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Exploring a Possible Cherokee-Kohen Connection Through mtDNA and Cultural Ties
Could the Cherokee, an indigenous people of the southeastern United States, share a distant link with the Jewish Kohens, the priestly caste of ancient Israel? This intriguing idea, sparked by mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) research and historical speculation, invites us to consider a fascinating blend of cultures and histories. While the evidence is far from definitive,…
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Are You Grasping the hem or Being Grasped? The Covenant Call of Zechariah’s Prophecy
In Zechariah 8:23, a powerful prophecy unfolds: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: In those days ten men from all the nations will grasp the hem of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” This vision resonates deeply with those who cherish the Torah, keep…
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Hebrew Rooters in Zechariah 8:23: Your Place in this Covenant Vision
Envision a Messianic age where nations flood Jerusalem, captivated by God’s presence, grasping the hem of a Jew’s garment in reverence (Zechariah 8:23). As Hebrew Rooters, your fervent commitment to Shabbat, biblical feasts, and dietary laws places you vividly in this prophecy. But where? Why a Jew and not those of “The Way,” who embrace…
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Preparing for Shavuot: Spiritual Readiness Through Torah Study
As Shavuot approaches on May 26–28, 2025, we stand ready to celebrate *Zman Matan Torateinu*, the giving of the Torah at Sinai. In our first article, we explored Shavuot’s halakhic foundations in Maimonides’ *Mishneh Torah*, from the cessation of work to the joy of festive meals. Now, we turn to spiritual preparation, where Torah study…
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From Half Measures to Full Observance: Tisha B’Av’s Dual Mission
Tisha B’Av, the Ninth of Av, is often seen as a day of fasting and mourning, a solemn remembrance of the destruction of both Temples and the Jewish people’s enduring exile. Yet, to view Tisha B’Av only as a day of grief is to miss its deeper purpose, a powerful call to be fully observant…
