The word Selichot means “forgiveness” or “supplications.” These are special prayers of repentance raised during the month of Elul as preparation for the solemn days of Yom Teruah and Yom Kippur. This time is viewed as a unique opportunity to review our hearts,...
There are dates that, although little known, possess a deep symbolism and a message that transcends time. One of them is the 15th of Av, known as Tu B'Av, a day that in ancient times was linked to union, love, and marriage. The Talmud tells us that on this day, the...
The common interpretation of the Eighth Day in early Christianity today is that it simply refers to the first day of the week (Sunday), the day of Christ's resurrection, and that this observance directly replaced the Jewish Shabbat (Sabbath). However, a rigorous...
As we know, during his time in Corinth, Paul planted a congregation and eventually had to confront the situations commonly faced by everyone who served the Lord under His Great Commission, just as he did. Many in this church misinterpreted freedom, so he decided to...
Today, we hear many Christians and religious groups in general advocating for the need for unity among believers in God, in some cases even regardless of the specific religion. It is a reality that we see more divisions among believers every day, and each group wants...
THE CITY OF GAZA The city of Gaza, located in the coastal region southeast of present-day Israel, is a place of great historical significance that dates back to antiquity and the beginning of civilizations. It has been mentioned in the Bible as a witness to multiple...
FROM 66 AD TO THE 4TH CENTURY When we reach the end of the Book of Acts, we find much tranquility and even an incredible opportunity for Paul to preach the gospel. However, history tells us that it was at that very moment that the revolt of the Judeans began against...
FROM THE CRUCIFIXION TO THE BEGINNING OF THE JEWISH REVOLT IN 66 AD For all those interested in history and who view the present as consequences of the past, when we focus on Jesus' followers, we face a colossal challenge: The history of Christianity as we know it,...
THE NATIONALIST PALESTINIANS Sadly, when we approach this topic, we will always encounter some myths that have become paradigms, evident in certain common expressions, even among famous intellectuals and spokespersons of international organizations. For example,...
FROM JEWS OF JUDEA TO PALESTINIAN JEWS To understand more about the State of Israel, it is also essential to distinguish between the different groups that comprise Israel. This multiplicity of groups will also help us understand Judaism in the diaspora (outside of...
THE PALESTINIANS As mentioned in previous articles, the identity of a specific group identified as Palestinians is something from the 20th century. So, to be clear, when someone says this is a historical problem, they simply do not know what they are talking about and...
PALESTINE After reviewing the previous information and reaching the birth of the State of Israel, which some might have preferred to call the Zionist State of Israel, but it was not named that way because it did not suit them to exclude the rest of the Jews, nor did...
ZIONISM Without delving into many details, but making the history of the situation in Palestine as enjoyable as possible, we must start from the late 19th century. It was during this time, after centuries of discrimination, humiliation, massacres, looting, and...
Although there are many traces throughout the Apostolic Writings, the Book of Revelation by John in particular shows as part of its structure that synagogue liturgy after the destruction of the Jerusalem temple. This event was God's opportunity to implement all the...
Starting from the concepts of Personal Devotion and Congregational Devotion, we must understand that historically there has been a type of liturgy for each. In the case of personal liturgy, we could say it follows a basic scheme, whereas congregational liturgy...