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Benei Anusim / Crypto Jews (Videos) English

Benei Anusim is the Hebrew term for people whose ancestors were forcibly converted to Catholicism over five centuries ago, during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. Historians have often referred to them by the derogatory term "Marranos." “There is a real awakening taking place among the Anousim, many of whom feel a strong and enduring connection to their Jewish heritage. In the late 14th and 15th century, at the time of mass expulsions of Jews from Spain and Portugal, the Bnai Anousim remained behind, where they continued to preserve their Jewish identity and to practice the Jewish faith covertly. Ancient Faith Marranos come home / Gabi Newman New phenomenon sweeps Portugal: Descendants of Marranos rediscover their Jewish roots and the Jewish faith. One Porto community undergoes mass conversion Full story As a result, this unique phenomenon is still evident even today, even though the Inquisition invested enormous efforts over the centuries to eradicate it. The Benei Anusim are re-discovering their identity as Jews. They are the awakening giant and are finally “bridging” to our Jewish heritage. They are the products who have survived of over 500 years of Inquisition “tortures, cruelty, and forced conversions”. Benei Anusim are the result of many centuries, now awakening to our true identity and heritage, according to the prophet Obadiah (v20). We hope to functions as a “bridge” to bring this message of hope...

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Israel, Jewish Studies, Video of the Week, Zionism

The land of Israel – אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל‎ – Eretz Yisrael (Videos)

The land of Israel – אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל‎ –  Eretz Yisrael (Videos)

Every one who knows the problems of territory, religion, education, and simple racial hate and international involvement, knows that the greatest problem of all is related to the Bible. Jews have for the two thousand years of exile among the nations dreamed of returning to the land of their forefathers, the land of Israel, between the Jordan River ...

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Islam, Israel, Mashiach

Anti-Semitism and our Rabbi Yeshua

Anti-Semitism and our Rabbi Yeshua

SCENE: The water cooler at the office. An Anti-Semite is trying to convince a co-worker that the Jewish people should be blamed for "everything" Anti-Semite:  "All the world's troubles come from the Jews" Average Joe: "Oh really, from the Jews??!" Anti-Semite:  "You know they have all the money in the w ...

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Castellano, Islam, Israel, Jewish Studies

Los Palestinos y su Identidad

Los Palestinos y su Identidad

No solamente los israelíes son engañados, sino también los palestinos mismos. Ellos son usados tan solamente como medio para alcanzar la meta, ya que de ellos se está haciendo un pueblo que en realidad nunca ha existido. El nombre "palestinos" deriva de la palabra "filisteos". Sin embargo, estos provenían origina ...

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Parasha Ki Tavo, Torah, Torah Video

The Importance of Tithing / tzedakah

The Importance of Tithing / tzedakah

The Hebrew word "tzedakah" is commonly translated as "charity" or "tithe." But this is misleading. "Charity" implies that your heart motivates you to go beyond the call of duty. "Tzedakah," however, literally means "righteousness" -- doing the right thing. A "tzaddik," likewise, ...

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Jewish Prayer, Mashiach, News

Speaking to God – Tefilot (Prayers)

Speaking to God - Tefilot (Prayers)

Jewish prayer is an aid to developing a meritorious attitude and a commendable way of feeling. Therefore, Jews actively seek reasons to praise God's creation. There are Jewish prayers to be said when witnessing a falling star, when hearing the clap of thunder in the clouds, when seeing a rainbow, when noticing the first bud of spring on the branch ...

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Jewish Roots, Jewish Studies, Paganism, Torah

The Jewish Halloween? (Video)

The Jewish Halloween? (Video)

A reader sent me in this question: Question: We just bought a sukkah for the first time in our lives and enjoyed the holiday. We go to temple every Saturday for services. Yet we still decorate for Halloween and go trick or treating {We are not kosher} My orthodox friends say this is hypocritical and I am giving my children a mixed message. I have ...

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Jewish Roots, Jewish Studies, Mashiach

The Messianic Age according to Rambam

The Messianic Age according to Rambam

"Behold I will send to you Elijah the Prophet before the arrival of the great and awesome day of God"—the Prophet Malachi. Elijah will appear in order to herald the coming of Mashiach, though there's much speculation as to precisely when he will appear. With his arrival, he will also serve several other important functions. The pro ...

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Jewish Studies, Mashiach, Torah

Mashiach ben Yosef #1

Mashiach ben Yosef #1

I am making available to you, the reader, writtings on Mashiach ben Yosef from a non Messianic Jew. Very interesting. Background: Jewish tradition speaks of two redeemers, each one called Mashiach. Both are involved in ushering in the Messianic era. They are Mashiach ben David and Mashiach ben Yosef. Now to the article: A number of months ago, I s ...

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Torah, Torah Video, Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur: Meaning and celebration (Videos)

Yom Kippur: Meaning and celebration (Videos)

Yom Kippur,יום כיפור means "Day of expiation". It occurs on the tenth day of the month of Tishrei and puts an end to the "Ten Days of Awe" which are the days of repentance that start on the first day of the month of Tishrei, for Rosh Hashana. Each one is called on this special day ...

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Parasha Ha'azinu, Torah, Torah Video

Replacing Replacement Theology

Replacing Replacement Theology

Weekly Sidra: Ha'azinu (Give ear) Torah Portion: Devarim / Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 Haftorah Shabbat Shuva Hoshea / Hosea 14:2-10 Mica / Micah 7:18-20 18 Who is a Hashem like You, Forgiving iniquity And remitting transgression; Who has not maintained His wrath forever Against the remnant of His own people, Because He loves graciousness! 19 ...

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Bat Torah, Parasha Emor, Torah

Shine What? Can Holiness show the way?

Shine What? Can Holiness show the way?

Kedusha (holiness) is the theme opening again for this portion. Twice Moshe speaks, about this lifestyle required of them. A lifestyle with more required and more restrictions than the rest of the Israelites. The priests and high priests were more than just religious figures performing roles. They stood in for the people, made korbanot (sacrifices ...

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Haggim, Jewish Roots, Jewish Studies, Rosh HaShana (Yom Teruah), Torah

Rosh Hashanah / Yom Teruah / Sounding the Shofar

Rosh Hashanah / Yom Teruah / Sounding the Shofar

...In the seventh month, on the first of the month, there shall be a sabbath for you, a remembrance with shofar blasts, a holy convocation. -Leviticus 16:24 (Note: when any Bible holiday falls any day, that day becomes Shabbat / Sabbath, even if it is Tuesday). Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of Tishri. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah m ...

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Parasha Nitzavim, Parasha Vayelech, Torah, Torah Video

Torah is for Everyone

Torah is for Everyone

Weekly Sidra: Nitzavim/Vayelech (Standing ones/And He Went) Torah Portion: Devarim / Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 Haftorah: Yeshayahu / Isaiah 61:10-63:9 I greatly rejoice in Hashem, My whole being exults in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of triumph, Wrapped me in a robe of victory, Like a bridegroom adorned with a turban, Li ...

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Islam, Jewish Studies, News

Idiot’s Guide to Islam (184 plus Videos)

Idiot's Guide to Islam (184 plus Videos)

I have been fully aware, from my residence both in the UK and the USA, that the ordinary person in the street has very little knowledge or understanding - if any - of the history, culture and religion of either the Arabs or the Muslims. I am also sure that this ignorance is wide-spread all over the non-Muslim world. It is also a fact that most of ...

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