Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation

Battling Lust and Pornography   Part 2:  Taking Fire Into Your Bosom  -  English only.   How risky is immortality?  The Book of Proverbs describes clearly how dangerous it can be!   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded November 1, 2022.

Touring Jerusalem  Part 8: The Sundial Of Rabbi Moshe Shapira  -  English only.  A huge sundial is displayed in Jerusalem on the side of a tower in the middle of Joppa Street. Join as we study this structure and learn a history lesson and a lesson in devotion to God!   Recorded October 30, 2025.

The Book Of Matthew And The Genealogy Of Yeshua  Part 4:  Drawing A Family Tree  -  English only.  Is it always easy to draw a family tree?  Ask Joseph son of the patriarchs and Joseph, husband of Miriam! Recorded November 3, 2025.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 9:  He Sent Them Forth  -  English only.  Mark records in chapter 3 that Yeshua selected 12 apostles.  He sent them out to preach the Kingdom of Heaven, and to heal people. While this assignment may have been shocking to His 12 followers, the significance of Yeshua's action is vital for us to grasp!  Recorded September 28, 2022. 

War In Israel  Part 42:  Day 767  Mourning The Losses  -  English only.  How can we respond to those who speak evil of our losses?  Recorded November 12, 2025.

Battling Lust and Pornography  Part 1:  Glorify God in Your Body  -  English only.  Paul stressed the importance of moral purity.  Why did he put immorality in a different category than other sins?  Join us as we begin a series on a critical subject that has been almost completely ignored in modern culture.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded October 31, 2022.

Do People Know Who You Are?  -  English and Spanish.  When others look at us, what do they see? What should they see?  -  Recorded November 8, 2025.

Touring Jerusalem  Part 7:  Seeing All Of Jerusalem  -  English only.   Which historic sites in Jerusalem should we visit? Perhaps a cuneiform tablet recently found in Jerusalem can help answer the question!  Recorded October 27, 2025.  

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark   Part 8:  That They Might Accuse Him  -  English only.  Yeshua had healed a man with a terrible affliction, but not everyone was pleased with the miracle. The story compels us to ask a question.  How do we react when God blesses others?  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 15, 2022. 

Parshat Lech Lecha:  The Perfect Law Of Liberty  -  English only.  Because of his faith, Abraham, the Father of the Faithful. was counted righteous in the eyes of God.  The Book of James offers an elaborate commentary on this.  November 1, 2025. 

Parshat Lech Lecha:  I Will Bless  -  English only.  Abraham was the father of the faithful.  Sadly, some people believe in the faithfulness of Abraham, but ignore any even greater reality!  Recorded November 1, 2025. 

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 7:   Who Can Forgive Sins?  -  English only.  When Yeshua told a man that his sins were forgiven, some of the scribes were furious!  The scribes asked, "Who can forgive sins except for God?"  Messiah's response illustrates an important aspect of faith. This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 15, 2022. 

Surprises in Paul's Letter To Titus  Part 4  -   Old Women, Young Women, And Love-  English only.   Paul's Letter To Titus includes some surprising instructions for younger and older women about love.  Recorded on October 3, 2024.

And Joseph Wept  -  English and Spanish.  The life of Joseph was a prophecy of the life of Messiah. Yet one of the most striking elements of his life is often overlooked!  Recorded October 25, 2025. 

Parshat Bereisheet:  Why A Man Shall Cleave To His Wife  -  English only.  The Almighty commanded Adam to cleave to His wife.  You may be surprised for the reason, or reasons, behind this command!  October 19, 2025

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 6:  There He Prayed  -  English only.  We all recall the Passover night that Messiah spent in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Yet Mark also speaks of other nights that Yeshua spent in prayer.  Is there a quiet message for us in these passages?  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 13, 2022. 

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 5:  Mark And Shabbat  -  English only.  The Gospels refer to Shabbat numerous times. We can learn much from what the Gospels say, as well as what they do not say. Mark makes one specific point about Shabbat repeatedly.  Perhaps it is intended as guidance for us!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 13, 2022. 

