Podcasts about Barak

This week I have three stories for you. The first begins with a powerful count who sets out to rid his land of a Rebbe — and discovers that Heaven has other plans. The second starts with an unexpected blessing from the Lubavitcher Rebbe that will one day turn a life upside down in the most miraculous way. And the last opens on the streets of Poznań, where a city gathers to welcome its new Rav — unaware of the quiet wonder about to unfold. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-empty-chariot To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

Join Kate and Sheila as they journey through Judges, a book of disobedience, oppression, crying out to God, judge (aka leader) appointed, deliverance, and peace cycling over and over. God was clear- take over the land, but instead His people intermarried and started to worship idols. Downward spirals are never pretty, but they can teach a great deal. In chapter 2, the text says they failed to teach the next generation.Ch. 4-Deborah the prophetess helps her insecure commander, Barak (Be Brave-God's in control)Ch. 5-the resourceful Jael bravely uses what she has on hand (a tent peg) to kill the man Barak was afraid of (Serve God with what we have on hand)Ch. 6-Gideon's story shows the patience of God and how He meets people where they areCh. 8 Gideon goes from “the Lord will rule over you” to building an ephod that became a snare to the peopleCh 11- Jepthah's unwise vow that cost his daughter's life (Watch our words closely)Abimelech killed his 70 half-brothers on a stone (the youngest escaped) (he received 70 silver coins-is money ever the answer?)Abeimelech was killed by a millstone a woman dropped out of a tower (Another resourceful woman)Samson – never trust someone (Delilah) who seeks to weaken you (Pick your friends carefully)“In those days there was no king in Israel. People did whatever they felt like doing.” Judges 17:6 and 21:25 (Ask what does God want me to do instead)Talk about a rollercoaster ride! Please join us & discover how this book can guide, real change always starts from the inside! 

When the story you're living in feels stuck, broken, or chaotic—what if you're telling the wrong story? In Judges 4, God interrupts Israel’s cycle of oppression with a powerful narrative shift led by unexpected heroes. We’ll explore how Deborah, Barak, and Jael reframe their reality—and how your story can be reframed too. Join us as we rediscover the God who goes ahead of us, breaks destructive cycles, and opens the way out.

Mark is joined by Joze co-founder Barak Cohen to discuss how AI and decentralized systems can transform the way we resolve conflict. Together they explore how the current legal system fails most people, and how Joze aims to create accessible, empathetic, and community-driven solutions for dispute resolution. The conversation dives into the role of AI in facilitating human understanding, building trust, and empowering individuals to take control of their own conflicts! Learn more about the 'Justice Gap' and the need for accessible legal help at justicegap.lsc.gov Join the experiment and consider sponsoring the mission at Joze.ai! Takeaways The current legal system often fails to provide adequate conflict resolution for the majority of people. Joze aims to create a decentralized platform for conflict resolution that is accessible and affordable. AI can facilitate meaningful communication and understanding between conflicting parties. Proactive conflict management can prevent disputes from escalating. Empathy and trust are crucial components in resolving conflicts effectively. The existing legal system is adversarial and often exacerbates conflicts rather than resolving them. Joze seeks to empower individuals to take control of their conflict resolution processes. Community engagement is essential for reaching those who need conflict resolution services. The future of conflict resolution lies in innovative, technology-driven solutions that prioritize human connection. Chapters 02:43 Introducing Joze: A New Approach to Conflict Resolution 04:55 AI's Role in Facilitating Communication 07:47 Addressing the 92%: Access to Conflict Resolution 10:06 Building Trust and Empathy in Conflict Resolution 12:46 The Importance of Proactive Conflict Management 15:13 Decentralizing Conflict Resolution 17:57 The Role of AI in Understanding Human Emotions 20:21 Experimenting with Conflict Resolution Solutions 22:44 Creating a Collaborative Environment 24:51 The Future of Conflict Resolution with Joze 27:44 Engaging Communities for Conflict Resolution 30:00 The Unique Value of Joze vs. Traditional Systems 32:19 The Path Forward: Building a Better System 34:42 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Affiliate Links: Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach by Joseph Shrand, MD This episode is brought to you in part by SecuriTitle, a fractional paralegal service assisting with all things real estate in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Stay connected with the Joze.ai team on LinkedIn! Interested in recording your podcast at 95.9 WATD? Email clarissaromero7@gmail.com

Faith That Falters (Barak)

