The Dead Sea Scrolls refl ect the thought and practice of a certain ancient Jewish community. The material refl ected within the scrolls also holds modern interest among a wider general population. This is the case for a number of reasons. The discovery of the scrolls has tapped into modern interest and sensibilities that witness to a sense of historical connection and development. Similar to the ancient scrolls community we, too, have customs and practices that speak to our common needs: the … [Read more...]

With all the happenings to and for women, The Journal has chosen eight women who represent organizations for their work with girls to honor at the Annual Woman of Achievement Breakfast on April 11, 2015. We’ve seen Boko Haram kidnapping young Black girls on the African continent to make slaves of them, and in the cities of America, supposed pimps are kidnapping girls to make sex slaves of them. At Venice High School, here in Southern California, ten young boys were arrested recently for … [Read more...]

What Questions Should We Raise? The Dead Sea Scrolls have been hailed as the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century. Preserved in the most extraordinary way and under the most extreme conditions, these literary discoveries have revealed significant information for both the Christian and Jewish faiths. Moreover, the literary content of the Scrolls reveals intriguing information for both the Old and New Testaments. Against the backdrop of the literary remains, many have asked … [Read more...]

Dr. Beverly "Bam" Crawford and The Company International will host “Pearl of Great Price” Day of Empowerment and Mentoring on Saturday, March 28, 2014 at the Marriott in Marina Del Rey from 9 AM - 3 PM. The Company International is an organization that connects and supports women of all ages, cultures and backgrounds looking for new ways to balance life, develop successful strategies and have more fulfilling relationships. This year’s theme is, “Pearl of Great Price”. Attendees will gain … [Read more...]