Podcasts about Barak

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 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 4:6-10: She sent and summoned Barak the son of Abinoam from Kedesh-naphtali and said to him, “Has not the Lord, the God of Israel, commanded you, ‘Go, gather your men at Mount Tabor, taking 10,000 from the people of Naphtali and the people of Zebulun. And I will draw out Sisera, the general of Jabin's army, to meet you by the river Kishon with his chariots and his troops, and I will give him into your hand'?” Barak said to her, “If you will go with me, I will go, but if you will not go with me, I will not go.” And she said, “I will surely go with you. Nevertheless, the road on which you are going will not lead to your glory, for the Lord will sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.” Then Deborah arose and went with Barak to Kedesh. And Barak called out Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and 10,000 men went up at his heels, and Deborah went up with him. — Judges 4:6-10 What blessings slip through our fingers when we hesitate instead of acting in faith? God had already spoken: “Go, gather your men… I will give him into your hand.” The outcome was certain. Victory was promised. But Barak hesitated. Instead of trusting God's word, he leaned on Deborah: “If you go with me, I will go.” He wanted her presence more than God's promise. Deborah agreed—but warned him: the glory of victory wouldn't go to him. God would hand Sisera over to a woman instead. Barak went to battle, but the lesson was clear: hesitation comes at a cost. God still wins—but when we pause at the edge of obedience, we may miss the full blessing of leading boldly. This is where too many believers get stuck. God calls. The promise is sure. But instead of stepping out in full faith, we hesitate. We stall. We wait for more signs, more reassurance, more backup. Barak still fought, but his hesitation meant he lost the honor of leading with decisive courage. Deborah had to fill the gap. Here's the challenge: don't wait for someone else to carry the weight God put on your shoulders. God's victory doesn't depend on you—but your faithfulness does. Step up without hesitation. Don't miss the blessing because you lingered when God said, "Go." ASK THIS: Where am I hesitating when God has already spoken clearly? What fears keep me from taking the step God is calling me to take? Who might be carrying weight right now because I've delayed obedience? How can I step forward today in faith instead of waiting for more certainty? DO THIS: Pinpoint one area where you've been hesitating. Stop stalling—take one clear step of obedience today. PRAY THIS: Lord, forgive me for hesitating when you've already spoken. Give me the courage to step forward in faith, trusting your promise more than my fear. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Made For More."

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.

Today, we explore the faith of a man many have never even heard of - Barak. The military commander during the time of Deborah the judge and prophetess, Barak's faith was imperfect, as was every person's faith we have studied so far in Hebrews 11. In Barak's case, we get to see an example of faith that moves forward, even when afraid. Fear and cowardice are two very different things, as we will soon see, today, on Rinse and Repeat!

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.

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with Daniel Levy, President of the U.S./Middle East Project (USMEP). They discuss Levy's argument that the way that Israel withdrew Israeli settlements from Gaza in 2005 set the stage for today's genocide; as Levy put it in a recent +972 Magazine piece, the current Israeli paradigm is "not just separating from the Palestinians, relegated to shrinking Bantustans, but annihilating and erasing them." Moor and Levy also discuss the impact of Israel's attacks in Qatar this week both in the near and longterm, the need for Netanyahu to formally deny Israeli involvement in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and shifting political approaches to Israel/Palestine.  Daniel Levy is the President of the U.S./Middle East Project (USMEP), which emphasizes the Palestine-Israel issue alongside regional conflicts, trends and geopolitics. From 2012 to 2016, Levy was Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Prior to that he was a senior Fellow and Director of the New America Foundation's Middle East Taskforce in Washington D.C. and a Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation in New York. Levy was a Senior Advisor in the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and to Justice Minister Yossi Beilin during the Government of Ehud Barak (1999-2001). He was a member of the official Israeli delegation to the Israel/Palestine peace talks at Taba under Barak and at Oslo B under Yitzhak Rabin (1994-95). Levy is a founder and Advisory Board member of Diaspora Alliance (combatting antisemitism and its conflation), a Council Member of the ECFR, and serves on the board of the European Middle East Project. He is a former Trustee of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund in New York and of the New Israel Fund, a co-founder of J Street, and a founding Editor of the Middle East Channel at foreignpolicy.com.  Ahmed Moor is a Palestinian-American writer born in Gaza and a 2025 Fellow at FMEP. He is an advisory board member of the US Campaign for Palestinian rights, co-editor of After Zionism (Saqi Books) and is currently writing a book about Palestine. He also currently serves on the board of the Independence Media Foundation. His work has been published in The Guardian, The London Review of Books, The Nation, and elsewhere. He earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and an MPP at Harvard University. Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.