War In Israel  Part 41:  Day 740  Hostages Released But War Is Not Over  -  English only.  As all known living hostages leased by Hamas, terrorists continue psychological warfare.  Recorded October 15, 2025.

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 6:  Shemini Azteret And Making A Distinction Between The Permanent And The Temporary   -  English and Spanish.  How do we tell the difference between  temporary and permanent? Perhaps the eight day of this feast will help us decide!  Recorded October 14, 2021.  This year, 2025, the Feast of Sukkot began Monday night, October 6, at sunset.  Alegría en Sucot  Parte 6:  Shemini Azteret y la distinción entre lo permanente y lo temporal   -  Inglés y español.  ¿Cómo distinguimos entre  lo temporal y lo permanente? ¡Quizás el octavo día de esta fiesta nos ayude a decidir!  Grabado el 14 de octubre de 2021.  Este año, 2025, la fiesta de Sucot comenzó el lunes 6 de octubre al atardecer.

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 6:  Why Do We Read The Book Of Ecclesiastes At The Feast Of Sukkot?  -  English and Spanish.  Solomon's book captures one of the main reasons that we dwell in temporary structures.   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on  September 26th, 2021.  This year, 2025, the Feast of Sukkot began Monday night, October 6, at sunset.    Alegría en Sucot  Parte 6:  ¿Por qué leemos el libro de Eclesiastés en la fiesta de Sucot?  -  Inglés y español.  El libro de Salomón captura una de las principales razones por las que vivimos en estructuras temporales.   Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast grabado originalmente el  26 de septiembre de 2021.  Este año, 2025, la fiesta de Sucot comenzó el lunes 6 de octubre al atardecer. 

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 5:  Singing Hodu  -  English and Spanish.  During the Feast of Sukkot, we sing Hodu, Give Thanks To Adonai For He Is Good.  How is this beloved song connected to this feast? Join us (and the wind!) under our sukkah for our Shabbat services on October 11, 2025.  This year, the week-long Feast of Sukkot began on Monday night, October 6, at sunset.  Alegría en Sucot  Parte 5:  Cantando Hodu  -  Inglés y español.  Durante la fiesta de Sucot, cantamos Hodu, «Dad gracias a Adonai porque Él es bueno».  ¿Cómo se relaciona esta canción con esta fiesta? Acompáñenos (¡y al viento!) bajo nuestra sucá para nuestros servicios de Shabat el 11 de octubre de 2025.  Este año, la fiesta de Sucot, que dura una semana, comenzó el lunes 6 de octubre al atardecer.

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 4:  Reading The Torah At The Feast of Tabernacles  -  English only.  The Torah commands us to read the Book of the Law during the Feast of Sukkot.  The big surprise is the list of people who are commanded to listen to the reading!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on  October 1, 2022.  This year, 2025, the Feast of Sukkot began Monday night, October 6, at sunset. 

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 3:  Rejoicing With The Four Species  -  English and Spanish.  The Torah commands us to take 4 types of plants and rejoice before the Almighty. What does it mean to rejoice with 4 plants? Perhaps the plants represent something else!  Join us with the wind and light rain under our sukkah as we continue our services on the afternoon of the first day of Sukkot, October 7, 2025.  This year, the week-long Feast of Sukkot began on Monday night, October 6, at sunset.  Alegría en Sucot  Parte 3:  Alegría con las cuatro especies  -  Inglés y español.  La Torá nos ordena tomar cuatro tipos de plantas y alegrarnos ante el Todopoderoso. ¿Qué significa regocijarse con cuatro plantas? ¡Quizás las plantas representan algo más!  Acompáñenos bajo el viento y la lluvia ligera bajo nuestra sucá mientras continuamos con nuestros servicios en la tarde del primer día de Sucot, el 7 de octubre de 2025.  Este año, la fiesta de Sucot, que dura una semana, comenzó el lunes 6 de octubre al atardecer. 

