In our synagogue, we have men’s discipleship groups which get together weekly to study Scripture, pray, and hold each other accountable as we grow as disciples together. As a part of our accountability, many of those who are part of these groups have committed to pray specific prayers for our wives (or future wives) for 30 days. These directed prayers are all based upon specific scripture foundations. I was reading and praying over one of the verses in order to gain deeper understanding and...

This spring, Christians all around the world will celebrate the resurrection of Yeshua (Jesus). Their methods of celebrating and the date may be different, but they will join together to remember His death, burial and resurrection. They will sing songs about the lamb and they will read the narrative from the Holy Scriptures. Some will do foot washing and most will observe the Christian sacrament of communion. Let me say at this point, that I personally have no issue with Christians...

Recently, I sat in a courtroom and watched a trial as members of a family had to testify against other members of the same family. As I sat there, I thought about two Torah commandments that have always bothered me personally from a human perspective.   These two commandments have always concerned me internally because on the surface they both seem contrary to G-D’s mercy and grace, appearing to be extremely harsh and maybe even unloving. The first one is found in Deuteronomy 21 where we find...