Israël empêche toujours les journalistes étrangers d'entrer à Gaza. L'Association de la presse étrangère à Jérusalem (FPA) a exprimé ce jeudi 23 octobre sa déception après que la Cour suprême israélienne a reporté sa décision d'un mois supplémentaire, assurant que la situation sur place a changé. Depuis deux ans, les journalistes n'ont pu y entrer que sous escorte et donc sous contrôle de l'armée israélienne. La guerre a causé la mort de plus de 210 journalistes palestiniens dans le territoire dévasté. Entretien avec la journaliste à Orient XXI, Sylvain Cypel, ancien directeur de la rédaction de Courrier international et rédacteur en chef au Monde. Auteur de « L'État d'Israël contre les Juifs », La Découverte. C'est toujours non. Les journalistes étrangers ne peuvent pas entrer à Gaza, ne peuvent pas aller voir ce qui se passe et ne peuvent pas raconter au reste du monde. Ça fait plus de deux ans que ça dure, et Israël continuera de bloquer l'accès au territoire palestinien au moins pour un mois. La Cour suprême a reporté sa décision et nous en parlons avec Sylvain Cypel journaliste à Orient XXI, ancien directeur de la rédaction de Courrier international, ancien rédacteur en chef au Monde. Vous avez aussi écrit le livre l'État d'Israël contre les Juifs, publié aux éditions La Découverte. Rfi :  Bonjour Sylvain Cypel. La Cour suprême a reconnu tout à l'heure en Israël que la situation avait changé. Est-ce que ça laisse entrevoir une ouverture selon vous ou pas du tout ? Sylvain Cypel : Comment dire, un tout petit peut-être ? Voilà, un tout petit peut-être… C'est-à -dire qu'il faut voir, il faut voir le background. Il faut voir dans quelles conditions ça se passe. Ça veut dire que ça fait deux ans que ça dure. Ce n'est pas la première fois qu'il y a un dépôt de plainte devant la Cour suprême. Il y en a eu sept. Il y a eu sept reports. À chaque fois, la Cour suprême s'est délestée de son devoir et, à chaque fois, l'État a expliqué des conditions de guerre, la sécurité... qu'il est impossible de laisser les journalistes entrer. Par ailleurs, il faut savoir qu'il y a des journalistes qui rentrent très peu. Ils sont quasi systématiquement Israéliens. Ils sont choisis par l'armée. Donc, la presse, les médias deviennent un instrument d'une propagande. Si vous voulez un instrument d'un récit où on ne voit rien, on ne vous dit pas, on voit juste ce qu'on autorise de voir. Et quelques personnes qui se disent journalistes et qui sont des affidés, sont prêts à répercuter ce que l'armée leur demande de faire. Vous nous disiez qu'à plusieurs reprises la justice s'était soustraite en quelque sorte à son rôle. Est-ce qu'elle pourrait contraindre le gouvernement israélien à autoriser l'accès des journalistes étrangers à Gaza ? Oui. Mais bien entendu, si elle donne raison à l'Association de la presse étrangère, qui est représentée par un avocat israélien qui est très connu, qui s'appelle Gilad Shaer qui a été en son temps un conseiller d'un Premier ministre qui s'appelait Barak. Et donc il suffit que la Cour suprême décrète, la requête est validée. Et là, en l'occurrence, ce qu'elle a dit, c'était qu'elle accordait un mois supplémentaire aux autorités israéliennes pour qu'elles préparent un plan d'accès à Gaza. Vous nous l'avez dit, elle l'a déjà fait à plusieurs reprises. Vous y croyez, là, pour cette fois-ci, dans le contexte un peu différent auquel on assiste avec le cessez-le-feu ? Alors, je vous dis, il y a un contexte un peu différent, vous avez raison. C'est-à-dire que ce n'est pas la paix, mais il y a une forme... On ne peut même pas dire que c'est un cessez-le-feu, parce qu'en réalité, tous les jours, il y a des Palestiniens qui sont assassinés. Donc, ce n'est pas vraiment une paix, mais ça n'est plus ce que c'était avant l'accord qui a été signé entre le Hamas et le gouvernement israélien. Et malgré ça, il n'y a toujours pas de journalistes étrangers qui rentrent. On entend assez peu de réactions internationales pourtant. Pourquoi, selon vous ? Pourquoi est-ce qu'on n'en parle pas sur le plan international ? Oui. D'abord, on en parle un peu. Il y a eu des papiers dans la presse américaine, il y a eu des papiers dans la presse française. Il y a eu des papiers, mais je veux dire des réactions de dirigeants, par exemple. Mais parce qu'il n'y a pas non plus de réactions de dirigeants sur la réalité de ce qui s'est passé à Gaza. C'est ça qu'il faut dire. Si vous voulez, il y a des gens qui ont commencé à bouger…. Les Européens ont commencé gentiment à dire que ça ne va pas, qu'on menace peut-être. Enfin,à ce jour, il y a 150 000 blessés, bientôt 70 000 morts et tous ceux qu'on découvrira le jour où on pourra les découvrir, si on les découvre sous les décombres. L'armée israélienne a tué à ce jour, les chiffres officiels, c'est 200 tués, dont 75% de Gazaouis et 25% de non-Gazaouis [parmi les journalistes, NDLR]. En général, ce sont des gens d'Al Jazeera, parce qu'ils étaient les seuls à être restés. Oui, c'est ça. Les derniers chiffres de Reporters sans frontières disent même plus de 210 journalistes tués. Les médias internationaux : 220. Même les médias internationaux ont beaucoup travaillé là depuis deux ans, avec des journalistes qui se trouvaient à Gaza. Mais donc beaucoup ont été tués, beaucoup sont partis. Comment est-ce qu'aujourd'hui, on peut encore couvrir ce conflit ? Ben, on ne le peut pas. On le peut en ayant des correspondants. Moi, je suis à Orient XXI. Il y a quelqu'un qui, toutes les semaines, nous fait un papier que nous publions sur ce qui se passe à Gaza. C'est extrêmement intéressant. Rami Abou Jamous, je cite son nom parce qu'on l'a entendu à plusieurs reprises sur cette antenne et il faut le lire, en effet. Mais bien entendu. Et donc je vous dis, il a commencé chez nous et aujourd'hui c'est devenu, je dirais, entre guillemets, «une petite vedette». Et donc, si on dispose de gens à l'intérieur, on peut obtenir des choses. Les journalistes israéliens de Haaretz qui travaillent sur ce qui se passe... moi, je connais très bien, par exemple, Amira Hass, qui est une journaliste de Haaretz. Elle a un carnet d'adresses très important à Gaza et donc elle peut faire. Mais elle fait de l'information sur Gaza uniquement par téléphone. Elle ne peut pas y aller, c'est impossible. Or, ça, c'est tout à fait différent de faire un papier lorsqu'on vous parle d'un endroit et lorsque vous êtes sur le terrain, mais tous les journalistes connaissent ça par cœur. Et donc, évidemment, ça nuit considérablement. À la qualité de l'information et à la véracité de l'information. À lire aussiIsraël: la Cour suprême reporte l'examen d'un recours de la presse étrangère pour un accès à Gaza À lire aussiIsraël: le Parlement ouvre la voie à une annexion de la Cisjordanie

