by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 29, 2014 | Everyday Israel
This is the devotional for Day 5 from the Chosen People Ministries (this one is quite convicting) The Al Chet – 44 mistakes The Al Chet, a liturgical confession of sins is said ten times in the course of the Yom Kippur-Day of Atonement services. During the afternoon...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 29, 2014 | Everyday Israel, Modern Israel Issues
This is the devotional for Day 4 from the Chosen People Ministries The Sacrifices (Karbanot) Moses, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, described the importance of sacrifice in Leviticus 17:11, For the life of the flesh is in the blood and I have given it to you...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Here is the 3rd devotional from the Chosen People Ministries: Blowing of the Shofar (Shofarot) As mentioned before, the blowing of the shofar is one of the unique moments that set Rosh Hashanah apart from the other seven biblical festivals. There is so much to learn...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 26, 2014 | Everyday Israel, Uncategorized
Traditionally, there are three dominant themes described in Jewish tradition that dominate the liturgy and prayers for Rosh Hashanah. The first theme is Kingship (Malchiyot), the second is Remembrance (Zichronot) and the third is the Shofar (Shofarot). Each of these...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 25, 2014 | Everyday Israel
Today (or rather last night at sundown) started Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. According to the Jewish Calendar, we now have ushered in year 5775. Rosh Hashanah begins what is called The Days of Awe. These are days of prayer, meditation and confession in...
