Bible Studies


Yael and Rabbi Eckstein smiling into the camera while in Jerusalem.

Aveilut: A Time to Mourn

In our toughest moments, we are never forsaken. God is with us every step of the way — in life, in loss, and in mourning. This study deals with a topic most of us avoid, yet each of us will confront at some point — the death of a loved one.
Psalm 78:19-20

Miracles: God's Signs and Wonders

Miracles and faith go hand-in-hand. Miracles inspire faith, and faith inspires miracles. However, there is another side to miracles equally as important. Explore Jewish and Christian teachings on the nature of miracles and just how natural miracles truly are.
The Bible lying on a table against a background of trees.

Prophecy: God's Word on the End of Days

Learn what Judaism teaches about the End Times, or End of Days. In this study, explore prophecies and teachings regarding this important time in history from both a Jewish and Christian perspective.
Illustration of Ezra reading the book of law.

Prophecy: God's Word to Us

This two-part study on the topic of prophecy is one of the most relevant and exciting topics of our time.
Image of mosaic dove artwork

The Meaning of Shalom

Shalom is a word so interconnected with the Jewish faith that it has become almost a symbol of Judaism. But what is the true meaning of shalom? And how can we as people of faith incorporate this quality into our own lives? That's what we'll look at in this month's Limmud study.
three men praying at the Western wall

Prayer: Expression of the Soul

In the previous Fellowship study on prayer, we learned about the Jewish perspective of prayer as the “work of the heart.” Prayer is the great change agent — not that we pray for God to change His mind; but in praying, our minds and desires will change and conform to God’s will.
People praying at the Western Wall

Prayer: Work of the Heart

Judaism defines prayer as "the work of the heart," and thinking of it that way changes the dynamic of prayer from asking God for what we want and hoping that He obliges, to an act that transforms who we are, not what God does for us. Join us in this month's Fellowship Study on the Jewish perspective on prayer, the power of prayer, and the importance of persistence in prayer.
little boy with tzedakah box

Tzedakah: Righteous Giving

Tzedakah, which means righteous giving, goes far beyond the traditional concept of charity and charitable giving. It is not simply a choice, but a requirement — an act of justice and righteousness. Rabbi Eckstein shares more about this fundamental value in Judaism in this month's study.
Side profile of Yael Eckstein praying at the Western Wall.

Tisha B'Av: A Time to Weep

In this study, we learn about the time of mourning, Tisha B'Av, and how from the tragedies we experience, our faith can grow stronger.
Woman using a knife to cut grain in a field.

Bikkurim: Giving God Our Best

In this study, we learn about the ancient ritual of the bikkurim, which means offering God our firstfruits. This observance has much to teach us today about gratitude and giving back to God from all He has given us throughout each year.
The sun setting on a wheat field with an Omer promotion in front of it.

Omer: Making Every Day Count

In this study, we discover the significance of the omer, which means "sheaf," and the counting of the days between the Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot — and how these observances are tied together spiritually.
An arm against rocks while black tape is wrapped around the arm.

Tefillin: Bound to God

In this month's Limmud we will look at one of Judaism's least understood rituals: the act of binding two black boxes and a number of black leather straps to our heads, arms, and hands. This practice is called "wrapping tefillin."