Monthly Archives: April 2012

– Noachide Laws   On March 26, 1991 Public Law 102-14, House Resolution 104 was passed which designated the Noachide laws as the foundation of American law.  What are the Noachide laws? There are 7 Noahide laws which are further elaborated … Continue reading →

The English word hope comes from the Old English ‘hopian’ which means to wish, expect or look forward to something.  It is related to the word ‘hop’ as in one who leaps for expectation.  This is related to the Hebrew … Continue reading →

It is commonly taught that Easterclick here is a celebration of the resurrection of the Messiah, however this shadow picture was already rehearsed for over a thousand years by the wave sheaf offering the day after the sabbath during the week … Continue reading →

  There are two words in the New Testament translated as lamb, ἀμνος ‘amnos’ & ἀρνιον ‘arnion.’  The first word, ἀμνόςis used four times, all four times speaking of the Lamb that would be slayed for the salvation of the … Continue reading →

“He declared all food clean” was Jesus’ concluding answer to those who disliked the fact that some of his disciples were eating without first washing their hands. This short clause is usually understood to mean that “by saying this, the … Continue reading →

A kippah (plural: kippot) or yarmulke pronunciation (also called a skullcap) is a thin, slightly-rounded skullcap traditionally worn at all times by observant Jewish men! There are different proposed etymologies for the word yarmulke. According to most mainstream etymologists, it … Continue reading →

The Jewish sages say: “In Nisan our forefathers were redeemed from Egypt, and in Nisan we will be redeemed.” The name of the month, Nisan, is cognate to the Hebrew word for “miracles” (נסים). The two letters, nun, at the … Continue reading →

Idol worship is coming into the presence of a holy God on your own terms, not on God’s terms. Doing what you want because your god loves you and changes His standards as you go along.  Idol worship is placing … Continue reading →

The blessing before counting the Omer Baruch ata Adonai, Elohaeynu meleh ha-olam asher kid-shanu b’mitz-votav, v’tzivanu al s’frat ha-omer. Praised are you, Lord our G-d, Ruler of the universe, who has taught us the way of holiness through the Mitzvot, and … Continue reading →

What is Gelatin? Gelatin is primarily used as a gelling agent in foods and pharmaceuticals. As such, it is subject to all the Jewish kosher food laws. Since most gelatin is made from the collagen in the bones of cattle, … Continue reading →