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Torah parsha ‘Vayechi’ (Genesis/Bereshiet 47:28 – End) this week is the final reading in the Book of Genesis, and not only concludes the stories of the life of Yakov, and his son Joseph in particular, but sets the stage for the Exodus to come. The Erev Shabbat reading lays out the story, and also the final adoption – literally – of Ephraim and Manasseh, and the structure of the ‘twelve tribes’ that underlie the rest of Scripture, both historically and prophetically: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SSM-1-2-26-VaYechi-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 The Sabbath Day midrash this week addresses the ‘elephant in the room,’ that follows so many of the aspects of this story of Genesis as it concludes: – Yakov/Jacob “adopts” the two sons of Joseph, not only giving him their ‘double-portion’ in the inheritance, and replacing Reuben in that place, but setting up the second (after Judah) in what will be the line of kings, in this case of the Northern Kingdom, and so much of what seems to follow in later history. – After the death of Jacob, the brothers STILL don’t seem to “get it,” and understand that Joseph did not intend to punish them for their treachery so many years earlier. But that theme also resonates later – in that “there arose another king in Egypt,” who “did not know Joseph.” And Mark Call, of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship, outlines why THAT is still ever so true! VaYechi: They STILL Don’t ‘Know Him’ https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WT-CooH-1-3-26-VaYechi-They-STILL-Dont-Know-Him-podcast-xxx.mp3 ADDENDUM: The normal Q&A that largely follows the midrash is a bit different this week, since the stunning attack on Venezuela and capture of the communist dictator Maduro happened overnight, and was largely complete by the time the Sabbath session took place. It doesn’t ‘flow’ with the majority of the Torah reading, but is important, and will be of interest, as it was to those in the room, and so is included here. There are also MAJOR aspects most Americans have NOT been informed about: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SSM-1-3-26-VaYechi-QnA-Venezuela-attack-Maduro-Smartmatic-special-podcast-addendum-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
News and commentary from host Mark Call, for the final week of the year 2025, and into the New Year. It’s that nominally “quiet period” at year-end, when most of the criminal and those who lie about them are taking an undeserved hiatus. Which means things that might otherwise get ignored may get reported, in the hopes they’ll be ignored. Likewise, markets tend to be ‘thinly-traded,’ which means that when the manipulation is so clearly breaking down even then, there’s a hint of things to come. Are AmeriKans really as clueless as the Far Left and their Fake News want you to believe? People seem to be finally catching on. But that still doesn’t mean “justice” will be done. Pay attention!
News and commentary for Wednesday, 31 December, 2025.
News and commentary for Tuesday, 30 December, 2025.
News and commentary for Monday, 29 December, 2025.
The Torah reading this week is the final installment in the ‘cliffhanger’ series, of the story of Yosef, or Joseph, where he reveals himself to his brothers, afterJudah ‘mans up.’ Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “VaYigash,” Genesis chapters 44:18 – 47:27: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSM-12-26-25-VaYigash-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 The Sabbath Day midrash begins with the climax of that historic test. But Judah seems to complete it in a way that astounded even Joseph. And Mark suggests that is what is so significant here. Neither of them, nor the other brothers, knew how it would turn out, or even what was expected. Only YHVH, Who brought it all together, in His time. But that is one way of understanding what a “double-blind test” is: If any of the direct participants really know what is going on, that might affect the behavior, and thus the outcome of the test. How’s that for a metaphor? And, if you think about it, that is the very OPPOSITE of the concept of Chess! But it’s “part and parcel” of the Spiritual War in progress, and clearly a vital understanding on the path ahead. VaYigash: Double-blind tests Outright War’ https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WT-CooH-12-26-25-VaYigash-THE-Double-Blind-Test-and-a-Murky-Divided-Pagan-World-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
David Justice and Mark Call take a look at what might – normally, if we still had such a thing – be called a “slow news week.” One of those year-end times when most reporters are on vacation, and even the high-paid criminals seem to take a break. Which really means that the “noise level is down.” And stories that might not even be noticed manage to get reported when most folks aren’t paying attention.
News and commentary for Tuesday, 23 December, 2025.
The Torah reading this week continues the story of Yosef, or Joseph, where it picks up in prison, after he has interpreted two dreams, for Pharaoh’s chief butler, and baker. Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Miketz,” Genesis chapter 41 through 44:17, where, after two full years, the story begins with a pair of dreams that Pharaoh himself has. The Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSM-12-19-25-Miketz-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 The Sabbath Midrash explores the nature of ‘tests’. The parsha starts with “after two full years,” suggesting that Joseph was required to wait on YHVH, and the rest of the story is replete with tests. Which is where we are now. Miketz: Tests – of Faith, of Leadership, and Those Who Would Be His https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WT-CooH-12-20-25-Miketz-Tests-of-Faith-of-Leadership-and-of-gods-Real-and-fake-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
News and commentary for Friday, 19 December, 2025.
