What is Shavuot (Pentecost) really all about?
Over the past 44 years, I have had the privilege of speaking in over 450 churches in any number of varied contexts. When given the opportunity, I have asked the audiences a ... Read More »
After attacking Jews, Christians on Easter, Palestinians fight police
Israeli police continue to deal with Palestinians on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount after Muslims attacked worshippers on Passover and Easter Sunday. The violence comes after Islamic Imams preached in advance of Ramadan, that ... Read More »
The story of Pesakh (Passover) and why it matters
Pesakh (Passover) begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan. This year, that is April 15. The name “Pesakh” (PAY-sahkh, with a “kh” as in the Scottish “lokh”) comes ... Read More »
5 Passover movies not to miss this month
Passover is observed each year by the Jewish community to remember and celebrate the exodus of the Israelites from their slavery in Egypt. Also known as Pesach, Passover is a major Jewish ... Read More »
Disney deletes Jerusalem from Passover greeting
Disney, not known for historical accuracy, deleted Jerusalem from a common Jewish greeting on Passover. Disney Channel aired the public service announcement for the most sacred Jewish holy day and replaced a ... Read More »
The Chosen Season Two starts Easter Sunday
The highly-anticipated second season of The Chosen returns on Easter Sunday. Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of the series, revealed the news in a livestream event. The first episode of the nine-episode ... Read More »
Biblical Israel: Garden of Gethsemane
Mark and Matthew identify Gethsemane as the place Jesus went with his disciples after eating the Passover meal within the city of Jerusalem. This was just prior to his arrest (Matthew 26:36; ... Read More »
Israel under national curfew during Holy Week
Christians are not the only ones having to adjust to the new reality during their holy week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enforced a Holy Week curfew. Residents were required to remain ... Read More »
You can visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem via virtual reality
Jerusalem is eerily quiet this year as Passover begins Wednesday and Passion Week begins for Christians. The city, like all of Israel, is on complete lockdown with residents told to stay in ... Read More »
AZ governor stands by Christian Facebook post despite calls to remove
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey refused to give in to pressure from a state secular organization this week, publicly affirming that he has no intention of removing religious messages posted to his gubernatorial ... Read More »
California synagogue shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
Reports out of San Diego are that a 19-year-old man with a rifle opened fire inside a synagogue in Poway, California, today as worshipers celebrated the last day of Passover. A woman has died ... Read More »
Jews return to Warsaw Ghetto for Passover Seder after 76 years
Jews are returning to the Warsaw Ghetto, scene of unimaginable suffering during WWII, to hold a Passover Seder in the Warsaw Ghetto. It will be the first Passover Seder there in 76 ... Read More »