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 2:  Where Will You Build Your Sukkah?  -  English and Spanish.  The Scriptures command us to build a sukkah, a tabernacle, and where you build it may reveal something about your relationship with the Almighty!  Join us with the wind and light rain under our sukkah on the morning of the first day of Sukkot, October 7, 2025.  This year, the Feast of Sukkot began on Monday night, October 6, at sunset.  Alegría en Sucot  Parte 2:  ¿Dónde construirás tu sucá?  -  Inglés y español.  Las Escrituras nos ordenan construir una sucá, un tabernáculo, y el lugar donde la construyas puede revelar algo sobre tu relación con el Todopoderoso.  Acompáñanos bajo el viento y la lluvia ligera bajo nuestra sucá en la mañana del primer día de Sucot, el 7 de octubre de 2025. Este año, la fiesta de Sucot comenzó el lunes 6 de octubre al atardecer. 

Rejoicing At Sukkot  Part 1:  The Feast of Tabernacles And The Birth of Messiah  -  English and Spanish.  Many people believe that Yeshua HaMashiach was born during the Feast of Sukkot. Is there any scriptural basis for this theory? Join us for this exciting study that may make you completely rethink the topic!  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our archives, posted on October 8, 2020.  This year, the Feast of Sukkot begins tonight, Monday night, October 6, at sunset.  Alegría en Sucot   Parte 1: La Fiesta de los Tabernáculos y El Nacimiento del Mesías - Inglés y Español. Muchas personas creen que Yeshua HaMashiach nació durante la Fiesta de Sucot. ¿Hay alguna base bíblica para esta teoría? ¡Acompáñenos en este emocionante estudio que puede hacerle repensar completamente el tema!  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast del 8 de octubre de 2020 de nuestros archivos. Este año, la fiesta de Sucot comienza esta noche, lunes 6 de octubre, al atardecer. 

War In Israel  Part 40:  Day 729  A Forgotten Casualty  -  English only.  In this painfully extended war against terrorism, we sometimes forget to pray for one group of Israelis that have been strikingly affected.  Recorded October 5, 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 9: The Book Of Jonah And When A Shofar Does Not Sound  -  English and Spanish. What are the consequences when a shofar refuses to sound?  This sermon was recorded during the afternoon service on Yom Kippur, October 2, 2025. Yom Kippur  Parte 9: El libro de Jonás y cuando el shofar no suena  -  Inglés y español. ¿Cuáles son las consecuencias cuando un shofar se niega a sonar?  Este sermón fue grabado durante el servicio vespertino de Yom Kippur, el 2 de octubre de 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 8: The Law Of Our High Priest  -  English and Spanish.  Leviticus chapter 16 lists many laws for the high priest to follow on the day of Yom Kippur. But there is one very important law that our high priest gave us to perform. This sermon was recorded during the morning service on Yom Kippur, October 2, 2025.   Yom Kippur  Parte 8: La ley de nuestro sumo sacerdote  -  Inglés y español.  El capítulo 16 del Levítico enumera muchas leyes que el sumo sacerdote debe seguir en el día de Yom Kippur. Pero hay una ley muy importante que nuestro sacerdote nos dio para que la cumpliéramos. Este sermón fue grabado durante el servicio matutino de Yom Kippur, el 2 de octubre de 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 7: The Affliction Of Moses  -  English and Spanish.  On the day of Yom Kippur, we are commanded to afflict our souls. Join us as we examine an episode in the Scriptures describing how Moses reacted to affliction, and how others refused to accept the situation.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted June 28, 2020.  This year, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025. Yom Kippur  Parte 7: La aflicción de Moisés  -  Inglés y español.  En el día de Yom Kippur, se nos ordena afligir nuestras almas. Acompáñenos mientras examinamos un episodio de las Escrituras que describe cómo reaccionó Moisés ante la aflicción y cómo otros se negaron a aceptar la situación.  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast publicado originalmente el 28 de junio de 2020.  Este año, Yom Kippur comienza al atardecer del miércoles 1 de octubre 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 6:  Why Blow The Shofar On The Day Of Atonement?   -  English only. Many people are aware that we blow the shofar on Rosh HaShanah, but they are surprised to learn that we also blow the shofar on Yom Kippur.  Why sound the shofar on the Day of Atonement? Join us as we investigate this tradition rooted in Torah!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 4, 2022.  This year, 2025, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 5: Greatness And The Book Of Jonah  -  English and Spanish.  The Book of Jonah is a great book, in a very literal sense! The Book explains what real greatness involves. This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 16, 2021. Yom Kippur  Parte 5: La grandeza y el libro de Jonás  -  Inglés y español.  ¡El libro de Jonás es un gran libro, en un sentido muy literal!  La historia explica lo que implica la verdadera grandeza. Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast grabado originalmente el 16 de septiembre del 2021.  

