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Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran
Horayot 12 - Shabbat September 13, 20 Elul

Daf Yomi for Women - Hadran

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 47:40


How could Yehoachaz have been anointed with shemen hamishcha if Yoshiyahu hid the shemen hamishcha? What else did Yoshiyahu hide, and for what reason? The king and kohen gadol are anointed in different ways—how is each performed? Kings were anointed near a flowing stream as a good omen, symbolizing that their reign would endure. The Gemara digresses into a broader discussion about various practices people use to seek signs—whether they will survive the year, succeed in business, return safely from a journey, and so on. Some authorities caution against relying on such signs. Abaye, however, says that since we see signs do have meaning, one should eat symbolic foods on Rosh Hashana—such as gourds, chard, dates, and others—because they grow quickly, serving as a good omen for the coming year. Rabbi Meir disagrees with the Mishna, holding that even a kohen gadol who assumed the role by wearing the special garments (rather than being anointed) would still be required to bring a bull offering if he sinned. From where does he derive this ruling? A difficulty arises, as the continuation of the Mishna appears to align with Rabbi Meir’s position. Could it be that the Mishna is split—part following Rabbi Meir and part not? If not, how can the Mishna be reconciled? Three different answers are offered to resolve this question. The Mishna teaches that there are five mitzvot commanded to the kohen gadol that also apply to the mashuach milchama—the kohen who addresses the people before they go out to war. A braita provides the source for this ruling. Rava asked Rav Nachman whether a kohen gadol who becomes leprous is permitted to marry a widow. Rav Nachman did not know the answer. Rav Papa later posed the same question, and Rav Huna son of Rav Nachman responded. The Mishna discusses differences between a kohen gadol and a regular kohen regarding the laws of mourning—specifically, whether they may perform Temple service while in the state of onen (the period between the death of a relative and burial), and how they tear their garments. The kohen gadol tears his garment l’mata and a regular kohen l’maala. Rav and Shmuel disagree about how to translate these terms in this context. The Mishna rules that an action performed regularly (tadir) takes precedence over one that is less frequent. Additionally, if one mitzvah is more sanctified than another, it takes precedence. From where are these principles derived?  

Shiurei Yeshurun - Rabbi Zev Cohen
Prepare for Rosh Hashana with Rabbi Shmuel Cohen

Shiurei Yeshurun - Rabbi Zev Cohen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 19:04


Rabbi Yeshurun explored the complexities of understanding Rosh Hashanah and discussed prayer practices, emphasizing the importance of intentional prayer and comprehension of prayer words. He explained the concept of Malucha and its initial challenges, while also sharing insights about Kabbalah and teshuva during Rosh Hashanah. Yeshurun concluded by discussing Rosh Hashanah as an annual exam and mission statement, stressing the need for authenticity in connecting with Kabbalah and Shema through daily practices.

Daf Yomi for Women – דף יומי לנשים – English
Horayot 12 - Shabbat September 13, 20 Elul

Daf Yomi for Women – דף יומי לנשים – English

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 47:40


How could Yehoachaz have been anointed with shemen hamishcha if Yoshiyahu hid the shemen hamishcha? What else did Yoshiyahu hide, and for what reason? The king and kohen gadol are anointed in different ways—how is each performed? Kings were anointed near a flowing stream as a good omen, symbolizing that their reign would endure. The Gemara digresses into a broader discussion about various practices people use to seek signs—whether they will survive the year, succeed in business, return safely from a journey, and so on. Some authorities caution against relying on such signs. Abaye, however, says that since we see signs do have meaning, one should eat symbolic foods on Rosh Hashana—such as gourds, chard, dates, and others—because they grow quickly, serving as a good omen for the coming year. Rabbi Meir disagrees with the Mishna, holding that even a kohen gadol who assumed the role by wearing the special garments (rather than being anointed) would still be required to bring a bull offering if he sinned. From where does he derive this ruling? A difficulty arises, as the continuation of the Mishna appears to align with Rabbi Meir’s position. Could it be that the Mishna is split—part following Rabbi Meir and part not? If not, how can the Mishna be reconciled? Three different answers are offered to resolve this question. The Mishna teaches that there are five mitzvot commanded to the kohen gadol that also apply to the mashuach milchama—the kohen who addresses the people before they go out to war. A braita provides the source for this ruling. Rava asked Rav Nachman whether a kohen gadol who becomes leprous is permitted to marry a widow. Rav Nachman did not know the answer. Rav Papa later posed the same question, and Rav Huna son of Rav Nachman responded. The Mishna discusses differences between a kohen gadol and a regular kohen regarding the laws of mourning—specifically, whether they may perform Temple service while in the state of onen (the period between the death of a relative and burial), and how they tear their garments. The kohen gadol tears his garment l’mata and a regular kohen l’maala. Rav and Shmuel disagree about how to translate these terms in this context. The Mishna rules that an action performed regularly (tadir) takes precedence over one that is less frequent. Additionally, if one mitzvah is more sanctified than another, it takes precedence. From where are these principles derived?  

