Tag: Jewish

For the Time Has Come

I have just returned from a weekend away at a Franciscan Friary, for a course that I was invited on when I met some local Anglicans during the summer last year in Cornwall. I wrote on Twitter on the Saturday evening: "I have just spent the evening with a group of "nice" Christians who apparently … Continue reading For the Time Has Come

“Who Sold This Business to the Gentiles?”

Among the many religious books in my library, I have one entitled "Messianic Jewish Congregations: Who Sold This Business to the Gentiles" - a funny subtitle but actually written as a post-doctoral academic exploration into Messianic congregations in Israel and the US. I say academic, but as far as I can tell, the author is … Continue reading “Who Sold This Business to the Gentiles?”

Another Catch-up Post, On the High Holidays & Lack of Community

This High Holiday season just gone, I had been invited to in-person real-life services, but it was still impossible for me, due to both location and Covid concerns (I am double-vaxed but still nervous, as a high risk patient). The Shul in question took that decision to mean I didn't want to carry on with … Continue reading Another Catch-up Post, On the High Holidays & Lack of Community

Catchup Post: Rosh Hashanah Resolutions

This is a very belated post, I decided I would write up some of the notes from my Bullet Journal relating to Judaism. I know that Rosh Hashanah Resolutions aren't technically a thing, but one of the things I enjoy particularly as a member of Humanistic Judaism is the freedom to adapt traditions and not … Continue reading Catchup Post: Rosh Hashanah Resolutions

What is (so) Divine about Divine Law?

This video lecture by Christine Hayes, Sterling Professor of Religious Studies in Classical Judaica at Yale University, was recommended to me, and if you have an hour or so to spare, I second the recommendation. It is a really fascinating analysis of the concepts of Divine Law in both Jewish culture and Greco-Roman and Christian … Continue reading What is (so) Divine about Divine Law?

A Belated Bereshit Funny

I had fully planned to begin posting regularly about the weekly Parsha now we're in a new Jewish year, but we are already several weeks in and I haven't had the time or energy. It's doubtful that I'd be able to catch up if I want to do any kind of in-depth look at each … Continue reading A Belated Bereshit Funny

Behar – Bechukotai

Readings for this week's double portion: Behar - On the Mountain and Bechukotai - My StatutesTorah: Leviticus 25:1-27:34Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6-27, 16:19-17:14NT: Luke 4:16-21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18New Testament selections vary. These selections are from the Galilee Calendar.Outline SummarySabbath YearsThe Year of JubileeRedeeming the PoorRedeeming ServantsIdolatryBlessings of ObediencePenalties for DisobedienceLaws Concerning DedicationsTithesNotesThis portion establishes the principle that … Continue reading Behar – Bechukotai

Shemini – Eighth

Shemini - Eighth Readings Torah: Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Haftarah: II Samuel 6:1 - 7:17 Gospel: Mark 14:1-72, Acts 10:9-22, 34-35 Outline The First Offerings of Aaron The Sin of Nadab and Abihu Restrictions for the Priesthood Laws of Kashrut Notes Parsha Shemini begins "And it came to pass on the eighth day..." as Aaron and his … Continue reading Shemini – Eighth

Vayikra – And He Called

Vayikra - And He Called Readings Torah: Leviticus 1:1-6:7 (5:26) Haftarah: Isaiah 43:21-44:23 Gospel: Mark 11:1-12:44, Hebrews 10:1-18 (suggested) Summary The Law of Burnt Offerings The Law of Meat Offerings The Law of Peace Offerings The Law of Sin Offerings Laws for the Congregation The Law of Trespass Offerings Notes I am posting now out … Continue reading Vayikra – And He Called

Pekudei – Accountings

Pekudei - Accountings Readings Torah: Exodus 38:21-40:38 Haftarah: 1 Kings 7:51-8:21 Gospel: Mark 10:1-52, II Corinthians 3:7-18 Outline Sum of the Offerings The Priestly Vestments The Tabernacle Articles Completed The Setting Up of the Tabernacle Consecration of Aaron and His Sons The Glory of the Lord Notes Pekudei is a much shorter portion than Vayakhel, … Continue reading Pekudei – Accountings