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Mishpatim – Renewed Covenant

There’s something quietly powerful about Matthew 17:22–27. It’s a small, almost tucked-away story — but it lingers. In this passage from the Gospel of...

Mishpatim – Prophets

There’s something deeply human about the story in 2 Kings 12:1–17. In this passage, we meet Jehoash (also called Joash), a king who began his reign as...

Torah Portion – Mishpatim

There’s something about Mishpatim that feels almost startlingly modern. In Mishpatim (Exodus 21–24), given right after the thunder and fire of Sinai...

Tis the Season – Day 8

Complete Restoration and Hope The number eight, shmoneh (שְׁמוֹנֶה), carries deep significance in Scripture. It often represents completion that leads...

Tis the Season – Day 7

Passing the Light Forward With each night of Hanukkah, the light increases, illuminating more of the darkness. This growing brightness reflects God’s...

Tis the Season -Day 6

Day 6: Victory Through Obedience The victory of the Maccabees was never about military might or numerical advantage. It was rooted in obedience...

Tis the Season – Day 5

God Dwelling With His People The restoration of the Temple was more than a national or historical victory; it symbolized God’s longing to shakan...

Tis the Season – Day 4

At the heart of Hanukkah is the miracle of the shemen (שֶׁמֶן)—a small amount of oil that, by all logical measures, should not have lasted. To human...

Tis the Season – Day 3

Rededicating your life during the season of Channukah...