The Mordy Shteibel's Podcast (Rabbi Binyomin Weinrib)
Shabbos in Ishbitz- Ki Savo- Battling Paralyzing Fear During Elul and Rosh Hashana

The Mordy Shteibel's Podcast (Rabbi Binyomin Weinrib)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 46:42


Hashkafa of the Moadim
Analyzing the Rosh Hashana Machzor: Kedushas Hasheim Part 1

Hashkafa of the Moadim

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 42:46


Chassidus in Depth
AUDIO FIXED! Maamar "To Understand What Rosh Hashana Is" 5716 #4 מאמר ד"ה להבין ענין ר"ה תשט"ז

Chassidus in Depth

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 28:23


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Chassidus in Depth
Maamar "To Understand What Rosh Hashana Is" 5716 #3 מאמר ד"ה להבין ענין ר"ה תשט"ז

Chassidus in Depth

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 25:23


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The Q & A with Rabbi Breitowitz Podcast
Q&A: Omens, Human Sacrifice & Elul in Our Times

The Q & A with Rabbi Breitowitz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 87:47


Sponsored by Mark and Tammy Friedman and family in memory of the 1st yartzeit of their father Marshall Friedman, Mutyah Yechezkel ben Shimon.

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ROSH HASHANA NEW YEAR TIPS FOR A GREAT NEW YEAR

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 47:12


A-Muse with Reb Ari
Real Real LIFE: Defining Life, is THE Avodah Before Rosh Hashana

A-Muse with Reb Ari

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 43:50


Gematria Refigured +
Confusing the Satan according to Tosafos

Gematria Refigured +

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 45:10


The gemara in RH 16b says we blow shofar twice on Rosh Hashana to confuse the Satan. This episode analyzes Tosafos's interpretation of this gemara.

Chassidus in Depth
Maamar "To Understand What Rosh Hashana Is" 5716 #2 מאמר ד"ה להבין ענין ר"ה תשט"ז

Chassidus in Depth

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 28:56


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HaRav Shmuel Zucker
Pardes Shlomo Daily: POWERFUL on Rosh Hashana

HaRav Shmuel Zucker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 5:03


 Pardes Shlomo Daily: POWERFUL on Rosh Hashana

Estudo diario do Tanya Com Rabino Michaan
Tanya 16 Elul Cap 14 Parte 2 -Uma nova energia vital divina é atraída a cada Rosh Hashana

Estudo diario do Tanya Com Rabino Michaan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 15:10


Tanya 16 Elul Cap 14 Parte 2 -Uma nova energia vital divina é atraída a cada Rosh Hashana

Shapell's Virtual Beit Midrash
Rabbi Kwass - Responsa Chabura: The Tempered Joy of Rosh Hashana

Shapell's Virtual Beit Midrash

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 35:03


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The Daily Sicha - השיחה היומית
יום ג' פ' כי תבוא, ט"ז אלול, ה'תשפ"ה

