Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Tell me what your eyes have seen

Tell me what your eyes have seen
Even though I was born after WWII and the depression, those events still have much to teach me. I can learn best from those who actually lived it. By engaging with our elders, we hear them recount first-hand what happened. Questions can be asked. Scars can be touched. Lessons can be learned, … if we…
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I am sending you …

I am sending you …
Wouldn’t it be cool to work for a wealthy philanthropist where your job is to deliver his generous gifts? You would experience the privilege of representing this great person and also share in the joy of the recipient. Our God is at work and He loves to give generously. He also loves to involve us…
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Blessing for Firsts

Blessing for Firsts
The Jewish tradition of blessings has one for almost every imaginable occasion. The Shehecheyanu is the blessing for firsts. Traditionally it is used for first occasions after the start of a new year. It can also be for a first of a religious occasion.  Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, shehecheyanu, v’kiy’manu, v’higiyanu laz’man hazeh. Blessed…
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God’s strange provision

God’s strange provision
God rescued His people from Egypt and led them into the wilderness. They were hungry while in bondage, never having enough. But God took them out and provided for them. They were able to eat their fill. But how He provided looked very unfamiliar. God gave them something they didn’t even recognize, manna.  Manna literally…
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