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Who was first to see Jesus after his supposed resurrection?

The whole world has heard that Jesus resurrected after his crucifixion. But did anyone actually see it? How can one believe that this truly happened? Are there differences in Christianity vs Judaism? Let us find out in this question and answer post. Whom does the New Testament say was the first person to see Jesus after his supposed resurrection? Answer: New Testament readers have a number of choices. Paul states: "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 4 min read

In what sense is 'echad' [one] used in the Shema?

The word 'echad, "one," is used in the Jewish Scriptures in either a compound or absolute sense. In what sense is 'echad used in the Shema, "Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One" (Deuteronomy 6:4)? Answer: In such verses as Genesis 1:5: "And there was evening and there was morning, one day," and Genesis 2:24: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife, and they shall be one flesh," the term 'echad, "one," refers to a compound united one. Ho

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Did Jesus fulfill Isaiah 53:7?

Did Jesus fulfill Isaiah 53:7 that describes the suffering servant "as a lamb that is led to the slaughter" and as someone who "opened not his mouth"? Answer: According to the Gospels, both the Jewish officials and Pilate, when questioning Jesus, directed their inquiry to his messianic pretensions. Far from showing the humility and silence with which Isaiah describes the servant in verse 7, the encounter between the high priest, the elders, and Jesus is highlighted by a vigorous verbal exchang

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read

What are some of the fundamental changes that the true Messiah will bring about when he comes?

What are some of the fundamental changes that the true Messiah will bring about when he comes? Answer: TheMessiah will not be a savior who comes to rescue individuals solely from sin. He will be the leading representative of the Jewish people in all respects and will fulfill his mission during his lifetime (no second advent is needed). It is he who will complete the ingathering of the Jewish exiles and who will bring about a world at peace where "the earth will be full of the knowledge of the

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Ruth, the Mother of all Converts

Every religion has its heroes and role models. For converts to Judaism, the Biblical Ruth, the daughter of the king of Moab, is the archetypical personality. Ruth and her forlorn mother-in-law, Naomi, suffered greatly losing their husbands in Moab. Without any apparent motive or personal benefit, Ruth placed her lot with the Jewish people. Ruth’s persistence in staying with Naomi and her proclamation, "…Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die…” remain inspi

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read

Robin Schanker The Long Road Home

I opened my door to find Holly, a friend I hadn't seen much that semester. Why did she visit me that October evening? I invited her in and we chatted for about fifteen minutes. Then Holly subtly changed the subject to Jesus Christ and Christianity, asking if I had seen a recent film on death and dying, sponsored by a group she was now involved with called Campus Crusade for Christ. Gradually it became clear that Holly wanted me to accept Jesus as my savior. I insisted that, to Jews, Jesus is no

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 10 min read

Lisa Cohen's Story: Surviving Mormon Love

Daniel and I met in my first year of college. He was smart, sensitive, good-looking and shy. We lived on the same floor of our dormitory and spent all our time together. We fell in love. It was bound to happen, we had so much in common…. well, except for one thing: he was Mormon and I am Jewish. I was raised in a mostly secular Jewish home. My brother and I attended Hebrew school at a Reform synagogue and my family attended services once a year at the High Holidays. However, after I became a Ba

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read

Why I became a Christian - then left it for Judaism

Susan (Shoshana) Zakar is a convert to Judaism. Earlier in her life, she had decided she wanted to be Jewish, but circumstances prevented it. She ended up becoming a fundamentalist Christian. The following letter explains what drew her in. (a letter to an unmet friend written January, 2001) A friend asked me to write to you. Though you don't know me, I hope you will read on... My friend told me that you had decided to convert to Christianity. I was a fundamentalist Christian at one point

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 4 min read