Yom Kippur  Part 4:  The Sound Of The Shofar In The Book Of Jonah  -  English only.  The Book of Jonah is read every year on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.  The story of Jonah parallels the Fall Holy Days. But where is the sound of the shofar in the Book of Jonah?  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 1, 2022.  This year, 2025, Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 3:  Jonah's Mission To Nineveh-  English and Spanish.  The Book of Jonah is traditionally read on Yom Kippur. Understanding why we read this story will help us prepare for the fast. This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally recorded on September 23, 2023. This year, 2025, Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025. Yom Kippur Parte 3:  La misión de Jonás a Nínive- Inglés y español.  El Libro de Jonás se lee tradicionalmente en Yom Kippur. Entender por qué leemos esta historia nos ayudará a prepararnos para el ayuno.  Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón grabado originalmente el 23 de septiembre de 2023.  Este año, 2025, Yom Kippur comenzará al atardecer del miércoles 1 de octubre de 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 2:  Jonah and the Storm  -  English and Spanish.  On Yom Kippur, we read the book of Jonah. We may relate more to the great storm that struck Jonah's ship than we realize!  This is a rebroadcast of a sermon originally posted on September 27, 2020.  This year, 2025, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will begin at sunset on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025. Yom Kippur  Parte 2:  Jonás y la Tormenta - Inglés y Español.  En Yom Kippur, leemos el libro de Jonás. Es posible que nos sintamos más identificados de lo que pensamos con la gran tormenta que azotó el barco de Jonás. Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón publicado originalmente el 27 de septiembre de 2020.  Este año, 2025, Yom Kippur, el Día de la Expiación, comenzará al atardecer del miércoles 1 de octubre de 2025.

Yom Kippur  Part 1:  Bring Words  -  English only.  On Yom Kippur, the whole congregation offers up prayers of repentance. Join us as we explore the scriptural basis for this custom!   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on October 5, 2024. This year, 2025, Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on Wednesday night, October 1, 2025.    

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 3:  Remembering Abraham, Isaac, and Israel  -   English only.  Why did the Almighty forgive our sin with the golden calf? Moses pleaded with God and reminded the Almighty about His promises to our ancestors. We have a similar plea for our sins and it is something that God does not take lightly! Recorded September 9, 2021 This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on September 10, 2021. This year, the commemoration of the Fast of Gedaliah begins at sunset on September 24,  2025. It is traditionally observed as a partial fast, meaning we abstain from food and water, only during the daylight hours, from sunrise to sunset, on September 25.

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 2:  Accepting Chastening  -  English only.  The Fast of Gedaliah is one of the 4 fast days associated with destruction of the Temple. On this day, we remember how we lost our final chance to preserve a national presence in the Promised Land after the first Temple's destruction. The Scriptures explain that there is a reason why God corrects us. It is ultimately for our own good!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 8, 2021. This year, the commemoration of the Fast of Gedaliah begins at sunset on September 24,  2025. It is traditionally observed as a partial fast, meaning we abstain from food and water, only during the daylight hours, from sunrise to sunset.

