The Connection
As Christians, we are deeply connected to the Jewish roots of our faith. In this section we hope to draw your attention to the many ways in which your Christian faith stems from and remains inseparable from Judaism.
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Israel Seeks to End Ancient African Jewish Custom
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Nearly three decades after Israel began airlifting Ethiopia's ancient Jewish community out of the Horn of Africa, Israel's rabbis are now working to phase out the community's white-turbaned clergy, the kessoch, whose unusual religious practices are at odds with the rabbinate's Orthodox Judaism. >> MORE
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Amazing Discovery: Temple Menorah Stamp 1.10.12 |
Just two weeks after a Temple era seal was displayed to the public, archeologists continue to dig up breathtaking proofs of the ancient and never-severed connection between Jews and the Land of Israel. This time, the find is a 1,500 year old tiny stamp discovered near the city of Akko, bearing the image of the seven-branched Temple Menorah. >> MORE
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Scholarly World Excited Over Jewish Scrolls Find 1.5.12 |
The scholarly world is thrilled with the discovery of ancient Jewish scrolls in a cave in Afghanistan's Samangan province. They may be the most significant historical finding in the Jewish world since that of the Cairo Geniza in the 19th century, according to one source. >> READ
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Hevron, a Jewish City From Time Immemorial - and Forever |
Hevron is the first Jewish city in the
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Netanyahu Starts Bible Study In His Home |
Netanyahu announced the establishment of the study circle on Friday at a ceremony marking 30 days since the passing of his father-in-law, Shmuel Ben-Artzi. The study group will be named after Ben-Artzi, a noted poet and Bible teacher. Both Ben-Gurion and Begin, when they each served as prime minister, hosted regular Bible study groups. Netanyahu said he was establishing the class to perpetuate love of the Bible..>> READ
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The Feasts of the LORD: Introduction |
A short video, introducing Christians for Israel's teaching series on the biblical feasts >> WATCH
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The Feasts of the LORD Part 1: Rosh Hashanah |
A short video discussing the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah and its significance for Christians >> WATCH
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The Feasts of the LORD Part 2: Yom Kippur |
A short video teaching segment about why Yom Kippur, the holiest Jewish holiday of all, is important for Christians as well >> WATCH
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