The Daily Sicha - השיחה היומית

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 11:24


התוכן להרבות בחודש אלול בנתינת הצדקה – כפשוטו, ובמובן הרחב – ברוחניות. לדאוג לזה שבבוא ר"ה וחגה"ס יוכלו לבקר בבתי–רופאים בקשר למבצע תקיעת-שופר וד' מינים וכו' [חבל שזה נק' בעולם "בית-חולים", הרי "בריא" יותר לקראו "בית-הרופאים". והלואי שיתקבלו דברי]. בודאי ימשיכו באה"ק את המנהג הטוב לבקר בחודש אלול מחנות צבא לתקוע בשופר ולהניח-תפילין וכו', ובודאי יבקרו גם במקומות שלא ביקרו ע"ע, ולהסביר את אלו שעדיין לא יודעים, שזוהי ההגנה האמיתית – וכמ"ש "וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נק' עליך ויראו ממך", ולעשות כ"ז מתוך חיות שמקבלים מהבעש"ט שאצלו הי' כל יהודי יקר מאוד (וכמו שנדפס לאחרונה בקונטרס "אהבת ישראל" שבודאי יפיצו באופן הכי גדול ויתנהגו לפיו). כן יבקרו במחנות צבא בשאר המדינות, ולהסבירם שאם מילוי פקודה של מפקד בשר-ודם הוא באופן של "הקדמת נעשה ונשמע" (וזה לא משנה אם בחייו האשיים לא מגיע המפקד לקרסוליו...) – הרי עאכו"כ שכן צ"ל בנוגע לפקודת ממה"מ הקב"ה! משיחת ח"י אלול ה'תשל"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-09-2025 Synopsis The month of Elul is a time to increase in tzedakah – in both the literal and spiritual sense. This is the time to arrange for hospital visitations to perform mivtza shofar on Rosh Hashana and mivtza lulav on Sukkos etc. (It's unfortunate that people still call it a beis cholim (place for sick people) which makes people hesitant to be admitted; it would be healthier to call it a beis harofim (place of doctors), which emphasizes that it's a place of healing. If only this suggestion would be accepted….) Surely the good practice of visiting army bases in the Holy Land during the month of Elul to blow shofar and put on tefillin etc. will continue, in addition to visiting places that have not yet been visited. It should be explained to anyone who doesn't yet know it that this is the true protection, as the verse states, “And all the peoples of the earth will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you, and they will fear you.” And all of this should be done with the vitality drawn from the Baal Shem Tov, who had exceptional love for every Jew (as recently published in Kuntres Ahavas Yisroel, which will surely be disseminated as widely as possible, and whose teachings will surely be incorporated into practice). The same should be done in any country where there are Jews in the military, and it should be explained to the soldiers that just as “We will do” must come before “We will hear” when it comes to an order received from their human commander, and they must carry out the order even if they don't yet fully understand it (even if in civilian life they are more qualified than the commander) – all the more so when it comes to a command of the King of kings, the Holy One, blessed be He.Excerpt from sichah of 18 Elul 5736 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-09-2025 *לזכות הרב משה שי' שפירא ליום ההולדת שלו החמישים י"ד אלול ה'תשפ"הלשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות נדבת משפחת השלוחים ד'האדסן קאנטי, ניו ג'רזי

Chassidus in Depth
Maamar "To Understand What Rosh Hashana Is" 5716 #1 מאמר ד"ה להבין ענין ר"ה תשט"ז

Chassidus in Depth

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 31:49


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Halakha Yomit
MichnaBeroura_586-01 Shofar de Rosh Hashana

Halakha Yomit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 11:29


MichnaBeroura_586-01 Shofar de Rosh Hashana by Shiour Yomi

The Rabbi Orlofsky Show
The Rabbi Orlofsky Rosh Hashana Project

The Rabbi Orlofsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025


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Torah Life
Days Of Intent: Preparing For Rosh Hashana With A Focussed Mind

Torah Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 20:15


We hope you enjoy this shiur. If you would like to sponsor or dedicate any of our shiurim or help with the running costs please do not hesitate to get in contact with us at office@rabbiroodyn.com or WhatsApp +447791221449May Hashem heal the wounded, free the captives and lead our soldiers to a swift and painless victory.#jew #jewish #torah #torahfortoughtimes #rabbiroodyn #bringthemhome #rabbi #torahanytime #Judaism #Israel #shiur #responsetotragictimes #jewishunderstanding #elul #elulvation

For the Love of Judaism
Season Five! We are Back!

For the Love of Judaism

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 27:50


For the Love of Judaism is here for its 5th season and just in time for the High Holidays! On this first episode of the new season, we look back to last Rosh Hashana and the two polar opposite sermons that Rabbi Pont gave. A year later, both resonate in different ways.

