Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all. — Proverbs 31:29
We share devotional thoughts from the Book of Proverbs every Friday. One of the 11 books in the Torah known as the Ketuvim, Hebrew for “writings,” Proverbs is part of the “wisdom tradition,” which also includes Job and Ecclesiastes.
Of all the great women in the Bible, for obvious reasons I have always been drawn to Jael, or Yael, from the Book of Judges. Because my parents gave me her name, I’ve always felt connected to her since I was a little girl.
In honor of Martin Luther King Day this month, visit our Fellowship library to learn Hebrew words and phrases relating to this leader of the civil rights movement.
Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. found inspiration in the Bible and the story of the Jewish people? Learn more about the bond between African Americans and the Jewish community.
Since 1983, various stories of destitute Jewish people, whose names and photos may have been changed for privacy and security have been used to bless Israel and her people. Through these retellings, generous friends like you have helped feed, clothe, and shelter as well as provide medical care and heating for tens of thousands of those who struggle greatly.
