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The Torah reading called "Pekudei" (for the "accounts" that summarized the making of the 'mishkan,' or Tabernacle in the Wilderness, from Exodus 38:10 through the end of the Book) is the final parsha the the opening saga of the Exodus. And while the story has only really begun at that point, it's an inspired summary of what mattered then, and still does:  the phrase "as YHVH commanded Moshe [Moses]" is repeated eighteen times in this parsha alone, and the level of repeated detail on the work the 'mixed multitude' did together is, in large measure, also repeated, but with a change of tense:  that which they were TOLD to do, they, and Moses, DID -- and, again, "as YHVH commanded Moshe." There is clearly a message there. While most of us who have attended the vast majority of 'denominational churches' have probably heard the term "Old" Testament, and even that "the Law" was somehow away with later, as if it no longer applies, and what matters instead is the 'spirit' that is in our hearts, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa suggests we had better understand the MANY other admonitions in Scripture, including warnings from Shaul, or Paul, that have been twisted.  He starts with a look at the First Letter Paul wrote to the Corinthians, and chapter 3.  But it is undeniable, to those with "eyes to see," that the ReNewed Covenant, in places like Jeremiah 31:31 is not quite what most of us have been taught, either. As we see the battle lines being drawn in a world which has largely rejected the True Messiah in favor of "another jesus whom we have NOT preached," Mark suggests it has never been more important not only that we know WHICH Spirit is "holy" and how to know, but that we understand why what "Yahuah commanded Moshe" is still the Foundation -- just as Yahushua HaMashiach, the Messiah, said, and taught.  He never changed so much as a "yod or tiddle." And He summarized it all simply, too:   "If you love Me, keep My commandments." Which?  All of 'em.  The ones He Wrote, and Taught, and has never changed. If we are now to be His "temple," and His Holy Spirit is to dwell within our hearts, we need to understand what that really means. The Erev Shabbat Reading of the entire portion: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SSM-3-28-25-Pekudei-teaching-podcast-x-1.mp3 Pekudei: As YHVH Commanded Moshe - so we still had better DO https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WT-CooH-3-29-25-Pekudei-As-YHVH-Commanded-Moshe-so-WE-had-better-DO-podcast-xxx-1.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WT-CooH-3-29-25-Pekudei-As-YHVH-Commanded-Moshe-so-WE-had-better-DO-podcast-xxx-1.mp3

Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.• Opener• Using wisdom on a doctor's prognosis?• Don't quit• How did Yahweh speak to Moshe (Moses)?• Forgiveness & Reconciliation• How does prophecy work?• Did Jacob wrestle the angel because of a woman?• How do I keep undesirable thoughts under control?• I'm afraid to share my gift with others• Is this selfishness?• What is the “unconscious mind”?Listen to part 2 tomorrow Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

“What has been resolved has to be released.” In this the final episode of Forgiveness, Resolution, Reconciliation & Restoration, Rabbi Steve Berkson gives a more detailed review of everything that's been taught up to this point. He then moves into consequences incurred and consequences removed. What's the beauty of our relationship with our Creator? Rabbi Berkson takes us to 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 to find out. There we find the very well-known verse that starts with, “If my people who are called by my name…” In this passage we see all the processes of forgiveness, resolution, reconciliation and restoration. Does forgiveness necessarily remove consequences? What is it that the Creator is wanting from us as He forgives us? Who does he do all this for? Why should you be Torah-Observant? Because the path, the instructions for coming into right relationship with your Creator was given to Moshe (Moses), as the psalmist King David wrote in Psalm 103. If you have the proper fear or respect of Yah and His awesomeness, you will be given the desire to want a right relationship, aka, The Covenant, with Him. (see Deuteronomy 10:12-13) What does it mean to “pass over the transgression”? What is the Father's approach to forgiveness that we should have? (Micah 7:18) In Jeremiah 31:31, with whom is the “new covenant” made? Has He rejected one group to accept another group? Has this prophecy already happened? When you accept and act on the forgiveness provided you through what Messiah Yeshua did, does this absolve you of sin past, present and future? Why? Why not? Finishing this teaching in the letter to the Colossians, Rabbi Berkson points out words such as expectation, worthy, fit… what do these crucial words have to do with the reward promised to us? Along with those words there are other words such as fruitful, empowered, delivered, redemption. Don't miss this final episode of this series that will forever change your life. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

There is considerable difference of opinion with regard to the “Law” that was given by Moshe {Moses} that has been fulfilled by Yahooshua versus the so-called “Torah” that it is said is still applicable, versus the “Law” that Yah has said He will write on the hearts of true Believers. This broadcast discusses the various conflicting interpretations and sets out my understanding of what is correct.Relationship With Creator is broadcast live Fridays 12Noon – 1PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Relationship With Creator is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Relationship With Creator Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relationship-with-creator--3198941/support.

There is considerable difference of opinion with regard to the “Law” that was given by Moshe {Moses} that has been fulfilled by Yahooshua versus the so-called “Torah” that it is said is still applicable, versus the “Law” that Yah has said He will write on the hearts of true Believers. This broadcast discusses the various conflicting interpretations and sets out my understanding of what is correct.Relationship With Creator is broadcast live Fridays 12Noon – 1PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Relationship With Creator is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Relationship With Creator Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relationship-with-creator--3198941/support.

There is considerable difference of opinion with regard to the “Law” that was given by Moshe {Moses} that has been fulfilled by Yahooshua versus the so-called “Torah” that it is said is still applicable, versus the “Law” that Yah has said He will write on the hearts of true Believers. This broadcast discusses the various conflicting interpretations and sets out my understanding of what is correct.Relationship With Creator is broadcast live Fridays 12Noon – 1PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Relationship With Creator is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Relationship With Creator Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relationship-with-creator--3198941/support.

Parsing a verse from the Torah, the Gemara explores the ethics of judges, and how they must judge "small and great" alike -- understood to be monetary sums at stake. The Gemara recognizes that people will try to cheat the court. Plus, a comment from Moshe (Moses) that is interpreted as a strike against him and, conversely, in his favor. Also, a twist on "zimmun," the 3 who eat and bless afterwards together - but that's not what this is.

Humility before the Almighty is the heart of the swan song of Moshe (Moses), recorded in the Torah reading הַאֲזִינוּ Ha'azinu ("listen," Deuteronomy 32). We learn that the people of God are not righteous in themselves, but they are made righteous by God's mercy. In this study, we explore how a parallel passage in Micah 7:18–20 points us toward Heaven's removal of the stain of our pasts and how Hebrews 9–10 reveals the Messiah's pivotal role in that freedom, annually memorialized on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).

Israel's entry into the Promised Land was marked by a rollercoaster of faith and trust in God, as Moshe (Moses) behinds to recount in the Torah reading דְּבָרִים Devarim (“words,” Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22). Echoed in Psalm 95 and Hebrews 3–4, the generation that witnessed God's mighty deliverance from Egypt failed to fully trust (אָמַן 'aman), say amen to Him at the border, dooming them to wander four decades in the wilderness until they died off. This study explores how the new generation was challenged to overcome their ancestors' lack of trust–faith (אֱמוּנָה 'emunah), foreshadowing the righteousness credited through Messiah (Christ) (Hebrews 10; Matthew 24). As the Day of the LORD looms, including the prophesied restoration of the Temple, there's a need for personal and communal cleansing, reflecting on the high priestly ministry of Yeshua (Jesus) (Hebrews 1–10) and the enduring symbolic significance of Shabbat and the Promised Land of the "rest" Yeshua provides for our souls.

