Rabbi Tovia Singer: Church Replaced Receiving of the Torah on Shevuot with Holy Spirit on Pentecost

Answering a callers question on air, Rabbi Tovia Singer explores the deep meaning behind the commandment to count of the Omer, the forty-nine days between the Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot as stated in Leviticus 23:15-16. Why is Passover and Shavuot intimately connected by the 49-day Omer? Why are the Children of Israel commanded to count each day from the Exodus to the receiving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai? Furthermore, Rabbi Singer reveals why the author of the book of Acts kept the disciples in Jerusalem in order to receive the Holy Spirit on Pentecost rather than celebrate the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai.

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About The Author
- Rabbi Tovia Singer is well known as the Founder and Director of Outreach Judaism, an international organization dedicated to countering the efforts of fundamentalist Christian groups and cults who specifically target Jews for conversion. As a world renowned public speaker, Rabbi Singer addresses more than 100 audiences a year. Through his stimulating and provocative appearances, Rabbi Singer has been an inspiration to thousands. Lecturing on college campuses and synagogues throughout the country has become an integral part of his work. He is the author of the book Let’s Get Biblical: Why Doesn’t Judaism Accept the Christian Messiah?”, and is a frequent guest on Television and radio shows.

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