Meaning of Kafar (to Wipe Away): Some Thoughts

Tim Hegg looks at the Hebrew word “kefar” and what it means. Normally translated “to cover, conceal,” by English translations when talking about God’s dealing with our sin, Hegg shows evidence that this word should more rightly be translated to “wipe away.”

Shabbat Zicheron: A Shabbat on which We Remember

Yom Teruah, the day for sounding the shofar, is also referred to in the Torah as שַׁבָּתוֹן זִכְרוֹן , shabbaton zicheron, a Shabbat of remembering, as noted in Lev 23:24…

Prohibited Foods for the Week of Unleavened Bread

In this single page article, Hegg outlines those items which the Torah specifically prohibits during the time of Unleavened Bread. For example, he considers only the actual biblical texts relating to this subject. He provides suggestions for families to implement in their homes. Finally, this article encourages us to embrace these days and allow them to instruct us in the Lord’s ways.