This week I have three stories for you. The first begins with a man's wish to be someone else — and the unexpected way Heaven answers him. The second follows a meeting between a beggar and a Rebbe that changes both their lives. And the last takes us to the bedside of an aging tzaddik, where a single moment reveals the heart of divine partnership. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/when-heaven-listened-closely To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

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Deborah was a major judge, there is a lot written of her and Barack, and Barak was also considered a judge. He is recorded in Hebrews 11:32. The children of Israel continued their decline into sin after each judge and deliverer died.

The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Roy Jankelowitz from Israel Sportspoke about the latest Israeli sports news as we talked about the Euroleague's slated return to the Holy Land on December 1st, the abandoned Tel Aviv Football Derby as well as Barak Bachar's return to Maccabi Haifa and much more!Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

Join Dr. Edith Davis on Enter the Glory Zone as she continues her powerful teaching on unity in the body of Christ. Many speak the word "unity," but what are the foundational steps to actually achieving it? Dr. Davis clarifies that unity is not being monolithic—having identical cultures or thoughts—but being in lockstep with the Lordship of Jesus and obedience to the Word of God. This message is a call to return to the basics that unlock a unified and powerful church. Core Fundamentals for a Unified Believer: -- Cultivate an intimate, personal, one-on-one relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. -- Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. -- Love one another, for this is the primary sign that you belong to Jesus. -- Walk in complete forgiveness toward everyone, and refuse to be offended, recognizing it as a trap of the enemy. -- Be born again, and receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, as it is impossible to walk in God's love and fulfill His Kingdom assignment without it. Steps to "Water Walking" (Walking Over Your Troubles): Dr. Davis dissects the miracle of Peter walking on water to reveal the principles of manifesting God's power in your life, allowing you to "walk on your troubles, walking on cancer, walking on sickness and disease, walking on lack and poverty." -- Obedience is first: Follow the direct command of the Lord, even if your natural understanding says otherwise. -- Do not lean on your own understanding: Trust in the Lord with your whole heart. -- Perseverance: Keep pushing and rowing against contrary winds, refusing to turn back. -- Keep your eyes on Jesus: Peter sank only when he took his eyes off the Lord and looked at the wind and the waves. -- Meditate on your Rhema word: Get a specific, personal word from God, chew on it, and speak it until it turns into faith and manifests. A unified church is a powerful church—it is where the blessing (the Barak) of the Lord resides. Scriptures for Further Study -- Romans 10:9 (Invitation/Salvation) -- Psalm 103:2-5 (Praising the Lord, Forgiveness, Healing, Redemption, Renewal) -- Galatians 5:22-23 (Fruit of the Spirit) This is episode 376. +++++++ Check out my new website: https://www.enterthegloryzone.org/ MY AUDIO BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE You can Divorce Proof Your Marriage by understanding the Secret Keys of Love. You will come to understand that your Marriage has an enemy. You will come to understand that you are dating your future spouse representative. You will come to understand that your Marriage has the gift of Supernatural Sex. For more information about purchasing this audio book, click here: https://personalbuy.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product8702.html

Barak Obama wants a new creed for America (don't we already have one?), and it is pretty easy for anyone to vote in Minnesota. Arynne Wexler joins Jobob to discuss EB-5 visas and a NYT article with a surprise twist. Monica Paige shares an exclusive interview with Kingsley Wilson. Jobob reacts to clips from Jimmy Kimmel and Katie Porter.