This week I have two stories for you for Chai Elul. The first involves an unexpected wedding guest and a secret message that changed everything, and the second follows a brilliant young man on a journey that would complete centuries of spiritual work. 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-cossacks-secret-message 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

Pierwsze wzmianki o rydwanach w Biblii pojawiają się już w Księdze Rodzaju.Gdy Józef zyskał zaufanie faraona, był obwożony jego rydwanem, aby pokazać jego nową pozycję. Później sam posiadał własny rydwan. W Rodzaju 46:29 czytamy: “Józef kazał zaprząc swój wóz i wyjechał do Goszen na spotkanie Izraela, ojca swego”. W oryginale hebrajskim występuje tutaj słowo merkawáh oznaczające rydwan. Czy jest to jednak egipski wynalazek?Zarówno konie jak i rydwany zaczęto używać na stepach. Chodzi tutaj o ludy indoeuropejskie, które jako pierwsze zaczęły używać szprychowe koła i parę koni. W ten sposób powstał lekki pojazd bojowy. Należy to odróżnić od cięższych wozów, z pełnymi kołami ciągniętymi przez woły. Takie wozy były wcześniejsze i używano je na terenach dzisiejszej Polski. Konie pochodziły jednak ze stepu. Są one szybsze od wołów, ale jednocześnie słabsze. Tak więc rydwany musiały być lżejsze. Doprowadzono do tego między innymi zmieniając pełne koła w szprychowe.Taką konstrukcję wraz z końmi przejęły ludy irańskie oraz Hetyci, a od nich Egipcjanie. Ci ostatni jeszcze bardziej odchudzili rydwan, przez co stał się on szybszy. Najczęściej było w nim dwóch wojowników: woźnica i łucznik. Egipcjanie mieli łuki kompozytowe. Zarówno rydwan jak i ten łuk Egipcjanie przejęli od Hyksosów. Był to lud semicki, który podbił dolny Egipt i ustanowił tam swoją dynastię. XV dynastia rządząca w Egipcie to właśnie Hyksosi. Jest z tym związana pewna interpretacja Biblii.W Wyjścia 1:8 czytamy: “Tymczasem rządy nad Egiptem objął nowy król, który nie znał Józefa”. Niektórzy historycy twierdzą, że chodzi właśnie o zmianę dynastii. Według nich gdy Józef przybył do Egiptu rządzili tam semiccy Hyksowie. Jednak Egipcjanie pokonali ich i ponownie zaczęła rządzić egipska XVI dynastia. Prześladowania Żydów i próba unicestwienia ich jako narodu miała być właśnie powodowana strachem przed semitami. Nie jest to udowodniony fakt, ale tak według niektórych historyków należy interpretować zmianę w traktowaniu Żydów w Egipcie.Wracając do rydwanu Hyksosi mający rydwany i łuki kompozytowe pokonali Egipcjan. Ci jednak przejęli obie te rzeczy od swoich wrogów i je udoskonalili. Stworzyli lżejsze rydwany. Przesunęli oś kół do tyłu przez co egipskie rydwany były zwrotniejsze. Mając te ulepszone rydwany wygonili Hyksosów. Później podbili też Kanaan. Ich taktyka polegała na tym, że podjeżdżali do wrogów strzelali do nich z łuku i odjeżdżali. Łuki kompozytowe były mniejsze i świetnie nadawały się do użycia z rydwanu. Te wozy wojenne miały jednak jedną wadę.W Wyjścia 14:23 czytamy “Egipcjanie ścigali ich i weszli za nimi w środek morza - wszystkie konie faraona, jego rydwany i jego jeźdźcy”. Egipcjanie ścigali Mojżesza i Izraelitów uchodzących z Egiptu. Kolejny werset 25 mówi: “sprawił, że odpadły koła jego rydwanów, tak że z trudnością mogli posuwać się naprzód”. Rydwany miały trudność poruszać się po podmokłym terenie. Prawdopodobnie o to tutaj chodzi gdy mowa jest o trudnościach w posuwaniu rydwanów naprzód. Tą słabą stronę rydwanów wykorzystano później w czasach sędziego Baraka.Król Kanaanu miał 900 rydwanów z żelaznymi kosami. Dowodził nimi jego wódz Sysera. Sędzia Barak i jego oddziały schronili się na górze Tabor, gdzie nie mogły wjechać rydwany. Później jednak zeszli. W Sędziów 4:15 czytamy: “I wzbudził Pan popłoch u Sysery i wśród wszystkich jego wozów, i w całym jego obozie przez Baraka, tak iż Sysera zeskoczył z wozu i uciekał pieszo”. Dlaczego Sysera nie pokonał Baraka i czemu uciekał pieszo. Najwyraźniej wylał potok Kiszon, który sprawił, że rydwany stanęły na mokrej ziemi. W Sędziów 5:21 czytamy: “Potok Kiszon porwał ich, Prąd potoku Kiszon”.Później sami Izraelici mieli rydwany. O Salomonie czytamy w 2 Kronik 1:14: “Następnie zebrał Salomon wozy wojenne i jezdnych, tak że miał tysiąc czterysta wozów wojennych i dwanaście tysięcy jezdnych, i poumieszczał ich w grodach-wozowniach i przy swojej królewskiej osobie w Jeruzalemie”. Warto zwrócić szczególnie uwagę na grody-wozownie czyli miasta rydwanów. Wiele miast w górach kiepsko się nadawało do powożenia rydwanów. Nadawała się jednak do tego dolina Jizreel.Po podziale Izraela na dwa państwa rydwany znajdowały się właśnie na północy, która miała tereny lepsze do tego typu pojazdów. Rydwanami jeździli tacy królowie 10-plemiennego królestwa Izraela jak Omri i jego syn Achab. Archeologia potwierdziła, że miasta rydwanów to były Jizreel oraz Megiddo. Wielu królów walczyło z rydwanów i na nich zginęło. W 1 Królewskiej 22:34 czytamy o Achabie: “Wtem pewien wojownik ni stąd ni zowąd naciągnął łuk i trafił króla izraelskiego w spojenie między pasem a pancerzem. A