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Why I Am Converting To Judaism - Part 3

This is the last part of the 3 part series by Angela Dekort about why she converted to Judaism. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 as well. Perhaps, I thought, it really wasn't important that Jesus hadn't fulfilled the main prophecies of the Messiah if he had at least fulfilled some of the others. I started to go through the prophecies outlined in Matthew, who, as a Jewish writer keenly interested in establishing Jesus as the Jewish Messiah, relied heavily on these prophecies. But I didn’t get fa

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 7 min read

Which Jewish Translation Of The Bible You Should Read

I'm often asked which Jewish translation of the Bible is the best, or most recommended. There are three translations of the Jewish Bible that I recommend to people. Judaica Press TanachThis is available for free on Chabad.org at http://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/63255/jewish/The-Bible-with-Rashi.htm. The Living TorahThis is the Five Books of Moses and the Haftarot, a new translation based on traditional Jewish sources, with notes, introduction, maps, and a great index. It's by Rabb

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Matzah Tampering-It's Just Not Kosher!

Q. I just received a "Passover gift" from my roommate-a Haggadah and box of Matzah. The Haggadah says it is "The Messianic Passover Haggadah" and goes on to explain that the three matzahs on the Seder plate are symbolic of the "Av" (Father) the "Ben" (Son) and the "Ruach Hakodesh" (Holy Spirit). It then states that the perforated holes and lines come from Tehillim (Psalms) 22:17, prophesying about Yeshua Hamoschiach (Jesus). What does this mean and is it true? A. In an effort to appear authent

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read

David's Story

My name is David. I was born a Jew. When I was growing up, I had a very limited Jewish education. It was in my mid-20's when I began to feel the need for some sort of spirituality. I began to search for G-d, and I was answered by a Fundamentalist Christian -- my landlord's son, whom we'll call Jeff. He, Jeff, told me about Jesus. He told me that Jesus was my savior. He told me Jesus died for me. He told me that I needed to repent my sins and accept Jesus to be "saved". As an un-educated, non

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read