Tune in to this special episode of the Suite Spot to hear from two very special guests of the International Luxury Hotel Association. First off, President of the ILHA, Barak Hirschowitz, and Co-Founder of the association, Jonathan Edelheit, join the podcast to preview the upcoming INSPIRE USA conference taking place on December 10-11, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  These two luxury hospitality experts discuss several important topics in this episode, including the humble origin of the ILHA, how the luxury hotel market is leading the industry in innovation, what attendees can look forward to from INSPIRE USA 2025, and much more. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Suite Spot, episode 185, and from the title we are previewing another hospitality event. One of my favorite things to do look at, and this one, it's a first timer for me, not certainly for our guests. I'm gonna bring them and we're gonna talk all about it. The Inspire USA event hosted by ILHA, the International Luxury Hotel Association. My two guests with me today, Barak Hirschowitz, President of the ILHA, and Jonathan Edelheit, co-founder of the ILHA, Barak, Jon, thank you so much for taking the time and checking into the Suite Spot with me. Barak Hirschowitz: Well, thank you. It's wonderful to be here and great to meet you. Ryan Embree: And we're excited about it, excited about the event, but before we get into that, I wanna just start with a little bit of hospitality background. We always love to kind of start there. Hospitality's such a funky industry. People come from different brands, they come from different backgrounds. Sometimes they fall into it, sometimes they fall into the industry with a summer job, sometimes they're born into the industry. So I figured let's go ahead and give our Suite Spot audience a little bit of background into your hospitality journey and what led you to the ILHA Barak. We'll start with you and then go to Jon. Barak Hirschowitz: Yeah, thanks. So I started in the industry in the late, late eighties, early nineties. I went to Johnson Wales. I started as a, I started in culinary, as many people do in the hotel industry. And those were interesting times because back then there were really only a couple of places you get a degree in culinary arts. So it led me to, you know, travel abroad, which was great. I started, just before I went overseas, I did an internship at the Grand Floridian, which believe it or not, was still a fairly new hotel back then. And then started working abroad internationally, moved eventually to more the hotel side of the business. I worked in South Africa for some very well-known hotel brands. Sun International. Sun International is Saul K's original brand that he had when he was still based in South Africa. So that, you know, today we know him for Atlantis and we know him for one, um, one and only hotels. But, um, back then he had Sun International, so I worked with him. I worked for a company called Halian Hotels, which had, uh, luxury hotels in, in South Africa, and actually a few up Africa as well. And, um, I had an opportunity, I guess my sort of real push, first push into luxury was in the late nineties. I got to help open a hotel called Bushman's Klu in South Africa, which is a luxury safari lodge. The year, within a year of opening, we, um, we became a member of Relay and Chateau, which was a pretty prestigious, uh, pretty prestigious organization. And after I left a couple of years later, the hotel went on to win Best Hotel in the world, um, travel and Leisure. So, you know, that was a, it was really a, a great opportunity to see the best of the best in the world. I still to this day think it's probably the most luxurious property I've ever stayed in, and still the best service, uh, that I've ever seen in any hotel.

Introduction You can tell a lot about a culture by who steps forward when trouble comes. In every crisis, someone has to stand up — to say, “I'll go.” But sometimes, the ones who should step up, don't. You might remember the 2022 school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, as one of the most…

Eran Barak, CEOEran Barak is the CEO of Shielded Technologies, where he leads the executive team and all business activities pertaining to the development of the Midnight Network, as he did in his previous tenure at Input Output Global (IOG). He joined IOG following a successful career building and scaling international services companies in the fintech, IT, and telecommunications sectors.Before Shielded, Eran helped found Symphony, the world-leading B2B collaboration workflow in the financial industry, taking it from inception to unicorn status. Over the past 30 years, he served in leadership and executive positions at world-class industry-leading companies such as Parity Technologies, Amdocs, and Thomson Reuters, where he helped create new offerings and scale their businesses globally. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Tel Aviv University and an Executive MBA in Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management. Eran enjoys spending time with his family and friends, riding steel roller coasters (never wood), solving puzzles, and collecting early 20th-century US wheat pennies. Shielded TechnologiesShielded Technologies is an emerging engineering company pioneering privacy-enhancing, decentralized technologies designed for real-world compatibility.    A spinout from leading Web3 venture studio Input Output, Shielded brings deep cryptographic expertise as the core technology partner for the Midnight Network - a new blockchain that leverages advanced cryptographic proofs and a cooperative tokenomics design to protect data and metadata while ensuring auditability and compliance. In collaboration with the Midnight Foundation, Shielded is shaping a global ecosystem that upholds the fundamental freedoms of association, commerce, and expression.

Eran Barak, CEOEran Barak is the CEO of Shielded Technologies, where he leads the executive team and all business activities pertaining to the development of the Midnight Network, as he did in his previous tenure at Input Output Global (IOG). He joined IOG following a successful career building and scaling international services companies in the fintech, IT, and telecommunications sectors.Before Shielded, Eran helped found Symphony, the world-leading B2B collaboration workflow in the financial industry, taking it from inception to unicorn status. Over the past 30 years, he served in leadership and executive positions at world-class industry-leading companies such as Parity Technologies, Amdocs, and Thomson Reuters, where he helped create new offerings and scale their businesses globally. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Tel Aviv University and an Executive MBA in Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management. Eran enjoys spending time with his family and friends, riding steel roller coasters (never wood), solving puzzles, and collecting early 20th-century US wheat pennies. Shielded TechnologiesShielded Technologies is an emerging engineering company pioneering privacy-enhancing, decentralized technologies designed for real-world compatibility.    A spinout from leading Web3 venture studio Input Output, Shielded brings deep cryptographic expertise as the core technology partner for the Midnight Network - a new blockchain that leverages advanced cryptographic proofs and a cooperative tokenomics design to protect data and metadata while ensuring auditability and compliance. In collaboration with the Midnight Foundation, Shielded is shaping a global ecosystem that upholds the fundamental freedoms of association, commerce, and expression.

