by Elyshia Johnson | Jul 20, 2020 | Newsletters, Reflections from Israel
One of the key divisions between Christians and Jews is rooted in a Christian misunderstanding of Rabbinic Judaism. Christians have long been taught that Jews are “legalistic,” that they care little for spiritualism or the Bible and only study the Talmud. Through the...
by Katie Eacrett | Jun 30, 2020 | Reflections from Israel, Uncategorized
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...
by Katie Eacrett | Jun 18, 2020 | Newsletters, Reflections from Israel
Sondra Oster Baras engages Tommy Waller, passionate Christian Zionist and founder and director of HaYovel, in a fascinating discussion on a topic that often divides Christians and Jews: Should Christians evangelize Jews and how and why do Jews respond to attempts to...