challenge your thoughts about the stars. Step into the world of Kosher Astrology and explore a system that is both mystical and deeply personal. Read more

The classic guide to the cultural and spiritual treasures of Judaism is now updated for the first time in fifteen years to reflect changes in the modern Jewish community.Living a Jewish Life describes Judaism as not just a contemplative or abstract system of thought but as a blueprint for living fully and honorably. This new edition builds on the classic guide, which has been a favorite among Jewish educators and students for years. Enriched with additional resources, including online resources, this updated guide also references recent changes in the modern Jewish community.Addressing the choices posed by the modern world, Living a Jewish Life explains the traditions and beliefs of Judaism in the context of real life. It explores the spectrum of liberal Jewish thought, from Conservative to Reconstructionist to Reform, as well as unaffiliated, new age, and secular. Celebrating the diversity of Jewish beliefs, this guide provides a wealth of information that allows listeners to make informed choices about how to incorporate Judaism into their lives. Read more

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JewBelong’s beautiful Passover Haggadah includes all of the traditional Passover blessings, plus song parodies, an original skit for all ages, Seder coffee to wake us up to the modern-day Ten Plagues of Antisemitism, and more. It also comes with a no-JewBarrassment (that nervous feeling when you think you should know something Jewish but you don’t, and yes, we’ve all been there) guarantee! Leading a Seder? Eight Steps to a Kickass Seder on page 2 is the pep-talk you need! Read more

Is there an Exodus story that we almost passed over? Every year we read the story of the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt. It seems like something we already know. But do we? Questions haunt the careful reader. Among them: Doesn’t the name “Passover” seem a bit strange? Why not just call it Freedom Day, or Independence Day? And did the Exodus have to be so complicated? Couldn’t an all-powerful deity have teleported the Israelites out of Egypt and spared everyone the arduous process of the Ten Plagues? Then there’s the uncomfortable parts of the Exodus: Why, exactly, did God have to harden Pharaoh’s heart? Was that really fair? In this book, Rabbi Fohrman invites us to look at the Exodus story with fresh eyes – to join him, as it were, on a guided adventure, a close reading of the ancient biblical text. In so doing, Rabbi Fohrman reveals a side of the Exodus story that illuminates not just our past, but our future, and tells not only of our freedom, but of our destiny. This book will uncover secrets that lay hidden in this ancient and sacred saga and tell the tale of the Exodus you thought you knew. Read more

Called “enriching” and “profoundly moving” by Elie Wiesel, The Jewish Way is a comprehensive and inspiring presentation of Judaism as revealed through its holy days.In thoughtful and engaging prose, Rabbi Irving Greenberg explains and interprets the origin, background, interconnections, ceremonial rituals, and religious significance of all the Jewish holidays, including Passover, Yom Kippur, Purim, Hanukkah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Israeli Independence Day. Giving detailed instructions for observance—the rituals, prayers, foods, and songs—he shows how celebrating the holy days of the Jewish calendar not only relives Jewish history but puts one in touch with the basic ideals of Judaism and the fundamental experience of life. Insightful, original, and engrossing, The Jewish Way is an essential volume that should be in every Jewish home, library, and synagogue. Read more

There is another Purim story out there, a richer, deeper narrative - more suited, perhaps, to the eyes of an adult than to those of a child. But in order to see that story, we need to let go mentally of everything we thought we knew about the Book of Esther and read her tale anew, as if for the first time. We need to allow ourselves to be surprised by it. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to see the surprises. You just have to read with open eyes. Remember that game you sometimes played when you were young, "What's Wrong with This Picture"? There would be a nice forest scene complete with flora, fauna, sky, sun, and clouds. At first, everything seemed normal. But if you looked closely, you would find that little things were askew. There was a toaster plugged into a tree. Or a shadow was out of alignment with the sun.... In this book, we are going to read the Book of Esther as if we were playing that game. Everything seems simple and straightforward. But then you start to notice the toasters plugged into the trees.... The picture that seemed so simple, so innocent, and so childlike suddenly seems vaguely unnerving and out of kilter. The sun is out of alignment with the shadows. These surprises are clues. They are guideposts that illuminate a deeper story, one that lies just beneath the surface of the text. If we piece together enough of these clues, we will end up glimpsing the hidden face of the Book of Esther, a three-dimensional story of stark emotional power and spiritual import. Read more