When life feels impossible, FAITH changes everything. In this message, we see how Deborah and Barak's obedience put Sisera's army on the run, how prophets raised the dead through bold faith, and how believers throughout history stood strong in persecution. Whatever enemy you're facing—fear, shame, addiction, division—BY FAITH you can overcome. Hebrews 11 reminds us: without faith it is impossible to please God. But with faith, nothing is impossible. For more information about Bishop Gallardo or Lifegate Church visit www.briangallardo.com or www.lifegatekc.org.

Axios global affairs correspondent Barak Ravid on Gaza, Israel, the broader Mideast and U.S. two years after the October 7 attacks. Ravid's 2023 book is Trump's Peace: The Abraham Accords And The Reshaping Of The Middle East.

This week I have two stories for you for Sukkot and Simchat Torah and then stories from previous years. The first reveals what happens when a rabbi finds the purest joy in the darkest of places, and the second follows a man whose broken heart leads to an impossible healing through the power of a tzaddik's dance. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/when-darkness-becomes-light To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

In this powerful message, we dive into the truth that emotion does not hear reason—but faith hears God. From Deborah and Barak putting entire armies to flight (Judges 4) to prophets raising the dead (1 Kings 17, 2 Kings 4), we see that faith puts the enemy on the run, faith raises dead things back to life, and faith gives us the strength to keep standing even through suffering and persecution (Hebrews 11). Whatever enemy you're facing—fear, panic, addiction, shame, unbelief—by faith, you can overcome it. For more information about Bishop Gallardo or Lifegate Church visit www.briangallardo.com or www.lifegatekc.org.

Ehud Barak's ties to Jeffrey Epstein represent one of the most controversial chapters in the former Israeli prime minister's career, casting a shadow that has persisted for years. Barak was photographed entering Epstein's Manhattan townhouse and was linked to Epstein socially and financially, including through investments in Epstein-related ventures. Though Barak has insisted that his relationship with Epstein was purely professional and that he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activities, the optics are damning. His repeated presence at Epstein's properties, along with the fact that he continued associating with Epstein even after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a minor, has fueled deep skepticism about the nature of their connection. Critics argue that such proximity to a convicted sex offender reflects either profound naivety or willful disregard, either of which damages Barak's credibility.The defense Barak has offered—that he only sought Epstein for networking and business opportunities—rings hollow for many observers, especially given the well-documented patterns of high-profile figures rationalizing their ties to Epstein under the guise of “philanthropy” or “investment.” Barak's acknowledgment that he stayed overnight at one of Epstein's residences only compounds suspicion, leaving open troubling questions about what he knew and when. Even if Barak never participated in or witnessed criminal acts, his willingness to engage with Epstein after his status as a sex offender was public knowledge has led many to view the relationship as reckless at best, complicit at worst. For a former head of state, the threshold for ethical conduct is much higher, and his association with Epstein remains an indelible blemish on his legacy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Ehud Barak's ties to Jeffrey Epstein represent one of the most controversial chapters in the former Israeli prime minister's career, casting a shadow that has persisted for years. Barak was photographed entering Epstein's Manhattan townhouse and was linked to Epstein socially and financially, including through investments in Epstein-related ventures. Though Barak has insisted that his relationship with Epstein was purely professional and that he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activities, the optics are damning. His repeated presence at Epstein's properties, along with the fact that he continued associating with Epstein even after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a minor, has fueled deep skepticism about the nature of their connection. Critics argue that such proximity to a convicted sex offender reflects either profound naivety or willful disregard, either of which damages Barak's credibility.The defense Barak has offered—that he only sought Epstein for networking and business opportunities—rings hollow for many observers, especially given the well-documented patterns of high-profile figures rationalizing their ties to Epstein under the guise of “philanthropy” or “investment.” Barak's acknowledgment that he stayed overnight at one of Epstein's residences only compounds suspicion, leaving open troubling questions about what he knew and when. Even if Barak never participated in or witnessed criminal acts, his willingness to engage with Epstein after his status as a sex offender was public knowledge has led many to view the relationship as reckless at best, complicit at worst. For a former head of state, the threshold for ethical conduct is much higher, and his association with Epstein remains an indelible blemish on his legacy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Ehud Barak's ties to Jeffrey Epstein represent one of the most controversial chapters in the former Israeli prime minister's career, casting a shadow that has persisted for years. Barak was photographed entering Epstein's Manhattan townhouse and was linked to Epstein socially and financially, including through investments in Epstein-related ventures. Though Barak has insisted that his relationship with Epstein was purely professional and that he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activities, the optics are damning. His repeated presence at Epstein's properties, along with the fact that he continued associating with Epstein even after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a minor, has fueled deep skepticism about the nature of their connection. Critics argue that such proximity to a convicted sex offender reflects either profound naivety or willful disregard, either of which damages Barak's credibility.The defense Barak has offered—that he only sought Epstein for networking and business opportunities—rings hollow for many observers, especially given the well-documented patterns of high-profile figures rationalizing their ties to Epstein under the guise of “philanthropy” or “investment.” Barak's acknowledgment that he stayed overnight at one of Epstein's residences only compounds suspicion, leaving open troubling questions about what he knew and when. Even if Barak never participated in or witnessed criminal acts, his willingness to engage with Epstein after his status as a sex offender was public knowledge has led many to view the relationship as reckless at best, complicit at worst. For a former head of state, the threshold for ethical conduct is much higher, and his association with Epstein remains an indelible blemish on his legacy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get behind our through the Bible project. Read more here Project23. Our text today is Judges 5:13–18. “Then down marched the remnant of the noble; the people of the LORD marched down for me against the mighty. From Ephraim their root they marched down into the valley, following you, Benjamin, with your kinsmen; from Machir marched down the commanders, and from Zebulun those who bear the lieutenant's staff; the princes of Issachar came with Deborah, and Issachar faithful to Barak; into the valley they rushed at his heels. Among the clans of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. Why did you sit still among the sheepfolds, to hear the whistling for the flocks? Among the clans of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why did he stay with the ships? Asher sat still at the coast of the sea, staying by his landings. Zebulun is a people who risked their lives to the death; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the field.” — Judges 5:13-18 Deborah draws a clear line between two groups. Group one: On one side are the tribes who stepped up — Ephraim, Benjamin, Machir, Zebulun, Issachar, Naphtali. They marched into the valley without hesitation, shoulder to shoulder, risking everything for God's mission. Group two: On the other side are those who stayed home — Reuben, Gilead, Dan, Asher. Reuben stalled in “great searchings of heart,” paralyzed by indecision. Gilead stayed put across the river. Dan clung to his ships. Asher kept his feet planted on the shoreline. The difference wasn't ability. It wasn't opportunity. It was willingness. In every generation, God calls His people to step up — but not everyone answers. Some run toward the fight. Others cling to the familiar. Some seize the moment. Others think about it until the moment passes. When God calls, the greatest tragedy isn't weakness — it's unwillingness. The tribes who stayed home had the same God, the same history, and the same opportunity as those who stepped up. But they missed their moment because they chose comfort over courage. You and I face the same choice. God's mission is still moving forward. The only question is — will you march into the valley, or watch from the shoreline? ASK THIS: In what areas of life has God been calling you to step up? What “great searchings of heart” have delayed your obedience? Whose courage could grow because you decided to step forward? How do you want to be remembered when God's story is told? DO THIS: Identify one step of obedience you've been delaying. Take it today — even if it feels risky — and trust God with the outcome. PRAY THIS: Lord, keep me from standing on the sidelines when You call. Give me the courage to step up, and the faith to follow You into the fight. Amen. PLAY THIS: "I Will Go."

