Bethlehem has always held a special place in the history of the Jewish people. This small town in the shadow of Jerusalem has a great deal of significance.
The Hebrew word Shabbat (Sabbath in English) is a gift of rest from God. Because Shabbat is so valued in the Scriptures, it is a sacred practice revered by Jews to this day.
At the Western Wall, God made a stunning yet little-known promise, not to the Jewish people, but to those from the nations who would come to seek Him in Jerusalem.
As Israel is about to ring in the new year, 5780, we are taking a closer look at the holiday of Rosh Hashana, or the Feast of Trumpets, how it’s celebrated today and what is its biblical significance.
