Series of selections from the books of Nevi'im that is publicly read in synagogue
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This week we explore the Haftarah from the book of Micah with R. Yaakov Beasly who authored a commentary on Micah in the Maggid Studies inTanakh Series. This conversation explores the time period in which Micah lived, the complexity and tragedy of the Assyrian invasions of the Northern and Southern Kingdoms, and what unique message Micah tried to offer the Southern Kingdom during a devastating biblical period. This week's episode has been sponsored by Rivki and Moshe Weinstein in celebration of eleven years of Aliyah. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftarah.
Today in History: Ezekiel the Prophet saw a vision of God's glory that looked like a chariot (see Ezekiel 1). “Now it came about in the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was by the river Chebar among the exiles, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.”This week's portion is called Korach (Korah)TORAH PORTION: Numbers 18:21–32HAFTARAH: 1 Samuel 11:14–12:22APOSTLES: Jude (Judah): 5–25How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
קבלה- חכמת הקבלה - תורת החסידות. Haftarah Behaalotecha
This conversation with Rachel Sharansky Danziger explores the story of Yiftach's career read in this week's Haftarah, and the way his childhood story influences the dangerous choices he makes later on as leader. We also explore several 'daughter' stories in the book of Shoftim and what they reflect about that period of biblical history. This week's episode has been sponsored by the Feinblum family in memory of their husband and father, Selwyn Feinblum.
This week's portion is called Slach (Send)TORAH PORTION: Numbers 15:27–41HAFTARAH: Joshua 2APOSTLES: Hebrews 3:7–17; 4:9–10How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Send us Fan MailProfessor Idan Dershowitz (Monash University) joins Simon to discuss Joshua Chapter 2, this week's Haftarah and the mysterious nature of the symbol 'ot' referenced in both the Parashah and Haftarah. Idan Dorshav Dershowitz joined the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation (ACJC) at Monash University in 2024. Previously, he was a Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows and served as Director of the School of Jewish Theology and Chair of Hebrew Bible at the University of Potsdam. His current research focuses on the evolution of biblical religion, the techniques employed by biblical scribes and editors, and the development of AI tools to trace the origins of ancient texts.Dershowitz is the author of The Dismembered Bible: Cutting and Pasting Scripture in Antiquity, which examines the editorial processes behind the Hebrew Bible, using comparative and internal evidence—including editorial errors that found their way into the biblical text. In The Valediction of Moses: A Proto-Biblical Book, he argues that manuscripts dismissed as forgeries in the 1800s are actually among the most significant biblical discoveries in history, revealing a very early edition of the Book of Deuteronomy.
In this week's conversation with Tanakh scholar and master teacher R. Hayyim Angel, we discuss Shmuel's harsh rejection of kingship expressed in the Haftarah choice and why even God's approval of the people's request cannot convince him otherwise. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftarah.
This week's portion is called Beha'alotcha (When you set up)TORAH PORTION: Numbers 11:30–12:16HAFTARAH: Zechariah 2:10[14]–4:7APOSTLES: Ephesians 5:8–21How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
When G-d so disposes, even enemies of the Jews come to their aid
In this conversation with Rabbanit Karen Miller Jackson, we discuss the spy story in the book of Yehoshua, read as this week's Haftarah, and why Rachav is the inspiring 'other' archetype of Israelite society. This week's episode has been dedicated by Debby Sondheim in loving memory of her late husband Fred Distenfeld, Ephraim Uri ben Menachem Mani and Esther
This week's portion is called Nasso (Take up)TORAH PORTION: Numbers 7:72–89HAFTARAH: Judges 13:2–25APOSTLES: Acts 21:17–26; 24:14–18How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Did Manoah and is wife encounter an angel, or was it a (prophetic) dream? If a dream, who had the dream, Manoah or his wife?
