When Christians Adopt Jewish Customs

What Happens when Christians Adopt Jewish Customs?

As Christians become more involved in Israel and get to know Jews and Jewish customs, some are adopting these customs. What is this all about? How do Jews view this phenomenon?

Sondra Oster Baras, an Orthodox Jew who has devoted her life to reaching out to Christians all over the world to bless Israel, provides an honest glimpse into the faith and sensitivities of Jews on this subject, while Tommy Waller, a Christian Zionist, discusses his exploration of the Hebraic Roots of Christianity.

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Episode 2: When Christians Adopt Jewish Customs



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If there is a topic you would like to see Sondra and Tommy discuss in a future episode, please let us know. Send us your thoughts and questions at kim@cfoic.com

Tommy Waller and HaYovel bring hundreds of volunteers to Israel each year to assist with the harvest of wine grapes on the hills of Judea and Samaria. The Tura Winery in Rechalim produces some of the finest wines in the world, from grapes that have been harvested by Christian volunteers. Many of you have visited Rechalim and enjoyed their wine.

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