Question: Dear Dr. Sarvadi: I read recently in a book by Dr. Heidler that Luke was a Gentile! I am surprised, is there some evidence that suggests this? Dionne Answer: Dionne, This is very good question and scholars differ in their opinions. While there is no solid evidence in Scripture...
Cheroset Recipe
Cheroset is a traditional apple mixture that is a must for every Passover meal. Cheroset resembles and symbolizes the mortar that the Hebrew slaves used to build the pyramids in Egypt. This is a simple and healthy recipe. I personally like to add pecans in addition to walnuts (½ and...
Trees, God’s Mysterious Connection To The Land
In Judaism there are 4 New Years Celebrations: First of Tishrei –Rosh Hashanah (New Year cycle – celebrates the creation of the world and advances the year) First of Nisan – (Beginning of Spring and starts the religious feast cycle- Connected to the beginning of the Israelites as a nation...
Going To and Fro
Dear Readers: In January, we celebrated Tu B’Shvat, the “New Year of the Trees” which began at sundown on Tuesday, January 30 and ushered in what is known as “The Season of Harvest.” Tu B’Shvat or the “birthday” of all fruit trees, is a minor festival but has deep spiritual...
Acharit Hayamim – End of the Age
The phrase End of the Age or The End of Days is an English translation of the Hebrew phrase Acharit hayamim. The translation however is often a misnomer. The End of the Days often associates the end of time or the end of the world bringing fear and insecurity to...
The Culmination of the Kingdom of God
From the time of the fall in the Garden of Eden, man has lived outside the manifest glory of God’s presence. At one time, Adam and Eve walked with God in the cool of the evening and depended on Him for the “giving of all wisdom,” but when they were...
January/February Focus from the Founder
Dear Readers: It’s hard to believe that this issue of KALEIDOSCOPE marks the beginning of our second year of publication. This bi-monthly email newsletter holds a special place in our growing ministry, as it gives voice to the many exciting outreach efforts being conducted at The Bethany Center. In reflecting...
Divine Appointment
Dr. Victoria Sarvadi, Is there any way to tape your classes or live skype/FaceTime them? I would love to take your classes! It was a divine appointment to see your video on YouTube! Tricia Tricia, Good news! We are now streaming our Shabbat services on Facebook Live. Please join my...
A Light to the Nations
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Psalm 27:1 KJV There was a time when the nations did not know the Creator of the Universe, and Satan had covered the territories of man with his demonic influence and manifestations. And so, the nations worshiped these demonic entities...
Feast of Lights
The signs of fall are all around us as we put the finishing touches on this November/December issue of Kaleidoscope. Brilliant shades of red, orange, amber, and gold compete for our attention on magazine covers and in email newsletters. And against backdrops of cornstalks, haystacks, and falling leaves, the vibrant...