This week's episode with Dr. Ayelet Hoffman Libson explores the parsha's depiction of the nation in transition--between the idyllic depiction in the first ten chapters of the book and the series of complaints that follow. Our guest offers a novel and moving interpretation of this narrative flow. This week we temporarily returned to parsha study, because the Haftarah is read from Zecharya 2-4 which we explored in episode 247 with R. Alex Israel because the same portion is read on Shabbat Channukah. https://www.matan.org.il/en/online/episode-247-parshat-miketz-rebuilding-with-spirit-and-might/ This week's episode has been dedicated by Michelle Feiglin in memory of her grandson Neriya Yosef Hoshea Ben Gidon & Avital in honor of his second yarzheit on the 8th of Sivan. This year The Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftarah reading.
* It is customary among the Jewish people, since ancient times, to double the festival sabbath (yom tov) outside Israel.This week's portion is called Shavuot (Feast of Weeks)TORAH PORTION: Deuteronomy 15:19–16:17HAFTARAH: Habakkuk 2:20–3:19[3:1–19]APOSTLES: 2 Corinthians 3How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
In this conversation with Yael Liebowitz we explore the motif of the 'barren woman' which features in this week's haftarah as well as what Shimshon's unusual character can teach us about our national destiny. This episode has been sponsored by Chava Mann. This year the Matan Podcast is studying the weekly Haftarah.
Shabbat Machar Chodesh is the Sabbath just before a New Moon. A special portion from the Prophets is read which says, “Tomorrow is the new moon...” (1 Samuel 20:18).This week's portion is called Bamidbar (In the desert)TORAH PORTION: Numbers 4:1–20HAFTARAH: 1 Samuel 20:18–42APOSTLES: Luke 1:26–33How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
In this conversation with Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash, we explore the Haftarah read the day before Rosh Chodesh: the story of David's absence from Shaul's Rosh Chodesh meal and Yehonatan's confirmation that David must flee from Shaul in order to remain alive (I Shmuel 20). This moment of crisis becomes the surprising birthplace of David's next life chapter. This year The Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftarah.
Today in History: God gave Israel the commandment of the Shabbat (according to tradition, see Exodus 16:23–29). “Tomorrow is to be a day of rest, a holy Sabbath to the LORD. So bake what you want to bake and boil what you want to boil. Save whatever is left and keep it until morning'” (NIV).This week's portion is called Behar - Bechukotai (On the mountain - In my statutes)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 27:16–34HAFTARAH: Jeremiah 16:19–17:14APOSTLES: John 14:15–27How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: The people of Israel arrived in the wilderness of Sin (see Exodus 16:1). “Then they set out from Elim, and all the congregation of the sons of Israel came to the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after their departure from the land of Egypt.”This week's portion is called Emor (Speak)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 24HAFTARAH: Ezekiel 44:15–31APOSTLES: Colossians 2:16–3:4How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
This week we sit down with Dr. Elana Stein Hain to explore the way Yirmiyahu elaborates upon and adds layers of theological nuance to the concept of divinely bestowed blessings and curses. We touch upon the idea of national and individual retribution and the way Yirmiyahu tried to fight the dominant beliefs of his time. This episode has been sponsored in memory of Notah David ben Yerachmiel on his 25th Yahrzeit. This year The Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftarah.
Perhaps the special regulations in the haftorah (which caused so much controversy in the Talmud) are a reward for those kohanim who stayed loyal to the Torah at a time when others (kohanim and regular Jews) went off the derech
This week's portion is called Acharei Mot - Kedoshim (After the death - Holy)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 20:8–27HAFTARAH: Amos 9:7–15APOSTLES: Acts 15:12–21How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: In 1948 CE, David Ben-Gurion made Israel's declaration of independence. We “hereby declare the establishment of a Jewish state in Eretz-Israel, to be known as the State of Israel … Placing our trust in the ‘Rock of Israel,' we affix our signatures to this proclamation.” The new state was recognized that night by the United States, soon followed by the USSR (now Russia). At the same time, it was attacked by five Arab countries. "Yom Ha'Atzmaut" (Israel Independence Day) is normally celebrated on the 5th of Iyar, but it is moved earlier or later if thecelebration would conflict with Shabbat. Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) is normally celebrated on the 5th of Iyar, but it is moved earlier or later if the celebration would conflict with Shabbat.This week's portion is called Acharei Mot - Kedoshim (After the death - Holy)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 18:22–19:14GOSPEL PORTION: Luke 15:1–10What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something you need to do in your life?How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
In this conversation, Rabbanit Dr. Adina Sternberg helps us understand the role played by the concept of 'Kiddush Hashem' in both the Ashkenazic and Sephardic Haftarah selections. Both prophecies of rebuke remind the people that their reputation must be earned, but that redemption can come whether or not they are worthy. This week's episode has been sponsored by Talia K Sanford in celebration of a personal milestone. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftarah.