Yosef (Joseph), Moshe (Moses), Eliyahu (Elijah), Kefa (Peter), Yeshua haMashiakh (Jesus the Christ), the five daughters of Zelophehad. This study of the Torah reading פִּינְחָס Pinchas ("Phinehas," Numbers 25:10–30:1) and parallel passages explores some of the many examples on how to answer the call the biblical call to be "alefs"/"alphas" — leaders who wield power with humility and obedience to God, not domineering self-interest. We'll see patterns of God's sovereignty over earthly powers, the importance of aligning our hearts (thoughts and emotions) and actions with His Word, and the dangers of deception and self-serving motives, even in religious giving. We'll discover a Bible challenge to cultivate emotional intelligence by storing God's wisdom in our hearts, and prioritize transparency and integrity over outward displays of authority. Ultimately, we learn to turn toward and depend on the true Source of power — the Creator Who commissions and sustains those who faithfully serve Him.

The section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) called 'Chukas' or 'Statute' (Bamidbar/ Book of Numbers19-22:1) opens with the law of he red heifer, the paradigmatic 'Chok' or incomprehensible law about the purification process of one who has come into contact with a corpse. the sprinkling of water mixed with ashes of the red heifer contains a paradoxical law: in addition to purifying the contaminated, it also contaminates the pure! Why is this law given here in this part of Torah? Next we have some of the most tragic and at times incomprehensible narratives, including Moshe (Moses) striking the rock instead of speaking to it, for which he is barred from entering the land, and the story of the fiery serpents whose attack against the Israelites is thwarted by the seemingly bizarre erection of a pole with a copper serpent atop. This Shiur (Torah lecture) draws upon the works of Rabbi Chaim of Volzhin, Rabbi Yitzchak Isaan Chaver and others to show how we can make sense of these individually baffling episodes and laws, and uncovers the deep thematic connection between them and other parts of the Torah that we read about in this Sidra (weekly Torah reading). Subscribe for more videos about Judaism, Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah. Rabbi Daniel Rowe is a popular Rabbi, philosopher and educator in the UK, who uses deep knowledge of Judaism, science and philosophy to captivate and educate audiences on a daily basis. Follow Rabbi Rowe on Social media for regular new uploads and updates: YouTube: / @rabbidanielrowe . Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qPQn7T... Instagram: / rabbidanielrowe. . Facebook: / lhrizdb5el2vdnaa Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cd5... LinkedIn: / rabbi-dan. . TikTok: / rabbi.daniel.. . #torah #bible #biblestudy #judaism #jewishwisdom #bookofnumbers

The three signs Elohim gave Moshe (Moses) at the burning bush in Exodus 4 to show the elders of Israel revealed God knew intimately the horrors they endured during centuries of bondage in Mitzraim (Egypt). First, the staff becoming a snake and back again symbolized how the "tribe" of Israel had been made contemptible in Egypt but was being restored, finally though the Red Sea crossing. Second, the leprous hand showed God saw their affliction as if they were stillborn infants, to which Moshe's sister, Miriam, was compared. Third, turning a jug of water into blood red revealed that God witnessed their babies' murders by Egypt into the Nile, which be expanded to grand scale in the first plague. This study explores that through these signs addressing their specific traumas, God demonstrated to the elders that He heard, remembered, saw and knew His "first-born," and God would gain justice for their sufferings in Egypt. This is a key lesson of Pesach (Passover) and Matzot (Unleavened Bread).

The stubborn disbelief of Israel despite witnessing God's power worked by Moshe (Moses) and Yeshua (Jesus) is a persistent, perplexing pattern across time and the Scriptures. Despite the miracles, generations of God's people who witnessed the miracles remained resistant, while surrounding pagan cultures sometimes displayed more humility and open-mindedness to belief. This study of Torah reading בֹּא Bo ("come," Exodus 10:1–13:16) explores the paradoxical nature of Israel's stubbornness, acknowledging its role in preserving Scriptures but cautioning against using stubbornness as an excuse to ignore God's will.

Join us in Episode 5 of "Proper Tease", where we have the privilege of speaking with Moshe Moses, a Proprietary Partner at Seddons specialising in residential real estate law. With over a decade in the field, Moshe brings invaluable insights into the evolving dynamics of London's property market.In This Episode:Journey to Partnership: Moshe shares his personal journey in property law and what led him to become a partner at Seddons. His deep understanding and connection to the industry give listeners a unique perspective on residential property sales and acquisitions.London's Property Market Trends: We dive into the current trends shaping London's property market. Moshe compares these to previous years, offering a comprehensive view of the market's evolution.Advice for First-Time Buyers: Moshe provides crucial advice and tips to navigate this competitive landscape for those venturing into London's property market for the first time.Legal Challenges in Transactions: We discuss common legal hurdles during property transactions. Moshe's expertise shines as he explains how these challenges can be effectively managed.The Role of Technology: A forward-looking discussion on how technology influences legal practices in the real estate sector and potential changes.Moshe's wealth of knowledge and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in London real estate, from first-time buyers to seasoned investors.

Whom do we trust when we're backed into a situation where there's no escape and no way to overcome our pursuer? That's what happened when the God of Israel led the newly freed nation to the sea, only to be pursued by the army of a superpower that had enslaved them. After Heaven opened the sea and redeemed Israel, a song of gratefulness arose on the opposite shore (Exodus 15).  In the Torah reading הַאֲזִינוּ Ha'azinu ("listen," Deuteronomy 32), Moshe (Moses) reminded Israel in verse of the folly in crying out to God for deliverance when times are bad then running away from God to every other way of life when things are good. Later in the book of Revelation, those who are redeemed by Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) sing about the great works of redemption in the Song of the Lamb. In this study, we explore how our song of gratefulness and trust (faith) can rise to Heaven like those who have gone before us.

Shavuot (Pentecost) is an invitation to all mankind to meet and fellowship with God. He sent the same invitation through Moshe (Moses) to the first generation of Israel post-Exodus that God sends through His Messiah, Yeshua (Jesus).