Gematria Refigured +
Confusing the Satan according to Rashi

Gematria Refigured +

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 30:00


The gemara in RH 16b says we blow shofar twice on Rosh Hashana to confuse the Satan. This episode analyzes Rashi's interpretation of this gemara.

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THE CHALLENGE OF ROSH HASHANA

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 45:14


Jewish History Uncensored
Bayis Sheini - The Basic Situation

Jewish History Uncensored

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 51:50


   In this week's episode, we start by revisiting the Kinos and the difficulty they pose. Is there a way to turn the Kinos into a normal davening experience? We take another look at why we try to relate to the Churban in this complicated fashion.    We look carefully at the Bayis Shani era and how to understand the narrative. How do the possukim describe the Rosh HaShana or Ezra and Nechemia? What was causing the people to cry so much?   This week's episode is dedicated לרפואה השלימה לשרה פעשא בת יפה אסתר by her family Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

Sicha Insights, Rabbi Yossi Winner

Chai Elul. The 2 energies of Elul.The time of holiness and the content of holiness.Practical lessons in preparation for Rosh Hashana

Daily Dose of Chesed
Grabbing a zechus may save you this Rosh Hashana

Daily Dose of Chesed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 3:55


Grabbing a zechus may save you this Rosh Hashana

Shapell's Virtual Beit Midrash
Rabbi Kwass - Responsa Chabura: Crying and Fasting on Rosh Hashana

Shapell's Virtual Beit Midrash

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 40:49


Source material: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FX1D7u6Te7yrni8fiHkHmqpeS08frZiyn8WWS7FB-PA/edit?usp=drive_link

Reflexion de Tora
Héroes del pueblo judío. Rubén Tzror. Todo lo que querías saber de Uman Rosh Hashana

Reflexion de Tora

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 58:22


Clase del 2 de septiembre del 2025

Halakha Yomit
MichnaBeroura_584-03-04 Prisonniers, Mila a Rosh Hashana

Halakha Yomit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 13:24


MichnaBeroura_584-03-04 Prisonniers, Mila a Rosh Hashana by Shiour Yomi

Recent Shiurim from Yeshivas Ohr Reuven
Tosafos Yom Tov on Rosh Hashana

Recent Shiurim from Yeshivas Ohr Reuven

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 32:07


Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Halacha Rosh Hashana. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Halakha Yomit
MichnaBeroura_584-01-02 Lecture de la Tora a Rosh Hashana

Halakha Yomit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 17:58


MichnaBeroura_584-01-02 Lecture de la Tora a Rosh Hashana by Shiour Yomi

Halakha Yomit
MichnaBeroura_583 Minhagim de Rosh Hashana

Halakha Yomit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 14:27


MichnaBeroura_583 Minhagim de Rosh Hashana by Shiour Yomi

Make a Bracha, Learn Halacha
154. Chabad's Most Puzzling Custom? Slichos Around Rosh Hashana

Make a Bracha, Learn Halacha

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 54:11


In this class, we explore the various reasons for reciting Slichos around Rosh Hashanah and the different customs that have developed regarding the exact days on which they are said.

Recent Shiurim from Yeshivas Ohr Reuven
What Happened To Hallel On Rosh Hashana?

Recent Shiurim from Yeshivas Ohr Reuven

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 24:28


Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Halacha Rosh Hashana. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Halakha Yomit
MichnaBeroura_582-03-09 Prières de Rosh Hashana

Halakha Yomit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 22:42


MichnaBeroura_582-03-09 Prières de Rosh Hashana by Shiour Yomi

A Book Like No Other
S6 Ep. 1: The Secret Message in the Sound of the Shofar

A Book Like No Other

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 24:18


You sit in shul. The shofar blows. What do you feel? You may not want to admit it, but for many of us the answer is: nothing. For a long time, that's how Imu felt also. Until a chance observation, one historic Erev Rosh Hashana, sparked a conversation with Rabbi David Fohrman that would change everything. Come along on this deep dive through the Torah, revealing a hidden story from the Burning Bush to Mount Sinai to the walls of Jericho—that will finally make the shofar blast truly meaningful. In this first episode of the new season, we begin that journey of discovery with a first look at the origins of the shofar in the Torah text.For the Rosh Hashana course Rabbi Fohrman and Imu discuss in this episode, click here. Click here for a free copy of Rabbi Fohrman's e-book, "Serpents of Desire: Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden". We love to hear from you! Click here to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and reactions by voice note, or send us an email at info@alephbeta.org. A Book Like No Other is a product of Aleph Beta, and made possible through the generous support of Shari and Nathan Lindenbaum. Aleph Beta is a Torah media company dedicated to spreading the joy and love of meaningful Torah learning worldwide.

