AboutRabbi Barry Dov Lerner Expertise Write to me with questions about Jewish customs and law, history,
philosophy and tradition for answers from a Conservative perspective or conversion. I am a graduate of The Jewish Theological Seminary and a member of the Conservative Rabbinical Assembly. Having served in congregational pulpits since 1970, I now am President of the Foundation For Family Education, Inc. a non-profit educational endeavor. I established it to create new formats of hands-on programs and provide free educational downloads at www.jewishfreeware.org. In addition to general informational questions I welcome your questions about programs for social action, outreach to dual-faith families, inter-faith clergy projects, healing services, education for conversion, adult education for the congregation and the community. If you have questions about Informal and Formal Education I am ready to share my extensive experience with Youth Activities, Camping and Religious School/Hebrew High School on a congregational, community and national/international level.
Experience I have served on the National Youth Commission for more than 25 years and serve on the Boards of the Conservative Zionist movement MERCAZ and the World Council of Synagogues. I have always dual-families and taught candidates for conversion with a great sense of fulfillment. I am very proud of 25 years on the Jewish camping staff of Camps Ramah. My greatest source of pride is my family! Ask me about them, please!:-)
Child of God wrote at 2008-07-14 08:24:24
Isaiah 53 is straightforward description of Jesus Christ. It specifically describes the "suffering servant" as the savior sinful man. The Lord's word in Isaiah 53 is fortelling the story of Jesus Christ.
Parker wrote at 2009-03-02 22:18:58
Steve,
I would like you to consider the text... The suffering servant was singular and could not refer to a group of people. Also, Isaiah was written by one person not two. The theme changes from condemnation to redemption for a purpose and I hope you will be able to see this. The language stays the same all the way through.
10 Yet it was the LORD's will to crush him (singular) and cause him to suffer,
and though the LORD makes his (singular) life a guilt offering,
he (singular) will see his (singular) offspring and prolong his (singular)days,
and the will of the LORD will prosper in his (singular) hand.
Jesus also fulfilled all of what was said in Isaiah 53 which is a messianic prophecy.
