Rabbi Grater recently preached at our church about the ancient biblical practice of Jubilee—an “interruption” of the status quo that occurs every 49 years when debts are forgiven, slaves are liberated, and land is restored to the poor who’ve lost their land (Leviticus 25). Rabbi Grater referred to this “resetting” of society as breaking the cycle of poverty. Leviticus’ land use laws are based on the belief that God is the owner of land and we are stewards. That’s why Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH) is helping churches be good stewards of their property.   Read More