Bikurei Tziyon Magazine - PDF

The Director shares some information on the new format of the magazine, and on the calling of FFOZ to be a facilitator of the Word going forth from Zion.

This issues features articles on Passover, and the significance of the festival in the past and today. Several articles about the Land of Israel, the series "In His Own Words", and several Torah commentaries.

FFOZ Unfolding Vision: Offering resources that help in our education so that our lifestyles reflect the truths we learn. More from our Biblical Hebrew series, and a look at Jerusalem, the City of Gold and Light.

We continue with our Biblical Hebrew series. We explore the Scriptures to find a clear definition of what an Israelite is, and God's purpose for this unique nation.

This issue focuses on the 7th Hebrew month, Tishrei. We take a unique look at the festivals of the 7th month, and the days of Awe. We also take a great tour through the Negev desert, an area rich in prophecy.

This issue of Bikurei Tziyon highlights Hanukkah with enlightening nuggets of truth from the historic events to present day Jewish practices. Plus: Hebrew Poetry and the Voice of God and a look beyond the simplistic meaning of the word "faith".

Discover the parallels between the former redeemer and the latter redeemer, and the deeper meaning behind the four cups of wine. Define Legalism, examine Israel's unique call, and learn a modern Hebrew idiom with ancient roots in the Bible.

Topics you will find in this issue include the biblical disease of Tzara'at, lessons from the olive tree, prejudice against Orthodox Jews, meaning of the sacrifices, the mysterious life in the blood, the Sabbatical and Jubilee years, and more…

This issue of Bikurei Tzion tackles some tough issues: The Divinity and Humanity of Yeshua, did Yeshua break Shabbat, and UN bias against Israel. Also, a new column is launched focusing on Jewish tradition with the initial look at reciting the Shema.

In this issue we take a closer look at the Jerusalem Council's decisions in Acts 15, the conflicting claims about so-called "Occupied Territories", the practice of not mixing milk and meat, and the driving force behind the Maccabees and the Hanukkah story.