Rabbi Eric Tokajer
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Obeying Parents Is Not the Same as Honoring Parents
We live in a broken world filled with broken families—families in which many sons and daughters have been raised to believe in the G-D of the Bible and to be responsible to live by the Ten Commandments. Most understand and do what they can to keep these commandments, but an increasing number struggle with the …
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It Wasn’t the Stone That Killed Goliath
Neither was it the Israel Air Force that thwarted this week’s Iranian attack. Like most of the world this past Saturday evening, I was glued to my television and cell phone as I watched in real time as Iran attacked Israel by firing a combination of over 300 missiles and drones toward Israel. Almost from …
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The Biblical Victory Not Written in the Bible
We all know there are many spiritual lessons we can learn from what is written about biblical heroes, such as Abraham, Moses and David. Entire books have been written to share lessons we can learn from reading what was written about Moses as he parted the Red Sea or from what was written about David …
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Antisemitism Watch: It Is Purim Again
A person would have to be blind and deaf to not see and acknowledge that antisemitism is increasing dramatically globally, and not just among the usual suspects. Today, we find marches calling for the destruction of Israel and the death of the Jews, not only in countries where it has been the norm for decades …
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Did Moses Love G-D?
One of the heroes we read about in the early books of the Bible is Moses. Moses was an Israelite, born during the time of Israel’s captivity in Egypt, who became the leader of the Israelite people during their slavery and who led them all the way to the border of the promised land. His …
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Run as if Your Life Depends on It
Recently, my grandson hit his very first home run while playing baseball. Actually, what he hit was a single to the third baseman, who missed catching the ball. As my grandson ran to first base, the third-base player picked up the ball and threw it to the first baseman, who missed the ball, allowing it …
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How Being Stiff-Necked and Spirit-Filled Go Together
One of the most troubling events in the Torah is when the children of Israel made a golden calf while Moses was on Mount Sinai receiving the tablets of stone from G-D. Just think about what is taking place. The Israelites can see the fire lighting on the mountain, and they have heard the voice …
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Moral Failure in Leadership: Don’t Throw the Baby Out With the Bathwater
I have been serving in ministry for over 40 years now, and during this time, I can’t count the number of ministry leaders who have fallen to sin’s temptation. Because of modern technology, many of these men and women have been well known, so their transgressions have been very public. The notoriety of these leaders …
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‘They Beheld God’: Have You Had This Supernatural Experience?
In Exodus 24, one of the most amazing events in the entire Bible takes place. We find it as we read the narrative of Moses receiving the stone tablets on Mount Sinai. At the start of the chapter, we find G-D inviting Moses, Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, as well as the 70 elders, to come …
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Discover Moses’ Divine Secret to Lasting Peace
When I read the Bible, I love to look for unusual events or sayings or patterns. Many times, these little things may seem unimportant, so we don’t pay much attention to them. However, I have found that whenever the Bible repeats itself, there is always a reason for the extra. The Bible contains no redundancies, …
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Messianic Rabbi: The Best Thing About the Story of Jonah
I am so thankful that the book of Jonah was included in our Bibles because this short book provides one of the most powerful and encouraging messages, not just in the Old Testament, but in the entire Bible. The book begins this way: “Now the word of Adonai came to Jonah, son of Amittai, saying: …
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What a ’65 Thunderbird Taught Me About True Transformation
Ever since I was 13 years old, I have wanted a 1965 Thunderbird convertible. Actually, the truth is that ever since I was 13, I wanted a 1965 Thunderbird convertible as a project car. The reason I have wanted that particular automobile for nearly 50 years is because I watched a family friend restore one. …
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It Is Past Time for Our Exodus
All over the world in synagogues this week, Torah scrolls were opened to the book of Exodus, and we began to read about Israel’s slavery, and the rise of Moses to leadership. As we begin to read the book of Exodus, we come to a statement that G-D made concerning His people, the children of …
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The Profound Prophetic Significance of the Breaking of the Bread
Every Friday evening in Jewish homes around the world, a beautiful tradition takes place as families sit around their dinner table to welcome the Sabbath together. As a part of this traditional meal, the woman of the house says a prayer and lights the Sabbath candles. Then the man of the home holds up his glass of …
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Did Yeshua Break Torah?
On Saturday mornings at our synagogue before our regular Shabbat service, we have a question-and-answer class where those attending can ask any question they have. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to answer thousands of questions about Messianic Judaism, the Bible and how we walk out our faith as believers in Yeshua. Some …