ten rzekł do swojego woźnicy: Zawróć i wywieź mnie z pola bitwy, gdyż jestem ranny”.W 2 Królewska 9:21 czytamy: “Wtedy Jehoram rozkazał: Zaprzęgaj! I zaprzężono do jego rydwanu, i wyjechali, Jehoram, król izraelski, i Achazjasz, król judzki, każdy na swoim rydwanie, wyjechali naprzeciw Jehu i spotkali się z nim przy polu Nabota Jezreelczyka”. Jehu przyjechał jak szalony na rydwanie do Jizreel. Naprzeciw wyjechali król Izraela i król Judy. Jehu zabił obu i sam został królem Izraela. Warto zwrócić uwagę, że każdy z nich miał swój własny rydwan.Przed wyborem pierwszego króla Samuel zapowiedział co będzie on robił. W 1 Samuela 8:11 czytamy: “Będzie zabierał waszych synów i sadzał ich na swoich wozach i rumakach, aby biegali przed jego wozem”. Król Izraela miał powoływać ludzi także do walki na rydwanach wojennych. Inne proroctwo zapowiadało pokój. W Psalmie 46:10 (9) czytamy: “Kładzie kres wojnom aż po krańce ziemi, Łamie łuki i kruszy włócznie, Wozy ogniem pali”. Rydwany były tak związane z wojną, że położenie kresu wojnom musiało się wiązać ze spaleniem tych wozów bojowych.Rydwany bojowe używano w Egipcie, Asyrii i Persji. Później jednak nastała władza Greków. Używali oni głównie piechoty, później także konny. Podobnie Rzymianie, którzy przyszli po Grekach. Rydwanów zaczęto używać wyłącznie do wyścigów i w celach prestiżowych. W Dziejach Apostolskich 8:28 mamy opis dostojnika królowej etiopskiej Kandaki. Czytamy tam: “Powracał, a siedząc na swoim wozie, czytał proroka Izajasza”. Ten dostojnik miał woźnicę oraz miejsce dla Filipa.Osobny temat to opis rydwanów w proroctwach biblijnych. Np. w Księdze Ezechiela rozdziale pierwszym nie pada słowo rydwan, ale w wielu Bibliach pojawia się komentarz typu: Wizja rydwanu Bożego. Jest tak np. w Biblii Tysiąclecia. Ostatni raz rydwan pojawia się w Objawieniu 9:9 gdzie czytamy: “Miały też pancerze niby pancerze żelazne, a szum ich skrzydeł jak turkot wozów wojennych i wielu koni pędzących do boju”. Apostoł Jan prawdopodobnie nie widział ataku rydwanów, ale pewnie widział wyścigi rydwanów.Ale już wcześniej wielu proroków wspominało o rydwanach. Elizeusz zobaczył jak jego poprzednika Eliasza zabiera ognisty rydwan. Nazwał go wtedy swoim ojce oraz rydwanem Izraela (2 Królów 2:11, 12). Tym wozom bojowym oddawano też cześć. 2 Królów rozdział 23:11 wspomina o rydwanach poświęconych słońcu, które król Jozjasz kazał spalić. Księga Izajasza, Jeremiasz i innych pororoków często wspominają o rydwanach. Mowa tam o tym aby nie liczyć na rydwany Egiptu, ale na Boga, którego wozy bojowe przyjdą szybko jak huragan.Podsumowując. Początkowo rydwany mieli wrogowie Izraela czyli Egipcjanie, Kananejczycy, Filistyni, Syryjczycy itd. Już jednak król Salomon sam jeździł rydwanem i posiadał tego typu wojska. Na pewno wielkie oddziały wozów bojowych posiadali tacy królowie Izraela jak Omri i jego syn Achab. Mówi o tym nie tylko Biblia, ale potwierdza to także archeologia takich miast jak Megiddo czy Jizreel. Prorocy biblijni często odwoływali się do szybkości rydwanu, przerażającego odgłosu pędzących kół, ale też przestrzegali przed ufaniem wozom bojowym.Kazał go też obwozić na drugim wozie swoim, a wołano przed nim: Na kolana! Tak ustanowił go namiestnikiem całej ziemi egipskiej.https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/1-Ksiega-Mojzeszowa/41/43A Józef kazał zaprząc swój wóz i wyjechał do Goszen na spotkanie Izraela, ojca swego. A gdy go zobaczył, rzucił mu się na szyję i długo płakał w objęciach jego.https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/1-Ksiega-Mojzeszowa/46/29Tymczasem rządy nad Egiptem objął nowy król, który nie znał Józefa.https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/2-Ksiega-Mojzeszowa/1/8Egipcjanie ścigali ich i weszli za nimi w środek morza - wszystkie konie faraona, jego rydwany i jego jeźdźcy.https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/2-Ksiega-Mojzeszowa/14/23I sprawił, że odpadły koła jego rydwanów, tak że z trudnością mogli posuwać się naprzód. Wtedy rzekli Egipcjanie: Uciekajmy przed Izraelem, gdyż Pan walczy za nich z Egipcjanami.https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/2-Ksiega-Mojzeszowa/14/25I wzbudził Pan popłoch u Sysery i wśród wszystkich jego wozów, i w całym jego obozie przez Baraka, tak iż Sysera zeskoczył z wozu i uciekał pieszohttps://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/Ksiega-Sedziow/4/15Potok Kiszon porwał ich, Prąd potoku Kiszon. Wystąp duszo moja, z mocą!https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/Ksiega-Sedziow/5/21Następnie zebrał Salomon wozy wojenne i jezdnych, tak że miał tysiąc czterysta wozów wojennych i dwanaście tysięcy jezdnych, i poumieszczał ich w grodach-wozowniach i przy swojej królewskiej osobie w Jeruzalemie.https://biblia-online.pl/Biblia/Warszawska/2-Ksiega-Kronik/1/14Wtem pewien wojownik ni stąd ni zowąd naciągnął łuk i trafił króla izraelskiego w spojenie między pasem a pancerzem. A ten rzekł do swojego woźnicy: Zawróć i wywieź mnie z pola bitwy, gdyż jestem ranny.