What happened to Moshe (Moses) between his escape from Egypt and his return to be the Jewish Leader. Moshe left Egypt at age 12 or 18 and returned at the age of 80? What happened during that time? Moshe used a staff during Egypt and in the desert. Where did it come from? What did it look like? Why did Balaam hate Moshe so much and why was Bilaam so threatened by him? Moshe's Birth - Drowning in the Nile - Moshe Growing up in the Palace - King of Ethiopia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torah-heroes/support

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa Fellowship for a two-part look at parsha Shemot (Exodus 1:1 through 6:1) -- the first installment in the story of the life of Moshe (Moses) and the beginning of The Exodus. We all almost certainly know much of the story: a Pharoah arose who "knew not Joseph," wanted to kill of the boy Hebrew babies, and how Moses was put in an ark in the Nile, and rescued by - among others! - Pharoah's daughter. But, as we've also come to understand, there is FAR more... First, the Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SSM-1-13-23-Shemot-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 The Sabbath Day teaching is about tackling what is, perhaps never more so than now, a "matter of life and death." And that really is THE central theme of this new Book as well. Mark has suggested for several years during the studies of the Exodus that "ki ani Yahuah" is one of the most fundamental descriptions for the 'moral of the story': that 'kol Israel' - all of 'em - will know that "I AM Yahuah." that Pharoah will know that "ki ani Yahuah." That all Egypt will know, that we will know, that, ultimately, all the world will know "ki ani Yahuah." But there's also something more 'subtle,' and yet also more insidious, and, yes, 'satanic' at issue, too. Why does this story make such a clear point - up front - about the midwives who obviously didn't hear the sun-god-day school lesson about Romans 13 (arguably, "as twisted".) Is there a difference after all between Power and Authority? And even Who's we're talking about? "Shemot: 'Power' != [ is NOT Equal To! ] 'Authority' " https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WT-CooH-1-14-23-Shemot-Power-NOT-Equal-to-Authority-and-Romans-13-podcast-xxx.mp3   The combined two-part podcast is here:

We find in the Torah reading בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ Beha'alotcha an interesting juxtaposition of the elders who were picked to be the LORD's hands and mouth helping Moshe (Moses) in Israel vs. those who wanted to stuff their mouths with the flesh of Mitzraim (Egypt). The latter were “greedy” for “meat” and not the manna bread that came down from Heaven. Yet God provided those ungrateful complainers both. his account helps reveal the important point behind the controversially cryptic words of Yeshua haMashiakh (Jesus the Christ) in John 6: "eat My flesh" and "drink My blood."

The Seventh Month: Nisan Right in between the 9th and 10th plagues, G-d gives Moshe (Moses) and Aharon (Aaron) the first mitzvah, the first commandment, to the Jewish people as a whole. *record scratch* Wait haven't the Jewish people existed since Avraham (Abraham)? Yes, they have, and even though there were definitely families / clans / groups of Jewish people, we didn't officially become a united nation until the end of our slavery in Mitzrayim (Egypt). With the promise of the Matan Torah (the giving of the Torah) and the promise of the Promised Land, HaEretz HaMuvtachat, all of the families / clans / groups became one - B'nei Yisrael, the children of Israel. Israel being Yaakov (Jacob), the patriarch at the time of the Egyptian slavery. This first mitzvah, of course, is the commandment to sanctify the new moon as the beginning of a new month - to celebrate Rosh Chodesh, the head of the new month, starting with Chodesh Nisan. Right before the final plague, Makkat Bechorot - Death of the First Borns, we get this mitzvah. Directly following this final plague, the Jewish people are set free. Two commentators, Sforno and the Netziv, connect the mitzvah of Rosh Chodesh directly to Yetziat Mitzrayim - the Exodus from Egypt. Sforno emphasizes the fact that as slaves, the Jewish people had no control over their time. They were told when and where to work, when and where to eat, when and where to rest, etc. Rosh Chodesh is a symbol of the autonomy they were now granted as free people, taking back their control by sanctifying the passage of time. Earlier into Moshe's leadership, the Jewish people are reluctant to listen to his message that G-d will free them soon. The Torah tells us this is due to their Kotzer Ruach, their shortness of breath from hard work. Pharaoh kept them working to the point of exhaustion so they didn't have the mental or physical energy to rebell or desire anything more than what their lives held. The Netziv points out that the Jewish people had been living under the control of a foreign nation for so long that they needed something to distinguish themselves when emerging into the free world. The Egyptian society was highly connected to the sun, to the solar calendar. Our connection to the moon and the lunar calendar further removes us from that. There's no one forcing us into labor today, but we easily lose control of our time by submitting to the constant dinging of our phones, computers, TVs, etc. Taking one look at your screen time reminds us of this. We are active in this loss of control though, and there are lots of good, amazing things that we have due to our hyperconnectivity. And for the same reason kashrut (the laws of keeping kosher), our davening (praying) schedule, and our other unique ways of life keep us reminded who we are, Rosh Chodesh is another example of sanctifying the mundane. We make something as bland as the passing of time a ceremony! There are certain brachot and tefillot (blessings and prayers) for Rosh Chodesh and it has a great all around vibe. Cont'd… For full text, email me at shirajkaplan@gmail.com or join my email list here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iggerethalevana/message

In this episode, we explore a woman so important to the Jewish people that several generations of daughters were named for her—including the mother of Yēšūa (Jesus) and at least six other Miryams in the Christian scriptures! Largely drawing on the feminine voices in Rebecca Schwartz's work, All the Women Followed Her: A Collection of Writings on Miriam the Prophet & the Women of Exodus, Father Jayme helps us to imagine Miryam leading the Hebrew women in singing,  “Ashira l'Adonai—I will sing to Adonai, for Adonai has triumphed gloriously!” A confident, assertive, unmarried woman, Miryam posed a threat to the social order, and her memory as priestess and prophetess was quickly suppressed by the emerging religious hierarchy of the Davidic monarchy. Father Jayme examines the story of Miryam being struck with leprosy (Numbers 12)—a story often disinterpreted with misogynistic overtones—noting that Moshe (Moses) received the same gift when he was commissioned as a prophet (Ex. 4:6). As a result, God was kindled within Miryam, and, like her brother Aharon (Aaron), who prepared himself to become a priest by spending seven days in the desert, Miryam withdrew to the desert for seven days, cementing her place as a priestess and prophetess in the ancient Jewish tradition. Father Jayme concludes with Schwartz's words, noting that Miryam “symbolizes a messianic era of full equality… as a patron saint for any woman rabbi or scholar who has had to fight for a place at the table.” 

The slide of ancient Israel from redemption by God from slavery in Mitzraim (Egypt) down to apostasy from God at the golden calf is an important and enduring lesson from the Torah reading כי תשא Ki Tisa (“when you take,” Ex. 30:11–34:35). And the intercessory prayers of Moshe (Moses) and Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) to redeem after great treachery are examples for how we should view those around us.

