6 Kislev — The Father of Fathers
It was on this day in 1973 that a founding father of Israel, and its first Prime Minister, David ben Gurion, died in the city of Tel Aviv. He was a driving force in the establishment of the Israeli state in 1948 and, on May 14th of that year, delivered Israel’s...
Daily Bread — Saturday, December 7, 2024
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring...
5 Kislev — The Road of Valor
It was on this day in 1948 that the so-called “Road of Valor,” a road cut through the Judean hills connecting Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, was officially opened. This road was built in order to relieve the siege that Jerusalem was under during the Israeli War of...
Daily Bread — Friday, December 6, 2024
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their...
4 Kislev — Whom Shall We Fear?
It was on this day in 1941 that so-called life certificates were distributed to a few fortunate Jewish residents in the Vilna Ghetto. Unfortunately, those who did not receive these certificates were sent off to the extermination camps at Auschwitz and Treblinka. ...
Daily Bread — Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let the God of my salvation be exalted. It is God who avenges me, and subdues the peoples under me. He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me ... Therefore I will give thanks to You, O Lord,...
3 Kislev — Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit
It was on this day that Roman ensigns, emblems and images were removed from the Temple courtyard by order of Pontius Pilate. The Jews were incensed at the presence of these things in the Temple court and were threatening a war unto the death. Apparently, Pilate...
Daily Bread — Wednesday, December 4, 2024
You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great. You enlarged my path under me, so my feet did not slip. (Psalm 18:35-36) Paul wrote to the Ephesians encouraging them to put on the whole armor of...
2 Kislev — Looking For the Latter Rain
If no rain had yet fallen by this day in ancient Israel, a day of fasting and prayer was called in order to petition the Creator to send rain. This rainy season is what the Bible refers to as the latter rain. “And it shall be that if you earnestly obey My commandments...
Daily Bread — Tuesday, December 3, 2024
It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me on my high places. He teaches my hands to make war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. (Psalm 18:32-34) Here is a saying I like to remind people...
1 Kislev — Our Season of Testing
Today is the first day in the month called Kislev. According to rabbinical reckoning, this day was considered the official beginning of winter, ending one season and beginning another. In Creation, we see the cyclical nature of God’s design and, consequently, the...
Daily Bread — Monday, December 2, 2024
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? (Psalm 18:30-31) The thoughts and deeds of man, even those conceived by good intentions, are...