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Pete Lang from Upland, CA. Thank you for your partnership with us through Project23. Your commitment is helping deliver God's Word with clarity and conviction. This one's for you. Our text today is Judges 5:9–12. “My heart goes out to the commanders of Israel who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless the LORD. Tell of it, you who ride on white donkeys, you who sit on rich carpets, and you who walk by the way. To the sound of musicians at the watering places, there they repeat the righteous triumphs of the LORD, the righteous triumphs of his villagers in Israel. Then down to the gates marched the people of the LORD. ‘Awake, awake, Deborah! Awake, awake, break out in a song! Arise, Barak, lead away your captives, O son of Abinoam.'” — Judges 5:9-12 The song of Deborah shifts here from memory to momentum. She looks across Israel and sees leaders who stepped forward and people who volunteered without hesitation. And she blesses the Lord for it. But she doesn't stop there. She calls everyone — the wealthy (“you who ride on white donkeys”), the influential (“you who sit on rich carpets”), and the everyday traveler — to tell the story of God's triumph. Then her voice sharpens. Twice she says, “Awake, awake!” And then, “Arise!” It's the language of urgency. The sound of a spiritual trumpet blast. “Awake” means shake off the slumber, remember who you are, and recall why you're here. “Arise” means stand up, step forward, and move in the direction of God's call. Every believer faces two temptations after God moves powerfully — to relax into comfort or to retreat into passivity. But God's victories aren't the end of the mission. They're the launching pad for the next one. “Awake” is the inner shift — the moment your heart snaps out of distraction and into readiness. “Arise” is the outer step — the choice to act on what God has stirred in you. If you're sleeping through your calling, you're missing the reason you were rescued. Deborah didn't tell Barak to enjoy the win. She told him to get moving. God's Kingdom advances when His people stay awake and keep rising. Maybe your battle is spiritual laziness. Maybe it's fear. Maybe it's comfort. Whatever it is, you can't follow Jesus while hitting the snooze button on His call. ASK THIS: Where in your life is God calling you to “awake” from spiritual complacency? What's one concrete step you can take today to “arise” into obedience? Who around you needs the courage that will come from your obedience? How can you avoid the trap of settling into comfort after a spiritual victory? DO THIS: Say the words “Awake and arise” out loud this morning — then take one action that matches them before the day ends. PRAY THIS: Lord, don't let me drift into spiritual sleep. Wake me up to Your call, and give me the courage to rise and follow You into whatever comes next. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Awake My Soul."

