tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594844632583536823.post2855394341268488412..comments2023-10-25T00:58:28.271-07:00Comments on Living Torah: What should we be focusing on?Benjamin Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10750930640815820995noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594844632583536823.post-42290211222309757182011-01-09T09:34:33.300-08:002011-01-09T09:34:33.300-08:00Benjamin,
I love this book and look forward to re...Benjamin,<br /><br />I love this book and look forward to reading your review.<br /><br />I can't think of anything I would add to Yahnatan and Gene's suggestions, except perhaps to add (however redundantly):<br /><br />- have the willingness, confidence, and grasp of Judaism (and Christianity) to innovate ways of expressing fidelity to Yeshua (liturgically, theologically/halakhic-ally) that are authentically Jewish <br />- have Jewish identities solid and authentic enough to afford them the ability to engage with the Church without compromising their JewishnessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594844632583536823.post-73289057111054259232011-01-05T16:10:02.563-08:002011-01-05T16:10:02.563-08:00Gene and Yahnatan:
Thank you both for your answer...Gene and Yahnatan:<br /><br />Thank you both for your answers. These are most helpful.Benjamin Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750930640815820995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594844632583536823.post-43924327299409062882011-01-05T10:51:23.653-08:002011-01-05T10:51:23.653-08:00Good list, Yahnatan... I would also add:
- living...Good list, Yahnatan... I would also add:<br /><br />- living an identifiably Jewish lifestyle by putting knowledge of Torah and traditions into practiceGene Shlomovichhttp://dailyminyan.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594844632583536823.post-46831376260842748012011-01-04T17:56:29.094-08:002011-01-04T17:56:29.094-08:00Ben,
I have high expectations for your presentati...Ben,<br /><br />I have high expectations for your presentation as well.<br /><br />Reading back over the list, I thought there was something else worth mentioning: theology. I think there is still much to be said by people devoted to creating Torah-positive, non-supercessionist theology in solidarity with Israel which will continue to impact and develop the way we perceive and discuss the nature of God, revelation, the Scriptures, Yeshua, the Spirit, etc...<br /><br />I'll try giving a brief answer to your question "<i>What does being an empowered Messianic Jew look like?</i>" A few thoughts in no particular order--I think empowered Messianic Jews:<br /><br />- have a transformative spiritual relationship with Yeshua<br />- have a way of seeing G-d's activity in the world through the Ruach in small and big ways<br />- have a deep personal connection to the Jewish people<br />- are comfortable and well-versed in Jewish tradition and feel a personal ownership of it<br />- want to draw people to Hashem, and are energized to share about Messiah with anyone who will listen<br />- have faith that G-d can do big things<br />- are not ashamed to serve in the simplest ways, yet willing to serve in big, challenging ways too<br />- spend their time helping others<br /><br />Anyone want to add to the list?Yahnatanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321984415847643594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594844632583536823.post-85079951311110254642011-01-03T10:15:22.420-08:002011-01-03T10:15:22.420-08:00Benjamin,
As a fan of Rabbi Kaunfer's book, I...Benjamin,<br /><br />As a fan of Rabbi Kaunfer's book, I am loioking forward to reading your review and thoughts. Yasher koach!Rabbi Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246960741193063472noreply@blogger.com