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Browse, read and study through our extensive library of original articles, from previously published First Fruits of Zion magazines. Updated regularly!

Jewish Tradition

 

What's This Service to You?

Tags:  afikoman, breaking bread, communion, cup of blessing, four cups, haggadah, matzah, Passover, seder

Bread and wine are historically common elements of every meal. So what was going on behind the scenes that would motivate Yeshua to say 'this' bread and 'this' cup? Many believers participate in 'breaking bread' together. And most services employ...
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The Feather Story

Tags:  bedikat chametz, chametz, leaven, Passover, Pesach, unleavened bread

An anecdote about Bedikat Chametz and Unleavened Bread written from the perspective of a young religious child. Jerusalem, 1938, Erev Pesach "I just have to find the feather...Abba will be so disappointed," I cautiously mumbled searching my room for the...
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Take to Heart

Judaism is, perhaps more than any other religion, rich in traditions. Books abound on the practicalities of how to be an observant Jew. Certain actions, behaviors, diets, articles of dress, and so forth, are all part of the traditions.
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