Posts by B'rit Hadasha
G-d Keeps His Promises
Last week, we learned about Abraham and his obedience in leaving his land to go to a new place. We played on the floor with a special map. This week, we are learning about Abraham and Isaac, and how G-d keeps His promise. The Torah teaches that G-d promised Abraham he would be the father of a great nation. Despite his age and lack of children, G-d reassured him and gave…
What is the Importance of Community?
We live in a world more “connected” than ever before, yet loneliness has reached such high levels in recent times. People can be surrounded by crowds, bombarded by social media notifications, and still feel profoundly isolated; but this isn’t how it was meant to be…From the very beginning, God’s design has been different. He created us for…
Noah’s Ark and a Map
Last week was wonderful! The kids saw our Old Testament map projected on the classroom ceiling, and we discussed Noah’s Ark—where it might have been built and what land appeared after the flood. This week, we will focus on Abraham. Just as he trusted G-d and developed a personal relationship with Him, we can do the same through Yeshua. This allows us to be called children…
What’s New in Shabbat School?
Over the past week, we studied Parashat B’reisheet. We learned that God created everything from nothing using His voice in six days, including light, land, and animals. Adam and Eve were made in His image and given the responsibility to care for creation, along with the gift of the Sabbath. We also discussed how God’s perfect creation and His gift of Yeshua bring us…
What is Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah?
After seven days of joyful celebration in the sukkah, dancing with the lulav, and feasting in our temporary dwellings, the Fall Feast season comes to a beautiful conclusion with Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. This final appointed time provides the perfect ending to our journey throughout the fall moedim.. Sh’mini Atzeret arrives immediately following…
What is Sukkot?
After the solemn introspection of Yom Kippur, the Jewish calendar continues with pure joy as we enter the celebration of Sukkot. As another one of God’s Appointed Times, Sukkot is a divine invitation to experience overwhelming gladness and gratitude. Sukkot—which is also known as either “The Feast of Tabernacles” or “The Feast of Booths,”—begins on…
What is Yom Kippur?
The Day of Atonement… Nine days after the shofar awakens us at Rosh Hashanah, we will arrive at one of the most sacred days of the Hebrew calendar. Whether you’re planning to count down these Days of Awe with anticipation or you’re just learning about this holy day for the first time, Yom Kippur offers something every heart needs: the promise of complete…
What is Rosh Hashanah?
The sound of the shofar… Following Shavuot, we have a long summer before the next holiday arrives in the fall…kicking off what we call the Fall Feasts. On the first day of Tishri (the seventh month in the Jewish calendar), we observe the Feast of Trumpets, which is also known as “Yom Teruah”— the Day of Blowing, or the Day of Trumpet Blasts. However, you might…
Introducing the Fall Feasts
As the summer begins to fade and the leaves start to fall, we find ourselves approaching one of the most significant seasons of the year—the Fall Feasts season. These are not merely traditions or man-made holidays, but God’s own appointed times (moedim)—sacred feasts that He Himself established for us, His people to meet with Him in special ways. Preparing for God’s…
What is Tisha B’Av?
As we approach the solemn observance of Tisha B’Av—which begins at sunset on August 2nd and ends at nightfall on August 3rd (this year)—our hearts turn toward one of the most significant days in the Jewish calendar. This day calls us to remember, to mourn, and ultimately to hope in the promises of our God. It invites us into a deeper understanding of God’s…
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