What we know as the Renaissance marked a period of remarkable transformations that reverberated across various spheres. This phenomenon, which took place between the 14th and 17th centuries, revolutionized culture, the perception of the world, and human thought. We...
Hanukkah, a pedagogical resource in the hands of the apostles. We live in a world where spontaneity is constantly promoted, and although this is very good, the mistake has been to stigmatize everything falling under the category of ritual as bad. One of those who...
Jesus and the Feast of Hanukkah As mentioned in previous articles, the Jews, led by the Maccabean family, recognized that when they went to purify and dedicate the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by Antiochus IV with a service to Olympian Zeus, God...
Hanukkah, a new established festival. To fully understand the holiday of Hanukkah as we know it today, it is essential to trace its origins. In the previous article, we explored the early years of this celebration after the Jewish victory led by the Maccabees....
A Dedication that Left Its Mark in History. The festival of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Dedication or Lights, is a solemnity designed by Jewish leaders a hundred years before Jesus to commemorate and recall divine intervention in preserving their people...
Most people do not know or do not associate that during the period of the temple there were already synagogues, not only for those in the diaspora, but for all Jews wherever they were, including Jerusalem, where it is said there were around 400 of them. On the other...
Why would a 1st-century Sidur be different from what has been done in history from the 3rd century onwards until today? It must be understood that there exists an official Christianity that has persisted to this day, but gradually, with archaeological advancements,...
Why would a 1st-century Sidur be different from what has been done in history from the 3rd century onwards until today? It must be understood that there exists an official Christianity that has persisted to this day, but gradually, with archaeological advancements,...
The Hebrew root "sdr" (סדר) means 'order', while the pronunciation "sidur" is primarily related to 'liturgical order'. Additionally, it's important to clarify the Hebrew term "Tefilá", which means 'prayer', encompassing a series of supplications, praises, Scripture...
The child goes through several stages in life where their way of learning varies diametrically[1]. However, by way of a summary, it can be said that humans in general go through four stages where they can learn different things: From birth until age 5, they learn...
The full responsibility for ensuring this event takes place falls primarily on the parents and then on the church. Children should grow up with positive expectations that their parents and their faith community will create and nurture. This team (parents and church)...
This Benei Mitzvah ceremony is not a party to impress anyone, to showcase theatrical talents or ceremony design skills, nor is it for indulging in festivities or enjoying others' joy, nor for anyone (parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends) to purge their...
When God gave the mitzvot (notice that we are not talking about law but about commandments), the purpose was to keep His people's lives focused on what really matters: Relationship with Him. Relationship with family. Relationship with the community. All that God...
Although the name in general in Hebrew is this, hence meaning 'children (benei) of the commandment (mitzvah),' in reality, a distinction is made between females and males that originates from the name itself. For females, it is called Bat Mitzvah (bat means...
The term discipleship in some circles has become synonymous with Christian teaching or education, but it doesn't necessarily have to be so. The meaning in these cases is broad and inclusive because it can refer to any type of content, course, or teaching material. The...