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Shema contains both the essence of Torah and the instructions with which how to experience it.

This week I have two stories for you for Yud Bes and Yud Gimmel Tammuz. The first is about Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak as a young man being sent to avert a decree against the Jewish community and the second a story told by the Friediker Rebbe about a simple chassid of his grandfather, the Rebbe Reb Shmuel. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/shema-is-yisrael. To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

News and commentary for Wednesday, 9 July, 2025.

The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 05/14/25 ; 05/19/25 What Is the Requirement to Maintain Awareness While Wearing Tefillin—And Is It a Torah Obligation? The Tefillin are not just a physical Misva—they represent a spiritual bond between a Jew and Hashem. Because of this, Halacha includes laws about how we wear them and even how we think about them. Is there a Torah requirement to be aware of the Tefillin at all times while they are being worn? What level of mindfulness is expected, and what happens if one becomes distracted? Is There a Torah Obligation to Maintain Awareness of Tefillin? The Torah says, "Ukeshartam le'ot al yadecha"—"Bind them as a sign on your arm." The Misva is to place the Tefillin on the body, not necessarily to be constantly thinking about them. Therefore, according to many Rishonim, including the Rambam, the main obligation is the wearing of the Tefillin, not the awareness. However, the Gemara (Menahot 36a) mentions that one must not act lightheaded while wearing Tefillin—such as joking, sleeping, or entering a bathroom. These behaviors are prohibited because of the Kedusha of the Tefillin, not because of a Torah command to actively concentrate on them at all times. What Is 'Heseh HaDa'at' and Why Does It Matter? The term 'Heseh HaDa'at' means a lapse of awareness. In the context of Tefillin, this means forgetting that one is wearing them. While not sinful in itself, such forgetfulness may lead to disrespectful behavior. For example, one may lean back or act in a light manner—something that is forbidden while Tefillin are worn. According to the Mishnah Berurah, even though there is no Torah obligation to maintain constant focus, one must still be cautious not to behave in a way that shows a lack of reverence. That is why many people avoid doing work or even walking in a public place while wearing Tefillin if they know their mind will wander completely. Do I Have to Be Focused the Entire Time I Wear Tefillin? No. One does not need to meditate on the Tefillin throughout the entire Shaharit. It is expected that during Keri'at Shema and the Amida, a person will have proper Kavana (intent). Outside those moments, the level of focus may decrease, but one should avoid completely forgetting that the Tefillin are on. This is especially important for the Shel Rosh, which contains Hashem's Name in its inner scrolls. The Kedusha of the Tefillin Shel Rosh demands that one maintain a general awareness and respectful behavior the entire time it is worn. Can One Speak, Think, or Walk Around While Wearing Tefillin? Yes, it is permissible to talk, walk, and go about regular activities while wearing Tefillin—so long as one avoids behavior that is silly, disrespectful, or inappropriate. The Halacha only prohibits things like sleeping, joking, or entering a bathroom while wearing Tefillin. Hacham Ovadia Yosef writes that working, learning Torah, or even walking down the street while wearing Tefillin is allowed, as long as one remembers they are on and treats them with dignity. Summary - There is no Torah obligation to actively focus on the Tefillin at all times. - One must avoid forgetting about them entirely and behave respectfully. - The concept of Heseh HaDa'at is important for maintaining proper conduct. - Sleeping, joking, and entering inappropriate places are forbidden while wearing them. - Speaking or walking is allowed, so long as one behaves with Kedusha and awareness.

News and commentary for Tuesday, 8 July, 2025. This is either the biggest gamble, or the most disgusting failure, in Trump history. And it sure looks like the latter.

