As many families decide to observe the Biblical Holy Days in order to embrace the Hebrew roots of our faith, we look for ways to include our children so we can pass our faith on through them. It seems that God had the kids in mind when …
An Attitude of Gratitude: Sukkot for Christians
In a festival similar to Thanksgiving, the Biblical feast of Sukkot (pronounced sue-COAT) gives us a chance to focus on our blessings from God and His desire to be with His people. Also called the Feast of Booths, Tabernacles, or Ingathering, it’s one of the seven …
Gifts From the Holy Land: Artza Box: Biblical Archaeology
Artza brings the best of the Holy Land to your doorstep! Artza gathers unique items from artisans throughout the Holy Land to provide a multi-sensory way to experience the Holy Land without leaving home! Artza boxes feature different items each quarter. This quarter’s box is …
Torah Portion Reading Schedule for 2024-25
Study the Bible with the Holy Branches Torah Portion Reading Schedule! For information about studying the Torah portions, read Parashōt, The Original Bible Study! Click here for your free printable Torah Portion Reading Schedule for 2024-2025 (5785)
Yom Kippur: Fasting for Christians
Observing the Biblical Holy Days is a rich experience for Christians, and Yom Kippur is no exception. Most of us are familiar with the themes of atonement and repentance of this Feast Day. But what about fasting? Traditionally, Yom Kippur is observed with a 25-hour fast. Do we have …
Atonement and Repentance: Why Celebrate Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is considered a primarily Jewish holiday and is even called the Holiest Holy Day of the year on the Hebrew calendar! Yet the number of Christians celebrating Yom Kippur (the day of atonement for sin) is growing. What does this biblical Holy Day have …
Links to Messiah: Shabbat Adventure Box
I always look for ways to teach my kids about the Biblical Holy Days, as they are meaningful for how we practice our faith and help us get to know our God and Messiah even more. I recently came across one of the best resources …
10 Rosh Hashanah/Yom Teruah Traditions for Christians
Celebrated by increasingly more Christians, Rosh Hashanah is based on a holiday commanded for God’s people in the Bible. Biblically called Yom Teruah, in Leviticus 23:23-25 and Numbers 29:1-6, God says it’s supposed to be a Sabbath and should be celebrated by blowing trumpets and offering sacrifices. But how can we, as …
What’s the Difference Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Teruah?
As Christians who seek to incorporate the Hebrew roots of our faith into our lives, we often have a lot to learn about the Holy Days and how they relate to our faith. Although they occur at the same time of year, there are some …