Torah for Christians

This podcast is a great way to learn about Judaism. I’ve learned so much in such an entertaining manner. I wish I could give even more stars!

I am Christian but find the Jewish thought more interesting than many of the modern Christian thought. I have learned a great deal about friends who are Jewish through this podcast. This is truly a learning experience.

I’m a halachic Jew but was raised as a nominal Christian. I’ve been getting in touch with my Jewishness recently: I observed the Holy Days this year, pray modeh ani, recite Shema twice daily (at minchah and Kriat Shema), and keep a Reform-ish Shabbat. I guess I’m becoming what Daube termed a “New Testament Jew.” With my reading Fredricksen, Dunn, Phelan, and Sanders, among others, I now KNOW Christian Jews need not relinquish their Peoplehood, traditions, teachings, or scriptures in order to follow the LORD. We, New Testament Jews, are beholden to Avraham, Yitzhak, Ya’akov, and Y’shua. NOT Paul and the Greeks who created Christianity. Just as importantly, we have to disavow Messianic “Judaism” as right-wing Evangelicalism lest we do violence against our People.

I first met Rabbi Parr in person numerous years ago. He was very helpful (not to mention patient!) in helping me understand not only Judaism better, but also Jewish texts, beliefs, history, and much more. Almost a year after Rabbi Parr and I parted ways when I relocated to another city, I took what I learned from him and formally converted to Judaism at the current synagogue where I am active. I have always said only good things about Rabbi Parr. And I always will.