Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

Sabbath Light and Galatians

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 8:5

Ever hear of the Maccabees and think, "Yeah, Hanukkah, I got it?" Well, there's more to the story than just latkes and dreidels. : how did word of the Maccabees' exploits spread so...

Shabbat

Legend of Philip

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 8:8

Specifically, chapter 8. It's a short but potent glimpse into the reputation of the Romans and their military prowess, as perceived by others. This section details the Romans' impr...

Faith of Rome

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 8:12

It's a story of defiance, of faith, and of a tiny group of people standing up to a seemingly unstoppable empire. Let's set the scene. The Maccabees, a Jewish family, were leading a...

Wisdom

Kingdom of Judas Maccabeus and Rome

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 8:17

Specifically, Chapter 8. The text paints a picture for us, a portrait delivered to Judas Maccabeus himself. It details the utter dominance of Rome. It speaks of how they "destroyed...

Kingdom of Romans

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 8:30

It’s a fascinating moment, isn't it? A handshake across cultures, across empires, captured in ancient text. Specifically, we're looking at Maccabees I, chapter 8. It's a short but ...

Rainbow Promise and Romans

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 8:34

It’s a story of alliances, of mutual benefit, and, well, a little bit of realpolitik. Imagine this: you’re a small nation, the Jewish people in Judea, trying to maintain your indep...

Noah & FloodTorah

Judas Maccabeus in Jewish Tradition

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 9:10

Judas Maccabeus knew that feeling all too well. We’re in the thick of the Maccabean Revolt, a pivotal moment in Jewish history. Judas, the hammer – that’s what Maccabeus means, mak...

Judas Maccabeus's Transgression and Bacchides

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 9:14

What would you do? The Book of Maccabees I, a historical account of the Maccabean revolt, brings us right into that moment. It's a raw, unfiltered look at courage, faith, and the a...

Trial of Judas

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 9:17

The trumpets blared – both sides, locked in a deadly embrace. Can you imagine the cacophony? The earth itself seemed to tremble under the combined roar of the armies. Maccabees I, ...