News and commentary for Thursday, 18 December, 2025.
News and commentary for Monday, 15 December, 2025.
News and commentary for Tuesday, 16 December, 2025.
The Torah reading this week begins the story of Yosef, or Joseph, favored son of Yaakov. Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Vayeshev,” Genesis chapters 37 through 40, where the story begins, and builds on dreams. The Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSM-12-12-25-Vayeshev-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 While this parsha contains a number of ‘nuggets’, or memorable elements, images, and component lessons, the midrash suggests that even the structure of the story is all about a ‘long-term’ plan of YHVH. This reading itself is only just the beginning of a series of what might be called “cliff-hangers,” where we see, as do Yosef and his brothers, that structure being put in place for what is to come. In any number of ways… Vayeshev: ‘Two Dreams, Two Witnesses – Who can BUT Prophesy’ https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WT-CooH-12-13-25-Vayeshev-Two-Dreams-Two-witnesses-Who-can-BUT-prophesy-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
This week’s discussion between co-hosts David Justice and Mark Call merits a title, given the depths of deception being revealed: Tina Peters, Seditious Conspiracies against Rights, War on Americans, and other Criminal Acts continually being revealed
News and commentary from host Mark Call, for the week ending December 13th, 2025. The war by the Deep State, with direction from Venezuela and other communists, with the Constitutional Republic continues. But the battle has been joined, and more of the treachery is being revealed daily. What will AmeriKans put up with? And are they paying attention to the tell-tale signs of dollar meltdown as well?
News and commentary for Wednesday, 10 December, 2025.
News and commentary for Monday, 8 December, 2025.
Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Vayishlach,” Genesis 32:4 through chapter 36) the story of Yakov/Jacob as he finally returns to Beit El, and a ‘reunion’ with his estranged brother, Esau. The Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSM-12-5-25-Vayishlach-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 That story has lessons enough, but there is an extended genealogy of Esau’s side of the family that might seem out of place, given the reminder that “Yakov I have loved, Esau I have hated,” says YHVH. And there are certainly a number of prophecies – arguably yet to be fulfilled – about the ultimate demise of the descendants of that line. So who, or what, is Esau? As Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa documents in the midrash, there are no shortages of opinions on that score. But we have certainly been warned. Vayishlach: ‘The Long Genealogy of Esau – and Two Houses’ https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WT-CooH-12-6-25-Vayishlach-Two-houses-and-Edom-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
News and commentary from host Mark Call, for the first week of December, 2025. Are AmeriKans really as clueless as the Far Left and their Fake News want you to believe? Evidently is is “Democracy” that is at war with the Constitutional Republic.
David Justice and Mark Call review the major news of the first week in December, and what is now: “War on Every Front”
News and commentary for Thursday, 4 December, 2025.
News and commentary for Wednesday, 3 December, 2025.
News and commentary for Monday, 1December, 2025.
Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Vayetzi,” Genesis 28:10-32:3) the story of Yakov/Jacob as he journeys to the land of his father’s family, is told first-hand of his birthright and the promises, and acquires his own wives and family. The Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SSM-11-28-25-Vayetzi-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 Mark’s Sabbath Day midrash probably raises more questions than it answers. Most of which are, at best, ambiguous from what we are told in the story. But these are human beings, of course — flawed people, who make mistakes — and thus more interesting and even relevant to where we find ourselves today. Yakov married daughters of Laban. While certainly not Canaanites, Laban himself is hardly a saint. And why did Raqel/Rachel steal his teraphim, fake gods? There is a lot of setup here: The man who is forced to leave home to escape his own brother’s wrath soon comes to a place he’s almost certainly HEARD about, but suddenly – He sees first hand and KNOWS about those promises. What was hypothetical is Real. And yet there are still struggles ahead, and the man who asked for, and received, the place of the firstborn is deceived himself, because “it is not done so here,” to put the younger in place of the first-born. Ultimately, Laban seems to take advantage of his son-in-law. There is animosity. He is, after all is said and done, still a pagan. And that, too, is just as relevant now as ever. Vayetzi: ‘Flawed people and Hard Questions: Do you Love Messiah more than Bacon?’ https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WT-CooH-11-29-25-Vayetzi-Labanite-xtians-do-you-love-Yahushua-more-than-bacon-podcast-x.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
News and commentary from host Mark Call, for Thanksgiving Week of 2025, where the War on the Republic went from high gear, thanks to the Seditious Six, to outright “Warp Drive.”
David Justice and Mark Call review the major news from a busy Thanksgiving week, and the escalation of the War on the Republic. We’ve moved from sedition to shots being fired.