In this message we learn how even weak faith is honored and assisted by God and can accomplish extraordinary victories. Pastor Greg Barkman continues his expositional series in Hebrews.

This week's learning is dedicated by Medinah Korn in loving memory of her mother, Rosalie Katchen, Shoshana Raizl bat Avraham Yehoshua ve-Baila Toibe, z"l, on her 25th yahrzeit. She left a profound legacy for her family and many devoted friends who continue to learn from her to this day. Yehi zichra baruch. Today's daf is sponsored by David and Mitzi Geffen in loving memory of David's mother Ethel Petegorsky Geffen, on her 21st yarhzeit. She was devoted to her family and the Jewish community, volunteering on many synagogue and community committees and projects. Her two sons made aliyah to Israel and her daughter has had a long career in service of the American Jewish community. Today's daf is sponsored by Ayla Ginat in loving memory of Barak ben Lipa and Shlomit. If the Beit Din realized they made an erroneous ruling, but an individual is unaware and transgresses based on their original ruling, do they need to bring an individual sacrifice? While the Msihna brought two opinions, a braita brings four. Rabbi Meir obligates the individual to bring a sin offering, Rabbi Shimon exempts, Rabbi Elazar and Sumchus view it as a case of doubt, but Rabbi Elazar obligates in a provisional guilt offering, while Sumchus does not. Rabbi Zeira and Rabbi Yossi bar Avin bring examples of other cases of doubt to explain the difference in approach between Rabbi Elazar and Sumchus – to what extent do we expect the individual to be aware that the rabbis corrected their mistake? Rava explains the disagreement in the Mishna between Ben Azai and Rabbi Akiva to be regarding a case where the court realized their mistake on the day that the individual in question was still in the city but preparing to leave. As in the previously mentioned debate, the question is to what extent the individual is expected to be aware of the court’s reversal of their decision while they are busy involved in their upcoming travel plans.  The Mishna taught that the case of a communal sin offering is only in a case where the court’s erroneous ruling was to uproot part of a mitzva, not a complete mitzva. A braita brings one derivation, Chizkiya has another, and Rav Ashi brings a third. Rav Yehuda says in the name of Shmuel that the ruling has to relate to something that the Saducees do not agree with, i.e. something rabbinic in origin and not able to be understood from the simple reading of the verses in the Torah. The reason for this is simple – if it is clear from the Torah and the court rules otherwise, and the people follow, this cannot be understood as unwitting, as it is closer to an intentional violation. Three difficulties are raised against Rav Yehuda from the examples brought in the Mishna, but each one is resolved. Rav Yosef asks: If the court rules there is no prohibition to plow on Shabbat, is that considered uprooting a complete mitzva or a partial one? The Gemara tries to answer the question by deriving it from cases in our Mishna, but is not able to. Rabbi Zeira asks if the court rules that there is no Shabbat observance in the Shmita year, is that considered uprooting a complete mitzva or a partial one? Ravina brings a source from a false prophet to answer that it is considered a partial mitzva, and they would be obligated to bring a communal sin offering.  There are several cases where there is an issue with judges – either disqualified judges, or the head judge was not there, where there is no communal sin offering, as the case is considered closer to intentional.    