The Sixth Month (Parts I and II): Adar I and Adar II One of the things I love a lot about modern Judaism is the day-to-day practicality of it. As you may know, the Hebrew calendar does not exactly line up with the English calendar. The Hebrew calendar in a non-leap year is 11 days shorter than the English calendar. An 11 day variance isn't that big, but add up many years and we'd be totally off. And yet, year in and year out, we will still celebrate certain holidays and read certain parshiyot ~around~ the same time every year. This is because the Jewish calendar CORRECTS itself 7 times within a 19 year cycle with the ​ שנה מעוברת - Shana Me'uberet, literally a "pregnant year" or a Leap Year. ​This year is called the "pregnant year" because it has an extra month, Adar I or Adar Aleph, in addition to the "regular" Adar - Adar II. Both of these months of Adar have the same Kabbalistic / Zodiac qualities, so this podcast is a twofer!! The most memorable part of Adar is that it contains the Jewish holiday of Purim. Purim tells the story of the valiant Jewish Queen Esther and her heroic saving of the Jewish people in the face of the dastardly plan of *GROGGER SOUNDS* Haaammaaaan! Since there's an Adar Aleph and Adar Bet, there is both Purim Katan (Small Purim) and Purim proper (Adar I - Purim Katan and Adar II - Purim). Both on the 14th days of their respective Adars. There are certain differences between the two Purims, but still on Purim Katan, we do try to tap into the energy of the holiday. As we have spoken about before​​, the reason we celebrate certain holidays on certain dates is because the energy of the events still remains symbolically on the date. Adar comes from "adir / אַדִיר​"​ means strength. It's a powerful month ​and a lucky month.​ In the Talmud we read, "משנכנס אדר מרבין בשמחה​" - "When the month of Adar arrives, we increase in our joy!"​ Some interpret that to mean that each day of Adar, we become happier and happier. There are a few associations / explanations for this, but the easiest explanation is the association with the miraculous, happy holiday of Purim. ​The Midrash tells us that Haman looked through all the months in the Jewish year and decided Adar was the perfect month to annihilate the Jews. It's a month without holidays and he learned it was the month that Moshe / Moses passed away. What he didn't know, is that Moshe was also born in this month - and this energy lends to its luck and miraculousness. ​​ Cont'd… For full text, email me at shirajkaplan@gmail.com or join my email list here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iggerethalevana/message

This is a continued introduction of this series, centering in on the importance of taking heed to the law given through Moshe (Moses) on Mount Sinai. In this lesson I walk through the time period of Ezra and the restoration of Judah and Jerusalem, some 100 years after the death of King Josiah. I also look at the birth of Yeshua, and the necessity of him being born into a Torah Observant home.

God gave Moshe (Moses) a very wise and discerning father-in-law. Yitro (Jethro) was a blessing to Moshe all the days of his life. The Torah reading יתרו Yitro (Exodus 18:1–20:23) shows us how he saved Moshe from burnout.  Yitro's humble advice to Moshe resonates with all of us as he encourages us to not take more work than we can handle and to be willing ask for help from those in our lives who have been blessed by God with discernment and mercy. Just as Moshe delegated the spirit of discernment on the elders of Israel, how much more would Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ) delegate the Spirit of God to His students and those who do His work on Earth.

Throughout the Torah, we hear many descriptions of Moshe (Moses), but a particularly powerful descriptor comes once he has died at the age of 120. “Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died; his eyes were undimmed and his vigor unabated.” - “וּמֹשֶׁ֗ה בֶּן־מֵאָ֧ה וְעֶשְׂרִ֛ים שָׁנָ֖ה בְּמֹת֑וֹ לֹא־כָהֲתָ֥ה עֵינ֖וֹ וְלֹא־נָ֥ס לֵחֹֽה” There are a lot of different interpretations of what this means. Some say this means he exuded the same light that shone from him as he descended Mount Sinai / Har Sinai for all of the days of his life. Others say this means his body did not show signs of aging even as he reached such an advanced age, and that he remained youthful even at 120. What does one do to remain youthful / have a long life? Personally, I have been anxious about aging since my 10th birthday. (Seriously, I remember crying on my final night as a 9 year old with the recognition that I will never be one digit ever again!!) And it was just my 24th birthday (I am approaching my mid-twenties and I don't know how to feel about it), which led me to some reflection on my values in general. In his commentary on this parsha, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks cites the Grant Study, which longitudinally tracked the lives of 268 Harvard students since 1938. The Grant Study sought to understand what leads to human flourishing. The psychiatrist George Vaillant wrote a number of books about the findings of this study. There are 2 dimensions of successful aging that are related to Moshe. A concept called “generativity,” or investing in forms of life and work that will outlive yourself. We have a choice once we reach a comfortable state of living - be static, or give back to others now that we ourselves are stable. A concept called “keeper of the meaning,” which refers to the wisdom that comes with age. Our elders are respected for their life experiences, and valued for passing on that wisdom to the younger generations. Moshe has spent the entire book of Devarim (Deuteronomy) performing generativity. Instead of hanging out, relying on his laudable past, or rehashing his mistakes, Moshe spends his final 5 weeks teaching the next generation how to live their lives, rehashing their history as a people and refreshing their memories on how to be moral, upstanding people in a social context. What good does setting B'nei Yisrael (the Children of Israel) up for success do for Moshe? Well, nothing. He's planting the seeds for the next generation with the knowledge he will never see the benefits. And regarding being a “keeper of the meaning” — we cannot count the amount of times “teach this to your children” has been said in the Torah. We are all about valuing the wisdom of old and making it new by teaching it to the young. This is reminiscent of the difference between hiddush (newness) and hidhadshut (renewal). Newness for the sake of new is worthless because it's not rooted in anything deeper or meaningful. Renewal is taking the wisdom of the old with us into the new. Moshe remained youthful till 120 because he retained hope for the future through all of his days. He never lost sight of the value of the next generation. I have always been someone who is impressed by success in any form. You're a math genius who scored a perfect 36 on the ACT? You have me in absolute awe. You're a supremely gifted dancer who can kick your face? I bow at your perfectly pointed toes. You're an innovative computer engineer who knows 10 coding languages? I don't understand you, but I respect you. But when I moved to New York, I realized there are lots of successful people everywhere. Cont'd… For full text, email me at shirajkaplan@gmail.com or join my email list here. opening theme: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shira-kaplan/support

It's crazy, but this week we begin reading from the 4th book of the Torah, Bamidbar (or Numbers). Bereshit (Genesis) tells the story of the beginning of the world and of the Jewish people. Shemot (Exodus) tells the story of the exit from Egypt, but the entrance in to a brit (covenant) with G-d. Vayikra (Leviticus) tells us *how* to be in that covenant, with laws and guidance. Bamidbar (Numbers) charts the journey for Har Sinai (Mount Sinai) to nearly entering Eretz Yisrael, the Land of Israel. We make some mistakes, and end up spending a bit more time in the desert than we planned (hence the name, BaMidbar meaning “in the desert”). And Devarim (Deuteronomy) … well we're not there yet. Don't want to spoil anything ;P So now we begin our journey through Bamidbar, Numbers. The English name is Numbers because Moshe (Moses) is commanded to take a census at the beginning and the end of this sefer (book of the Torah). It's not like Moshe realized he needed an accurate census count so he could reapportion the House of Representatives… (which is one of the main reasons we have a census in the US). And G-d definitely knows how many people there are, so why take a census? A census in general sees to it that all are counted equally. Rashi, Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, comments that G-d continually counts the Jewish people out of fondness for us. Other commentary in the Midrash teaches that each person was like a precious pearl to G-d, all equally valuable and worthy like the feeling one has toward their children. Aw well that's lovely! Everyone being equal!! Our modern Western minds loooooove that!! Except that it wasn't everyone counted equally… it was just men over the age of 20. Ok practically we're counting people who can be part of a fighting force, which women and children were excluded from in those times. But I can't help but feel not-seen by this. I have been feeling un-seen in relation to other things, too. For example, the rampant false information that has been spread on social media in regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict this week. In that, I have felt very un-seen. Our modern western world is terrified of being considered not-progressive, and so they hop on the bandwagon of condemning a complex geopolitical situation they have no stake in. It's as if the very WHIFF of being considered un-woke is enough to push everyone to the other side of the conflict. Though the majority of the progressive / left-leaning world has turned on Israel in the wake of this craziness, as is to be expected when you have no stake in the game… interestingly enough, Jews (on the whole) have remained steadfast. A Pew report came out this week https://www.pewforum.org/2021/05/11/jewish-americans-in-2020/ and had some interesting findings — 71% of Jews (total) identify or lean Democrat / to the left, so it's not like everyone suddenly ticks a different box. In regard to Judaism, progressive Jews, when reading parshiyot like the current one, can become uncomfortable. But at the WHIFF of female oppression do we denounce our Judaism? I feel like the answer is no. Cont'd… For full text, email me at shirajkaplan@gmail.com or join my email list here. opening theme: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shira-kaplan/support

