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Dennis Finds Meaning and Messiah through the Passover

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As we celebrate Passover, a season steeped in tradition and remembrance, many of us will gather with family to retell the story of our liberation from Egypt. We’ll ask the four questions, dip parsley in salt water, and savor matzah—all symbolic…

Atonement without a Temple: Maccabean Martyrs and Yeshua

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Christians often say, “Jesus died for your sins,” a statement that may seem at odds with Jewish beliefs about how our sins are forgiven. But what if I told you that Hanukkah reveals a deeper connection, showing that there is a concept in…
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What are the Ten Days of Repentance?

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According to the Jewish prayer book for the High Holidays (the machzor), “Repentance, prayer, and charity can avert the severity of the evil decree.” According to Jewish tradition, on Rosh Hashanah, God opens up two books in heaven: the…

How Is Jesus the Bridge Between Religious Traditions?

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When my Jewish grandmother married a Roman Catholic, she signed a piece of paper at their Catholic wedding promising to raise their children in the Catholic faith. One of the effects of that promise was that the whole family celebrated Christmas.…