Judaica
In this section, we invite you to explore Jewish lifestyle and lifecycle events, including our traditions, holidays and customs.
There's an old saying that goes, "Two Jews, three opinions." Judaism is by no means a monolith; it has changed and will continue to change for years to come. Chances are if you go to a handful of Jewish web sites, you'll find dozens of explanations of what it means to "be Jewish" and "live Jewishly." These days, the Jewish experience varies from extremely religious to atheistic and all points in between and our observances, practices and ways of life often reflect this diversity.
As Jews for Jesus, we likewise can diverge from one another when it comes to living out our Jewishness, but as a whole, we can't help but view it in light of Jesus the Messiah.
As you take a look at each of the celebrations, commemorations and ceremonies outlined in this section, we hope and pray that you'll find them not just educational, but also meaningful...because you'll see Jesus in them, too.
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Judaica
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Passover
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"Why is this night different from all other nights?"
One of the most significant Jewish holidays, Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, recalls and rejoices over the Israelites' redemption from slavery in Egypt. The symbolic elements of the feast cause us not only to look back and remember what the Lord did for our people in the past; they also foreshadow a greater redemption through Jesus, the Passover Lamb. Jewish people around the world have celebrated Passover for thousands of years; however, most do not understand the ultimate significance of the festival.
In this section, you'll find several articles and explanations of the meaning of this traditional Jewish feast that Jesus celebrated with his disciples.
If you already believe that Jesus is the Lamb of God, you may become inspired to have Jews for Jesus share a "Christ in the Passover" program at your congregation, have your own Passover Seder meal at home and share the true meaning of Passover with Jewish people you know.
Check out a fun Kosher Joe Passover cartoon.If you don't yet believe that Jesus is the Messiah and Lamb of God, why not check out some of the articles and resources to the right. You are also welcome to attend one of our passover seders in your area.
To purchase our special Passover kit, please visit our online store.
For other Messianic resources on this season, visit our Passover resources section.Become a "Fan" of Passover on Facebook
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Resources
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Yom Yerushalayim
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Tisha Be-Av
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Tisha be-Av (the Ninth of Av) commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples. In Jewish tradition, the date has become synonymous with mourning and tragedy. Three weeks prior is the less well-known Fast of Tammuz which commemorates the fall of Jerusalem's walls. Between both dates, various mourning customs are practiced by observant Jews.
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Christmas
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