Today in History: Moses took a census of the people in the wilderness (see Numbers 1). Construction began on the second Holy Temple (see Ezra 3:8).This week's portion is called Tazria - Metzora (She will conceive - Leper)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 15:16–33HAFTARAH: Isaiah 66APOSTLES: Revelation 21:1–8How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
The usual Haftarah read for this week's double parsha is from II Melachim, but it is replaced with the special reading for Shabbat Rosh Chodesh (Yeshayahu 66). Our host, Dr. Yosefa Fogel Wruble, opens up this episode with a short message regarding that reading after which follows a rebroadcast of a beautiful conversation with R. Alex Israel on this week's parsha and usual Haftorah reading from II Melachim 7. The conversation also touches upon the national days of remembrance soon to be upon us. Next week we return with new podcast episodes.
Today in History: Messiah appeared to the disciples and to Thomas (possible date, see John 20:24–29). “After eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Yeshua came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst and said, ‘Peace be with you.'” In the time of the Persian Empire, Daniel saw a vision by the river Tigris (see Daniel 10:4).This week's portion is called Shmini (Eight)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 11:33–47HAFTARAH: 2 Samuel 6:1–7:17APOSTLES: Acts 5:1–11How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in history: * It is customary among the Jewish people, since ancient times, to double the festival sabbath (yom tov) outside Israel.This week's portion is called Pesach (Passover)Day 7 of the OmerTORAH PORTION: Deuteronomy 15:19–16:17HAFTARAH: Isaiah 10:32–12:6APOSTLES: Revelation 19:11–20:6How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: Seven days after leaving Egypt, the people of Israel crossed the Sea of Reeds, also called the “Red Sea” (according to tradition, see Exodus 14–15). “The sons of Israel went through the midst of the sea on the dry land, and the waters were like a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.”This week's portion is called Pesach (Passover)Day 6 of the OmerTORAH PORTION: Exodus 13:17–15:26HAFTARAH: 2 Samuel 22APOSTLES: 1 Corinthians 10:1–4How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Counting of the Omer: God told Israel to count 50 days (7 weeks) from the waving of the Omer, when Messiah rose from the dead, until Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) when the Torah and the Spirit were given (see Leviticus 23). The custom is to do this on the eve of every new day. (See arielmedia.shop for a kids Omer-counting resource.)Day 2 of the OmerThis week's portion is called Pesach (Passover)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 33:12–34:26HAFTARAH: Ezekiel 37:1–14APOSTLES: Ephesians 5:25–33How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: Messiah rose from the dead during the night, “on the third day.” Afterwards, he appeared to his disciples (see Luke 24). An Omer of barley was waved in the Holy Temple as firstfruits of the harvest (see Leviticus 23:10–11). In the days of King Hezekiah, the rededication of the first Holy Temple was finished (see 2 Chronicles 29:17). * It is customary among the Jewish people, since ancient times, to double the festival sabbath (yom tov) outside Israel.This week's portion is called Pesach (Passover)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 22:26–23:44HAFTARAH: 2 Kings 23:1–9, 21–25APOSTLES: Mark 16:1–14How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: A first fruits of barley sheaves were harvested in the evening (see Leviticus 23:10).The people of Israel left Egypt (see Exodus 12:28–51). “And on that same day the LORD brought the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their hosts.”This week's portion is called Pesach (Passover)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 12:21–51HAFTARAH: Joshua 3:5–7; 5:2–6:1, 27APOSTLES: 1 Corinthians 5:6–8How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
The signs of a kosher animal serve as spiritual benchmarks to ensure our physical involvements remain refined. The juxtaposition of the Mishkan's inauguration with prohibitions against eating insects teaches that even the most spiritually exalted individual requires the discipline of divine decrees to remain grounded. King David's "leaping and dancing" before the Ark in this week's Haftarah represents a state of joy that transcends intellect, serving as a model for our own connection to Hashem as we approach the era of Moshiach. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Shemini in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1.
