Zalman Kravitz

How To Ensure A Meaningful Legacy

How To Ensure A Meaningful Legacy

How To Ensure A Meaningful Legacy Aging is associated with changes in physiology, wisdom, and spiritual growth. As we age, we also think about our mortality and the legacy we will leave behind. In this week’s Torah portion Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1–25:18), Avraham has aged, and he realizes it is time to ensure his legacy. He entrusts Eliezer, the most faithful member of his household, to find an upstanding bride for his son Yitzchak. The Torah recounts how Eliezer meets Rivkah and witnesses
Torah portion Chayei Sarah betulah and almah
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Unlocking The Mystery of Circumcision

Unlocking The Mystery of Circumcision

Unlocking The Mystery of Circumcision Today, both Jews and Muslims practice circumcision and see it as a confirmation of their faith in God. Even more so, Jews see circumcision as a sign of an everlasting covenant with God. In this week’s Torah portion Vayera (Genesis 18:1–22:24), “Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him” (Genesis 21:4). Circumcision is so essential to the Jewish faith; Jews risked their lives to practice it. When the Greeks, who
Torah portion Vayera circumcision
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Israel Cannot Allow Christian Missionaries to Infiltrate Israeli Homes

Israel Cannot Allow Christian Missionaries to Infiltrate Israeli Homes

There was shocking news out of Israel this week. Members of the Jewish community were rightfully concerned about Orlando-based “GOD TV” receiving a seven-year license to broadcast their TV programs in Israel. Although there are already numerous Christian programs available on Israeli cable TV, this one is different because GOD TV’s “Shelanu” channel will be exclusively in Hebrew with content directed at Jews. A spokesperson for GOD TV praised the decision to grant them a license as a historic
God tv
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
FREE - Corona Passover Haggdah Supplement

FREE - Corona Passover Haggdah Supplement

Rabbi Nachi Klein of Young Israel of Northridge created a meaningful and spiritual supplement to the traditional Passover Haggadah. This is a  thought provoking resource for all Jews seeking insights into the current COVID-19 pandemic. Jews for Judaism lectured at Young Israel of Northridge and we are now honored to feature Rabbi Klein's important work. Happy Passover, and may we merit to see the ultimate redemption when illness will be eradicated and the world with be filled with health and
Haggada Covid19
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
From Messianic Jew to Counter-Missionary - Part 2

From Messianic Jew to Counter-Missionary - Part 2

FROM MESSIANIC JEW TO COUNTER-MISSIONARY: By Julius Ciss, Executive Director, JEWS FOR JUDAISM (Canada) This is part 2 of the 3 part series in which Julius Ciss tells us his story. What influenced me to consider Christianity? The sermons promising a personal relationship with G-d were delivered in English, in easily comprehensible terms. The ambience was warm and familiar. The members of the congregation were overwhelmingly loving and friendly. My ignorance of Judaism and my profound emotion
counter missionary julius ciss
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz