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“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
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“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.”Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his generation, a voice that captures the absurdities and profound loneliness of modern life with a deceptive, almost casual wit. His work, translated into dozens of languages, uses fantastical premises—from alien visitations to parallel universes—to illuminate the most human of truths. His new collection, Autocorrect, explores a world grappling with technology, loss, and the aftershocks of a global pandemic and, more recently, war. His awards include the Cannes Film Festival's Caméra d'Or (2007), the Charles Bronfman Prize (2016), and the prestigious Sapir Prize (2018). Over a hundred short films and several feature films have been based on his stories. Keret teaches creative writing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He now has a weekly newsletter on Substack called Alphabet Soup. He's also the new MFA Director of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he's pioneering a new approach to storytelling. Joining me today from Tel Aviv is the great Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret.“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talked about this idea of humanity. My parents always said to me, when you look at people, don't look at their political views; that's not important. Look at the way that they look at you. If they see you, if they listen to you, if they can understand your intention, even if it's a failing one, they're your people. And if they can't, it doesn't matter.I think that when I came with my mother and father, they thought there are people, there are human beings, and there are people who want to be human beings but are still struggling. And you go with humanity; you go with the person who can go against his ideology if his heart tells him something.”Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
"Frykt ikke, for jeg er med deg. Jeg skal hente din slekt fra øst, og samle deg fra vest. Jeg skal si til nord: 'Gi dem fra deg!' Og til sør: 'Hold dem ikke tilbake!' Før mine sønner tilbake langt borte fra, mine døtre fra jordens ende." (Jes. 43, 5-6)Dette skjer i vår tid! Siden opprettelsen av staten Israel i 1948 har 3,5 millioner jøder vendt tilbake. De har kommet fra mer enn 100 land og snakker 40 ulike språk. Jeg har lest at det kommer nærmere 5000 nye jøder til landet hver måned (N. Yoder, ICAJ)! De kommer i hovedsak fra nord, sør og øst, men den største gruppen fra vest mangler: jødene i USA. Det er cirka 5 millioner. Nå er det flere organisasjoner som forbereder seg på en stor bølge derfra.Hvor skal alle disse bo i det lille landet? Under den store Negevørkenen sør i landet finnes det massive ferskvannskilder, sier de. Israelerne har allerede teknologien til å få det opp, men jobber med å gjøre det rimelig nok. Når de får det til, vil også denne ørkenen blomstre, som det står (Jes. 35,1). Det er Gud som står bak alt dette, og det er stort å se det skje!Ja, tenk det, at det som Gud har sagt for så lenge siden, at det faktisk skjer i dag! Og så skjer det på en veldig menneskelig måte. At person for person, familie for familie, bestemmer seg for å reise tilbake til Israel. Alt dette kan minne oss på at Guds løfte holder, og at det Gud har sagt skal skje, det skjer. Det er en trygghet og til oppmuntring også for oss i dag.Skrevet og lest av Eli Fuglestad for Norea Håpets Kvinner.
Ever wonder how long God's patience lasts? Ezekiel chapters 20-21 reveals that pivotal moment when divine patience reached its limit with ancient Israel.The imagery is striking—God drawing His sword against His own people after centuries of disobedience. "Behold, I am against you," He declares, words that stand in stark contrast to His earlier promises to be with them. This reversal marks one of the most significant turning points in biblical history.We explore the vivid metaphors God uses to communicate His impending judgment: a consuming fire in the forests of Negev and a polished sword "flashing like lightning." These aren't just poetic figures but prophecies that found literal fulfillment. The once-lush landscape described in Joshua's time as "flowing with milk and honey" transformed into the arid desert we see today—physical evidence of divine judgment that has endured for millennia.Most significantly, this judgment permanently altered Israel's national identity. The Babylonian captivity ended the line of Jewish kings, and even after their return from exile, they would never again enjoy true independence under their own monarch. The scepter departed, fulfilling ancient prophecies and setting the stage for the future Messiah—the only one who can legitimately claim David's throne.This episode challenges popular notions of God's character. Yes, He is loving, merciful, and patient, but these passages reveal He will not tolerate persistent rebellion forever. When judgment finally comes, it arrives with the speed of lightning, comprehensive and inescapable.What does this mean for us today? God's patience remains vast but not endless. His love doesn't negate His justice. This sobering reality calls us to examine our own lives and recognize that, sooner or later, all accounts must be settled with the divine King.Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve
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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Sunset in the Negev: Discovering Friendship and Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: כאשר השמש עמדה בשיא גובהה בשמי המדבר בנגב, לא היה צל די לשני האנשים היחידים שנראו לרחוק בין הדיונות החוליות.En: When the sun stood at its peak in the Negev desert sky, there wasn't enough shade for the two lone people visible from afar among the sandy dunes.He: האריאל, עם כובע בוקרים רחב על ראשו, התבונן באופק.En: Ariel, with a wide cowboy hat on his head, gazed at the horizon.He: "השקיעה תהיה מרהיבה מהדיונה ההיא," הוא אמר בנחישות, מצביע על דיונת חול רחוקה.En: "The sunset will be spectacular from that dune," he said decisively, pointing at a distant sand dune.He: לצידו עמדה יעל, עם תיק גב מלא מים וכלי עזרה ראשונה.En: Beside him stood Yael, with a backpack full of water and first aid supplies.He: "אולי כדאי שנגיב לטבע ולשמש בעדינות?En: "Maybe we should respond to nature and the sun gently?"He: " היא הציעה בקול רך, מביטה מסביב, מודעת לסכנות המדבר החם.En: she suggested in a soft voice, looking around, aware of the hot desert's dangers.He: החול חם, והצעדים מייצרים חריקות רכות.En: The sand was hot, and their steps produced soft squeaks.He: השניים המשיכו בדרכם, ורוח קלילה הרימה ענני חול קטנים.En: The two continued on their way, and a light breeze lifted small clouds of sand.He: יעל חשה בעייפות המתחילה להתגנב, אך עיניה נשארו על אריאל, שתמיד שאף להרפתקה.En: Yael began to feel the creeping fatigue, but her eyes remained on Ariel, who always craved adventure.He: פתאום, אריאל עצר.En: Suddenly, Ariel stopped.He: "לא יכול לנשום," הוא לחש, הראוויה נעלמת מעיניו.En: "I can't breathe," he whispered, the focus disappearing from his eyes.He: הוא הושיט יד אל כיס חלצתו, מחפש את משאף האסתמה שלו, ויעל נחרדה למראהו.En: He reached into his jacket pocket, searching for his asthma inhaler, and Yael was horrified by the sight.He: "אנחנו חייבים לעצור כאן," היא אמרה, עוזרת לו לשבת בצל קטן מצוק סלע.En: "We must stop here," she said, helping him to sit in a small shade spot by a rock cliff.He: היא הביאה מים ואחזה בידו.En: She brought water and held his hand.He: אריאל ניסה להחזיר נשימה, אך הפנים שלו היו חיוורות.En: Ariel tried to catch his breath, but his face was pale.He: השמש החלה לשקוע וצבעה את הדיונות בזהב עמוק.En: The sun began to set, coloring the dunes in deep gold.He: יעל הביטה באריאל.En: Yael looked at Ariel.He: "לא צריך ללכת רחוק כדי לראות את המראה היפהפה הזה," היא לחשה בעדינות.En: "You don't need to go far to see this beautiful sight," she whispered gently.He: מתחת ללילה הקריר שאחרי היום הלוהט, נשימתו של אריאל החלה להתייצב.En: Under the cool night that followed the hot day, Ariel's breathing began to stabilize.He: הוא הביט ביעל, רואה את כוח הרוח והחמלה שבה.En: He looked at Yael, seeing the strength and compassion within her.He: "אני מבין עכשיו," אמר, מחזיק בידה, "שזו לא רק השמש אלא גם מה שמסביבנו שמשנה את החוויה.En: "I understand now," he said, holding her hand, "it's not just the sun but also what's around us that changes the experience."He: "הם ישבו יחד, מביטים בשקיעה, איש בצדו של השני, כאשר המדבר התעטף בחושך.En: They sat together, watching the sunset, each by the other's side, as the desert wrapped in darkness.He: אריאל למד על חשיבות הגבולות והחברות.En: Ariel learned about the importance of limits and friendship.He: החולות השתתקו, אך לבבות השניים היו מלאים בשקיעת נגב שלווה, שהייתה מרהיבה לא פחות מהחזון שדמיין.En: The sands fell silent, but the hearts of the two were filled with the peaceful Negev sunset, which was just as spectacular as the vision he had imagined. Vocabulary Words:peak: שיאshade: צלhorizon: אופקdune: דיונהdecisively: בנחישותrespond: להגיבfatigue: עייפותcreeping: מתגנבinhale: לנשוםhorrified: נחרדהstabilize: להתייצבcompassion: חמלהlimits: גבולותfriendship: חברותspectacular: מרהיבהbackpack: תיק גבsupplies: כלי עזרה ראשונהbreeze: רוח קלילהadventure: הרפתקהastonishment: הראוויהinhale: משאףpale: חיוורexperience: חוויהcrave: שאףcompassion: רחוםvision: חזוןimagine: לדמייןdangers: סכנותstrength: כוח רגשgaze: להביטBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Then Moses climbed Mount Nebo from the plains of Moab to the top of Pisgah, across from Jericho. There the Lord showed him the whole land—from Gilead to Dan, all of Naphtali, the territory of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Mediterranean Sea, the Negev and the whole region from the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar. Then the Lord said to him, This is the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob when I said, I will give it to your descendants. I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not cross over into it.Deuteronomy 34:1-4Hello everyone and welcome to the Christian Educational Ministries Weekend Bible Study. It is good to be with you and we thank you for being there and allowing us to make this weekly service possible.Tonight we are pleased to continue our study on the book of Deuteronomy, which teaches us to know God, love God and obey God. Filling in for Ronald L. Dart, with his conclusion of this fascinating series, is our good friend, Richard Crow.
Prof. Guy Ben-Porat, political scientist at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, discusses his co-written book Usual Suspects: Minorities, Police and Citizenship in Israel.
Once again we see that scripture testifies of the Messiah, Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Christ. Just as He taught in John 5:39 said between 24-30 A.D. when all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament. Starting in lesson 62 (see links to Lesson 62, 63, and 64 below) we saw that Yahvay, the LORD, came to dwell WITH His people. But, when He was here, the LORD, Jesus, came to dwell IN His people. In Exodus God had a temporary dwelling place, a tent. In Jesus' day it was said our human body was a TENT and Jesus came to dwell in His human body, His tent. There are more like the Menorah is looked upon as symbolizing the LIGHT OF THE WORLD shines in the darkness of the Holy Place. And Jesus. He is the LIGHT OF THE WORLD and He came to shine for men caught in the darkness of sin. The lessons 62-65 must be treated as one unit. It is highly recommended that you listen and study with me in lesson 62 and 63 and 64 before you listen to this lesson 65. Here are the links for 62-64. Link 62 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-62-exod-251-8-the-waypoint-on-the-hike-through-torah/ Link 63 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-63-exod-2510-16-the-ark-of-the-covenant/ Link 64 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-64-exod-2510-22-the-mercy-seat-and-the-blodd-of-the-lamb/ An important earlier lesson in this study of Exodus is the podcast Bible study that shows that the Hebrews likely assimilated into the Egyptian culture. Thus, it makes sense that Yahvay, the LORD, would use the things of Egypt, things the Hebrews, His beloved chosen people, were familiar with. He was trying to reach them in the Torah, His instruction, and NOT us. It was written to them THEN. So, here's the link to that key podcast study - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-lesson-4-part-2-exod-211-25/ Here's a layout of the Mishkan HaKodesh Eloheem or the Holy Dwelling Tent of God commonly known from Latin as the Tabernacle (tent). It is public domain found at Wikimedia. You can great a great tour (video) of the entire Holy Tent of Yahvay, the LORD, at the link below. The video link is in the upper right. Link - https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-tabernacle-walkthrough/ In this Bible study podcast I mentioned two articles I found related to the rituals of the Egyptian priest each morning. They would prepare a large breakfast for the god of the Temple. The meal was fruit, veggies, beer, meats, bread, and wine. For the Hebrews coming out of Egypt when they see the Table of the Bread of the Presence it is likely that they thought of this connection to Egypt. See the articles below. In my research I did a search of the phrase “Egyptian priests work in secret.” The search resulted in this “AI” article below. It's generally accepted that ancient Egyptian priests did work in secret, particularly in certain aspects of their duties and knowledge. Here's why: Guardians of Sacred Knowledge: Priests were seen as guardians of secrets given by the gods, particularly in the realm of magic (Heka). Restricted Temple Access: Only priests were allowed into the innermost sanctuaries of the temples, where the cult statues of the deities resided. These inner rooms were considered sacred spaces, and the general public was barred from them. Initiation Rites: Initiation into the priesthood often involved sacred and secretive rituals, including trials and tests of knowledge. These rites aimed to transform the initiate, moving them from one state of being to another. Preservation of Knowledge: Temple libraries, known as "House of Life," were repositories of ancient religious, medical, and astronomical texts. These texts were preserved and transmitted through generations of priests, suggesting a guarded transmission of knowledge. Funerary Practices: Specific funerary texts, such as the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead, contained spells and incantations meant to guide the deceased in the afterlife. These texts were used by priests, indicating a certain level of specialized knowledge required for navigating the afterlife. However, it's important to note: Public Festivals: While daily temple rituals were restricted, priests did participate in public religious festivals where the image of the god was carried outside the temple, allowing the public to interact with the deity. Role of Pharaoh: The Pharaoh was considered the ultimate intermediary between the gods and the people, and priests acted under the Pharaoh's overarching control, though they had their own specialized roles. In conclusion, ancient Egyptian priests maintained a degree of secrecy, especially in their access to sacred knowledge and the performance of certain rituals within the temples. This secrecy stemmed from their role as mediators between the divine and human realms, and their responsibility in preserving and transmitting the sacred traditions and beliefs of ancient Egypt. Please check out the links below to further your study on the Egyptian priests. https://www.egypttoursportal.com/en-us/blog/ancient-egyptian-civilization/ancient-egyptian-priests/ https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-egyptian-magicians https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/magic_01.shtml https://www.albanyinstitute.org/ancient-egyptian-art-and-culture?file=tl_files/pages/education/lesson_plans/Ancient%20Egypt/PriestsinAncientEgypt.pdf&cid=3221 It is proven archaeologically and from the ancient literature that no one knows what the original Menorah looked like. Today orthodox rabbis debate as to the details of the Menorah. One verse that we emphasized was Exod. 25:40, “"See that you make them after the pattern for them, which was shown to you on the mountain.” (Exo 25:40) So many today say Moses was in Heaven when the LORD Yahvay showed Moses the various aspects of the Mishkan HaKodesh. But, that is not what the Bible says. Moses is on the mountain and was not taken from earth. Perhaps the LORD showed Moses a plant that is common throughout the Middle East and in the Sinai. It is called today “SALVIA PALAESTINA” and it is amazing that it looks like the Menorah. Could it be that God shows Moses this plant on the mountain in the Sinai (could be that one was growing close to the area where Moses and Yahvay, the LORD, met. See the picture below of THE MENORAH PLANT. A scholarly article that shows this is possible can be found at the link below. It was written by Dr. Martin Gruber, professor emeritus at Ben Gurion University of the Negev. LINK - https://janes.scholasticahq.com/article/55699-the-salvia-plant-and-the-menorah-revisited/attachment/120208.pdf Finally, it was suggested in the Jerusalem Publication Society Exodus commentary by Dr. Nahum Sarna, that the art work of the Menorah in Exodus 25 is clearly associated with the artwork of the ancient Egyptians dated to the Late Bronze Age. See the picture below for a chart showing the Bronze Age and its divisions and dates for the early, middle and late bronze age. This picture is from Wikimedia and is public domain. Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (Ferret in Wadi Elah - location of the fight between David and Goliath) What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0
On October 7, 2023, the city of Sderot became one of the first places Hamas unleashed its brutal assault. But right there - in a city riddled with bullet holes, bomb shelters on every corner, and stories of terrorized children - there's something unexpected: life. In this gripping and emotional episode, we sit down with Pastor Michael, leader of City of Life Ministries, just steps from the rubble where terrorists stormed and slaughtered innocent police officers on that Shabbat morning. He takes us into the chaos of those early hours, the miracle that spared his apartment building, and what it's like to raise a family under rocket fire - with just 15 seconds to run for cover. But this isn't just a story of survival. It's a story of spiritual resistance. Of staying. Of blessing. Of building a community that not only endures, but proclaims hope in Yeshua despite pressure, persecution, and war. This episode reveals what the global headlines miss: how God is still writing His story in the land of Israel - even when the world wants to erase it. Key Takeaways: The October 7 Attack in Sderot: Pastor Michael recounts how Hamas deliberately targeted the local police station - killing friends and neighbors - while miraculously sparing nearby residents. Raising Families Under Fire: For over two decades, families in Sderot have lived under constant rocket threat. Bomb shelters aren't just safety - they're part of daily life. A Ministry of Life in a City of Death: City of Life Ministries feeds the hungry, counsels the traumatized, shelters the displaced, and proclaims the eternal hope found in Yeshua - right in the heart of a war zone. Opposition from Within: While Hamas wages war outside, ultra-Orthodox communities protest against Messianic Jews inside. Pastor Michael shares the spiritual and legal battles they've faced and how they keep loving their enemies. The Bigger Picture: What if this war is stirring both Jews and Christians toward a deeper prophetic return - to the land, to the Scriptures, and to one another? Pastor Michael unpacks a theopolitical vision of what God might be doing in our time. Chapter Markers: [00:00] – Standing on Ground Zero: The site of the police station massacre [04:00] – 15 Seconds to Live: Life under rocket fire in Sderot [06:30] – October 7th: The timeline of terror and miracle [10:00] – Displacement and Fear: What it meant to flee their home for 9 months [14:00] – Teaching Children Not to Fear, but to Bless [16:00] – Why “City of Life”? Naming a congregation in a war zone [17:00] – Serving the City: From food to therapy to field trips [19:00] – Why Proclaiming Yeshua Still Draws Fire in Israel [24:00] – Theopolitical Lens: What God might be doing in this war [27:00] – A Desert That Will Bloom: Fulfillment of prophecy in the Negev [31:00] – The Coming Aliyah and a Messianic Movement Rising Support City of Life Ministries City of Life is doing the real work - providing food, diapers, trauma counseling, and the hope of Yeshua to those surrounded by war. Learn more or support their work at: clm-israel.org Join The Jewish Road Community If you want to stand with Israel, rediscover the Jewish roots of your faith, and walk the narrow road with us - join The Few. We're not the majority, but we're faithful. Learn more and support the work at: thejewishroad.com
Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” 26Then Joshua put the kings to death and exposed their bodies on five poles, and they were left hanging on the poles until evening.27At sunset Joshua gave the order and they took them down from the poles and threw them into the cave where they had been hiding. At the mouth of the cave they placed large rocks, which are there to this day.Southern Cities Conquered28That day Joshua took Makkedah. He put the city and its king to the sword and totally destroyed everyone in it. He left no survivors. And he did to the king of Makkedah as he had done to the king of Jericho.29Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Makkedah to Libnah and attacked it. 30The Lord also gave that city and its king into Israel's hand. The city and everyone in it Joshua put to the sword. He left no survivors there. And he did to its king as he had done to the king of Jericho.31Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Libnah to Lachish; he took up positions against it and attacked it. 32The Lord gave Lachish into Israel's hands, and Joshua took it on the second day. The city and everyone in it he put to the sword, just as he had done to Libnah. 33Meanwhile, Horam king of Gezer had come up to help Lachish, but Joshua defeated him and his army—until no survivors were left.34Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Lachish to Eglon; they took up positions against it and attacked it. 35They captured it that same day and put it to the sword and totally destroyed everyone in it, just as they had done to Lachish.36Then Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron and attacked it. 37They took the city and put it to the sword, together with its king, its villages and everyone in it. They left no survivors. Just as at Eglon, they totally destroyed it and everyone in it.38Then Joshua and all Israel with him turned around and attacked Debir. 39They took the city, its king and its villages, and put them to the sword. Everyone in it they totally destroyed. They left no survivors. They did to Debir and its king as they had done to Libnah and its king and to Hebron.40So Joshua subdued the whole region, including the hill country, the Negev, the western foothills and the mountain slopes, together with all their kings. He left no survivors. He totally destroyed all who breathed, just as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded. 41Joshua subdued them from Kadesh Barnea to Gaza and from the whole region of Goshen to Gibeon. 42All these kings and their lands Joshua conquered in one campaign, because the Lord, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.43Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal.
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Against the Sand: A Father's Faith in the Negev Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-07-25-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: החום במדבר הנגב היה לוהט.En: The heat in the Negev Desert was scorching.He: החול זהר תחת קרני השמש הקופחת.En: The sand shimmered under the relentless sun.He: נועם ויעל פסעו לאט בין הדיונות.En: Noam and Yael walked slowly between the dunes.He: נועם, האיש המנוסה בהישרדות, התבונן בבתו בעיניים חמות.En: Noam, experienced in survival, looked at his daughter with warm eyes.He: "יעל," הוא אמר ברכות, "תשתי מספיק מים.En: "Yael," he gently said, "drink enough water."He: "יעל, עם חיוך נחוש על פניה, שתתה מהבקבוק שלה.En: Yael, with a determined smile on her face, drank from her bottle.He: היא רצתה להוכיח שהיא חזקה.En: She wanted to prove she was strong.He: אבא שלה גאה, אבל עדיין דואג.En: Her father was proud, but still worried.He: היא הרגישה איך רגבי הספק מתחילים להשתרש בליבה.En: She felt how clumps of doubt began to take root in her heart.He: יכולה היא להתמודד עם זה?En: Could she handle this?He: נועם עצר לפתע.En: Noam suddenly stopped.He: "בואי ננוח כאן לרגע," הוא הציע, מצביע על צל קטן מתחת לעץ בודד.En: "Let's rest here for a moment," he suggested, pointing to a small shade beneath a lone tree.He: יעל הסתכלה סביב, מרגישה את היובש והחום המכבידים.En: Yael looked around, feeling the oppressive dryness and heat.He: היא התיישבה לידו, כתוקפת את החששות שלה שוב.En: She sat beside him, battling her fears once more.He: הם המשיכו בדרכם עד שראו את השמים מתחילים להתכסות בעננים חומים.En: They continued on their way until they saw the sky beginning to cover with brown clouds.He: סופת חול התקרבה במהירות.En: A sandstorm was approaching quickly.He: נועם אחז בידה של יעל.En: Noam grabbed Yael's hand.He: "צריכים למצוא מסתור," הוא אמר בקול שהרגיש את הכובד של האחריות.En: "We need to find shelter," he said, with the weight of responsibility in his voice.He: בריצה קלה, הם חיפשו מקום מוגן.En: With a light run, they searched for a protected place.He: יעל הרגישה את הרוח מתגברת, חול נכנס לעיניה.En: Yael felt the wind intensify, sand entering her eyes.He: היא נלחמה בתחושת הפחד שצפה בתוכה.En: She fought against the rising fear within her.He: "אני יכולה לעשות את זה," היא לחשה לעצמה.En: "I can do this," she whispered to herself.He: לפתע, נועם מצא משהו.En: Suddenly, Noam found something.He: "הנה," הוא קרא, מצביע על מערה נסתרת מאחורי אבן גדולה.En: "Here," he called, pointing to a hidden cave behind a large rock.He: הם מיהרו פנימה, והחול ניתז מאחוריהם בעוצמה.En: They hurried inside, with sand spraying behind them forcefully.He: בפנים, כשהשתררו בשקט יחסית, נועם פנה ליעל.En: Inside, where they were relatively quiet, Noam turned to Yael.He: "את חזקה, יעל," הוא התחיל לדבר.En: "You're strong, Yael," he began to speak.He: המילים שלו היו פשוטות אך מלאות בכוונות.En: His words were simple but full of meaning.He: "אני דואג לך, אבל אני יודע שאת יכולה להתמודד.En: "I worry about you, but I know you can handle it."He: "יעל הביטה בו, עיניה נוצצות מהאור המעומעם של המערה.En: Yael looked at him, her eyes sparkling with the cave's dim light.He: "אני פחדתי, אבא," היא הודתה ברגע של אמת.En: "I was scared, Dad," she admitted in a moment of truth.He: "אבל אני רציתי להראות לך שאני מסוגלת.En: "But I wanted to show you that I am capable."He: "נועם הניח יד על כתפה.En: Noam placed a hand on her shoulder.He: "את לא צריכה להוכיח לי דבר," הוא אמר בחיוך חם.En: "You don't need to prove anything to me," he said with a warm smile.He: "אני יודע כמה את אמיצה.En: "I know how brave you are."He: "רוח הסופה המשיכה לשרוק בחוץ, אבל בפנים, בין הכותלים של המערה, היה חום וקירבה.En: The storm's wind continued to howl outside, but inside, between the cave's walls, there was warmth and closeness.He: אב ובת, בתהפכות המדבר, מצאו את דרכם לא רק לחוף מבטחים, אלא גם להבנה חדשה ולכבוד הדדי.En: A father and daughter, amidst the desert's turmoil, found their way not just to safety, but also to a new understanding and mutual respect.He: בשלוה המחודשת, הם המתינו עד שהספורט הגרועה תחלוף ותאפשרו לגבי המשך המסע שלהם.En: In their renewed calmness, they waited until the worst of the storm would pass, allowing them to continue their journey. Vocabulary Words:scorching: לוהטshimmered: זהרrelentless: קופחתdetermined: נחושclumps: רגביshade: צלoppressive: מכבידיםdunes: דיונותsurvival: הישרדותresponsibility: אחריותintensify: מתגברתshelter: מסתורfortress: מגןwhispered: לחשהspraying: ניתזdim: מעומעםroot: להשתרשworried: דואגfear: פחדhowl: לשרוקcalmness: שלוהmutual: הדדיturmoil: תוהו ובוהוproved: להוכיחintensify: להתגברdim: עמוםcalm: שקטcapable: מסוגלsparkling: נוצצותadmiring: מפוארBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Abrahamic Covenant G'day and welcome to Partakers! We are now on day 5 of our series "Glimpses", looking at the story of the Bible in 30 days, from the time of creation through to the time of the fullness of redemption! Lets read together: Genesis 12v1-9 The Lord had said to Abram, "Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father's family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you." So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. He took his wife, Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all his wealth-his livestock and all the people he had taken into his household at Haran-and headed for the land of Canaan. When they arrived in Canaan, Abram traveled through the land as far as Shechem. There he set up camp beside the oak of Moreh. At that time, the area was inhabited by Canaanites. Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, "I will give this land to your descendants." And Abram built an altar there and dedicated it to the Lord, who had appeared to him. After that, Abram traveled south and set up camp in the hill country, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built another altar and dedicated it to the Lord, and he worshiped the Lord. Then Abram continued traveling south by stages toward the Negev. A Theocratic Covenant Whilst the Edenic, Adamic and Noahic Covenants were universal covenants, this fourth Covenant is the first covenant which is theocratic, or relating to the rule of God. It is dependent on God alone! A God, who through grace in the "I will..." statements promises to bestow blessings! This covenant with Abraham, or the Abrahamic Covenant, is also the basis for all theocratic covenants to come and provides blessings on three levels: Personal level to Abraham: "I will make your name great; and you will be a blessing" (Genesis 12v2) National level: "I will make you into a great nation" (Genesis 12v2) Universal level: "all peoples on the earth will be blessed through you." (Genesis 12v3) Initially here in Genesis 12, this covenant can be seen in broad outline, but God later confirms it to Abraham in greater detail as we shall see. The Abrahamic covenant is a link to all of God's activities and programs until the end of time. Personal Aspects The personal aspects of the Covenant, particular to Abraham are: Abraham will be a father of a great nation (Genesis 12v1) Abraham will receive personal blessing (Genesis 12v2) Abraham will receive personal honour and reputation (Genesis 12v2) He, Abraham, will be a source of blessing to others. (Genesis 12v3) Universal Aspects The aspects of the Abrahamic Covenant, pertinent universally are: God will bless those who bless Abraham and the nation of Israel which comes from him (Genesis 12v3) curses on those who curse Abraham and Israel (Genesis 12v3) blessings on all the earth through Abraham (Genesis 12v1-3) This was the first time God made this promise to Abraham, but not the only time as Abraham received it another 5 times as God gives great detail to it (Genesis 13:14-18, Genesis 15:4-5, 13-18, Genesis 17:1-8, Genesis 18:17-19 and Genesis 22:15-18. All Change! Abram, as Abraham was originally known, was weaned away from his native land by God, into a journey of the unknown! It was in this way that Abraham would develop his faith in God and use it like a muscle. In fact, when God reiterated the covenant in Genesis 17 to Abram, God changed his name from Abram meaning "glorious father", to Abraham, which means "father of many nations!" (Genesis 17v5) Reminded and renewed! So important was this covenant that God renewed it with: Isaac, the "only begotten son" of Abraham twice: Genesis 26:4 and Genesis 26:23-24 Jacob twice as well Genesis 28:14-15 and Genesis 35:9-12 This covenant gives yet further glimpses of God's essential character of grace and mercy, as well as hinting at somebody who is to come as a messiah or saviour! Can you tell how and where these glimpses are? Tomorrow our story continues! Do you know where to next? Right mouse click or tap here to download as a MP3 audio file
The recent Iranian missile fire on Israel underscored protection gaps in the Israeli population, especially Bedouin society in the Negev where the longstanding lack of adequate shelter is acute, affecting other critical spheres of life. Ilan Amit, co-CEO of AJEEC-NISPED, an Arab-Jewish organization for social change, presented the issue in Knesset parliamentary committee discussions this week. He later spoke with KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Reuters. Inset: Courtesy AJEEC-NISPED)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Èn af nyere tids mest ubehagelige romaner er på programmet i dag! Den hedder 'En mindre detalje' og er skrevet af den palæstinensiske forfatter, Adania Shibli, som du også kan møde eksklusivt i Skønlitteratur på P1. Hendes bog fortæller historien om massevoldtægten og drabet af en ung beduinpige i Negev-ørkenen i 1949. Mange år senere beslutter en kvinde sig for at finde sandheden om pigen og mordet - men undervejs bringer hun sit eget liv i fare. Forfatter og kritiker, Andreas Eckhardt-Læssøe taler med vært, Nanna Mogensen om romanen, palæstinensisk litteratur og Shiblis forfatterskab.
FEED YOUR FAITHHebrews 3:19 (GNB) – We see, then, that they were not able to enter the land (promise land),because they did not believe.Exodus 6:6–8 (NLT) – “‘I am the Lord. I will free you from your oppression and will rescue you fromyour slavery in Egypt. I will redeem you with a powerful arm and great acts of judgment. 7 I will claimyou as my own people, and I will be your God… 8 I will bring you into the land I swore to give toAbraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as your very own possession. I am the Lord!' ”1. Delivered from Egypt…bondage & oppression2. Red Sea…baptized…old life is dead…new beginning3. Cloud by day…Fire by night…..Presence of God with them4. Manna…miracle provision…daily dependence5. Mt Sinai… place of instruction & preparation for the Promise LandExodus 23:20,27 (NIV) – See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and tobring you to the place I have prepared. 27 I will send my terror ahead of you and throw into confusionevery nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn their backs and run.Exodus 33:14 (NCV) – “I myself will go with you, and I will give you victory.”6. Kadesh…entrance to Promise Land10 Spies Report – the promise land is amazing…..BUT!!!Numbers 13:27–29 (NLT) – This was their report to Moses: “We entered the land you sent us toexplore, and it is indeed a bountiful country—a land flowing with milk and honey. Here is the kind offruit it produces. 28 But the people living there are powerful, and their towns are large and fortified. Weeven saw giants there… 29 The Amalekites live in the Negev, and the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amoriteslive in the hill country. The Canaanites live along the coast …”Caleb – speaks in faithNumbers 13:30 (NLT) – But Caleb tried to quiet the people as they stood before Moses. “Let's go atonce to take the land,” he said. “We can certainly conquer it!”10 Spies – speak in unbeliefNumbers 13:31–33 (NLT) – But the other men who had explored the land with him disagreed. “Wecan't go up against them! They are stronger than we are!” 32 So they spread this bad report aboutthe land among the Israelites: “The land we traveled through and explored will devour anyone whogoes to live there. All the people we saw were huge. 33 We even saw giants there…Next to them wefelt like grasshoppers, and that's what they thought, too!”(NKJV) – we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.”2 CorinthiansUnbelief speaks – “we are going to die and God doesn't care”Numbers 14:1–4 (NLT) – Then the whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. 2Their voices rose in a great chorus of protest against Moses and Aaron. “If only we had died in Egypt,or even here in the wilderness!” they complained. 3 “Why is the Lord taking us to this country only tohave us die in battle? Our wives and our little ones will be carried off as plunder! Wouldn't it be betterfor us to return to Egypt?” 4 Then they plotted among themselves, “Let's choose a new leader and goback to Egypt!”Faith speaks - “God is with us, we can take the land”Numbers 14:6–9 (NLT) – Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Calebson of Jephunneh, tore their clothing. 7 They said to all the people of Israel, “The land we traveledthrough and explored is a wonderful land! 8 And if the Lord is pleased with us, he will bring us safelyinto that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. 9 Do not rebel against theLord, and don't be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have noprotection, but the Lord is with us! Don't be afraid of them!”Results of Faith & Unbelief Unbelief Results – Entire generation did not enter promise land Faith Results – Only Joshua & Caleb entered Promise LandRomans 10:17 (NKJV) - faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.Hebrews 4:2 (NASB) – but the word they heard did not benefit them, because they were not unitedwith those who listened with faith.Hebrews 2:1 (TPT) - it is so crucial that we be all the more engaged and attentive to the truths thatwe have heard so that we do not drift off course.Hebrews 3:12 (NKJV) – Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief indeparting from the living God.RomansLiving by faith - simply believing what God said in his word…speaking it & acting on it.TWO THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE FEED OUR FAITH1… WE WILL SEE THE PROMISES OF GOD FULFILLED IN OUR LIFE……BLESSED LIFE2… OUR BLESSED LIFE WILL BE A WITNESS TO THE WORLD
FEED YOUR FAITHHebrews 3:19 (GNB) – We see, then, that they were not able to enter the land (promise land),because they did not believe.Exodus 6:6–8 (NLT) – “‘I am the Lord. I will free you from your oppression and will rescue you fromyour slavery in Egypt. I will redeem you with a powerful arm and great acts of judgment. 7 I will claimyou as my own people, and I will be your God… 8 I will bring you into the land I swore to give toAbraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as your very own possession. I am the Lord!' ”1. Delivered from Egypt…bondage & oppression2. Red Sea…baptized…old life is dead…new beginning3. Cloud by day…Fire by night…..Presence of God with them4. Manna…miracle provision…daily dependence5. Mt Sinai… place of instruction & preparation for the Promise LandExodus 23:20,27 (NIV) – See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and tobring you to the place I have prepared. 27 I will send my terror ahead of you and throw into confusionevery nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn their backs and run.Exodus 33:14 (NCV) – “I myself will go with you, and I will give you victory.”6. Kadesh…entrance to Promise Land10 Spies Report – the promise land is amazing…..BUT!!!Numbers 13:27–29 (NLT) – This was their report to Moses: “We entered the land you sent us toexplore, and it is indeed a bountiful country—a land flowing with milk and honey. Here is the kind offruit it produces. 28 But the people living there are powerful, and their towns are large and fortified. Weeven saw giants there… 29 The Amalekites live in the Negev, and the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amoriteslive in the hill country. The Canaanites live along the coast …”Caleb – speaks in faithNumbers 13:30 (NLT) – But Caleb tried to quiet the people as they stood before Moses. “Let's go atonce to take the land,” he said. “We can certainly conquer it!”10 Spies – speak in unbeliefNumbers 13:31–33 (NLT) – But the other men who had explored the land with him disagreed. “Wecan't go up against them! They are stronger than we are!” 32 So they spread this bad report aboutthe land among the Israelites: “The land we traveled through and explored will devour anyone whogoes to live there. All the people we saw were huge. 33 We even saw giants there…Next to them wefelt like grasshoppers, and that's what they thought, too!”(NKJV) – we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.”2 CorinthiansUnbelief speaks – “we are going to die and God doesn't care”Numbers 14:1–4 (NLT) – Then the whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. 2Their voices rose in a great chorus of protest against Moses and Aaron. “If only we had died in Egypt,or even here in the wilderness!” they complained. 3 “Why is the Lord taking us to this country only tohave us die in battle? Our wives and our little ones will be carried off as plunder! Wouldn't it be betterfor us to return to Egypt?” 4 Then they plotted among themselves, “Let's choose a new leader and goback to Egypt!”Faith speaks - “God is with us, we can take the land”Numbers 14:6–9 (NLT) – Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Calebson of Jephunneh, tore their clothing. 7 They said to all the people of Israel, “The land we traveledthrough and explored is a wonderful land! 8 And if the Lord is pleased with us, he will bring us safelyinto that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. 9 Do not rebel against theLord, and don't be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have noprotection, but the Lord is with us! Don't be afraid of them!”Results of Faith & Unbelief Unbelief Results – Entire generation did not enter promise land Faith Results – Only Joshua & Caleb entered Promise LandRomans 10:17 (NKJV) - faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.Hebrews 4:2 (NASB) – but the word they heard did not benefit them, because they were not unitedwith those who listened with faith.Hebrews 2:1 (TPT) - it is so crucial that we be all the more engaged and attentive to the truths thatwe have heard so that we do not drift off course.Hebrews 3:12 (NKJV) – Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief indeparting from the living God.RomansLiving by faith - simply believing what God said in his word…speaking it & acting on it.TWO THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE FEED OUR FAITH1… WE WILL SEE THE PROMISES OF GOD FULFILLED IN OUR LIFE……BLESSED LIFE2… OUR BLESSED LIFE WILL BE A WITNESS TO THE WORLD
For the first time since the October 7th attacks, kibbutzim in the western Negev celebrated Shavuot in their fields, in an expression of resilience and healing that underscored the call to return all 58 hostages still held in Gaza. Among these communities is Kibbutz Nirim, which is in the process of rebuilding. Longtime Nirim member Adele Raemer spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Screenshot Facebook, Kibbutz Nirim)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In science, the Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists of 2025 were announced this week. The prestigious award went to three early-career scientists among 36 nominees and also includes a 100,000 dollar grant for each one for their groundbreaking research in three fields – Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences & Engineering. We spoke with one of the recipients, Dr. Benjamin Palmer, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He is being recognized for his pioneering research on how organisms form crystals. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joshua 19 tells of the inheritances of Simeon, Zebulon, Issachar, Asher, Naphtali and Dan; as well as Joshua's personal allocation. Simeon was the second eldest of Israel's sons so this allotment was to be the next chosen by lot. Verses 1-9 describe the territories and cities given to Simeon. These portions are in the Negev – the southern part of Canaan. Verses 10-16 outline Zebulon's allotted lands and the twelve cities in that portion. Verses 17-23 describe Issachar's allocation and the sixteen cities within this allotment. Verses 24-31 tell of Asher's portion in the north of the land like Zebulon's allotment and also of Naphtali. Those two tribes were the subjects of enlightenment by the gospel message, spoken of in Isaiah 9 and preached by our Lord Jesus Christ during his ministry, which was chiefly in Galilee. The city of Cabul, mentioned in verse 27, was given by king Solomon to Hiram, king of Tyre. Hiram saw them as a disagreeable present. Verses 32-39 speak of Naphtali's inheritance with its nineteen cities. Verses 40-48 tell of Dan's lands. In the numbering of the sealed disciples from each tribe (Revelation 7) we find that Dan is omitted. Possibly as Dan became a source of idolatry and apostacy within the Promised Land.Verses 49-51 reveal Joshua's inheritance in the hill country of Ephraim, which Joshua had requested from Moses and was granted by Yahweh's command.
The newborn son of Tzeela Gez, an Israeli woman killed in a West Bank terror shooting, has died; Israel's Foreign Ministry held a memorial ceremony in Jerusalem for Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two Israeli embassy employees who were heinously killed in a shooting attack in Washington, DC.;The IDF struck Sana'a International Airport in Yemen on Wednesday morning and destroyed the last operational aircraft belonging to the Houthi rebels, Israel's Defense Minister confirmed; Police arrested a 41 year old Eritrean national for robbing and murdering a 71-year-old man here in Tel Aviv. An explosive device planted by terrorists detonated during combat in southern Gaza on Wednesday, killing 20-year-old IDF Sergeant Danilo Mocanu from Holon; A stunning Byzantine-era mosaic, originally discovered in 1990 near Be'er Shema in the western Negev, is now on public display after an extensive restoration.Click that you heard about Hasod (gift boxes) from “a podcast” when you check out. https://www.hasodstore.com/shopsmallIsrael Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgIsrael Daily News Roundtable: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynewsMusic: Tik Tak; Erika Krall & Lian Gold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGqtwBjb-R8
It's Wednesday, May 28th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Somalian Muslim man trusts Christ and is kicked out of home A young Muslim man in Somalia was kicked out of his home recently after converting to Christianity. The 20-year-old struggled with substance abuse and had not been home to see his Muslim parents for months. That's when an underground pastor shared the Gospel with him. The young man came to Christ and gained freedom from drug use. After going home, however, his parents drove him away because of his new faith. The young convert told Morning Star News, “Now that I have loved [Jesus], I do not have a family standing with me. I do no not know what to do. I need prayers.” Please pray for this brother in Christ in Somalia, Africa. The country is ranked second on the Open Doors' World Watch List of most difficult places to be a Christian. In Matthew 19:29, Jesus said, “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life.” French Muslim youth vandalizing Catholic churches and assaulting Catholics The European Conservative reports there have been a string of attacks on churches in France recently which have received little attention from the mainstream media. In one case, Islamic youths insulted a Catholic priest and threatened to set the church building on fire earlier this month. Days earlier, another group disrupted a parish meeting in the same area. Muslim attacks on Catholics have included vandalism, physical assault, and kidnapping. Supremes split decision result: OK religious charter school unfunded In the United States, the Supreme Court delivered a split decision last Thursday in a case involving religious education. Previously, Oklahoma's charter school board had approved funding for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. It would have been the country's first publicly-funded religious charter school. However, Oklahoma's Supreme Court blocked the school. And the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 4-4 in the case, leaving the lower court ruling in place. For some reason, conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the case. Defense Secretary Hegseth: "“King Jesus, we come humbly before You." U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth led a prayer meeting at the Pentagon last Wednesday. Listen to his opening prayer. HEGSETH: “If you would bow your head in prayer. “King Jesus, we come humbly before You, seeking Your face, seeking Your grace, in humble obedience to your law and to Your Word. We come as sinners, saved only by that grace, seeking Your providence in our lives and in our nation. “Lord God, we ask for the wisdom to see what is right, and in each and every day, in each and every circumstance, the courage to do what is right in obedience to Your will. “It is in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that we pray. And all God's people said, Amen. Thank you.” The voluntary 30-minute prayer meeting was called “Secretary of Defense Christian Prayer & Worship Service.” Hegseth said it may become a monthly event. Colossians 4:2 says, “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” Planned Parenthood to close 8 abortion mills in Iowa and Minnesota Last Friday, Planned Parenthood North Central States announced it will close eight locations across Iowa and Minnesota over the next year. Planned Parenthood blamed the closures on states passing anti-abortion laws as well as a freeze on federal funding for abortion. The closures will also involve laying off 66 staff members. CDC no longer recommends COVID-19 shot for pregnant women & kids The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer recommend COVID-19 shots for pregnant women and healthy children. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made the announcement yesterday. KENNEDY: “Hi everybody. I'm Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, your HHS Secretary. And I'm here with NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty MaKary. “I couldn't be more pleased to announce that, as of today, the COVID vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from the CDC-recommended immunization schedule. Last year, the Biden administration urged healthy children to get yet another COVID shot, despite the lack of any clinical data to support the repeat booster strategy in children! BHATTACHARYA: “That ends today. It's common sense and it's good science.” MAKARY: “There's no evidence healthy kids need it today. And most countries have stopped recommending it for children.” KENNEDY: “We're now one step closer to realizing President Trump's promise to make America healthy again.” Lawmakers want to launch “Natural Family Month” Republican lawmakers in Ohio are considering a bill to celebrate families. The measure would designate the weeks from Mother's Day to Father's Day as “Natural Family Month.” The timeframe goes from the second Sunday in May to the third Sunday in June. This contrasts with Homosexual/Transgender Pride Month when many celebrate sexually perverted lifestyles in June. 1,500-year-old Christian graves in Israel discovered And finally, archaeologists recently uncovered 1,500-year-old Christian graves in Israel's Negev Desert. The graves reflect Christian burial practices. Inside, archaeologists found rare ebony figurines depicting individuals with African features. Researchers wrote, “It is possible that the deceased were of ‘Ethiopian' origin, and that they, or their ancestors, converted to Christianity and moved to the Negev.” The figurines were made out of ebony wood sourced from India or Sri Lanka and likely carved in Africa before being brought to the Negev. Researchers believe it is the first time they have discovered such artifacts in the region of Israel and Jordan. Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, May 28th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Top headlines for Tuesday, May 27, 2025In this episode, we discuss the sudden cancellation of the highly anticipated Newsboys 2025 Canadian tour by Faith Live, leaving fans and attendees wondering what's next. Then, we turn our attention to Virginia, as Gateway Church announces the appointment of Daniel Floyd, the esteemed founder of a megachurch, as their new senior pastor. Lastly, we pay tribute to Phil Robertson, beloved patriarch of the Robertson family, known for his wisdom and faith-driven life, who passed away at 79 following his battle with Alzheimer's. 00:12 Newsboys' Canada tour canceled amid 'lack of transparency'01:08 Gateway Church names new senior pastor after Morris resignation01:57 'Duck Dynasty'' star Phil Robertson dies at 7902:52 Trump officials meet UK pro-lifers arrested for silent prayer03:48 Pastor challenges African Evangelicals to engage 'now generation'05:00 Gazans seen protesting Hamas in 'unprecedented' display: report05:53 Bone figurines in Negev tombs link to early Ethiopian ChristiansSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsNewsboys' Canada tour canceled amid 'lack of transparency' | EntertainmentGateway Church names new senior pastor after Morris resignation | Church & Ministries'Duck Dynasty'' star Phil Robertson dies at 79 | EntertainmentTrump officials meet UK pro-lifers arrested for silent prayer | WorldPastor challenges African Evangelicals to engage 'now generation' | WorldGazans seen protesting Hamas in 'unprecedented' display: report | WorldBone figurines in Negev tombs link to early Ethiopian Christians | World
Ever had a spiritual faceplant you wish you could undo? You’re not alone. Abraham—yep, the father of our faith—blew it in a big way. But grace didn’t give up on him, and it won’t give up on you either. Key Takeaways Grace Offers Do-Overs – Even when we fail, God’s mercy meets us with a fresh start (Lamentations 3:22-23). Abraham Messed Up Too – He let fear rule and threw his wife under the proverbial camel. Still, God didn’t cancel him—He called him back. Return to the Altar – After failing in Egypt, Abraham went back to where he first encountered God (Genesis 13:4). Returning to God is always the right next step. Failure Isn’t Final – Your spiritual missteps don’t have to define your story. In Christ, shame doesn’t stick—redemption does. Join the Conversation What “altar” do you need to return to? What would it look like for you to start over today with God's grace in view? Share your thoughts with us using #LifeaudioNetwork and let others be encouraged by your journey. You’re not too far gone. God’s mercy says, “Let’s try again—together.”
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Innovation in the Desert: A Tale of Risk and Reward Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-21-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בעומק המדבר בנווה מדבר שבנגב, נמצא חדר מחקר סודי, מעבדה שמוסתרת היטב מתחת לחולות הזהובים, מלאה בטכנולוגיה חדשנית ומוקפת במרחקים אדירים של מדבר בתולי.En: Deep in the desert, within an oasis in the Negev, there is a secret research room, a laboratory well-hidden beneath the golden sands, filled with cutting-edge technology and surrounded by vast stretches of pristine desert.He: האביב מגיע למדבר, והשמיים הבהירים מנוגדים לאווירה הרצינית שמשתררת במעבדה.En: Spring arrives in the desert, and the clear skies contrast with the serious atmosphere that prevails in the laboratory.He: אל המעבדה הוזמנו אליאנה ומתן, שני חוקרים מבריקים כל אחד בדרכו.En: Eliana and Matan, two brilliant researchers, each in their own right, were invited to the laboratory.He: אליאנה ידועה בחשיבה זהירה ובשנאת סיכונים מיותרים.En: Eliana is known for her cautious thinking and aversion to unnecessary risks.He: מתן לעומתה, מדען שאפתן ותאב עתיד, שאוהב להעלות את גבולות הטכנולוגיה.En: Matan, on the other hand, is an ambitious scientist, eager for the future, who loves to push the boundaries of technology.He: המטרה פשוטה אך לא קלה: לבדוק טכנולוגיה חדשה שיכולה לשנות את העולם.En: The goal is simple but not easy: to test new technology that can change the world.He: אליאנה חוששת מהסיכונים האפשריים.En: Eliana is concerned about the possible risks.He: היא רוצה לבדוק שוב ושוב, לוודא שהכל בטוח.En: She wants to check again and again to ensure everything is safe.He: מתן, לעומת זאת, רוצה להוכיח את הפוטנציאל המהפכני של ההמצאה בהקדם האפשרי.En: Meanwhile, Matan wants to demonstrate the revolutionary potential of the invention as soon as possible.He: בוקר השמש זורחת מעל המדבר, ואליאנה מחליטה ללמוד את הנתונים שוב, אך מתן לוחץ על הדוושה.En: The morning sun rises over the desert, and Eliana decides to study the data again, but Matan presses the pedal.He: הוא בטוח שהם חייבים להראות את ההמצאה לצוות כבר עכשיו.En: He is convinced they must show the invention to the team right now.He: המתח בין השניים גובר, אך ברורה להם התוצאה: הם חייבים להתפשר ולעבוד יחד.En: The tension between the two increases, but the outcome is clear to them: they must compromise and work together.He: בזמן ההדגמה, המכשיר מתחמם יתר על המידה.En: During the demonstration, the device overheats.He: השניים מבינים שמשהו לא תקין.En: The two realize something isn't right.He: אליאנה נרתמת למשימה, דפיה מפוזרים סביבה, היא סורקת את המידע במהירות.En: Eliana throws herself into the task, her pages scattered around, as she quickly scans the information.He: עם הידע המדויק שלה, היא מזהה את הבעיה ומציעה פתרון יצירתי ומושכל.En: With her precise knowledge, she identifies the problem and offers a creative and well-informed solution.He: הסכנה נמנעת, והם מצליחים לייצב את הניסוי.En: The danger is averted, and they manage to stabilize the experiment.He: אליאנה מקבלת את החשיבות של לקיחת סיכונים מחושבים, ומתן לומד את הערך שבהכנה יסודית.En: Eliana acknowledges the importance of taking calculated risks, and Matan learns the value of thorough preparation.He: הסיפור שלהם מסתיים בהבנה שמחקר אמיתי דורש איזון עדין בין חדשנות לניתוח.En: Their story ends with an understanding that true research requires a delicate balance between innovation and analysis.He: ושוב המדבר שקט ורגוע, כמו שהוא תמיד, אך הפעם הוא היה עד לרגע שבו שתי נפשות שונות הצליחו למצוא קרקע משותפת בעמק הזהוב של המדבר.En: Once again, the desert is quiet and calm, as it always is, but this time it witnessed a moment where two different souls managed to find common ground in the golden valley of the desert. Vocabulary Words:desert: מדברoasis: נווה מדברtechnology: טכנולוגיהaversion: שנאהrevolutionary: מהפכניdemonstration: הדגמהoverheats: מתחמם יתר על המידהprecise: מדויקrisks: סיכוניםstabilize: לייצבinnovation: חדשנותbalance: איזוןanalysis: ניתוחambitious: שאפתןcompromise: להתפשרcreative: יצירתיtask: משימהsolution: פתרוןcalculated: מחושביםpotential: פוטנציאלlaboratory: מעבדהboundary: גבולthorough: יסודיתventure: מתן סיכויensure: לוודאpristine: בתוליsecret: סודיcautious: זהירground: קרקעknowledge: ידעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Obadiah 10-21 (NASB) 10 "Because of violence to your brother Jacob, You will be covered with shame, And you will be cut off forever.11 "On the day that you stood aloof, On the day that strangers carried off his wealth, And foreigners entered his gate And cast lots for Jerusalem - You too were as one of them.12 "Do not gloat over your brother's day, The day of his misfortune. And do not rejoice over the sons of Judah In the day of their destruction; Yes, do not boast In the day of their distress.13 "Do not enter the gate of My people In the day of their disaster. Yes, you, do not gloat over their calamity In the day of their disaster. And do not loot their wealth In the day of their disaster.14 "Do not stand at the fork of the road To cut down their fugitives; And do not imprison their survivors In the day of their distress.The Day of the LORD and the Future15 "For the day of the LORD draws near on all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you. Your dealings will return on your own head.16 "Because just as you drank on My holy mountain, All the nations will drink continually. They will drink and swallow And become as if they had never existed.17 "But on Mount Zion there will be those who escape, And it will be holy. And the house of Jacob will possess their possessions.18 "Then the house of Jacob will be a fire And the house of Joseph a flame; But the house of Esau will be as stubble. And they will set them on fire and consume them, So that there will be no survivor of the house of Esau," For the LORD has spoken.19 Then those of the Negev will possess the mountain of Esau, And those of the Shephelah the Philistine plain; Also, possess the territory of Ephraim and the territory of Samaria, And Benjamin will possess Gilead.20 And the exiles of this host of the sons of Israel, Who are among the Canaanites as far as Zarephath, And the exiles of Jerusalem who are in Sepharad Will possess the cities of the Negev.21 The deliverers will ascend Mount Zion To judge the mountain of Esau, And the kingdom will be the LORD'S. Outline of Part 1 (2 weeks ago):- Intro/background: A long family feud- God's assessment of Edom (Pride comes before a fall) (vv. 1:1‑9)This week's outline:- Gods indictment of Edom (You are your brothers keeper) (vv. 1:10‑14)- God's judgment on all haters (Those who curse Israel will be cursed) (vv. 1:15‑21
A new study of Neolithic arrowheads from the Negev shows they had human as well as animal residues on them. Like human blood and guts residue, not, oh I got a tiny little nick residue. Peaceful hunter-gatherers, amirite?
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Political reporter Sam Sokol and reporter Sue Surkes join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The Knesset came back from spring break last week and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox coalition partners have been pushing for the passage of legislation enshrining military exemptions for their community, after the High Court ruled in June last year that the dispensations, in place for decades, were illegal since they were not based in law. The legislation has long been held up in the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, whose chairman, Yuli Edelstein (Likud), has pledged that he will “only produce a real conscription law that will significantly increase the IDF’s conscription base.” Sokol unpacks this complicated situation. Surkes reports on Magen 48, an initiative to train civil defense teams at 66 localities within the Gaza border area — including the city of Sderot — and raise their skill set to that of IDF fighters. We then learn about "She-Rise," a program that teaches women in the western Negev how to leverage their skills and create change in their communities. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: ‘The final deadline’: Could the IDF conscription crisis bring down Netanyahu’s government? After October 7, IDF said to increase penalties for deserters, but not draft dodgers Edelstein urges ‘real solution’ as work set to begin on revising Haredi draft bill IDF joins forces with NGO to turn community security teams into lean fighting machines Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: Haredi Jews protest and clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews to the Israeli army, Jerusalem, May 5, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy;then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”3 The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negev!5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!6 He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing,shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.Dreams are very important communication mechanisms for God the Father to speak to us. When you get a good dream like the one described in this podcast, it's an encouraging word. It will have the effect of lifting up your spirit when you listen to it. The above Psalm describes the restoring of the fortunes of Zion. I believe we are at the precipice of God restoring the fortunes of His people.Fear not God says over 300 times in the Scripture. This is a time to hold your head up high and see what God is doing in America. Our last podcast presented the new movie: "Show me Your Glory". This podcast is a harbinger of a total re-structuring of our financial system. Evil has enslaved us through two principles of Scripture: "the love of money is the root of all evil", and "the borrower is the slave of the lender'. These two principles were not lost on Satan and the powers and principalities of Evil who have enslaved us through a monetary system of debt using fiat money. This dream foretells the old financial system is collapsing and a new Godly reset of our currency to an asset-backed currency is about to begin. Take a listen and be blessed to learn what God is doing for His people.Blessings:Papa Tom
“We want to make it hard for people to go to hell by making it easy for them to go to church so they can experience, know and follow Jesus.”Joshua 1:2-6 “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am givingthem. I promise you what I promised Moses: ‘Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you—from the Negev wilderness in the south to the Lebanonmountains in the north, from the Euphrates River in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, including all the land of the Hittites.' No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I willnot fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would givethem.Joshua 1:2a “Moses my servant is dead…1. THINK about the PAST.Joshua 1:2 “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you tolead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am givingthem. 2. Take ACTION TODAY.Isaiah 43:19 For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT) I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past andlooking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race andreceive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.BIG moves of God are almost always preceded by obedience to him in SMALL things.“If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you willprobably be unhappy all the days of your life.”—Abraham MaslovThe greatest ENEMY to your calling is your COMFORT.ACTION is the preparation for the FUTURE PROMISE that God has for you.3. TRUST God for the FUTURE.Joshua 1:3-6 I promise you what I promised Moses: ‘Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you—from the Negev wilderness in the south to the Lebanon mountains in the north, from the Euphrates River in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, including all the land of the Hittites.' No one willbe able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I waswith Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to theirancestors I would give them. What seems IMPOSSIBLE to me, is not remotely DIFFICULT with God.Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory inthe church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Beer Sheva-based Israeli startup CaPow has developed an in-motion power delivery solution for robotic fleets. CaPow CEO and founder Prof. Mor Peretz spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the company, about future applications of the technology, and commitment to develop the tech sector in Israel's Negev. (Photo: Adva Barzilai)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Wednesday, Israelis will mark Yom HaZikaron, the Memorial Day for Israel's Fallen Soldiers. As of last count, there were more than 25,000 of them. Although Israel has a highly developed culture of grieving and mourning, as a country that has suffered war and bloodshed since its first days, an unusual commemoration project has literally taken over the public sphere this year. It began on a small scale, with friends and relative of soldiers killed in action since October 7 hanging up stickers featuring their photos and other interesting tidbits about them. It quickly spread to the point that in some places in Israel – like the Tel Aviv Hashalom train station – the entire space is wallpapered in them. On the Haaretz Podcast, Dr. Noam Tirosh, head of the Department of Communication Studies at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, who has spent the past few months studying these stickers, spoke to Judy Maltz about what he has learned. According to Tirosh, "the stickers are clearly an attempt by people to tell a wider story. The fallen soldiers were not only soldiers. They were lovers. They were football fans. They were friends of lots of people. They were human beings."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Surviving the Negev: A Desert Quest of Friendship and Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: תחת שמש אביבית וחמימה, השתרע מדבר הנגב.En: Under the warm spring sun, the Negev Desert stretched out.He: לוחות החול נראו כמו גלים זהובים אין-סופיים.En: The sand dunes looked like endless golden waves.He: אבי, נועה ובן ישבו ברכב הקטן, מחפשים את הרפתקאות חייהם.En: Avi, Noa and Ben sat in the small car, searching for the adventures of their lives.He: ״היום אנחנו נעקוב אחרי סיפור יציאת מצרים,״ קרא אבי בקול.En: "Today, we're going to follow the story of the Exodus from Egypt," Avi exclaimed loudly.He: הוא אהב לספר סיפורים ולהתעמק בהיסטוריה.En: He loved telling stories and delving into history.He: השמש זרחה בעוז, והציפורים צייצו.En: The sun shone brightly, and the birds chirped.He: אך לפתע, רוח חזקה התחילה לנשוב והחלה מערבולת חול.En: But suddenly, a strong wind began to blow, creating a sand whirlwind.He: ״סופה!En: "A storm!"He: ״ קראה נועה.En: Noa shouted.He: הם היו חייבים לשנות כיוון במהירות.En: They had to quickly change direction.He: ״אין סיבה לדאגה,״ אמר אבי, מנסה להרגיע.En: "There's no reason to worry," said Avi, trying to calm them down.He: הוא שלף מפה ישנה שמצא בחנות יד שנייה ואמר: ״אנחנו נבחר בדרך אחרת.En: He pulled out an old map he found in a second-hand shop and said, "We'll choose another path.He: זה כאילו אנחנו עצמנו במסע במדבר ממש כמו בימים ההם.En: It's as if we're on a desert journey ourselves, just like in those days."He: ״הרכב פנה בדרך עוקפת, חול ממלא את האוויר סביב.En: The car turned onto a bypass, sand filling the air around them.He: הסופה התחזקה, והרוח נשבה בעוז.En: The storm intensified, and the wind blew fiercely.He: אבי הסתכל סביב, ניסה להכין את עצמו למסע בעיניים עצומות.En: Avi looked around, trying to prepare himself for the journey with eyes closed.He: תחושת אחריות כבדה נפלה עליו.En: A heavy sense of responsibility fell upon him.He: כל זה היה הרעיון שלו, ועכשיו היה צריך להוציא אותם מהמצב הזה בשלום.En: This was all his idea, and now he needed to get them out of this situation safely.He: ״אבי!En: "Avi!He: אנחנו נסמכים עליך,״ לחש בן, כשהחול הכה בפניהם כמו גלים.En: We're depending on you," whispered Ben, as the sand hit their faces like waves.He: בעיניים עצומות ובנשימה כבדה, אבי הנהיג אותם הלאה.En: With closed eyes and heavy breath, Avi led them onward.He: לאחר נסיעה מותחת ועיניים מכוסות בחול, הופיע לפניהם מחזה מהפנט: נווה מדבר.En: After a tense drive with eyes covered in sand, an enchanting sight appeared before them: an oasis.He: מים זכים זרמו בו, עצים צמחו מסביב והאוויר היה נקי וצלול.En: Clear water flowed there, trees grew around, and the air was pure and clear.He: הם מצאו מקום בטוח לחגוג את פסח.En: They found a safe place to celebrate Passover.He: עם מחצלות ישיבה, הם חלקו מצה וזכרו את הרפתקאותיהם.En: With sitting mats, they shared matzah and remembered their adventures.He: ״הסיפור הכי טוב הוא זה שכולנו חווים יחד,״ אמר אבי בחיוך, כשהבין שהרפתקה אמיתית אינה בספרים בלבד.En: "The best story is the one we all experience together," said Avi with a smile, realizing that true adventure is not only found in books.He: החברות בניהם התחזקה, והם הבינו שתכנון טוב הוא חשוב, אבל הגמישות ברגעי אמת היא זו שמובילה להצלחות הגדולות ביותר.En: Their friendship strengthened, and they understood that good planning is important, but flexibility in moments of truth is what leads to the greatest successes. Vocabulary Words:delving: להתעמקwhirlwind: מערבולתbypass: דרך עוקפתintensified: התחזקהfiercely: בעוזtense: מותחתenchanting: מהפנטoasis: נווה מדברpure: זכיםcelebrate: לחגוגflexibility: גמישותresponsibility: אחריותdepended: נסמכיםadventures: הרפתקאותstretched: השתרעdunes: לוחותshone: זרחהchirped: צייצוstorm: סופהcalm: להרגיעsecond-hand: יד שנייהprepare: להכיןrealizing: כשהביןstrengthened: התחזקהplanning: תכנוןtruth: אמתexclaimed: קרא בקולblew: נשבהcovered: מכוסותheavy: כבדהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Fifth Sunday in Lent Old Testament Isaiah 43:16-21 Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings out chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself so that they might declare my praise. The Psalm Psalm 126 In convertendo 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy. 3 Then they said among the nations, * "The Lord has done great things for them." 4 The Lord has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed. 5 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, * like the watercourses of the Negev. 6 Those who sowed with tears * will reap with songs of joy. 7 Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves. The Epistle Philippians 3:4b-14 If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. The Gospel John 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, "Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?" (He said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me."
Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com Abe is the father of our faith Galatians 3:6 In the same way, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” 7 The real children of Abraham, then, are those who put their faith in God. 8 What's more, the Scriptures looked forward to this time when God would make the Gentiles right in his sight because of their faith. God proclaimed this good news to Abraham long ago when he said, “All nations will be blessed through you.” 9 So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith. Detailed outline of Abraham's life as described in the Bible, primarily in the Book of Genesis: I. Early Life and Call (Genesis 11:26-12:9) C. The Divine Call: God commands Abram to leave his country, His family, and father's house. *God must have shown up in a major way for Abraham to just leave. He was the father of our Faith. He practiced great faith with no history or foundation in who God was. 7 promises give to Abraham by God -1 I will make your descendants/nation a great nation AND HE PROMISES HIM TO BE A GREAT NATION… NATIONS ARE DEFINED BY A PEOPLE WHO SHARE A HISTORY, HAVE TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES, and led by one government. -2 I will bless you -3 I will make your name great -4 I will make you a blessing to others -5 I will bless those that bless you -6 I will curse those who curse you -7 Through you people from every nation on the earth will be blessed. Abrahams father died in Haran…. And now… D. Journey to Canaan: Abram, Sarai, and Lot depart from Haran. Abram is 75 years old. They travel to Shechem in Canaan. God appears to Abram, promising the land to his offspring. Abram builds an altar to the Lord. Abram moves to Bethel and then continues to the Negev. II. Sojourn in Egypt and Return (Genesis 12:10-13:18)
What does it mean for a university to become a battleground against deep-seated prejudices and historical tensions? In today's episode, we dive into these challenging questions with our distinguished guest, Cary Nelson, a celebrated scholar and ardent advocate for academic freedom.Nelson shares his insights on the intersection of anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism in academia, a topic explored in his new book, "Mindless: What Happened to Universities?" The conversation examines how the lines between critique of Israel and hostility towards Jewish students blur, becoming toxic and divisive forces across campuses, from historical shifts that turned post-1948 anti-Zionism into a rejection of Israel's existence to the phenomenon of hatred and the campus protests that undermine foundational academic values. Nelson calls for reclaiming the core purpose of academia as a community of imperfect learners where dialogue and understanding prevail. In This Episode:Historical context of anti-Zionism and its transformation into anti-SemitismThe unique pressures faced by Jewish students on campusesThe role of social media in spreading campus protestsDistinctions between psychological and intellectual safety in AcademiaThe undermining of the university's role as a space for diverse perspectives About Cary:Cary Nelson is Jubilee Professor of Liberal Arts & Sciences Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an affiliated faculty member at the University of Haifa. He holds an honorary doctorate from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. Over his distinguished career, Nelson has authored or edited 36 books and published over 400 essays, focusing on modern poetry, critical theory, the politics of higher education, and issues related to antisemitism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. From 2006 to 2012, he served as president of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), advocating for academic freedom and shared governance. Nelson's latest work, “Mindless: What Happened to Universities?”, published on March 6, 2025, examines how universities have deviated from their commitment to shared intellectual principles, leading to environments where extremism and intolerance can flourish. Follow Heterodox Academy on:Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Fax5DyFacebook: https://bit.ly/3PMYxfwLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/48IYeuJInstagram: https://bit.ly/46HKfUgSubstack: https://bit.ly/48IhjNF
In a first for Israel, a tomb complex holding the bones of about 60 individuals was recently uncovered in the Negev region of southern Israel. On today's program, Let the Stones Speak host Brent Nagtegaal speaks with Israel Antiquities Authority senior researcher and Negev expert Dr. Tali Erickson-Gini about the unique discovery. https://armstronginstitute.org/1189-2500-year-old-tomb-complex-discovered-at-critical-crossroads-in-southern-israel
I Samuel 30:1-5 (NIV) David and his men reached Ziklag on the third day. Now the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They had attacked Ziklag and burned it and had taken captive the women and all who were in it, both young and old. They killed none of them but carried them off as they went on their way. When David and his men came to Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. David’s two wives had been captured—Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel I Samuel 30:6-7 (NIV) David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” Abiathar brought it to him, Own Your Spirit Pray for Guidance I Samuel 30:8 (NIV) …and David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” he answered. “You will certainly overtake them and succeed in the rescue.” Go Together I Samuel 30:9 (NIV) David and the six hundred men with him came to the Besor Ravine, where some stayed behind. Expect Recovery I Samuel 30:18 (NIV) David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken…
Dr. Yael Dekel, a literary scholar at the Open University and Ben Gurion University of the Negev and a lead fellow at Brandeis University's Institute of Advanced Israel Studies, talks about the Literary Laboratory: how can digital methods be used to study the canon of Israeli literature - and redefine it, along the way? This episode is part of a series in partnership with the Institute of Advanced Israel Studies at Brandeis University.
When the second truce in Israel's War of Independence went into effect on July 18, 1948, Israel was militarily in a far better position than it had been at the outbreak of the War. Still, work was still very much cut out for the nascent IDF as Egyptian forces had pressed so deep into the Negev that they were able to menace the key artery linking Tel Aviv to the southern towns and Jewish settlements. Israel's innovative, young commander of the Negev campaign was Yigal Allon. In order to break the Egyptian hold, he would have to get his troops to the south undetected. Allon's soldiers discovered an ancient route built by the Romans 2000 years earlier, known as the Ruheiba Trail. The Egyptians logically expected an Israeli assault from the conventional route and were totally unprepared for an enemy that materialized out of nowhere from a trail that was concealed and provided natural cover. Audio credits: Trailer: To Cast a Giant Shadow Pacific Front Untold – Flying the Hump vs The Burma Road Kings and Generals – The First Arab-Israeli war 1948 The Armchair Historian – Brutal Urban Combat - Battle for Fallujah 2004 Fox News – Fallujah General details the True Challenges of Gaza Invasion Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2025 Media Education Trust llc
After the first truce was called in Israel's War of Independence, the United States and Britain, acting through the United Nations, wished to secure a lasting peace in the region. The United Nations mediator was Count Foke Bernadotte, who unabashedly viewed himself as a soon-to-be Nobel Prize laureate and assumed many liberties that succeeded in making himself extremely unpopular to both sides of the conflict. Bernadotte's scheme for achieving regional peace entailed amputating the Negev region from Israel and limiting Jewish immigration. With pressure mounting upon Israel to make concessions that it could not afford, the prudent option Ben Gurion concluded was to take the Negev by force. Young and brilliant commander Yigal Allon was responsible for this campaign and employed some innovative techniques that would become the hallmark of Israeli military strategy. Audio Credits Audiology 1948- Arab-Israeli War Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2025 Media Education Trust llc
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