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For thousands of years, Jewish people across the world have eaten matzah (unleavened bread) during Passover to remember God’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. However, this practice has sometimes been challenging. In certain times and places, procuring matzah and other supplies for Passover has proved tricky.

As we continue our study of Micah chapter 4, we will examine the promise of Israel’s future restoration. Micah wrote, “As for you, tower of the flock, hill of the daughter of Zion, to you it will come—even the former dominion will come, the kingdom of the daughter of Jerusalem”…

MosesMessiahMoses survived the slaughtering of infant males at the hands of Pharaoh (Exodus 1:15–22).Messiah survived the slaughtering of infant males at the hands of Herod, who was targeting the newborn King he heard about (Matthew 2:3–18).Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was…

In Rabbinic Literature The concept of a future redeemer similar to Moses is common in rabbinic literature dating to the seventh century. The rabbis who compiled the Talmud and other key Jewish texts in the Middle Ages assumed the final messianic redeemer would follow the pattern of the first redeemer,…

Let’s take a stroll in Tel Aviv. We might see an assortment of electric scooters for rent or an outdoor art exhibit along the streets. We pass chic cafés brimming with Israelis working or chatting over espresso. The restaurants serve an array of global cuisines, both kosher and unkosher, drawing…

Tel Aviv is a vibrant city, attracting people from all walks of life. It is a very Israeli city, as its population reflects the diversity seen among the Jewish communities at large. Jewish people of Central or Eastern European background (Ashkenazi), Spanish background (Sephardic), and Ethiopian background all live and…