Shapell's Virtual Beit Midrash
Rabbi Kwass - Responsa Chabura: Is There a Mitzva of Simcha on Rosh Hashana?

Shapell's Virtual Beit Midrash

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 45:04


Source material: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nlZBa4b9hEJ1mich7JOvAKuatzVgJKyhCrxpiAmKZFg/edit?usp=drive_link

Halakha Yomit
MichnaBeroura_581-02-04 Veille de Rosh Hashana

Halakha Yomit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 18:44


MichnaBeroura_581-02-04 Veille de Rosh Hashana by Shiour Yomi

This Jewish Life - By Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

Preparing for the High Holidays can be daunting. How can anyone adequately prepare for standing in judgment in front of the Heavenly tribunal? But prepare we must. The month of Elul is designated for preparing for the awesome days of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Our Sages took these days very seriously and were completely […]

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Elul Cheat Sheet

All Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 47:48


Preparing for the High Holidays can be daunting. How can anyone adequately prepare for standing in judgment in front of the Heavenly tribunal? But prepare we must. The month of Elul is designated for preparing for the awesome days of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Our Sages took these days very seriously and were completely immersed in preparation. But we are regular people, ordinary, common folk. Is there something that we can do to prepare? Is there a cheat sheet to simplify Elul? Is there a way to distill this month to its essence? In this wonderful podcast we share the three main pillars of this month and learn the ways how even us lay people can have an immensely productive and powerful Elul.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★

Chitas for Kids Audio
Monday Parshas Shoftim

Chitas for Kids Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 23:56


Alef Elul - Rosh Chodesh Elul (23:55)

Chitas for Kids Audio
Thursday Parshas Vaeschanan

Chitas for Kids Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 21:05


Yud-Gimmel Menachem Av (21:03)

Daf in-sight
Avodah Zara 47

Daf in-sight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 4:39


Can I use a shofar or lulav that had been worshipped for idolatry for my mitzvah on Rosh Hashana or Sukkot?

To Touch the Divine
The Mystery of Challah

To Touch the Divine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 53:32


SHLACHThe Mystery of ChallahWhy are Challah Bakes all the rage? Somehow from all the many mitzvos, this simple mitzvah seems to have captured the imagination of women (and beyond) in every community.Challah bakes in honor of someone, in memory of another, for the war, the hostages, before Rosh Hashana, and on… but what is Hafrashas Challah and why is it so special?Challah is a declaration of faith that everything comes from Hashem.The act of giving the first portion of the dough to Hashem, even before the homemaker takes any for herself, is the essence of the recognition that nature deceives. The natural system is merely a machine executing instructions received from above, and therefore the acknowledgment must first and foremost be given to Hashem.