The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/22/25 ; 05/01/25 ; 05/15/25 ; 05/18/25 Should the Tefillin Be Covered During Prayer—And What About Wearing Two Sets or a Hat Over Them? When wearing Tefillin during prayer, one often notices different customs regarding whether the boxes are visible or covered. Some keep the Tefillin Shel Rosh exposed; others wear a hat or Talet over it. There are also questions about whether one may wear both Rashi and Rabbenu Tam Tefillin at the same time and how that impacts covering. This Halacha explores the classic sources, Kabbalistic teachings, and practical customs surrounding this issue. Should the Tefillin Shel Rosh Be Covered or Left Visible? According to the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 27:11), the Tefillin Shel Rosh should be exposed and visible, as it says, "Ve-ra'u kol ame ha'aretz ki shem Hashem nikra alecha"—"All the nations will see the Name of Hashem upon you." This refers to the Shel Rosh, which is placed between the eyes and visibly bears the holy Name of Hashem through the Shin on the box. The Ben Ish Hai (Parashat Vayera, Halacha 14) and others agree that, according to Halacha, the Tefillin Shel Rosh should not be covered, and doing so is contrary to the verse. Therefore, the simple Halachic practice is to leave the head Tefillin visible during Tefila. What Did the Arizal Teach About Covering the Tefillin? Despite the Halachic preference for visibility, the Arizal taught that the Tefillin—both Shel Yad and Shel Rosh—should be covered, especially during prayer. According to Kabbala, holiness is something internal and concealed, not meant for open display. The spiritual power of the Tefillin is most potent when it is shielded from the outside world, not flaunted. As such, many Kabbalistically inclined communities, especially in Eres Yisrael, cover their Tefillin with a hat, scarf, or even the corner of the Talet. How Does Hacham Ovadia Rule on This Matter? Hacham Ovadia Yosef ruled that the Tefillin Shel Rosh should ideally remain uncovered, in accordance with the Shulhan Aruch. However, he acknowledged that those who follow the Arizal's Kabbalistic teachings may cover the Tefillin, especially if they were raised in such a tradition. He emphasized that this is not a strict Halachic requirement, and each community should follow its minhag. In particular, those who grew up keeping their Tefillin uncovered should not switch to covering them, unless they are entirely immersed in a Kabbalistic path. May One Cover the Tefillin with a Hat or Scarf? Yes. If one follows the custom to cover the Tefillin, it is permissible to use a hat, scarf, or the corner of a Talet. However, the covering must not press down on the box or distort its position. The Tefillin must sit firmly and properly at the hairline, centered between the eyes, even when something rests on top of it. Therefore, tight hats or heavy fabric should be avoided, as they might push the Bayit out of its Halachic placement. What If a Hat Accidentally Covers the Tefillin? If someone does not intend to cover the Tefillin but wears a wide-brimmed hat, fedora, or cap that slightly touches or shades the Tefillin Shel Rosh, there is no problem. As long as the Tefillin is not squeezed or hidden from view, one need not remove the hat. In fact, many authorities say that this does not constitute "covering" in the Halachic or Kabbalistic sense. Only when the Bayit is fully obscured or deliberately covered does it fall into the category discussed by the Arizal. May One Wear Rashi and Rabbenu Tam Tefillin at the Same Time? According to Kabbala, it is proper to wear both Rashi and Rabbenu Tam Tefillin—but not at the same time. Instead, the correct practice is to wear Rashi Tefillin during the full Amida and Shema, and then put on Rabbenu Tam afterward. However, some Chassidic groups wear both sets simultaneously, placing one behind the other or slightly to the side. This practice is not followed among Sepharadim, and is discouraged by Hacham Ovadia and Maran. If a Person Wears Both Tefillin, Should They Be Covered? Yes. If a person wears both Rashi and Rabbenu Tam Tefillin at the same time, they must cover the Tefillin with a Talet or scarf. This avoids the appearance of adding to the Misva or causing confusion. The double set should be aligned in such a way that each box is in a Halachically valid position, but this is extremely difficult to do properly. Therefore, unless one is following a specific and reliable custom, it is better to wear the Tefillin separately. Summary - According to Halacha, the Tefillin Shel Rosh should remain uncovered, to fulfill the verse "all nations will see…" - According to the Arizal, Tefillin should be covered during prayer for Kabbalistic reasons. - A hat, scarf, or Talet may be used to cover, provided it does not push or move the box. - Hacham Ovadia recommends keeping the Shel Rosh visible, unless one's community follows the Arizal. - If a person wears both Rashi and Rabbenu Tam Tefillin at the same time, they must cover the Tefillin. - The general Sephardic custom is to wear Rashi during prayer and Rabbenu Tam afterward, not simultaneously.