We receive the 10 Commandments, Aseret HaDibrot, in this week's parsha! Of course this is a big, holy moment, but I want to discuss a less-talked-about idea that Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, zt”l shared in his commentary on this parsha a few years ago. In addition to receiving the 10 Commandments this week, Moshe (Moses) also receives some advice from his father-in-law, Yitro (Jethro). When Yitro hears of the great miracles B'nei Yisrael (the Children of Israel) have experienced at the Splitting of the Red Sea, Kriyat Yam Suf, he comes to Moshe, where he sees Moshe sitting in “judgement” of B'nei Yisrael day in and day out, but doing this all alone. (What is Moshe judging them for? Some commentators say this was actually the day after Yom Kippur and that this parsha is out of chronological order, and others disagree. We won't get into that. Point here is: Moshe is sitting and judging lots of people. Like me on a Saturday in the park!! Ah I crack myself up.) Yitro says that what Moshe is doing, which is not delegating judgement to a system of judges is Lo Tov, לא טוב not good. Rabbi Sacks pointed out that t he only other time the phrase לא טוב is used is after G-d creates Adam and then subsequently creates Chava (Eve) — לֹא־ט֛וֹב הֱי֥וֹת הָֽאָדָ֖ם לְבַדּ֑וֹ - it is not good for man to be alone. So it's not good for man to live / be alone, and it's not good for man to lead alone. So back to Yitro. Yitro says Moshe will wear himself out, as well as the the people, by not delegating his judging to a proper judicial system. Well obviously it would help Moshe not be so exhausted, but how does this help the people? They're just waiting there for their verdict, right? Rabbi Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin, known as the Netziv, has an interesting perspective. In his commentary on this parsha, he quotes the Talmud, “Surely where there is strict justice, there is no peace, and where there is peace, there is no strict justice! What then is the justice that coexists with peace? We must say: mediation.” The Netziv connects this idea to Moshe and the people. Moshe was a prophet of immense power. Two people would walk into his presence with a conflict and he would know instantly who was at fault. Moshe was a strict guy, he wasn't one for mediation or compromise. Which means that, while there was justice, there wasn't much peace in his wake. Sometimes we think the thing that is 100% just is the thing that is 100% right to do, but from this idea we learn that this is not always the case. Feelings and emotions of those around us are also very important. While Moshe couldn't very well lie about knowing which party was at fault, he could delegate his judging powers to non-prophetic people. Not only would he be elevating his appointed judges, he would also be allowing peaceful reconciliations to take place. Mediations or compromises leave both parties happy and validated, versus strict justice that leaves one party rejected and the other triumphant. Compromise isn't the solution to everything in life of course, but in conflict, sometimes it is. Maybe this is not the same thing, but Rachel Berry (played by recently outed-as-problematic actress, Lea Michele) from the 2010s Fox TV show Glee (about a high school show choir club) has popped into my head. If you didn't watch Glee, we can definitely still be friends, but you must know, in order for us to move forward, that I had a Glee binder throughout high school that I used un-ironically and honestly pretty proudly. So it's you who may want to remove affiliations

This week's parsha is Beshalach, and the Shabbat we read this parsha is known as “Shabbat Shira,” or the Shabbat of Song. (As you may have realized, my name is Shira, and this is Shabbat Shira! “Shabbat of Song” referring to Shirat HaYam, the Song at the Sea during Kriyat Yam Suf, the splitting of the Sea of Reeds or the Red Sea. I studied music in college, and continue to be a fan / maker of music… you get it) I totally tend to speak in extremes, but (for many reasons besides the fact that this is Shabbat Shira and I happen to be Shira too) this actually is my #1 favorite parsha to learn about. If you woke me up at 4 AM and said, “Give a dvar Torah right now,” I would go to this. After 10 wild and crazy plagues, B'nei Yisrael (the Children of Israel) are finally free to leave Mitzrayim (Egypt), but as we have come to expect, G-d hardens Pharaoh's heart once more, and he changes his mind. Just as they feel finally free, B'nei Yisrael find themselves trapped between the Sea of Reeds, Yam Suf, and Pharaoh and his approaching army. When B'nei Yisrael sees their predicament, they are rightfully frightened. Moshe (Moses) tries to comfort them, saying they should have no fear — G-d will deliver you. But then G-d comes back with, “Why do you cry out to me? Tell B'nei Yisrael to go forward. And then hold your staff out so that B'nei Yisrael may march onto dry ground” Do you catch that order? “Tell B'nei Yisrael to go forward and THEN you can split the sea.” G-d had said many times that B'nei Yisrael will be delivered, that Egypt will be dealt with harshly, and so G-d expects a little bit of faith from them. We know how the rest of the story goes, the sea splits and B'nei Yisrael is free. Don't you just want to shake them and say, “Goodness! Just wade into the water!!” My mom always says that if you're having a hard time deciding on something, it's because you don't have enough information. B'nei Yisrael just saw 10 miraculous, harsh plagues that left them unscathed. But they have also just experienced 210 years of slavery in Egypt. When do the miracles become enough to restore faith? And are we expected to make such a huge leap of faith when we've been suffering for so long? We learn in the Talmud and Midrash that one person did have the faith to jump in the water first — Nachshon. Nachshon's emunah, his belief and faith in G-d encouraged the rest of B'nei Yisrael to also make the leap. Then the sea split. We learn though, that the sea didn't split until the water had reached Nachshon's nose / eyes. What incredible faith… To hold out until the last possible second, and still remain steadfast. This reminds me of the story of Akeidat Yitzchak, the Binding of Isaac in Sefer Bereshit, the Book of Genesis. Avraham (Abraham) wasn't some cold-blooded, heartless person who was willing to kill his son. He was a person who knew the power of context. Why would G-d have him kill his son who he waited and prayed and longed for for so many years? Why would G-d promise Avraham generations as numerous as stars in the sky? So back to this story — why would G-d send the 10 plagues, finally free B'nei Yisrael, get them THIS FAR only to have them be destroyed? It makes no sense that this would have been the end of B'nei Yisrael. But do we think rationally when faced with a terrifying situation? Not really! For full text, email me at shirajkaplan@gmail.com or join my email list here. "When You Believe" - London Cast of Prince of Egypt https://youtu.be/wTWbZAqRJDc?t=15 opening theme: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shira-kaplan/support

