Challah bread is more than food; it’s a taste of something sacred, woven with scripture, tradition, love, and blessing.

"Explore why God preserved Israel’s failures in the Ark of the Covenant—not to shame, but to reveal His boundless mercy and grace toward a broken people. Discover hope in every struggle."

Moses recalls the purpose of the Tabernacle, the dwelling place of God. Heaven touching earth.

Part one of this article was written some time ago. Since that time I received many rebukes and requests for more supporting evidence that the High Priest did not wear a rope around his ankle, foot, or waist when entering the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur or during the discharge of his duties in the Holy Place at other times. For some readers, their concern is I questioned the validity of the New International Version of the Bible (NIV). In general, I try not to rely on the ac

The Mystery of the High Priest’s Rope Leviticus 16 By Terry Harman, D.Min, PhD www.thetabernacleman.com “Where’s my rope? Hurry, tie it to my ankle, the service is about to begin and I must wear my rope!” The High Priest never uttered these words. We do not want to create a theological crisis for you, but the High Priest never wore bells nor was a rope tied to his ankle when he entered the holy of holies on Yom Kippur. The legend mak

Hanukkah Menorah crafted by The Tabernacle Man, photo by Terry Harman, 2020 Origins of Hanukkah Although Hanukkah is not a biblical Jewish holiday in the sense of Pesach, Shavuot, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, it is one of the most widely observed by Jews worldwide. Hanukkah, also spelled Chanukkah, is a Jewish festival of lights celebrated for eight days during the winter season. During the first century, the holiday was known as the "Festival of Dedication" (John 10:22-23). Jose

Judas Maccabeus The etymology of the term "Maccabee" reveals its significance concerning Chanukah and the Maccabean Revolt. The Maccabees were a group of Jewish leaders and warriors who, during the 2nd century BCE, rose against the Seleucid Empire to defend their religious freedom and heritage. The mission? Restore the Holy Temple. Led by Judas Maccabeus, the name has become synonymous with courage and unyielding faith.   Macabee the Hammer The word "Maccabee" originates fro

Explore how Jewish tradition interprets the four days of the korban Pesach (קרבן פסח) as a test of emunah (אמונה – faith) and public defiance of Egyptian deities, marked by the dam (דם – blood) on the doorposts as covenantal allegiance to God.

So, where does that leave the idea of an “anointed lamb”? It seems to be a modern creative interpretation meant to illustrate a spiritual truth rather than a literal ancient practice. There’s beauty in that symbolism, but it’s good to remember where Scripture ends and artistic imagination begins.

God does not always extinguish the fire, but He always reveals Himself in it.

Struggling to do the right thing isn’t always simple—especially at the crossroads of faith, personal history, and the nation’s immigration debate. Through biblical wisdom, lived experience, and acts of compassion, discover what it means to choose humility and hope in a divided world.

The Tabernacle Man will be offering free tours of the Tabernacle of Moses. Read the information below to determine when you want to tour this amazing exhibit.

The mysterious furniture of the Tabernacle of Moses has long been a subject of fascination for scholars and curious minds alike. The cha

Why was the blood of a lamb and not another animal placed on the doorposts on "Passover" in Egypt?

Who do modern Jews not eat lamb at Passover, as prescribed in the book of Exodus 12?

Photo by Terry Harman, 2008 “Who Slays the Passover Lamb” One of the questions I often receive on my YouTube channel is about who slaughtered the Passover lamb at the Temple: the priest or the people? The answer is not as clear-cut as we would expect. In short, both lay persons and priests prepared the Passover offering. As we have seen in a former post (1) today without the Temple, most Jews do not eat Lamb during Passover. While most people would assume that it was the prie

The blood of the lamb was smeared on the doorposts of the Hebrew homes. This blood was a sign of the pledge to serve God rather than Pharoah

Passover 3,500 years ago was not the modern Passover observed today. The enslaved Hebrews experienced cultural wars and class struggles within the dominant culture of Egyptian society. Ten generations of fathers could only pass down misery and hardship to the next generation. The people of God had all but lost their native language, culture, ethnic foods, clothing, and their understanding of God. The Egyptian culture and religion influenced every aspect of life.

Where is the Ark of the Covenant today? Has the Ark of the Covenant been found?

Exodus 12:4-5 indicates on the eve of Passover the Hebrews were permitted to roast and eat a sheep or a goat. Is this really in the Bible?