News and commentary for Monday, 7 July, 2025. Where now - like it or not - we find AmeriKans being forced to confront the question: Did even a landslide election ultimately make a DAMN BIT of difference?

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This series is based on the “Two Great Commands”: love Yahweh and love your neighbor. Taking us to Deuteronomy chapter 7, Rabbi Steve Berkson establishes some context for how the two things —love and Torah —are connected. He explains to us how Elohim has established a relationship of love based on an “if/then” principle – if we do what He wants, which is to fear Him, and guard His commandments, then His promises are in effect. What are the three things Torah does for us? What is the plea of Yahweh, and where do we find it? Who's influencing you more, Yahweh or family, friends, etc.? From that question, Rabbi Berkson delves into an in-depth life-coaching session that includes handling situations with others that may have a greater influence on you than they should. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

The annual cycle Torah reading for this week is parsha "Chukat," Numbers chapters 19 through 21) and it contains what is sometimes called the most enigmatic "chuq" (or, "do this because He says so") in the Torah: the Red Heiffer, or parah adumah. Even Solomon is thought to have said he just didn't quite get it. The Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SSM-7-4-25-Chukat-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 The Sabbath Day midrash tackles that Greatest Mystery head on. But, even more interesting, what might be the SECOND most mysterious 'chuq' in the Torah is in this same parsha! The "bronze serpent" (but the Hebrew term is much more alliterative: 'nachash nachoshet') - aka the 'snake on a stick.' There is a common thread that runs through this entire portion, too. Actually, several, but all evidently related: Death. And some important numbers. And water, in multiple ways, and 'salvation.' But still one more that Mark suggests, which may even help explain some of the confusion, is "I blame Moses." Chukat: "From the Red Heifer to the Snake-on-a-Stick -- I blame Moses" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WT-CooH-7-5-25-Chukat-Red-Heiffers-Snakes-on-a-Stick-and-another-jesus-water-life-death-I-blame-Moshe-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Did you know that there are EXACTLY 70 WEEKS from the 7th day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread following the second Passover this year 2025 to Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement 2026? Additionally if you count the 7 Sabbaths of the Omer following the Feast of First Fruits for the Second Passover this year and then you count an additional 62 Sabbaths (as in Daniel 9:25 says 7 weeks or 7 sevens i.e. 7 sabbaths & 62 weeks, sevens or sabbaths that's 69 sabbaths from the feast of first fruits for the second Passover this year) you come to Yom Teruah or Feast of Trumpets 2026 which is ON THE 69TH Sabbath after the feast of First Fruits! All throughout scripture prophecy most times has a long plan and then a short plan. The long plan is always first and the fulfillment may be in the distant future, and you don't know the day or the hour that it will be fulfilled. Then the short plan is very often revealed, including the date of its coming fulfillment once you get really close to its time. So, there can be two timelines for one prophecy or set of prophecies, a long plan and a short plan, a far plan and a near plan. Consider Noah who began building his boat 120 years before the flood came. He knew it was going to come, he just didn't know when that was the long plan, but then the short plan was revealed to him seven days before the flood came. As the time of fulfillment neared, he was told exactly what day it would start to rain. Same thing with the exodus from Egypt. The long plan was revealed to Abraham, Isaac, and then Jacob. As they got closer to going to Egypt, the plans became more distinct. Abraham saw it afar off, and Jacob actually went to Egypt. But still, it was a long plan… the rest of 400 years before they would know exactly when the exodus was coming. Then, when Moses came back from the desert, he revealed the short plan and they knew exactly when they were going to leave, the night of Passover. Same thing with Daniel 9, all of Daniel's visions actually, but Daniel 9:24-27 is what we're specifically dealing with in part 1 of this message regarding verse 24's long plan of 3500 years and in part 2 verses 25's and 27's short plan of 70 actual weeks of days.