This week's learning is dedicated by Medinah Korn in loving memory of her mother, Rosalie Katchen, Shoshana Raizl bat Avraham Yehoshua ve-Baila Toibe, z"l, on her 25th yahrzeit. She left a profound legacy for her family and many devoted friends who continue to learn from her to this day. Yehi zichra baruch. Today's daf is sponsored by David and Mitzi Geffen in loving memory of David's mother Ethel Petegorsky Geffen, on her 21st yarhzeit. She was devoted to her family and the Jewish community, volunteering on many synagogue and community committees and projects. Her two sons made aliyah to Israel and her daughter has had a long career in service of the American Jewish community. Today's daf is sponsored by Ayla Ginat in loving memory of Barak ben Lipa and Shlomit. If the Beit Din realized they made an erroneous ruling, but an individual is unaware and transgresses based on their original ruling, do they need to bring an individual sacrifice? While the Msihna brought two opinions, a braita brings four. Rabbi Meir obligates the individual to bring a sin offering, Rabbi Shimon exempts, Rabbi Elazar and Sumchus view it as a case of doubt, but Rabbi Elazar obligates in a provisional guilt offering, while Sumchus does not. Rabbi Zeira and Rabbi Yossi bar Avin bring examples of other cases of doubt to explain the difference in approach between Rabbi Elazar and Sumchus – to what extent do we expect the individual to be aware that the rabbis corrected their mistake? Rava explains the disagreement in the Mishna between Ben Azai and Rabbi Akiva to be regarding a case where the court realized their mistake on the day that the individual in question was still in the city but preparing to leave. As in the previously mentioned debate, the question is to what extent the individual is expected to be aware of the court’s reversal of their decision while they are busy involved in their upcoming travel plans.  The Mishna taught that the case of a communal sin offering is only in a case where the court’s erroneous ruling was to uproot part of a mitzva, not a complete mitzva. A braita brings one derivation, Chizkiya has another, and Rav Ashi brings a third. Rav Yehuda says in the name of Shmuel that the ruling has to relate to something that the Saducees do not agree with, i.e. something rabbinic in origin and not able to be understood from the simple reading of the verses in the Torah. The reason for this is simple – if it is clear from the Torah and the court rules otherwise, and the people follow, this cannot be understood as unwitting, as it is closer to an intentional violation. Three difficulties are raised against Rav Yehuda from the examples brought in the Mishna, but each one is resolved. Rav Yosef asks: If the court rules there is no prohibition to plow on Shabbat, is that considered uprooting a complete mitzva or a partial one? The Gemara tries to answer the question by deriving it from cases in our Mishna, but is not able to. Rabbi Zeira asks if the court rules that there is no Shabbat observance in the Shmita year, is that considered uprooting a complete mitzva or a partial one? Ravina brings a source from a false prophet to answer that it is considered a partial mitzva, and they would be obligated to bring a communal sin offering.  There are several cases where there is an issue with judges – either disqualified judges, or the head judge was not there, where there is no communal sin offering, as the case is considered closer to intentional.    

This week I have three stories for you. The first is about a Holocaust survivor and the Tosher Rebbe's extraordinary wisdom, the second about a father's unwavering faith in his son, and the third shares memories of my teacher Reb Sholom z"l on his yahrzeit 10th of Elul. 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-rebbe-would-tell-you-where-you-needed-to-be 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 message from Psalm 83, we are reminded that even when God's people feel surrounded and outnumbered, the battle has always belonged to the Lord. Drawing connections to the stories of Gideon, Deborah, and Barak in Judges, we see that God often allows His people to face overwhelming odds so that His victory is unmistakably His.The psalmist cries out for God's justice, recognizing that the enemies of God are also the enemies of His people. Yet in the midst of hostility, we are called to remember God's past faithfulness, to trust His present power, and to look forward with hope.This psalm also points us to a deeper truth: God's judgment not only brings justice but can awaken hearts to repentance. One day every knee will bow—will it be in judgment, or in worship?Be encouraged: our God defends His people, yesterday, today, and forever.

As we were reminded last Sunday, stories teach. The author is recounting this history – not simply so that we would know facts about Israel's history – but so that we would learn from it. Therefore, as we see Sisera lying in a tent with a peg through his temple, we ought to ask the question: What is the lesson here?