This volume presents the Mishnah in an elegant and literate English Translation based on the work of Rev. Herbert Danby. Rabbi Tzvee Zahavy added a new forward about the Mishnaic Era and formatted and simplified this edition. Most of the translator's footnotes have been removed leaving the clear, polished and stately English text to stand out as a source of the Divine Revelation for people of all faiths to study and to find in it timeless wisdom and inspiration.Judaism teaches that the Mishnah contains the revealed Oral Law that Moses received along with the written Torah from God on Mount Sinai. It was compiled into written form in Hebrew by Rabbi Yehudah Hanassi in around 220 C.E. In Beit Shearim, Israel. The Mishnah has been studied for millennia by all classes and ages of Jews including learned rabbis, laypeople, young children and women. The Mishnah serves as the basic framework for the much larger subsequent work known as the Talmud, which has been the core curriculum of Yeshiva study for Jewish scholars for more than 1500 years.. Read more

Dennis Prager, author of the bestselling Rational Bible commentaries, turns to the Haggadah, the book used for the most widely celebrated Jewish ritual, the Passover Seder. (Like most Haggadahs, the Rational Passover Haggadah is printed in the Hebrew format, reading right to left.) Equally valuable for religious and non-religious Jews, as well as non-Jews, Prager’s rich commentary is filled with insights that the reader will ponder for a lifetime.The Rational Haggadah includes the Hebrew text for the Seder side by side with the English translation, making this a complete and fulfilling guide to the Passover ritual. Read more

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Recent years have seen an increased interest in Jewish life, its culture, and its celebrations. There are many new students of Judaism, often potential converts or members of interfaith families who are seeking to learn more about the religion and its rituals. Unfortunately, many of the existing texts that examine the Jewish holidays are written in a dry, unexciting way, making it difficult for the reader to retain much information. For those seeking to learn more about Jewish celebrations, Cantor Matt Axelrod has written Your Guide to the Jewish Holidays: From Shofar to Seder.Intended for the reader who has no prior knowledge about the Jewish holidays as well as the reader who knows the basics about the holidays but wants to understand the holidays on a deeper level, Axelrod’s book takes a humorous, light-hearted look at the 11 most important Jewish holidays. Instead of simply explaining that Jews are obligated to observe in a certain way because of a biblical text, Axelrod shows where each holiday, along with its rituals, came from in a historical context. He provides a humorous retelling of the biblical passages relating to the holiday, explorations of rituals associated with each holiday, and descriptions of traditional foods. Your Guide to the Jewish Holidays also features special sections labeled “In Depth” or “Perfect for Families” that expand upon elements of each holiday in ways that provide greater understanding of traditions or that invite the reader to get the rest of the family involved. Read more

This contemporary companion to the Jewish year cycle is not only a bellwether for radical Jews who want their lives and practice to be rooted in their political commitments but also an educational resource in Jewish tradition, holidays, and ritual. With a chapter for each month of the Hebrew calendar, For Times Such as These offers spiritual practices and holiday rituals rooted in movements for racial justice, decolonization, feminism, and queer and trans liberation. Each chapter opens with an invocation by liturgist and healer Dori Midnight and illuminated by artist Sol Weiss. Highlighting each month's spiritual and cultural qualities, Rabbi Ariana Katz and Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg summarize and provide commentary on Torah readings; examine the texts, histories, and contemporary customs of Jewish holidays; and offer questions to reflect on and engage spiritually with the month. This work provides a guide for creative action and ritual making throughout the seasons, an exploration of anti-Zionist Judaism, and spiritual-cultural invitation to embody and expand decolonial, anti-racist, queer, and feminist Jewish practice. Read more

