Abraham: Our Incredible Patriarch

Learn more about Abraham, arguably one of the most influential people in religious history. Revered as a patriarch in the three major religions — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — Abraham faithfully followed God's call to a new land to become father of a great nation. For Jews and Christians, his life marked a decided shift in the way God deals with mankind. The story of Abraham has continued throughout history, and still today, his story is our story. Find out more

Hanukkah

Hanukkah, also known as the "Festival of Lights," is one of the most well known Jewish holidays. While not a holiday found in the Jewish Bible, or Old Testament, Hanukkah has many important spiritual themes, such as the importance of preserving our religious freedom, rededicating ourselves to God, and standing up against the culture for our values. Find out more

Sukkot

The Jewish celebration of Sukkot is approaching. In contrast to the gravity of the High Holy Days that directly precede it, Sukkot brings an atmosphere of joy, reflecting the biblical command to "Be joyful at your Feast" (Deuteronomy 16:14). In fact, Sukkot is known as "the time of our happiness." Find out more

The High Holy Days

Expand your understanding of the High Holy Days, the most holy time of the Jewish year, and its significance not only to the Jewish faith, but also to the Christian faith. Explore significant aspects of the two key holy days celebrated at this time, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Find out more

Tisha B'Av

Tisha B'Av is a day of mourning, the culmination of a period known as "The Three Weeks" that begins on the 17th of the Jewish month of Tammuz. Learn about this solemn Jewish holiday set aside to commemorate the many catastrophes have befallen the Jewish people. Find out more

Stand for Israel Sunday

The Fellowship is pleased to offer you online resources to host your own Stand for Israel Sunday at your church. We have new tools to help you promote this event to your church and community, and to involve your entire church family in prayer. Find out more

Shavuot—A Season of Giving

Use our resources to help your congregation understand Shavuot, a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Jewish people's obligation to bring their harvest's "firstfruits" to the Temple in Jerusalem as an offering to God, and also celebrates God's incredible gift of the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, given to Moses on Mount Sinai. Learn more about Shavuot

The Passover Experience

Help your congregation learn about Passover. Find resources like downloadable Bible studies, church bulletin inserts, sermon links, and much more that will enrich their understanding of the connection between Passover and Easter and help them expand their spiritual life. Visit The Passover Experience

Purim

Expand your understanding of Purim through these resources. Discover the rich lessons for people of faith embedded in this beautiful story of courage as the young Jewess, Esther, risks her life to save her people from destruction. Learn more about Purim

Holocaust Remembrance Day

In the Holocaust Remembrance Day section of our Pastor's Library, you’ll find Rabbi Eckstein's thoughts on how both Jews and Christians should respond to the Holocaust, stirring video and written testimonies from Holocaust survivors, teaching video clips on the Holocaust, and more. Visit the Holocaust Rememberance Day section

Israel Independence Day—Birth of a Nation; Rebirth of a Homeland

Help your congregation understand the significance of Israel's birth as a nation through an overview about the History of Zionism, and a link to a chapter "Israel: the Dawn of Redemption," from How Firm a Foundation. These resources will help them understand the biblical heritage of the State of Israel and how they can pray for Israel as it celebrates its birthday. Visit the Israel Independence Day section