What is faith? Faith is receiving the Word of the Lord. In the case of Barak, the prophetess Deborah gave him instruction to defeat the enemies of Israel. Barak believed the word of prophecy that came to him and by faith won the battle. If you got saved watching the broadcast today, need prayer, would like to connect with us, or you would like to give into this ministry please visit here:https://www.gospeltabernaclechurch.com/connect/

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

In the final years of his life, Jeffrey Epstein attempted to reinvent himself as a player in the surveillance and security-tech industry. Newly leaked emails from Ehud Barak's inbox show Epstein's interest in Reporty Homeland Security (now Carbyne) and his attempts to build ties with figures like Peter Thiel, former Israeli intelligence officials, and even individuals connected to Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Epstein used these connections to push into Silicon Valley through funds such as Valar Ventures and Founders Fund, while simultaneously promoting himself as a bridge between high-tech innovation, private wealth, and the geopolitics of surveillance.The leaks also reveal Epstein's maneuvering in Russia, where he connected Barak with Sergey Belyakov and presented himself as a nonpolitical facilitator able to skirt sanctions and open doors to oligarch networks. He circulated articles on cyberwarfare, emergency management, and Israeli Unit 8200 to maintain relevance in the intelligence conversation. Collectively, these documents portray Epstein as more than just a disgraced financier—he was actively embedding himself in the global spy-tech ecosystem right up until his downfall.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Inside Jeffrey Epstein's spy industry connections

In the final years of his life, Jeffrey Epstein attempted to reinvent himself as a player in the surveillance and security-tech industry. Newly leaked emails from Ehud Barak's inbox show Epstein's interest in Reporty Homeland Security (now Carbyne) and his attempts to build ties with figures like Peter Thiel, former Israeli intelligence officials, and even individuals connected to Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Epstein used these connections to push into Silicon Valley through funds such as Valar Ventures and Founders Fund, while simultaneously promoting himself as a bridge between high-tech innovation, private wealth, and the geopolitics of surveillance.The leaks also reveal Epstein's maneuvering in Russia, where he connected Barak with Sergey Belyakov and presented himself as a nonpolitical facilitator able to skirt sanctions and open doors to oligarch networks. He circulated articles on cyberwarfare, emergency management, and Israeli Unit 8200 to maintain relevance in the intelligence conversation. Collectively, these documents portray Epstein as more than just a disgraced financier—he was actively embedding himself in the global spy-tech ecosystem right up until his downfall.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Inside Jeffrey Epstein's spy industry connections

In the final years of his life, Jeffrey Epstein attempted to reinvent himself as a player in the surveillance and security-tech industry. Newly leaked emails from Ehud Barak's inbox show Epstein's interest in Reporty Homeland Security (now Carbyne) and his attempts to build ties with figures like Peter Thiel, former Israeli intelligence officials, and even individuals connected to Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Epstein used these connections to push into Silicon Valley through funds such as Valar Ventures and Founders Fund, while simultaneously promoting himself as a bridge between high-tech innovation, private wealth, and the geopolitics of surveillance.The leaks also reveal Epstein's maneuvering in Russia, where he connected Barak with Sergey Belyakov and presented himself as a nonpolitical facilitator able to skirt sanctions and open doors to oligarch networks. He circulated articles on cyberwarfare, emergency management, and Israeli Unit 8200 to maintain relevance in the intelligence conversation. Collectively, these documents portray Epstein as more than just a disgraced financier—he was actively embedding himself in the global spy-tech ecosystem right up until his downfall.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Inside Jeffrey Epstein's spy industry connectionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In the final years of his life, Jeffrey Epstein attempted to reinvent himself as a player in the surveillance and security-tech industry. Newly leaked emails from Ehud Barak's inbox show Epstein's interest in Reporty Homeland Security (now Carbyne) and his attempts to build ties with figures like Peter Thiel, former Israeli intelligence officials, and even individuals connected to Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Epstein used these connections to push into Silicon Valley through funds such as Valar Ventures and Founders Fund, while simultaneously promoting himself as a bridge between high-tech innovation, private wealth, and the geopolitics of surveillance.The leaks also reveal Epstein's maneuvering in Russia, where he connected Barak with Sergey Belyakov and presented himself as a nonpolitical facilitator able to skirt sanctions and open doors to oligarch networks. He circulated articles on cyberwarfare, emergency management, and Israeli Unit 8200 to maintain relevance in the intelligence conversation. Collectively, these documents portray Epstein as more than just a disgraced financier—he was actively embedding himself in the global spy-tech ecosystem right up until his downfall.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Inside Jeffrey Epstein's spy industry connectionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In the final years of his life, Jeffrey Epstein attempted to reinvent himself as a player in the surveillance and security-tech industry. Newly leaked emails from Ehud Barak's inbox show Epstein's interest in Reporty Homeland Security (now Carbyne) and his attempts to build ties with figures like Peter Thiel, former Israeli intelligence officials, and even individuals connected to Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Epstein used these connections to push into Silicon Valley through funds such as Valar Ventures and Founders Fund, while simultaneously promoting himself as a bridge between high-tech innovation, private wealth, and the geopolitics of surveillance.The leaks also reveal Epstein's maneuvering in Russia, where he connected Barak with Sergey Belyakov and presented himself as a nonpolitical facilitator able to skirt sanctions and open doors to oligarch networks. He circulated articles on cyberwarfare, emergency management, and Israeli Unit 8200 to maintain relevance in the intelligence conversation. Collectively, these documents portray Epstein as more than just a disgraced financier—he was actively embedding himself in the global spy-tech ecosystem right up until his downfall.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Inside Jeffrey Epstein's spy industry connectionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

