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I will be happy to discuss all aspects of Christianity, Judaism, biblical doctrine, prophecies, etc. The Bible offers a wealth of information to us! So if you are wondering what the Bible has to say about any topic drop me a note.
After 40 plus years of study and research I have concluded that the religion taught by Y'shua (Jesus) is best defined as authentic Messianic Judaism. This is the approach I bring to these questions. If you are interested in a Messianic Jewish perspective I'm here to answer.
I have hands-on experience with several different Christian denominations as well as with Judaism, the Noahide movements, Islam and more.
I head our shul's (synagogue's) free online Yeshiva Beth HaShem: http://templebethhashem.org/yeshiva if you would like to learn more about Messianic Judaism.
41 plus years of seeking God. Provost of Yeshiva Beth HaShem: http://templebethhashem.org/yeshiva Author of JewToo.org
Temple Beth HaShem, Magalia, Ca. Yeshiva Beth HaShem
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I am an ordained Messianic Jewish rabbi at Temple Beth HaShem in Magalia, California.
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Ordained Messianic Jewish rabbi, three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 42 plus years of sincere seeking/practice and 14 years answering questions and posting studies online.
My only purpose here is to offer assistance to spiritual seekers. If you would like to discover the Way of Y'shua I'm here to help!
Y'shua (Jesus) is Jewish. He did not begin a new religion.
Hi Josh, This is always a judgement call. I have a couple of points on this to share with you. 1st, all "translations" are paraphrases to some degree (some more than others). The translator determines
The non-Messianic Jewish hierarchy refused to approve the Gentile conversions of people who were coming into biblical religion through Rebbe Y'shua (Torah teacher/Rabbi Jesus) and his disciples. The lead
Hi llewellyn, Clarification: The vast majority of Jews today as in the past do not "accept Christ." Most continue to reject the claims of Jesus (Y'shua) being Messiah for the same reasons they always
Hi Elisha, The name "Jesus" is not his real name. What this name means is debatable. Its a weak translation that passed through several languages into this English form in the 1700's. His real name
Shalom, I'm a bit late on answering one this I think... It depends on the foods you mean. If you are referring to the Chametz ("leaven") issue, Orthodox halacha is that it must be completely removed
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