At the end of last week's parsha, Moshe (Moses) and Aharon (Aaron) take on the responsibility of being B'nei Yisrael's (Children of Israel) spokespeople. G-d tells them to go to the people and explain what's going to happen (G-d's intention to redeem them, etc) and also to do some miracles or “signs” to really seal the deal. G-d also tells them that when they go to Pharaoh demanding that B'nei Yisrael should be freed, G-d will strengthen Pharaoh's heart and not let them free. I think we gloss over the fact that Moshe and Aharon know their first demand to Pharaoh is a lost cause. They go in doing their best (obvi) but know it's not the end. Ok back to that soon. So Moshe and Aharon go to B'nei Yisrael, and B'nei Yisrael is convinced! They're relieved and happy and believe that G-d will redeem them. And then of course, Moshe and Aharon go to Pharaoh, demand, and fail. But Pharaoh not only refuses, but also makes the work even more difficult on the people. B'nei Yisrael is very mad at Moshe and Aharon now, which isn't surprising. They don't know what Moshe and Aharon know — that things are going to be tough for a while but it will all be worth it. But what is surprising is that Moshe is also mad — he goes to G-d very upset that his first go didn't pan out. Moshe says, “Ever since I came to Pharaoh, he's just made things worse! And you've still not delivered your people.“ Rabbi Jacob ben Asher, or Baal ha'Turim is also surprised by this, explaining that Moshe knew this first try wasn't it, but he didn't think his intervention would make things WORSE… he thought things would at least get a little better. But they didn't. G-d responds immediately, saying, “You will see what I will do to Pharaoh. He's going to drive the people out.” Moshe is questioning G-d of course, but mostly he's questioning Pharaoh. He can't see a world where Pharaoh does anything that helps B'nei Yisrael. G-d tells Moshe immediately that he will see change soon, but G-d does it in an interesting way. G-d doesn't say, “I am so great, it'll be fine.” G-d's response is way more validating and way more personal. More like, “I hear your concern, Moshe, and though of course I am pulling the strings, you will see Pharaoh set my people free.” And this is more of a miracle than the people magically appearing in Israel. To see someone so horribly vile, someone who hates both G-d and B'nei Yisrael so much be the agent of G-d is miraculous. In this week's parsha, Va'era, we see 7 of the 10 plagues of Egypt, the Makkot Mitzrayim. Up until the 6th plague, Pharaoh hardens his heart to the plagues of blood, frogs, lice, wild beasts, and dead livestock. But at the 6th plague, boils, we have new language, now it's Hashem that hardens Pharaoh's heart. If Pharaoh needs Hashem to harden his heart, doesn't that mean that he would let B'nei Yisrael go? Well, yes. So why go on with more plagues if 5 would have convinced Pharaoh? Is it to punish the Egyptians, to punish Pharaoh? No. It's to convince B'nei Yisrael. At the beginning of this parsha, B'nei Yisrael doesn't believe what Moshe tells them after the first time Pharaoh rejects the idea at the end of last parsha. The Torah tells us they didn't listen due to their short breath — קֹּ֣צֶר ר֔וּחַ. Ok, so give them a minute, right? This Kotzer Ruach, this short breath, refers to B'nei Yisrael's crazy daily lives. They are working extremely hard, so hard in fact that they “don't have time” to think about spirituality or G-d. Our commentary tells us that Pharaoh did this on purpose, working them super hard so they wouldn't have the spiritual or mental strength to not be beaten down. For full text, email me at shirajkaplan@gmail.com or join my email list here. opening theme: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shira-kaplan/support

Parsha Shemot (Exodus/Shemot 1:1 through 6:1) begins the Book which of course has the same Hebrew name. It begins the story of the life of Moshe (Moses) and the beginning of the end of the time of bondage in Egypt. The Erev Shabbat overview: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hebrewnation/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/09150034/SSM-1-8-21-Shemot-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 One of the key setup elements of this part of the story is a "new king who knew NOT Joseph." The Sabbath day teaching begins with a question that seems to resonate now than perhaps ever before in the history of what was the American Republic. "What made 'Moses', MOSES!"? He didn't choose to be the savior of the tribes of Israel, or lead them out of bondage. And yet the totality of the story suggests he had a purpose set out for him even before his birth. His life moved according to what clearly looks like a plan. He was born when he was, for why he was. Arguably, perhaps all of us were born now, "for such a time as this." And the punchline is that Yosef was SOLD into bondage, yet Yahuah had a plan that saved them all. Before the slaves in Egypt 'groaned,' and cried out from their bondage, Moshe was already being prepped. The parallels in the stories of a people then who, once free, moved into slavery in a period of just over 200 years cannot be overlooked. Neither can the examples of leadership that Yahuah provided them, or the lessons. "Shemot: Slave, Free, and Redeemed -- Redeemed at a PRICE, we much not again be slaves of men!" https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hebrewnation/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/09151402/SSM-1-9-21-Shemot-What-made-Moses-MOSES-podcast-xx.mp3 The combined two-part teaching is here:

Many things can make us feel like we're forgotten, alone and suffering unfairly. A key lesson of the Torah reading שמות Shemot ("names," Exodus 1:1–6:1) is the Creator of all that is, was and will be knows the deep, anguished cries of our hearts and has been actively working to set us free from the long downhill slide of the world. Just as the LORD revealed His name, His character, to Moshe (Moses) at the burning bush, the Holy One of Israel revealed His character though the Word of the LORD made flesh — Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ). Set free by the LORD's Anointed from our bondage to the the ways of the world that are headed toward death, we can carry the memorial of the LORD's character, great works and deliverance with us as ambassadors of the Messiah. We can give testimony on what He has done for us, our families and our friends with us everywhere we go, whether in person or virtually. As His reputation (name) reveals to us, God has shown up, does shows up and will show up.