In the final years of his life, Jeffrey Epstein attempted to reinvent himself as a player in the surveillance and security-tech industry. Newly leaked emails from Ehud Barak's inbox show Epstein's interest in Reporty Homeland Security (now Carbyne) and his attempts to build ties with figures like Peter Thiel, former Israeli intelligence officials, and even individuals connected to Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Epstein used these connections to push into Silicon Valley through funds such as Valar Ventures and Founders Fund, while simultaneously promoting himself as a bridge between high-tech innovation, private wealth, and the geopolitics of surveillance.The leaks also reveal Epstein's maneuvering in Russia, where he connected Barak with Sergey Belyakov and presented himself as a nonpolitical facilitator able to skirt sanctions and open doors to oligarch networks. He circulated articles on cyberwarfare, emergency management, and Israeli Unit 8200 to maintain relevance in the intelligence conversation. Collectively, these documents portray Epstein as more than just a disgraced financier—he was actively embedding himself in the global spy-tech ecosystem right up until his downfall.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Inside Jeffrey Epstein's spy industry connectionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

This week I have two stories for you. The first is about a childless couple who must settle an old debt from eighteen years ago, and the second is about a chance meeting between American tourists and an unexpected companion in the Scottish Highlands during the month of Elul. 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/where-i-go-you-cant-follow 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

According to eyewitnesses reported by The Daily Beast, Kathryn Ruemmler—who served as White House Counsel under both the Clinton and Obama administrations—was present at Jeffrey Epstein's arraignment in July 2019. Observers noted she was seated behind Epstein's defense team, and characterized her presence as a “professional relationship,” possibly serving as a show of support. Importantly, Epstein's longtime attorney, Martin Weinberg, clarified that Ruemmler did not represent Epstein, stating with certainty that she had not appeared at any hearing on his behalf.Further press coverage and court filings revealed that even after her White House tenure, Ruemmler had multiple interactions with Epstein. The Wall Street Journal noted Epstein's schedule included dozens of meetings with her between her White House service and her later work at Goldman Sachs. He had entries for planned meetings in Paris in 2015 and on his private Caribbean island in 2017; Ruemmler denied that those occasions occurred. She also commented in those reports: “I regret ever knowing Jeffrey Epstein.”(commercial at 12:40)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein referred Obama White House counsel to JPMorgan (cnbc.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Lawson Harlow -Judges 4-5

Judges 5 is a unique chapter in the book of Judges. While every other chapter is narrative and tells of the exploits of one judge or another, chapter 5 is a song that was sung by Barak and Deborah in celebration of their victory over Sisera and Jabin. So why is it that this book takes a break from the story at this point in the narrative in order to hold a musical number? Well, the answer is found in the story that the song tells.

Devora praises the tribes that fought with Barak

This week I have three stories for you. The first is about Rabbi Tzvi Arie of Alik using his spiritual powers to save the Jewish community, the second about a couple that comes for advice to the Baal Shem Tov for dealing with their son who converted and the last a lesson from the Maggid of Mezrich. 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-thief-who-stole-from-heaven 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

Presented by Lauren Stibgen We hear a lot about the prophets, but what about prophetesses? Women worked alongside men in the Old Testament, even as prophetesses of the Lord. Although the Old Testament text has a lot less to say about these women, we read that they were respected and sought after for their specific wisdom. The history in the Bible would surely not be the same without unity between these women and the men they served with and for. Why don't we see these stories as powerful movements for the kingdom of God? We have examined the unity God created men and women in and the unity of work he created us for. And we also examined how sin broke this sacred unity. This is the underlying why. Culture and sin both play an unintentional and sometimes intentional role in us not hearing more about these female prophets. You could probably tell me a lot about Moses and Aaron, but what about their sister? Her name was Miriam, and she was also a prophet of the Lord. If I think about this trio more, I wish I could have heard more about their unity and the dynamics of their work together! Miriam is one of the earliest leaders of worship! In Exodus 15:20-21 we see her leading other women in song and dance after they crossed the Red Sea. The timing of the text suggests she may have been the first to lead a victory celebration of the exodus from Egypt! Miriam was noted as one of God's chosen leaders of the exodus in Micah 6:4. I brought you up out of Egypt and redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also Aaron and Miriam (Micah 6:4). She was “joined as a whole” in unity with her brothers in this work. Deborah, too, was a powerful prophetess. She is described in Scripture as a judge, military strategist, warrior, and mother in Israel. No, she was not an actual mom, but rather she was a leader of Israel. In Judges, we see Deborah working, first as a judge and then as the one who leads Israel to war. Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time. She held court under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, and the Israelites went up to her to have their disputes decided (Judges 4:4-5). Men and women sought her counsel. In the next verse we see Deborah sends for and summons Barak. Barak said to her, “If you go with me, I will go; but if you don't go with me, I won't go” (Judges 4:8). You can read more about this in Judges chapters 4 and 5, but again we see God using men and women—in unity— to complete work. How do you see examples of Miriam and Deborah and their unity with the men around them in your work today?