Today in History: Messiah rode into Jerusalem, visited the Temple and returned to Bethany on the Mount of Olives (see Matthew 21:1–9).The Passover lambs were selected on this day (see Exodus 12:3). The people of Israel also crossed the Jordan with Joshua on this day (see Joshua 4:19).The Prophet Ezekiel saw a vision of a new Temple plan, never built before (possible date, see Ezekiel 40–48). Shabbat HaGadol (The Great Sabbath) is the last Sabbath before Passover. A special reading from the Prophet Malachi is read. It includes the promise of Elijah's coming before the “great” day of the LORD.This week's portion is called Tsav (Command)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 8:30–36HAFTARAH: Malachi 3–4[3]APOSTLES: Luke 1:13–17, 76–80How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: The Levites were ordained for service in the Tabernacle (according to tradition, Numbers 8:5–22). ”Then after that the Levites went in to perform their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron and before his sons.”This week's portion is called Vayikra (He Called)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 5:11–6:7[5:26]HAFTARAH: Isaiah 43:21–44:23APOSTLES: Hebrews 10:1–22How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: King Jehoiachin was brought out of Babylonian prison (see Jeremiah 52:31–34). It seems he was not completely freed until two days later (see 2 Kings 25:27–30). Shabbat HaChodesh (Sabbath of the New Month) is the last Sabbath before the month of Nisan. Passover is celebrated in Nisan and a special reading about the new month and Passover is added (see Exodus 12).This week's portion is called Vayak'hel - Pekudei (He Assembled - Countings)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 40HAFTARAH: Ezekiel 45:16–46:18APOSTLES: Matthew 21:12–17How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: Shabbat Parah (Red Heifer Sabbath) is the next to last Sabbath before the month of Nisan. To celebrate Passover in the Holy Temple, a red cow (heifer) was needed for the people's cleansing. The story of the red heifer is read to remind everyone that Nisan and Passover are coming soon (see Numbers 19 and John 11:55).This week's portion is called Ki Tisa (When you count)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 34:27–35HAFTARAH: Ezekiel 36:16–38APOSTLES: Hebrews 9:11–15How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: Shabbat Zachor (Sabbath of Remembrance) is the Sabbath right before Purim. There is a special reading about how the Amalekites attacked Israel in the wilderness. In the Purim story, Haman was likely a descendant of the Amalekites.This week's portion is called Tetzaveh (you shall command)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 30:1–10HAFTARAH: 1 Samuel 15:2–34APOSTLES: Revelation 12:7–17How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
A church that took 144 years to complete. A yeshiva built for students who had not yet arrived. A prophet describing a Temple that did not yet exist. In the Haftarah for Parshat Tetzaveh, we discover that redemption does not begin with miracles — it begins with vision, drawn carefully in the mind's eye.
