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Do Jewish Followers of Jesus Remain Jewish?

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The phrase “Jewish follower of Jesus” may sound like a contradiction in terms. For many Jews and Christians, once a Jewish person places their trust in Yeshua (Jesus), it is assumed to be the moment that person leaves the Jewish people and…

The Rabbi Who Believed

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If Yeshua (Jesus) is the Messiah, why don’t our rabbis believe in Him? This is a thought-provoking question, but it begins with a faulty assumption. I want to share with you the story of an Orthodox rabbi who initially rejected the New Testament…

The Story of the Jewish Paul

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Have you heard, “Saul the Jew converted to become Paul the Christian”? This is a common narrative of Paul’s life in Jewish and Christian communities alike. However, does this characterization of Paul stand up to scrutiny when we read…

Are Christians “the true Jews”?

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On October 7, 2023, one of the darkest days in Jewish history unfolded as Hamas brutally murdered over 1,200 Jewish people and abducted more than 240 men, women, and children, using them as human shields. Following this massacre, antisemitism…
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Was Jesus a Rabbi?

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Is there a single word that best sums up the life of Jesus? Many call him “the Savior” because he saves people from being alienated from God. Others call him “the Redeemer” for much the same reason. Perhaps the most common title used…

What Does it Mean to Be a Jewish Follower of Jesus?

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Ever since Jesus' ministry began in Israel, there have been Jewish people who believed in him. Jesus’ first followers were Jewish, and within thirty years of his resurrection from the dead, thousands of Jewish people in Jerusalem alone believed…
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Can I Be Jewish and Believe in Jesus?

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I’d like to introduce you to Jordan, Ronit, and Johnny. Jordan grew up in a Jewish home, but he hated Hebrew School and flunked out before his bar mitzvah. He was infatuated with the arts and pursued a career in theater. He became involved…