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Judaism
One of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, Judaism centers on the study of the Hebrew Bible and continues the covenantal relationship forged between God and Israel in the days of Moses. Unlike Christians, Jews believe the Messiah has yet to come. Judaism also differs from the other Abrahamic religions in that it is associated with its own race, a race historically plagued by persecution, exile, and fragmentation. While the end of World War II brought the centralization of the Jewish people in the sovereign nation of Israel, it did not quell interreligious conflicts. The Jewish-Christian relationship has been fraught with years of contentious dialogue—much of it over Israeli development in Palestine—and tensions continue to escalate between Jews and Muslims over shared territory. Despite these conflicts, a growing number of racial Jews have embraced Jesus as the Messiah, spurring the Messianic Judaism movement and groups such as Jews for Jesus.
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Put Down the Shofar
The early church earnestly considered the question of Gentile observance of Jewish law and customs. Their answer was a firm no.
The God Who Must Not Be Named
Jesus, the writers of the New Testament, and observant Jews never say the name of God. So why is saying it such a trend among American Christians?
Jewish Holidays: Fasting and Feasting
Despite a semi-somber religious calendar, American Jews have much to celebrate.
Jews Do Await a Messiah
Since Talmud study is not enough, hopes for a breakthrough remain.
Was Seinfeld ‘Too Jewish’?
How attitudes toward Torah define American Judaism.
What You Should Know About the Tragedies of Jewish History
Loving your neighbor includes understanding your neighbor.
News
Murdered Staffer Had Deep Ties to Messianic Community in Israel
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim appear to be the latest victims of a global wave of antisemitic violence.
The Bulletin
October 7, 2023 Remembrance with Yossi Halevi
The Bulletin remembers the tragic events in Israel on October 7, 2023 and the year of turmoil that has followed.
Testimony
My Deconstruction Turned to Deconversion. But God Wasn’t Anxious.
He pursued me patiently across decades, as I passed from fundamentalism to progressive faith to another faith altogether.
Why Israel’s Most Pious Jews Refuse Military Service
Messianic Jewish leader explains how Christians can best engage the ultra-Orthodox Haredim, who tremble at God’s word as they avoid the war in Gaza.