Shalom! I have a homework assignment for you. Yes, I know, I’m the one starting school in a few weeks. But we’re in this together, right? 😉 Actually, this is your chance to put me to work! I have put together a list of some of the words, questions and topics that I want to learn more about in school. Sort of like my “to-do” list of things to learn. If you’d like, you can send me your questions and I’ll add them to my list. As I study through the list, I’ll report back here with a post about my findings. Because it is part of my heritage, and central to God’s Word, Jewish culture has always fascinated and intrigued me. Sadly, I have spent very little time really studying or experiencing Judaism – until now! I’m so excited to get started! So, without further ado, here’s my list. Send me yours via email or leave them in the comments below!

• What is the “Mishna?”
• What is “Succot” all about? And how do you even pronounce that?
• What is the “Tenach?”
• Who is the “remnant” referred to in Romans 11?
• Why do the rabbis say that Jewish lineage is passed down through the mother?
• What does Scripture say about the Church’s responsibility concerning Israel?
• Why do Jews & Messianic Jews write “G-d” without the ‘o?’
• Who assigns the weekly Parsha? How did this tradition start?
• How can I ask Jewish friends about their beliefs in a non-offensive way?
• Is there still a Biblical basis for Christians or Messianic Jews to keep kosher?
• What does God’s Word say about the Palestinians currently living in the land of Israel?
• Why does the woman of the house pray and “welcome the light” each Shabbat (Sabbath)?
• Is it traditional or Biblical to light the candles and share bread and share wine at the beginning of Shabbat (Sabbath)?

Check back here if you’d like answers to these questions or some of your own. I’m looking forward to learning together!

Love,

Carissa Kerstetter