Each generation is called to perform a Passover Seder, a ritual designed to help us imagine personally experiencing the exodus from Egypt. But how can we do this together, when today our tables include people of different backgrounds, knowledge, and beliefs? Let this Passover Haggadah be your guide.   Both proudly traditional and blazingly modern, it is a perfect blueprint for remembering the past, living in our present, and imagining the future. Here you’ll find the entirety of the Seder text for those who don’t want to miss a thing—including Hebrew, English, and a newly developed transliteration that makes the Hebrew surprisingly accessible. And, alongside, contemporary questions, illustrations, and meditations on freedom, community, destiny, and other topics that will engage the whole group in a lively and memorable discussion, especially once you’ve started in on those obligatory four cups of wine. Read more

In this “journey of spiritual transformation” (Publishers Weekly) award winning author Rabbi Alan Lew follows the practices and rituals of the Jewish High Holy Days and guides readers through heartbreak, contemplation, and re-birth. There are times in life when we are caught utterly unprepared: a death in the family, the end of a relationship, a health crisis. These are the times when the solid ground we thought we stood on disappears beneath our feet, leaving us reeling and heartbroken, as we stumble back to our faith.The Days of Awe encompass the weeks preceding Rosh Hashanah up to Yom Kippur, a period in which Jews take part in a series of rituals and prayers that reenact the journey of the soul through the world from birth to death. This is a period of contemplation and repentance, comparable to Lent and Ramadan. Yet, for Rabbi Alan Lew, the real purpose of this annual passage is for us to experience brokenheartedness and open our heart to God. In This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared, Lew has marked out a journey of seven distinct stages, one that draws on these rituals to awaken our soul and wholly transform us. Weaving together Torah readings, Buddhist parables, Jewish fables and stories from his own life, Lew lays bare the meanings of this ancient Jewish passage. He reveals the path from terror to acceptance, confusion to clarity, doubt to belief, and from complacency to awe. In the tradition of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, This Is Real And You Are Completely Unprepared enables believers of all faiths to reconnect to their faith with a passion and intimacy that will resonate throughout the year. Read more

Biographical sketches of 300 great sages and leaders from the 15th-17th centuries. A panoramic range of biographies of great men from all from all Jewish communities - such as Arizal, R' Yosef Caro, Maharsha, R' Menashe ben Yisrael - as Jewish life moved eastward. By Rabbi Hersh Goldwurm. Read more

How do people progress from despair to hope? How does one maintain faith in God's justice in a world that seems cruel and unfair? What is the nature of Israel's culpability and to what degree does sinfulness factor in Israel's calamities? What is the nation's relationship to its land, to Jerusalem, and to the outside world? Artfully combining traditional and academic scholarship, Dr. Yael Ziegler weaves together close readings of the book of Lamentations (Eikha) with an integrated reading of each chapter and examinations of larger themes. To the reader's surprise, Lamentations emerges as a coherent discourse on the way that people - as individuals and as nations - contend with adversity. Independent essays at the beginning and end of the book, as well as in appendices at the conclusion of the chapters, cover topics such as Eikha's historical background, poetic techniques, theology, structure, and linguistic and thematic connections to other biblical books, most notably the chapters of consolation in Isaiah. Wide-ranging biblical and religious themes emerge, a veritable journey through the Bible's most profound questions. Interweaving careful literary analysis with attention to religious themes, Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World illustrates that Eikha is a testimony to the resilient faith of humans, who can persevere through adversity, emerging with a more meaningful relationship with God, with the nation, and with themselves. Read more

He’s not the one who got away—he’s the one I never had the guts to pursue.Asher sees beyond my neurodivergence to treat me like any other person—he’s been my friend for twenty years because of it, not in spite of it. So what if my teenage crush on the stocky boy next door has only grown as we have? After he nearly kissed me at Thanksgiving… yeah, it’s back, there’s no denying.The problem? Every time I think I can finally tell him how I feel, that little voice inside my head convinces me I’m reading the situation wrong—again.There are eight nights of Chanukah, but I know I won’t get eight more chances to show Asher how much I truly love him. Can I overcome my insecurities before he writes this off as another missed connection? Read more