The Fast of Gedaliah  Part 1:  The Fast That The Almighty Has Chosen  -   English and Spanish.  From sunrise to sunset on September 25, 2025, Jewish people fast because of the death of Governor Gedaliah. He represented our final chance to preserve a glimmer of autonomy in the Promised Land after the Babylonians destroyed our Temple. The events surrounding Gedaliah's story stress the difference between sincere and insincere repentance.  This is a rebroadcast of an October 2020 podcast from our archives. El Ayuno de Gedaliah Parte 1: El Ayuno que El Todopoderoso Ha Elegido - Inglés y Español.  Desde el amanecer hasta la puesta de 25 de septiembre, el pueblo judío ayuna por la muerte del gobernador Guedalías. Él representaba nuestra última oportunidad de conservar un atisbo de autonomía en la Tierra Prometida después de que los babilonios destruyeran nuestro Templo. Los acontecimientos que rodearon la historia de Gedaliah subrayan la diferencia entre el arrepentimiento sincero y el insincero.  Esta es una retransmisión de un sermón de octubre de 2020 de nuestros archivos.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 12:  The Shofar and The Coming King  -  English and Spanish.  Tradition says that on Rosh HaShanah, the sound of the shofar welcomes the King. Is this just a tradition or is it  rooted in the Scriptures?  Recorded on September 23, 2025.  This year, Rosh HaShanah began at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 12:  El shofar y el rey venidero  -  Inglés y español.  La tradición dice que en Rosh HaShaná, el sonido del shofar da la bienvenida al Rey. ¿Es esto solo una tradición o tiene su origen en las Escrituras?  Grabado el 23 de septiembre de 2025.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comenzó al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part  11:  Miraculous Births And The Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  Join us as we compare the Torah portion, the HaFtarah reading, and the reading from the Brit Chadashah to see the power of the sound of the shofar in the lives of three barren women.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 16, 2023.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte  11:  Nacimientos milagrosos y el sonido del shofar   -  Inglés y español.  Acompáñenos mientras comparamos la porción de la Torá, la lectura de la Haftará y la lectura del Brit Jadashá para ver el poder del sonido del shofar en las vidas de tres mujeres estériles.  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast grabado originalmente el 16 de septiembre de 2023.  Este año, Rosh HaShana comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 10:  Why Is The Sound Of The Shofar Special To God?  -  English and Spanish.  We know that we will be resurrected at the sound of the last shofar. We know that the sound of the shofar gives us comfort. But why is the shofar important to God?  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on September 20, 2020.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 10:  ¿Por qué el sonido del shofar es especial para Dios?  -  Inglés y español.  Sabemos que resucitaremos al sonido del último shofar. Sabemos que el sonido del shofar nos reconforta. Pero, ¿por qué es importante el shofar para Dios?  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast publicado originalmente el 20 de septiembre de 2020.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

War In Israel  Part 39:  Day 713  An Update On Yarden Bibas  -  English only.  Yarden Bibas and his wife and two little sons were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists almost 2 years ago. Yarden was released in exchange for convicted killers, but his wife and children were murdered by terrorists.  This is an review of the Bibas family's tragic story and update on Yarden's last 6 months.  Recorded September 18, 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part  9:  The Forbidden Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  On Rosh HaShanah, we listen to several different sounds from the shofar.  But the Scriptures also describe one sound that we should NOT play on the shofar or even listen to! This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded on September 16, 2023.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte  9:  El sonido prohibido del shofar  -  Inglés y español.  En Rosh HaShaná, escuchamos varios sonidos diferentes del shofar.  Pero las Escrituras también describen un sonido que NO debemos tocar en el shofar ni siquiera escuchar. Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast grabado originalmente el 16 de septiembre de 2023.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark  Part 4:  They Left Their Nets  -  English only.  Messiah called several fishermen to follow Him. He asked them to leave their nets behind in order to become fishers of men. What lesson does this story have for us today?   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022.  