Mazel tov! We've reached the second book of the Torah, Sefer Shemot / the Book of Exodus! As well as the opening number of the excellent Dreamworks film, Prince of Egypt. We are entering Sefer Shemot, the Book of Exodus! A new Pharaoh has arisen (or just new edicts have begun… there's differing opinions) who is threatened by the fact that B'nei Yisrael (the Children of Israel) have thrived in Egypt. So Pharaoh demands that all Ivri (Hebrew) baby boys be flung into the Nile. Enter Yocheved, daughter of Levi, granddaughter of Yaakov (Jacob), who gives birth to a particularly “good / ט֣וֹב” Hebrew baby boy. She hides him as long as she can, but eventually has to make a decision. Some commentators say she put her baby in the Nile momentarily and was planning to come back, some say she was sending her baby off for what she hoped was a better life, and others say she was finding the classic Jewish mother loophole — flipping the script and following through with Pharaoh's command to put all Hebrew baby boys in the Nile. No matter what her intention was, her baby floats down the Nile to be discovered Divinely by the daughter of Pharaoh, who takes him in and names him Moshe (Moses) — “for I drew him out of the water” כִּ֥י מִן־הַמַּ֖יִם מְשִׁיתִֽהוּ There is also a piece of commentary that connects Moshe's being saved or drawn out of a harsh place to his eventual role as the “savior” of B'nei Yisrael, too. So Moshe grows up in the palace and eventually finds out he's Jewish. He goes out (maybe for the first time?) and sees an Egyptian task master beating a fellow Ivri. We are told that Moshe looked this way and that way, but saw no one, so he struck down the Egyptian and buried him in the sand. When I first read this, I assumed Moshe was looking this way and that way to see if there was anyone who would see him commit this crime. But no! He was looking around to see if anyone else was going to intervene. Maybe I'm just dim, but when I first read commentary confirming this, it really surprised me. It wasn't that Moshe was worried about getting caught (I mean maybe he was a little), it was that he wanted to discern if now is really the time to step up. There may have been a huge crowd around him, but if no one was willing to intervene, there may as well have been no one. Even now I'm reflecting and thinking about the times that I personally have “stepped up” and done something I was proud of. Thinking about it, I'm realizing these situations happened when either 1) no one else was around or 2) no one around was choosing to do the thing I knew was right. Nothing makes me more angry than inactive bystanders. Of course we're social creatures, we want to be accepted and approved of by our fellow humans. But sometimes being forced to act because no one else will, can be revealing. There is no such thing as evil, there is only lack of good. Meaning, there can only be evil when we fail to be good. This reminds me of a movie my dad put on last week, called the Electric Horseman, starring a mustachioed Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Robert Redford is a washed up, hungover former rodeo star / cowboy (I was going to say “spoiler alert” but this came out in 1979 so if you haven't seen it yet…. IDK man) who's now sold out as the face of a breakfast cereal brand. He's about to make a big PR appearance with a $12 million racing horse, named Rising Star, when he discovers that the horse is drugged up and injured. Robert Redford then steals away into the night on the horse, planning to free him into the wild. Why does he do it? He sees pain, he sees a lack of good, and steps in. For full text, email me at shirajkaplan@gmail.com or join my email list here. opening theme: reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shira-kaplan/support

Part 2 of 2. Continuing with the life of Moshe (Moses) we see key aspects to evaluate ourselves and our level of commitment in sacrifice to the Lord.

Part 1 of 2. The life of Moshe (Moses) is filled with wisdom on leadership. Namely? Sacrifice. Learn how today with Rabbi Eric Carlson.

The book of Deuteronomy, which Jews around the globe read in synagogue in the period leading up to the High Holy Days, consists primarily of Moses’s final oration to the people of Israel. With the nation on the cusp of conquering Canaan and establishing its own sovereign government, the prophet presents Israel with a set of laws and regulations surrounding power and kingship—what some scholars call the “Mosaic Constitution.” In his best-selling Hebrew book, ha-N’um ha-Aharon shel Moshe (Moses’s Last Speech), the Israeli writer and philosopher Micah Goodman offers a thought-provoking and original interpretation of Deuteronomy, presenting profound insights about the Torah’s revolutionary political teachings. Though the book has not yet been translated into English, Dr. Goodman recently taught an eight-episode online course for the Tikvah Fund on “Deuteronomy: The Last Speech of Moses,” in which he explores and expands upon the themes and ideas of his earlier work. In this podcast, he speaks with Mosaic’s editor Jonathan Silver about Deuteronomy’s laws regarding the monarchy and what political and philosophical wisdom they hold for us today. If you enjoy this podcast, you can enroll in Dr. Goodman’s free Tikvah online course at Courses.TikvahFund.org. Musical selections in this podcast are drawn from the Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, op. 31a, composed by Paul Ben-Haim and performed by the ARC Ensemble.

God forgives us for our screwups when we turn back from them (i.e., repent). What must we then do? Forgive others. That includes those in the Body of Messiah who we think have “lied” to us about the Sabbath’s being changed, Day of Atonement’s being abolished, New Moon’s being nailed to the cross or the Torah’s being abrogated. Those who taught us these things may have been misled themselves or had misunderstood or misinterpreted teachings. Our job is to forgive. That’s a key lesson Moshe (Moses) had for the second generation of Israel, who had to grow up outside the Promised Land because of the failings of the first generation in trusting every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. The Torah reading דברים Devarim (“words,” Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22) is the beginning of Moshe’s address near the end of his life, spanning most all the book.

“What has been resolved has to be released.” In this the final episode of Forgiveness, Resolution, Reconciliation & Restoration, Rabbi Steve Berkson gives a more detailed review of everything that’s been taught up to this point. He then moves into consequences incurred and consequences removed. What’s the beauty of our relationship with our Creator? Rabbi Berkson takes us to 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 to find out. There we find the very well-known verse that starts with, “If my people who are called by my name…” In this passage we see all the processes of forgiveness, resolution, reconciliation and restoration. Does forgiveness necessarily remove consequences? What is it that the Creator is wanting from us as He forgives us? Who does he do all this for? Why should you be Torah-Observant? Because the path, the instructions for coming into right relationship with your Creator was given to Moshe (Moses), as the psalmist King David wrote in Psalm 103. If you have the proper fear or respect of Yah and His awesomeness, you will be given the desire to want a right relationship, aka, The Covenant, with Him. (see Deuteronomy 10:12-13) What does it mean to “pass over the transgression”? What is the Father’s approach to forgiveness that we should have? (Micah 7:18) In Jeremiah 31:31, with whom is the “new covenant” made? Has He rejected one group to accept another group? Has this prophecy already happened? When you accept and act on the forgiveness provided you through what Messiah Yeshua did, does this absolve you of sin past, present and future? Why? Why not? Finishing this teaching in the letter to the Colossians, Rabbi Berkson points out words such as expectation, worthy, fit… what do these crucial words have to do with the reward promised to us? Along with those words there are other words such as fruitful, empowered, delivered, redemption. Don’t miss this final episode of this series that will forever change your life. Related Teachings can be found here: • Darkness & Light https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX-XQMZGFW34P2ukzmf_M2q1 • The Fear of Yahweh https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX8t0FwtfuLzlCSJdSrRlzXU • Are You Covenanted? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX_OEhd7K84LBs_jp6579C6U • Where Are We Going? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAU_Vza3TY4&list=PLf9HOA0P9oX-ASeY8Xo7Pt8WK1PUy7b0P&index=2 • The Search for the Doctrine of Grace https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX91R_Lz3jOfHHCxJV6XebkV Don't miss out on new teachings every week. You are welcome to post your comments and please click on the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing to you. For more information about MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel), visit our website at http://www.mtoi.org Join us on Social media! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoiworldwide/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtoiworldwide We are located in Cleveland TN. If you would like to know more about us, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to visit us on our website wwww.mtoi.org, email us at admin@mtoi.org or call us at 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services & Torah Study LIVE Streamed on our Main YouTube Channel every Shabbat at 1pm (EST) and every Tuesday for Torah Study Live Stream at 8pm (EST)!

I'm bringing this broadcast for this week and next week, so it's bit longer than usual, but hopefully worth the listen. Question: how do you best learn? Or, Teach? Moshe (Moses) shows us three ways. And the classroom is Mount Sinai.

Moshe [Moses] goes outside his royal palace [and 'outside' his royal upbringing] to seek out his brethren. The great Moshe was fascinatingly complex - but so are we. A Parsha Shmos related "tachils" lesson.