Gospel Spice
Pentecost: Cycles of Harvest, Holiness, and Hope

Gospel Spice

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 43:39


Stephanie invites you today to spice up your faith by exploring unexpected connections between two great feasts. She dives deep into the intertwined celebrations of Pentecost in the Christian tradition, and Shavuot in the Jewish faith. Both festivals are celebrated 50 days post-Easter and Passover respectively, and invite us to reconnect with themes of gratitude, thanksgiving, and divine revelation. Through the enduring cycles of joy, preparation, and revelation, both Shavuot and Pentecost call believers into a deeper understanding of divine grace and the cyclical journey of faith. You can purchase the Spring Feasts workbook to take notes while you listen, including the gorgeous visuals we created to accompany your experience: https://www.gospelspice.com/offers/ct6coMYd In the Christian liturgical calendar, Pentecost, celebrated on June 8, 2025, mirrors Shavuot's setting—50 days after the major religious observances of Easter and Passover. It marks the momentous occasion when the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus's followers, empowering us to spread the gospel. God's presence attributes joy and delight to Pentecost, making it a critical event that signifies the birth of the church and believers' empowerment. Shavuot, or the Feast of Weeks, concludes a significant period of anticipation following Passover. Observers commemorate this festival by reading the Ten Commandments and partaking in the harvest of wheat, lauded as the superior grain. Symbolically, Shavuot represents the culmination of the spring feasts, and includes the unique preparation of two loaves of leavened wheat bread, symbolizing humanity's sinful nature. Celebrated with offerings, figs, olive oil, and more, Shavuot is a joyous occasion steeped in history and spirituality. Stephanie discusses these celebrations as a "rehearsal dinner" for the future wedding banquet, the final joyous gathering in Christ's return. This celebration encapsulates both preparation and revelation, drawing a parallel to the Israelites' three days of preparation to receive the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. The festival's ladder-shaped challah symbolizes Moses' ascent to receive the Law, while its inclusion of yeast signifies the sinful nature that, through divine grace, will be fully redeemed. Central to both Shavuot and Pentecost, is the theme of harvest. The gathering of wheat represents the process of evangelism. As believers are sanctified through trials, they are refined wheat, ready for offering and transforming into the spiritual bread of life. In the same vein, Pentecost is a reminder of the Great Commission—empowering believers to go forth and harvest souls for the kingdom of God. Christ embodies the fulfillment of Shavuot. Just as Shavuot celebrates God's revelation to Moses, Pentecost commemorates the Holy Spirit's descension, ushering a new covenant. This underscores a deeper spiritual truth: the festival of Shavuot rehearses the believers' ultimate communion with God, transcending into a season of salvation heralded by Jesus' coming. Stephanie highlights a fascinating contrast between Jewish and Western traditions: the Jewish cyclical view of time versus the Western linear perspective. Shavuot, celebrated from sundown on June 1 to nightfall on June 3, 2025, emphasizes the end of the spring harvest—a marker in the cyclical liturgical calendar that heralds a pause until the fall feasts. Meanwhile, the Western tradition tends to perceive time as linear, steadily moving towards a future point. This cyclical nature of the Jewish liturgical calendar offers hope and progress, especially during periods that may seem monotonous. After the spring feasts conclude, the Jewish calendar enters a four-month period without festive observances until Rosh Hashanah. Stephanie encourages believers to view these "ordinary" times as infused with the joy and anticipation of Shavuot and Pentecost, reflecting the Christian longing between Christ's first and second comings. This period is an invitation to embody thankfulness, evangelism, and charity, preparing for the ultimate harvest in the final gathering. Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on Holy Day traditions in upcoming episodes of Gospel Spice! Don't forget to check out our essential workbook to accompany this study. Stephanie personally created the content to invite you deeper into study. Don't miss out! It's at https://www.gospelspice.com/store DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family. PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce, and we want to keep putting it in the ears of people! Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. 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Welcome to the Table: Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashana)

LifeChurch Livonia Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 45:03


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Jesus and the Feast of First Fruits: a resurrection celebration