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 8:  Hearing The Sound Of The Shofar  -  English and Spanish.  There is one essential command for the Feast of Rosh HaShanah. Many take it very lightly, but perhaps it it not as easy as we think!  Recorded September 13, 2025.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 8:  Escuchar el sonido del shofar  -  Inglés y español.  Hay un mandamiento esencial para la fiesta de Rosh HaShaná. Muchos lo toman a la ligera, ¡pero tal vez no sea tan fácil como pensamos!  Grabado el 13 de septiembre de 2025.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 7:  The Different Sounds Of The Shofar  -  English only.  Why do we listen to different sounds from the shofar on Rosh HaShanah, the Feast of Trumpets? Is it just a tradition? You might be surprised by what the Scriptures reveal about these different sounds!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 4, 2021.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 3:  Mark Chapter 1 And Psalm 91  -  English only.  When Matthew and Luke recorded the story of the 40-day temptation in the wilderness, they included quite a few details.  Mark seemed to gloss over the event.  He even omitted the reference to Psalm 91 which Satan quoted during the temptation. Or perhaps, Mark did NOT ignore Psalm 91, but presented it in a different light!   This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022. 

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 6:  The Shofar Of Gideon  -  English only.  Why are we commanded to remember examples of shofars from prior years? Join us as we explore that question and we consider the story of Gideon!  From a sermon on September 7, 2025. This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 5:  The Sound Of The Shofar In Jerusalem During The British Mandate  -  English and Spanish.  Just before the modern state of Israel achieved independence, the British ruled over the land.  At that time, the British classified the blowing of the shofar at the Western Wall a crime!  Yet, some Jews decided to take a stand against this injustice.  Join us as we open this dramatic tale of courage and faith that spanned over 7 decades!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on September 23, 2022. This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025. Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 5:  El sonido del shofar en Jerusalén durante el mandato británico  -  Inglés y español.  Justo antes de que el moderno Estado de Israel lograra la independencia, los británicos gobernaban el territorio.  En aquella época, los británicos consideraban delito tocar el shofar en el Muro Occidental.  Sin embargo, algunos judíos decidieron plantar cara a esta injusticia.  ¡Acompáñenos en esta dramática historia de valentía y fe que se prolongó durante más de siete décadas!  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast publicado originalmente el 23 de septiembre de 2022. Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

Seven Weeks Of Comfort And The Sound Of The Shofar  Part 4:  The Shofar of Don Fernando Aguilar and the Hidden Jews of Barcelona  -  English and Spanish.  Why do we blow 100 blasts of the shofar on Rosh HaShanah? Join us as we study some of the laws and traditions regarding the blowing of the shofar.  Also, hear the exciting story of the hidden Jews of Spain who wanted to obey God and hear the shofar 500 years ago after Spain had outlawed Judaism. Hearing the sound of the shofar on Rosh HaShanah was an impossibility!  Or was it?  Accompany us as we examine the story of how a heroic man, in 1497, determined to hear the shofar!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally posted on October 3, 2022.  This year, Rosh HaShanah begins at sunset, Monday evening, on September 22, 2025.   Siete semanas de consuelo y el sonido del shofar  Parte 4:  El shofar de Don Fernando Aguilar y los judíos ocultos de Barcelona  -  Inglés y español.   ¿Por qué tocamos 100 veces el shofar en Rosh HaShaná? Acompáñenos mientras estudiamos algunas de las leyes y tradiciones relacionadas con el toque del shofar.  Además, escuche la emocionante historia de los judíos ocultos de España que querían obedecer a Dios y escuchar el shofar hace 500 años, después de que España prohibiera el judaísmo. ¡Escuchar el sonido del shofar en Rosh HaShaná era imposible!  ¿O no?  Acompáñenos mientras examinamos la historia de cómo un hombre heroico, en 1497, se propuso escuchar el shofar!  Esta es una retransmisión de un podcast publicado originalmente el 3 de octubre de 2022.  Este año, Rosh HaShaná comienza al atardecer del lunes 22 de septiembre de 2025.

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark  Part 2:  The Beginning of The Gospel  -  English only.  Each of the Gospel accounts begins differently. The way that Mark opens this book hints at how Mark modelled the rest of the book.  It also reveals how the writer prioritized the events that he included in the book.  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded September 8, 2022.