We often discuss Am Yisrael, the Jewish nation, from different points of view, such as its relationship with God, its uniqueness, and its devotion. In this week’s parasha, Nitzavim, we discover ...

God’s covenant with Abraham is depicted in a medieval illustration from a manuscript from around the 13th century, Rudolf von Ems’ depiction in the Weltchronik (World History).

It is a symbol of God’s covenant with mankind, a promise made to Noah and his descendants that never again would a flood destroy the earth. This promise, found in Genesis 9:13-16 , speaks of God ...

Obedience at the edge of the unknown will determine whether you witness his glory in your circumstances or are left wondering what might have happened if you had believed.

Yes, our flesh wants a cozy relationship with God, but the closer we are to Him, the more sacrifice and suffering we will endure. This explains why the average religious person remains content to ...

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The Almighty is always faithful. He never fails. Living on Purpose: Having a covenant relationship with God. January 25, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

A mutual covenant of belonging, as we declare in the prayers of Yom Kippur: “We are Your nation, and You are our God.” This is a covenant of commitment and a strong connection; a covenant that ...