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Pentecost

The painting below depicts the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2). This occurred on the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover. Between the two feasts, each … Continue reading

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Passover: Why is this night different…?

As Passover approaches (April 22-24), it’s time to experience the plagues, search for leaven and escape from any aspect of the world system, i.e. “Egypt,” that has ensnared us. Israel’s history always reflected inner spiritual truth. The plagues actually fell … Continue reading

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Purim!

The Feast of Purim is coming up! We’ll celebrate it Saturday, March 19. You might want to start reading the Book of Esther on your own, and also about the Amalekites, the forefathers of Agag and Haman in the story, … Continue reading

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The Season of Hanukkah

The eight-day feast of Hanukkah, a festival of lights, occurs in the darkest time of year. It commemorates the rededication of the Temple in 165 B.C. after it was cleansed by Judas Maccabeus when the Jews prevailed against the Seleucid … Continue reading

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