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Martin Williams from Waldorf, MD. Thank you for your partnership with us through Project23. Your commitment is helping deliver God's Word with clarity and conviction. This one's for you. Our text today is Judges 5:4-5. “LORD, when you went out from Seir, when you marched from the region of Edom, the earth trembled and the heavens dropped, yes, the clouds dropped water. The mountains quaked before the LORD, even Sinai before the LORD, the God of Israel.” — Judges 5:4-5 When life shakes you, do you stop and recall God's resume? In the middle of their victory song, Deborah and Barak pause to look back — way back — to Sinai. They remember the day God's presence shook the mountain, rattled the earth, and split the skies with rain. Why bring this up now? Because they're rehearsing His track record. This is God's resume — full of impossible victories and undeniable power. Every quake, every storm, every miracle is a line item proving He's the same God today as He was then. When God shows up, mountains move. Clouds burst. Creation bows. And remembering that changes the way you face the next battle. We often approach new challenges as if God has never done anything for us before. But your faith needs His resume on file. If He could split seas, bring down walls, send fire from heaven, and turn your heart toward Him, what makes today any different? The God who shook Sinai can shake your situation. The God who marched through Edom can march into your mess. Leaders and followers alike need to remember: God's past performance is the best predictor of His present power. ASK THIS: What's one “Sinai moment” from your past you need to recall today? How does remembering God's victories change the way you face new battles? Where have you been tempted to forget His track record? How can you make recalling God's resume a habit? DO THIS: Write down three major “resume items” from your life where God moved in power. Keep them where you can see them when the next battle comes. PRAY THIS: Lord, I praise You for Your flawless track record. Help me recall Your resume when fear creeps in, and remind me that You've never lost a case. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Same God."

The book of Judges reveals a cycle Israel couldn't escape—idolatry, sin, oppression, crying out, and God's deliverance. Judges 4 drops us right into that cycle, where Israel has been crushed for twenty years under the iron might of Sisera's army. But when they cry out, God responds in an unexpected way—raising up Deborah, a prophetess and judge, to lead His people. Alongside her stands Barak, who insists he won't go into battle without God's presence, and Jael, an ordinary woman whose bold act fulfills God's promise. Through them, God proves His victory is not just physical but spiritual. While Sisera trusted in iron chariots and the storm-god Baal, Yahweh turned the battlefield into a floodplain, showing His power over both armies and idols. The sermon reminds us that God doesn't merely rescue us from suffering—He smashes the idols that keep us bound. Just as Israel was freed not only from Sisera but also from the false gods of Canaan, we too are saved by Christ from both our circumstances and the deeper spiritual chains of sin. God still works through unexpected, ordinary people to bring extraordinary freedom, and He offers complete salvation through Jesus, the ultimate Deliverer.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Michael Corbly from West Chester, OH. Thank you for your partnership with us through Project23. Your commitment is helping deliver God's Word with clarity and conviction. This one's for you. Our text today is Judges 5:1–3. Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day: “That the leaders took the lead in Israel, that the people offered themselves willingly, bless the LORD! Hear, O kings; give ear, O princes; to the LORD I will sing; I will make melody to the LORD, the God of Israel.” — Judges 5:1-3 When was the last time you saw a leader praise God before taking praise for a win? The battlefield dust hasn't even settled. The clanging swords are silent. Israel's enemies are scattered. And before anyone can draft a victory speech, Deborah and Barak break out in a song. This isn't casual background music. It's a public, God-centered anthem that shouts two things: Thank God for leaders who lead. Thank God for people who show up. It's a simple truth — leadership matters, but so does followership. Without both, God's purposes in Israel would've stalled. And here's the key: they didn't just acknowledge the human effort; they blessed the Lord. The victory belonged to Him from start to finish. We live in a culture quick to applaud human achievement and slow to give God the glory. Leaders often claim the credit. Followers sometimes forget who carried them through. But the rhythm of the Kingdom is different: leaders lead with humility, followers serve with willingness, and both make God the hero of the story. If you lead — lead in such a way that your first instinct after a win is to point up, not in. If you follow — do it with a willing spirit that makes God's work visible. When leaders lead and people willingly follow, God's name gets lifted higher, and the ripple of His glory moves farther. ASK THIS: When God has given you a victory, do you stop to praise Him before moving on? Are you more naturally a leader or a follower, and how can you honor God in that role? How can you cultivate willingness rather than reluctance in service to God? What's one leadership moment in your life where God got the glory instead of you? DO THIS: Today, thank one leader in your life for their godly influence — and let them know you're praying for their humility and courage. PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for leaders who lead and followers who serve with joy. Teach me to give You the glory in every win and to step willingly into the role You've given me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "All Glory."

