Fig tree
is a symbol in the Bible for G-d’s instruction for the nation of Israel
and His purpose on earth. Fig trees in the Holy Land provide shade. The
word in Hebrew, תּאנה (pronounced te-enah), figuratively means to
'spread out'. It gives the sense of safety and protection. In the Bible
when the righteousness of G-d reigns on earth (Kings 4: 25, Micah 4:4),
fig tree is used to imply divine favor, peace and prosperity. Before
Judah’s exile, G-d declared through Jeremiah "there will be no grapes
on the vine and no figs on the fig tree, and the leaf will wither; what
I have given them will pass away" (Jeremiah 8:13). G-d uses fig tree as
a way to
communicate the impending judgment or blessing as a nation
chooses
to
follow or reject Him. Eschatologically, we look forward to the latter
days when the blessings of G-d come upon the earth and
Israel (Micah 4:1-5). Fig Tree Institute, a non-profit
organization,
exists to help increase spiritual fruitfulness of both Jews and non
Jews through book publications, lectures, and
seminars to usher in that latter days. We focus our service in the
following area:
- To publish and to promote literature on the teaching and knowledge of Yeshua (Jesus) of Nazareth
- To re-establish the Hebraic roots of Christianity
- To promote understanding between Judaism and Christianity though lectures, literature, and other means that can be rendered by the organization