Gospel Spice

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 37:55


Jesus has set the Easter table richly, for us to partake. Come to His table today through our exploration of Easter, which took place on the very day of the Jewish Feast of First Fruits. What does it mean for us today? The story of Easter is a tapestry woven with complex emotions—the somberness of Good Friday followed by the overwhelming joy of Easter Sunday. The sequence takes us through the contemplation of Jesus' crucifixion, echoing the depth of human suffering and sacrifice. As Christians, we are invited to relive these moments, acknowledging the pain while eagerly anticipating the joy of resurrection. Easter, often referred to as the most important day in the Christian calendar, transcends time and history. It bridges the gap between Jewish traditions and the new covenant established by Jesus. You can purchase the Spring Feasts workbook to take notes while you listen, including the gorgeous visuals we created to accompany your experience: https://www.gospelspice.com/offers/ct6coMYd The Feast of First Fruits mark the beginning of the harvest, while Pentecost signifies its culmination. Both events are intrinsically linked through the work of the Holy Spirit. The First Fruits celebration on Easter sets the stage for the Holy Spirit's coming at Pentecost, bridging the gap between the initial offering and the full harvest, pointing to the birth and growth of the Christian church. The Feast of First Fruits, celebrated the Sunday after Passover, used to hold immense significance in Jewish tradition. Rooted in Leviticus 23:10, this feast involves offering the first barley harvest to God, symbolizing gratitude and the anticipation of a plentiful harvest. It's a day Jews can't eat bread or drink wine until sacrifices are made, an act mirrored by Jesus' Last Supper—where he promised a new covenant symbolized through bread and wine. During the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the practice of communion, tying it to the Jewish Passover. He told his disciples that he would not eat or drink again until he was in God's Kingdom, thus establishing the new covenant. The meal shared at Emmaus is another crucial moment. When Jesus broke bread with his disciples, they recognized him, affirming his authority and lordship. The breaking of bread in this context goes beyond a mere meal; it's a reaffirmation of Jesus' identity and the fulfillment of his promises. Interestingly, Jesus reappears to his disciples but does not partake in the meal at Emmaus. Instead, he later eats fish with another group of disciples, a humble act connecting to his earlier ministry and ultimate sacrifice. This post-resurrection meal underlines his humility and serves as another reminder of the first fruits principle—Jesus is the first fruit of resurrection. Paul's letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 15:20) highlights that Jesus' resurrection on the Feast of First Fruits symbolizes the future resurrection of believers. Jesus is the firstborn of creation and the first to rise from the dead, promising eternal life for all who follow. The concept of First Fruits extends to envisioning a perfect, sinless world—a harmonized existence in the eternal presence of Christ. This heavenly vision, often referenced in biblical texts, portrays a future where every generation enjoys everlasting peace and the profound joy of being in God's presence. In today's context, the call for revival echoes the ancient practice of offering First Fruits. Believers are urged to be the first fruits of revival in our times, sharing the message of hope and resurrection with a world in need. It's a reminder to live with purpose, reflecting the truly life-changing power of Jesus' resurrection in our daily lives. Don't forget to check out our essential workbook to accompany this study. Stephanie personally created the content to invite you deeper into study. Don't miss out! It's at https://www.gospelspice.com/store DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family. PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce, and we want to keep putting it in the ears of people! Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. All donations above our minimal operating costs go to Christian organizations fighting human trafficking. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog (*ListenNotes ranking, 2023) Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

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Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread echo each other in Christ

Gospel Spice

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 63:16


In the heart of the Christian and Jewish traditions lie two sacred week-long holy feasts: Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. As Scripture and tradition invite us into the intricacies of these feasts, we invite you to connect the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus to the rich tapestry of Jewish Torah and tradition. Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread stand as inseparable pillars within Jewish celebrations. Passover, the most important Jewish feast, serves as precursor to the Feast of Unleavened Bread. For Christians, the former marks the sacred observance of the Lord's Supper as the Lamb of God, while the latter points to Jesus' sinlessness. You can purchase the Spring Feasts workbook to take notes while you listen, including the gorgeous visuals we created to accompany your experience: https://www.gospelspice.com/offers/ct6coMYd The perfect alignment of Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread in 2025, an unusual thing, offers interesting connections we invite you to explore. For example, the Jewish tradition of inspecting and setting aside the unblemished lamb for sacrifice intertwines with the events of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The parallel between the Passover lamb and Jesus, the sinless lamb of God unfolds, as Holy Week draws us into the divine plan of salvation.  We also explore how Jesus' cleansing of the temple showcases his authority to safeguard the spiritual dwelling places of believers. Jesus' encounters with religious leaders during Holy Week also reflect his absolute integrity and absence of blemish, mirroring the unblemished Passover lamb. He is proving the true Lamb of God indeed! The interweaving of Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread is an original way, in 2025, to highlight God's eternal redemptive plan.  Jesus is indeed the sinless lamb who fulfills the ancient prophecies, opening for us the path of salvation. We invite you to join us as we find ourselves steeped in the timeless tapestry of God's divine love, giving glory to Jesus, our only source of salvation. Our hope and prayer is that, through the original connection in 2025 between Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we will together experience the divine truth of Scripture, anchoring our faith in  the sinless lamb, Jesus Christ, for our redemption. Amen! Don't forget to check out our essential workbook to accompany this study. Stephanie personally created the content to invite you deeper into study. Don't miss out! It's at https://www.gospelspice.com/store We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!