Q: In the Old Testament, there are passages regarding animal sacrifices as sin offerings. In the New Testament, we learn that Jesus’ crucifixion was the (ultimate) atonement for sin. Has Judaism ...

Humans have a penchant for sacrifice, but it’s the Lord who makes it possible. Over the years, one thing that has fascinated me about the gospel is the way it takes our familiar human longings and ...

Q: In the Old Testament, there are passages regarding animal sacrifices as sin offerings. In the New Testament, we learn that Jesus’ crucifixion was the (ultimate) atonement for sin. Has Judaism ...

We all make sacrifices of one kind or another. Parents may give up a luxury to afford a computer for their child. A vacation may be passed up to help a friend in need of a cash infusion. Protesters ...

Why does the Bible tell us that God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as if he was preparing an animal sacrifice? The story appears in Genesis 22. In our poll on the question last week, the ...

This week’s portion continues the theme of the sacrificial service. There are many suggestions as to the reasoning behind this enigmatic, yet important element of our tradition. Ramban understands the ...

Sunday, June 16, 2024, was Eid al-Adha, also known as the feast of sacrifice. It is very central to the inter-religious dialogue among monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). The Qur ...

Our son was in the military and was killed in action about three years ago. He had such a promising future ahead of him, and it seems like such a terrible waste. I don’t think we’ll ever get over it.