News and commentary for Wednesday, 26 November, 2025.
News and commentary for Tuesday, 25 November, 2025.
News and commentary for Monday, 24 November, 2025. The REALLY big story from late over the weekend probably isn’t what you think. But it is about war, already in progress. We’ve just been lied to about it. The references Mark makes during the news include: President Trump’s “Truth Social” comment: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115600167812342707 Lara Logan’s “Going Rogue” Show STOLEN ELECTIONS with Gary Berntsen & Ralph Pezzullo | Ep 45 https://bit.ly/goingrogue-ep45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA9OCusr64A And Ralph Pezzullo’s book is, “Stolen Elections…”
Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Toldot,” Genesis 25:19-28:9)… The Erev Shabbat reading – and thus the title of the parsha – begins with “These are to ‘toldot’, or generations, of Isaac…” …but it is really the beginning of the story of Yakov, or Jacob, and the father of the nations, Israel: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SSM-11-21-25-Toldot-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 Mark’s Sabbath Day midrash is a deeper look at what has been called “enigmatic.” There are certainly elements, of this story in particular, that have been regarded as “problematic,” even, in terms of things done by characters we might be inclined to emulate. For example, why does Rivkah (Rebeccah) decide to deceive her husband? Why does Yiztak/Isaac apparently FALL for it? Or even merit possibly BEING deceived? And, why is Yakov accused to being a ‘supplanter,’ or even “stealing” the birthright? Some of those questions are certainly easier with the benefit of hindsight. But there are others that, even in being asked, give us a greater insight into what is REALLY happening than we might otherwise imagine. “Toldot: What’s With Isaac? https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WT-CooH-11-22-25-Toldot-Whats-with-Isaac-Enigmatic-until-hindsight-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
It's not that the news is particularly bleak this week, although the attempt to turn the festering 'Civil War 2.0' bloody is hitting new seditious lows. But host Mark Call suggests that it is time to realize 'the gloves have come off.' We have long known the Waste-Stream Media is lying, and that what happened in 2020 was nothing short of a totalitarian coup. But it's time now to address: What's REALLY Going On?
David Justice and Mark Call discuss the major news of the week and what it means now, as the attempt to reverse the totalitarian coup in 2020 has been followed by open sedition intended to foment violence.
News and commentary for Thursday, 20 November, 2025.
News and commentary for Wednesday, 19 November, 2025.
News and commentary for Tuesday, 18 November, 2025.
News and commentary for Monday, 17 November, 2025.
Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha "Chayei Sarah," Genesis 23:1-25:18)... [Full description and separate parts to follow...] "Chayei Sarah: It's ALL about Trust" The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
The Schumer Shutdown seems to be over, although a repeat sausage-fest is guaranteed to be on-deck shortly after the can kick. Elections in the cesspool cities still look rigged, but at minimum suggest the 'dumbing down' in some areas may be terminal. And, while some of the facts about the greatest conspiracy to commit treason and destroy the Republic in history continues to emerge, there has yet to be a single arrest, much less prosecution, of the obvious perps. Complacency should be behind us. And, as host Mark Call suggests, if we haven't yet realized the serious nature of 'the times and the seasons,' we had better make a 'mid-course correction.' "The Thrill is Gone"
News and commentary from host Mark Call, on the week where the Schumer Shutdown allegedly ended, but the continued Deep State treason against the Republic certainly did not - and it still isn't even being prosecuted! - for the week ending 15 November, 2025.
David Justice and Mark Call discuss the major news of the week and some of the history behind it.
News and commentary for Thursday, 13 November, 2025.
News and commentary for Wednesday, 12 November, 2025.
News and commentary for Tuesday, 11 November, 2025. Somehow the history of the day just sets the stage.
News and commentary for Monday, 10 November, 2025.
Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha "Vayera," Genesis chapters 18 through 22) and the central part of the story of the first Patriarch, Abraham, from his storied 'dickering' with YHVH Himself concerning the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, to the 'binding of Isaac,' known as 'the Akieda,' that prefigures another parallel act on that very same spot, many centuries later. It is perhaps THE "Biblical-level" Act of Faith. First, the Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SSM-11-7-25-Vayera-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 The Sabbath Day Midrash is about not only that "Act of Faith," but what it says to BOTH of those two houses, still in exile, who each believe the story prophecies the Messiah Himself, but can't seem to recognize His character in the process! "Vayera: 'Your son, your only son...Who?" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WT-CooH-11-8-25-Vayera-Your-son-your-only-Son-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
News and commentary, including a warning based on continued election fraud, from host Mark Call, for the week ending 8 November, 2025.
News and commentary for Thursday, 6 November, 2025.
David Justice and Mark Call discuss the major news of the week.
News and commentary for Wednesday, 5 November, 2025.