Struggling with data trust issues, dashboard drama, or constant pipeline firefighting? In this deep‑dive interview, Lior Barak shows you how to shift from a reactive “fix‑it” culture to a mindful, impact‑driven practice rooted in Zen/Wabi‑Sabi principles.You'll learn:Why 97 % of CEOs say they use data, but only 24 % call themselves data‑drivenThe traffic‑light dashboard pattern (green / yellow / red) that instantly tells execs whether numbers are safe to useA practical rule for balancing maintenance, rollout, and innovation—and avoiding team burnoutHow to quantify ROI on data products, kill failing legacy systems, and handle ad‑hoc exec requests without derailing roadmapsTurning “imperfect” data into business value with mindful communication, root‑cause logs, and automated incident review loops

In chapter 4 we are introduced to a new judge for Israel. And the identity of this judge is quite controversial. The common assertion that is made is that it is Deborah who is the judge of chapters 4 and 5, but others say that the judge is Barak. So is there any indication anywhere else in scripture of who this judge is? Let's find out.

The Lord, through Deborah, Barak... and Jael... are able to defeat the King of Canaan. Their song of victory. The oppression of Midian is next...

For episode 579 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Eran Barak, CEO of Shielded Technologies, an emerging engineering company pioneering privacy-enhancing, decentralized technologies designed for real-world compatibility. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:38) Genius Act(3:52) Who is Eran Barak?(5:36) What is Shielded Technologies?(5:50) Midnight Network(13:29) Merging Web2 into Web3(16:27) Shielded & Midnight at Permissionless(17:46) Website, socials & community

This week I have three stories for you. The first is about an innocent Jewish innkeeper falsely accused of murder, the second about Rashi's birth and the third a personal story of hashgacha pratit. 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-stone-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

This week I have two stories for you. The first is about a person that gets an unexpected Shabbos guest and the second about a Torah teacher that asks an Israeli bus driver to do him a favor. 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/there-are-no-jews-in-ramallah 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 host Rebecca as she welcomes Katie M. Reid to discuss her latest Bible study on the book of Judges. Discover how stories like Deborah's can guide us through uncertain times and learn practical steps to make wise decisions when feeling stuck.Key Takeaways:The inspiration behind Katie's study on Judges and its relevance today. Practical decisions to move forward when feeling overwhelmed. The importance of remembering God's past faithfulness. How to steward people, positions, and places in times of change. The power of collaboration in the kingdom, as seen in Deborah and Barak's story. Facing modern-day "iron chariots" with truth and courage.God, What Do I Do? on AmazonGrab my newest book, You're Not Too Late, on Amazon!Sponsors:Previnex:If you've been thinking about taking steps to create more health in your life, you can do that and much more when you order from Previnex. So whether you're looking to support your gut health, add clean protein to your day, support your joints, or give your muscles what they need to thrive, now's the perfect time to start. Go to previnex.com and use code REBECCA15 to get 15% off your first order. When you take care of your health, you're also giving a child the chance to flourish. To me, that's the ultimate win-win.PrevinexChristian Standard Bible:The CSB Connecting Scripture, New Testament is designed to help you see how Jesus and the Apostles read the Old Testament and how the New Testament connects to the bigger redemption story of Scripture.Preorder your copy today at the link in the shownotes so it'll be on your doorstep on September 15!Preorder Connecting ScriptureIndigo Sundries:Crafted by a Christian, family-owned company with over 20 years of soap-making experience, every bar is made with their proprietary recipe for a clean that actually leaves your skin soft and refreshed.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak repeatedly attempted to downplay the extent of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, despite reporting that he met with Epstein nearly 30 times between 2013 and 2017, frequently flew on his private jet, and co-invested in an Israeli security startup (initially named Reporty, later Carbyne) that Epstein helped fund.   Barak asserted that he never attended any of Epstein's alleged sex parties and even filed a libel suit to dispute news reports that suggested otherwise—but publications such as the Daily Mail firmly refused to retract their stories, citing credible evidence they stood by.    Barak's legal efforts ultimately failed to refute specific claims and were criticized for lacking substantive rebuttal.In public statements, Barak expressed regret over knowing Epstein—saying he “wished he had never met him”—and insisted any implication of misconduct was “lies and slander”. However, his team did not address clear allegations backed by documentation and testimony. For example, when it was reported that a victim had named him in a coerced affidavit (a reference sometimes conflated with figures like Alan Dershowitz), Barak's office simply denied the accusation without providing real evidence or transparency. Critics argue that these denials amounted to little more than carefully worded evasion, especially given the volume and intimacy of his documented interactions with Epstein after Epstein's 2008 conviction.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Derek Johnson is a US Army Veteran, MBA, and 3-time best selling author where 2 of his books are published on the Continuity of Government and Executive Orders President Trump signed 45-47 and which all still were in place during "Biden's" term...He joins our host Brad Wozny once again where each of them share powerful updates, laughs, and inspirational content for the world.