Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

El Hanne’eman, the Faithful God

El Hanne’eman, the Faithful God
What or who do you rely on? It can be easy for me to put trust in my own planning and abilities or even in friends and family. But however good those things are, ultimately they will let me down. They are not perfect. Not so with God. One of His names is El Hanne’eman,…
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Shephelah: Possess the Land

Shephelah: Possess the Land
This land will be yours, for the Lord your God will Himself drive out all the people living there now. You will take possession of their land, just as the Lord your God promised you. Joshua 23:5 As they entered the Promised Land, God assured His people of victory over its inhabitants. They were commanded to possess all of…
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Shephelah

Shephelah
When the early Israelites came into the Promised Land, many of them settled in the Judean mountains. Jerusalem was there and it was a hospitable landscape compared to the desert they left. There were enemies in the land, like the Philistines who lived along the coast. But between the mountains and the coastal plains was…
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Awakened to Gratitude

Awakened to Gratitude
How do you start your day? Our first moments likely impact our thoughts and attitude for the rest of the day. Our Jewish friends begin the day with the “Modeh Ani.” This short prayer, recited before getting out of bed, acknowledges the greatness of God and the Giver of life. It goes like this: I…
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