Moshe [Moses] goes outside his royal palace [and 'outside' his royal upbringing] to seek out his brethren. The great Moshe was fascinatingly complex - but so are we. A Parsha Shmos related "tachils" lesson.

Rabbi Yitzchak is joined once again by his wife Leah as they discuss the connections made regarding exile and redemption in the Torah portion Vayechi read last week, and the Torah portion of Shemot which starts this week. The connections are made between Yaakov (Jacob), Yosef (Joseph) and Moshe (Moses), as it relates to the beginning of the exile in Egypt and the concept of redemption. Not just the physical redemption of the children of Israel, but the spiritual component that is even relevant today. The Science of Kabbalah 14JAN2020 - PODCAST

A better appreciation of the trait of hakarat hatov - gratitude - based on how Moshe [Moses] translates a Divine command in the Parsha [Torah portion] of Matot.

A better appreciation of the trait of hakarat hatov - gratitude - based on how Moshe [Moses] translates a Divine command in the Parsha [Torah portion] of Matot.

Join Yiskah as she dives into the Ekev torah portion, featuring Moshe (Moses) admonishing the people to obey Yah's commands to be blessed, as well as a review of the golden calf episode and the tablets being rewritten, followed by more of Moses exhorting the people to love YHVH and keep His commandments.

Are you walking in freedom? In the Institutionalized Church, Galutyah/Galatians is used to justify a Christian’s severance from the law of Moshe/Moses. Is this truly the intent of the epistle, divided from the rest of Scripture? Some have found the text to be so problematic that they reject Shaul/Paul altogether. Join us, as we study Galutyah/Galatians!

As we prepare to re-roll the Torah scroll on this Simchat Torah, Rabbi Silverman delivers a Message from Deuteronomy 33, and the final blessing of Moshe (Moses) on the Children of Israel.

Do we want to be Israelites who test יהוה/Yahuwah, or enter into His rest? Our study examines the second pillar of Judaism, Moshe/Moses, and how it points to Moshiac/Messiah. We’ll also take a look at the sins and weaknesses of the previous generations, so we can avoid the same traps and pitfalls.

What was it that was added because of transgressions? Just how many trips did Moshe/Moses make up to the top of Sinai? Discover how Moshe/Moses and Yahusha/Jesus are both Melchizedek Covenant Mediators and how a distorted, Greco/Roman, chronological lens will impact the Melchizedek revelation.

There are two significant movements of the soul: Exile (Diaspora) and Exodus, both of which are explained by Moshe (Moses) in the first books of the Bible. Learn how they relate to the Three Chambers, Three Factors, Three Mountains, Bodhichitta, Jacob, Israel, and much more. "And these are the names of the children of Israel who came into Mitzrahim with Jacob; a man and his (archetypes or) household came into Mitzrahim." - Exodus 1:1 It is highly recommended that you read the entire PDF before listening to the lecture.

The stories of the Exodus of the Israelites and the ordeals Job suffers in the hands of Satan are deeply related, and symbolize processes of initiation on the path to develop the soul completely. This lecture describes how initiation relates to Kabbalah, and explains Exodus, sexuality, the Tree of Life, and the three types of Adept—Adeptus Minor, Adeptus Major, and Adeptus Exemptus. This is a lecture from the free online course Gnostic Moses: The Herald of Christ Course Description: One of the most important figures in religion is משה Moshe (Moses), yet his true identity and importance has been hidden for centuries behind the veil of Kabbalah. This course removes the veil so that anyone who wants to see the truth can do it. To follow Christ, the energy of life, is to incarnate that force within. The way to do this is hidden in the Bible and the Hebrew letters. This course explains the symbol of Moses in relation with our spiritual development and the spinal column, and discusses the Zohar, Genesis, the teachings of Gurdjieff, and much more.

THE HEALING AND MIRACLE PODCAST HEALING RESOURCES with Prince Handley HEALING BY DISCERNING MESSIAH YESHUA A LESSON FROM THE TORAH You can listen to this message NOW. Click the center of the pod circle at top left. (allow images to display.) Listen now  ... or download for later. INSTANT REPLAY at: www.blubrry.com/miracles/ To SUBSCRIBE, see instructions at bottom of message below. If you have a friend who is sick in body or mind, or is demon-possessed, tell them about The Healing and Miracle Podcast. 24/7 release of Prince Handley blogs, teachings, and podcasts >>> STREAM Text:  "follow princehandley"  to 40404 (in USA) Or, Twitter: princehandley   PODCAST MISSION STATEMENT: My goal is to define the parameters in which you can be healed scripturally, and live in health ... and then you can help others do the same! -- Prince Handley The podcast will always be less than 5 minutes for fast download to iPhone. If you have friends who need healing or a miracle, email them this teaching. DESCRIPTION:  How to be healed mentally, physically, and spiritually by discerning Messiah Yeshua. Miracles - real miracles - are aimed at you from every direction! A lesson from the Torah. HEALED BY DISCERNING MESSIAH YESHUA Many people can recite from memory John 3:16, which tells us: “For G-d so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Yeshua said this after mentioning the Torah account of Numbers Chapter 21 which tells us: “And the people journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread. And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died. Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people. And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.” The Torah contains many examples ... or types … of the Messiah to come. It is beautiful that when Messiah was here on earth He quoted from this passage concerning Himself, as He did on many other occasions. Moshe (Moses) proclaimed, “Everyone that is bitten (by the serpents), when he looks upon it (the serpent of brass upon the pole) shall live.” Can you imagine a person almost dead, laying in the desert sand, straining to look at the serpent on the pole … or a mother with a child almost dead, pointing her child to look at the brass serpent upon the pole. No one questioned whether they would be healed. For they were told by Moses, “Whoever looks will be healed.” They knew “whoever” meant them! As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, and whoever looked upon it lived, so Messiah would be lifted up on the cross stake, and whoever believes in Him, “should not perish, but have eternal life.” And so it is that whoever discerns the Messiah Yeshua lifted up upon the cross stake will be healed: spiritually, mentally, and physically. You might wonder how the sinless Messiah would be represented by the example, or type, of a venomous snake. In the Brit Chadasha, 2 Corinthians 5:21 tells us: “For he hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” This was a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy in the Tanakh, “And the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:6) Messiah, on the cross stake, became sin for us by taking our sins upon Himself; and therefore became cursed as the serpent was cursed, that those who are under the curse might be redeemed from it. Sin and sickness are a double curse, and so the atonement by Messiah is a double cure! As people who were bitten looked up to the brazen serpent on the pole were healed … so those today who are sick and diseased and in pain look upon Messiah, who was lifted up upon the cross stake, are healed. The atonement described in the Tanakh in Isaiah Chapter 53 was fulfilled by Messiah Yeshua 750 years later. We are told in Mattiyahu (Matthew) 8:16-17: “When the even was come, they brought unto Him many that were possessed with devils: and He cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:  That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” By His stripes you are healed!Baruch haba b'Shem Adonai. Your friend, Prince Handley President / Regent University of Excellence If you would like an anointed prayer cloth sent to you, write to: WORLD SERVICES P.O. 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