This week's portion is called Trumah (Contribution)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 27:9–19HAFTARAH: 1 Kings 5:12[26]–6:13APOSTLES: Hebrews 8:1–6How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: Shabbat Shkalim (Sabbath of Shekels) falls on (or just before) the 1st of Adar (or Adar II). It adds a special reading from Exodus 30:11–16. This helped remind the men of Israel to give half a shekel to support the Temple in time for Passover. In Temple times, the money was collected at this time of year.This week's portion is called Mishpatim (Judgements)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 23:26–24:18HAFTARAH: 2 Kings 12:1–16[17]APOSTLES: Matthew 17:22–27How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in history: The day Asher was born (according to tradition, see Genesis 30:12–13). “Leah's maid Zilpah bore Jacob a second son. Then Leah said, ‘Happy am I! For women will call me happy.' So she named him Asher.”This week's portion is called Yitro (Jethro)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 20:18–26[15–23]HAFTARAH: Isaiah 6:1–7:6, 9:6–7[5–6]APOSTLES: Matthew 5:13–20How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
A powerful prophetic word for Tu B'Shevat (the New Year for Trees) and Parashat Beshalach.After intense warfare, a portal of blessing has opened—and God is positioning His people for supernatural abundance, breakthrough, and acceleration.In this teaching, Dr. Candice Smithyman unpacks:• The prophetic meaning of Tu B'Shevat• Exodus 13–17 and the crossing of the Red Sea• The connection between Torah and Haftarah readings (Deborah & Barak)• Why pruning precedes fruitfulness• How first fruits, obedience, and consecration unlock blessing• How God is preparing His people to manage increase and prosperity• Why this season is a divine setup for miracles, provision, and WOW blessingsThe warfare has ceased.The pruning is complete.The portal of blessing is OPEN.Now is the time to write the vision, align with God's calendar, and step into your destiny.“Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.” — Exodus 14:1300:00 Introduction & Season Overview03:45 Warfare, Pruning & Tu B'Shevat08:40 Portal of Blessing Opens14:10 Exodus 13–17: Crossing Over21:30 Deborah & Barak: Victory After War28:50 First Fruits & Obedience38:20 WOW Blessings & Supernatural Provision47:10 Managing Prosperity God's Way56:30 Resources, Courses & Mentoring⸻RESOURCES MENTIONED• Cracking the Time Code https://www.candicesmithyman.com/shop/p/preorder-cracking-the-time-code-step-into-supernatural-acceleration-stop-cycles-of-delay-and-secure-gods-promises-today• New Eternal Kingdom Order Course• Dream Winners Coaching & CertificationWww.dreammentors.org• Hebrew Calendar & Torah Reading ResourcesGet your Wall Calender and copy of “365 Prophetic Revelations from the Hebrew Calendar”Www.candicesmithyman.com or out of USA go to https://amzn.to4aQYoR0FREE Mentoring Call – February 12(10 AM & 6 PM EST) FREE impartation & activation monthlyREGISTER HERE- http://bit.ly/4gfRKXmPodcast: Manifest His Presence on SpotifyEvents & Itinerary:https://candicesmithyman.com/eventsVisit: CandiceSmithyman.com for books, courses, & prophetic resources
Today in history:Shabbat Shirah (Sabbath of Song) is when the Torah portion “Beshalach” is read. In Exodus 15, we read the jubilant “Song at the Sea.” In the Haftarah, we read the “Song of Deborah” (see Judges 5). From the Apostles, we also read the Song of Moses and the Lamb (see Revelation 15)This week's portion is called Beshalach (When he sent)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 17HAFTARAH: Judges 4:4–5:31APOSTLES: Revelation 19:11–21How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Was Deborah a general? Josephus' version of the story...and more
The Haftarah of Parshas Beshalach is the Song of Devorah (a woman) because women suffered more deeply under Pharaoh's decree against children, and therefore their joy in the redemption was greater than that of the men. Unlike Pharaoh, who stood between the Jews and their past (Egypt), Amalek stood between the Jews and their future (Torah), teaching us that while we rely on God to handle physical threats, we must fight with every ounce of our own strength against apathy or anything that cools our excitement for holiness. The "New Year for Trees" reminds us that true growth is defined by our ability to produce "fruits"—students and influence—that actually reveal their potential in the world. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Beshalach in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1.
This week's portion is called Bo (Come)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 13:1–16HAFTARAH: Jeremiah 46:13–28APOSTLES: Matthew 26:17–29How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: The day Simeon died (according to tradition, see Exodus 1:6). ”Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation.”This week's portion is called Va'Era (I appeared)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 9:17–35HAFTARAH: Ezekiel 28:25–29:21APOSTLES: Revelation 16:1–7How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Today in History: The day Simeon was born (according to tradition, see Genesis 29:33). ”Then she conceived again and bore a son and said, 'Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has therefore given me this son also.' So she named him Simeon.”This week's portion is called Shmot (Names)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 5:1–6:1HAFTARAH: Isaiah 27:6–28:13; 29:22–23APOSTLES: Acts 7:17–37How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
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