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Remembering Mark Dickerman, an Israelite Brother
Our beloved brother Mark Dickerman passed away on Wednesday, January 26th, from a heart attack while working as a physical therapist and conducting water classes. He was 65 years old….
Who Is Israel? – A Primer
Batya’s books have changed thousands of lives. Now she offers a brief overview that quickly explains Israel, the Church, the mystery of the fullness of the Gentiles, the blindness that…
Introducing Our Newest Communication Team Member
We are pleased to welcome Greg Raley to our Communications Committee, overseeing our Social Media efforts. He was introduced to BYNA at the 2016 B’ney Yosef North American Summit, in…
Congratulations Claire Gonzalez, Houtz Scholarship Recipient!
From our grateful recipient: “Thank you B’ney Yosef for your kindness and generosity. Because of your scholarship, I was able to purchase a new full size violin, since I was…
Protocol in Practice
The Gift of Honor By Julia Johnson In the Suuqiinas’ book “Warfare by Honor” they ask the question, “If you were the only version of Yahweh people could encounter on…
From Whence Cometh Our Identity? More Identity Issues
By Ephraim and Rimona Frank (used by permission) In today’s Hebrew Roots Movement, the question is sometimes raised whether one’s true Jewish or Israelite identity can be traced through the…
A People’s Named Destiny
Used by permission In my opinion one of the most important books in scripture generally, and in the Torah in particular, is Genesis. This book constitutes the foundations of everything…
Hanukkah Quiz
Easy ones….. 1. What does the word “Hanukkah” mean? ____________________ 2. What was being dedicated(or re-dedicated) in the story of Hanukkah? ______________ 3. When did the events of Hanukkah take…
The Story and Prophetic Patterns of Hanukkah
Many of us grew up with little understanding of the festival of Hanukkah, especially if you are not Jewish, even though it is mentioned in the Gospel of John in…
Celebrating Hanukkah
by Angus and Batya Wootten A Messianic Hanukkah Blessing: Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu melech haolam, asher kidushanu b’Yeshua, asher bismo madlikim anachnu ner shell chanukah. Praised are You, O Lord…
Ushpizin (Sukkot Guests)
Sukkot this year was different. We were unable to join our congregation for the week of camping. Several families were also unable to complete the entire week. They decided to…
The Season of Our Joy – Sukkoth 2021
I find it fascinating how the Lord manages to arrange events in our lives so that we arrive according to His schedule. This Sukkoth was one of extremes. In years…