In Judges 4-5, we meet Deborah, Barak, and Jael - three individuals who didn't wish for different circumstances but faithfully served God in their current roles. The result? God worked through their faithfulness to bring victory and 40 years of peace to Israel. Pastor Louis encouraged us to commit to faithfulness in the places God has planted us, not because our roles define us, but because we serve a faithful God who redeemed us through Christ.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible. Read more here: Project23 Our text today is Judges 4:23-24: So on that day God subdued Jabin the king of Canaan before the people of Israel. And the hand of the people of Israel pressed harder and harder against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. — Judges 4:23-24 When God gives the victory, do you hand Him the glory—or do you try to keep a piece for yourself? After Jael's shocking strike, you might think the spotlight belongs to her—or to Deborah for her prophecy—or to Barak for leading the army. But Scripture doesn't allow that. It says plainly: “On that day God subdued Jabin the king of Canaan.” Yes, Barak fought. Yes, Jael struck. Yes, Deborah led. But it was God who delivered. He orchestrated the storm, routed the army, and fulfilled the prophecy. The text ends by making sure we know the truth: the glory belongs to Him, not them. This is the battlefield of the heart: who gets the glory? God may use your obedience, your courage, even your “tent pegs”—but the glory is His alone. And here's the danger: every time God gives you a win, your flesh will want to steal the credit. Pride whispers, “Look what you did.” But humility shouts, “Look what God has done!” If you take the glory, you rob God of what is rightfully His—and you set yourself up for a fall. Pride is a thief; humility is a shield. So fight hard. Step up with courage. But when the dust clears, drop the crown at His feet. Make it your mission to silence pride before it steals even a sliver of the glory that belongs only to God. ASK THIS: Where in my life am I tempted to take credit for what God has done? How do I usually respond when God gives me a victory—praise or pride? Who could I encourage by giving a testimony that points all glory back to Him? What practical step can I take to guard myself from stealing God's glory? DO THIS: Today, when you share a win or blessing in conversation, make sure you point directly to God as the One who made it possible. Don't keep a shred of the glory for yourself. PRAY THIS: Father, keep me from stealing Your glory. When You give victory, help me humbly give You all the credit, knowing it belongs to You alone. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Yours (Glory and Praise)."

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Support our mission to teach every verse of the Bible. Read more here: Project23 Our text today is Judges 4:21-22: But Jael the wife of Heber took a tent peg, and took a hammer in her hand. Then she went softly to him and drove the peg into his temple until it went down into the ground while he was lying fast asleep from weariness. So he died. And behold, as Barak was pursuing Sisera, Jael went out to meet him and said to him, “Come, and I will show you the man whom you are seeking.” So he went in to her tent, and there lay Sisera dead, with the tent peg in his temple. — Judges 4:21-22 What could God do with your ordinary tools if you had the courage to act? This is it—the moment Deborah had prophesied. Sisera, exhausted and convinced he was safe, falls asleep in Jael's tent. And Jael, an ordinary woman with no training in battle, picks up a tent peg and a hammer—the tools of her daily life—and strikes down the mighty commander of Canaan's army. When Barak finally arrives, Jael doesn't just point him to Sisera—she shows him the lifeless body. The prophecy is fulfilled. The honor goes not to Barak, but to an unlikely woman whose courage and obedience changed the course of history. Jael's story is a reminder: God uses unlikely people with ordinary tools to accomplish extraordinary victories. She didn't have a sword. She wasn't wearing armor. She used what she had, where she was, with bold faith. You may feel like you don't have much to offer—just a “tent peg” and a “hammer” in your daily life. But in God's hands, that's enough. Don't underestimate the impact of your simple obedience. The world doesn't need you to be the most powerful man in the room. It needs you to be the most willing. When others hesitated, Jael acted. And because she did, God's Word was fulfilled. ASK THIS: What ordinary “tent peg” has God put in my hand to use for His glory? Do I believe God can use me—even if I feel unqualified or overlooked? How might hesitation keep me from stepping into the role God is calling me to? What step of bold faith can I take today with the tools I already have? DO THIS: Take one “ordinary tool” in your life today—your time, a skill, a relationship—and use it intentionally for God's purposes. PRAY THIS: Lord, thank You for using unlikely people like Jael. Give me courage to act with what You've placed in my hands, trusting You for the outcome. Amen. PLAY THIS: "God of the Impossible."

This week I have two stories for you for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur and then stories from previous years. The first tells of a 13-year-old's midnight mission in a frozen labor camp that would change everything, and the second follows a holy man's desperate search that led to an encounter no one expected and then I have many stories from previous years! If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-gates-of-repentance-are-never-closed To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

Welcome to Dennis Prager’s Timeless Wisdom. Each Monday through Saturday, you’ll hear some of Dennis’s best lectures, talks, and series—with brief commercial breaks. To get the ad-free version of this podcast, and to access the full library of lectures, talks, and shows, visit dennisprager.com. On Today’s Show: Dennis debates liberal rabbi Michael Lerner on many of today’s important issues including their very different views on the failure of Barak’s offer (negotiated by President Clinton) to bring a lasting peace to Israel; what the next generation of Jews must do in order to remain Jewish and whether or not the U.S should invade Iraq and overthrow Saddam Hussein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Pastor John continued our Unafraid series with a sermon from Judges 4–5, showing us through the story of Deborah and Barak how God works through surrendered hearts. In all seasons of life, God leads us step by step and invites us to trust in His sovereignty and walk faithfully in willingness.

We're joined by Matthew Petti to talk about his new article in Reason Magazine (https://reason.com/2025/08/27/inside-jeffrey-epsteins-spy-industry-connections/) on Epstein and Ehud Barak's spyware. We plow through a tranche of emails and talk Russians, Thiel, Israeli spyware companies, Noam Chomsky, and much more. UPDATE: Immediately after recording, DDoSecrets made the emails publicly available. Hit the tip line: (646) 801-1129 | tips@trueanon.com Discover more episodes at podcast.trueanon.com