I previously aired an older interview, so here is my most recent interview with Rabbi John!Rabbi John and his wife Becky have been members of Beth Messiah in Houston,Texas since 1994. John became the worship leader and youth pastor in 1995 and served in that role for 23 years. After that he transitioned to a role as a teaching elder before becoming the congregational leader in 2021. John and Becky have four grown children and one grandchild. John received his education from Houston Baptist University (B.S. in Biology and Theology), Masters International University of Divinity (Doctor of Biblical Studies) and Liberty University (M. Div. and D.W.S in Worship Studies). 

This week is a bit of a 'change of pace,' but for an important reason. There has been so much concern and churn of late about everything from economic meltdown and domestic terrorism from embedded invader cells, to outright nuclear war, that host Mark Call suggests that those who really want to understand what is REALLY going on should ask some pointed questions. Such as, if the goal of "peaceful nuclear power" really is safe, efficient electricity for people, why are certain important technologies that can actually solve problems (not to be confused with NOT-'green' and not remotely 'renewable' non-solution placebos like "wind") not even discussed? Much less emphasized. Perhaps the other agenda (or agendaS, even!) is obvious. It's time to talk just a bit of 'real science.'

Join host Mark Call for a look back over the major events, spin, actual news stories, and connection that matter, for the week ending Saturday, 5 July -- and Independence Day Weekend -- 2025.

Join the Torah Teachers, Ray Harrison, Pete Rambo, and Mark Call as they continue the study of the 'most twisted Book in the Bible,' the apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians. There is no doubt that much of what he wrote about, even warned about, has literally been "turned on its head." This week, as they "un-twist Paul, they explore Galatians chapter 5.

What does a sandbagged show trial for a pervert, who is perhaps yet another Epstein-style blackmailer and CIA/Mossad/et al sex-trafficker, have to do with still more evidence implicating the likes of James Comey, Clapper, and Brennan as traitors? Join David Justice and Mark Call as they talk about connections in the news, albeit long-expected, that you won't hear examined by too many others...yet. And it's just in time for Independence Day! PS> Mark does suggest that if you have not recently seen one of the best reminders of the history of the Declaration of Independence to have ever come out of Broadway and Hollywood, check out the musical "1776" with family and friends this weekend!

News and commentary for Thursday, 3 July, 2025. How much more outright treason has to come out before AmeriKans realize that they've been had - and that's it's been SOP for years?

News and commentary for Wednesday, 2 July, 2025.

The importance of having a mission statement and why "shema" is the Jewish one.

News and commentary for Tuesday, 1 July, 2025. It's encouraging when the Truth starts to come out, even if it's in bits and pieces, and seems to take forever...

Is Romans 13 being misused to justify political or social agendas? In this intellectually rich yet accessible discussion, the hosts tackle the challenges of interpreting Romans 13 in the context of faith, politics, and justice. Exploring the tension between government authority and the church's mission to love one's neighbor above all, they delve into nuanced themes like "cruciformity," cultural challenges, and the role of the church in society. Through a thoughtful lens, the episode contrasts Paul's teachings on governance with Jesus' profound declaration to "give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's." What does this mean for Christians navigating today's cultural issues? From historical insights to modern implications, this conversation offers clarity on how faith intersects with civic life while challenging misuse of scripture to justify injustice. Join the dialogue as the hosts emphasize humility, curiosity, and critical thinking in a pursuit to follow Jesus' teachings. How should the church respond to injustice? What does it mean to embody love and justice in a world of political tension? We encourage discussion and welcome your thoughts—engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, or send in your questions as we continue this journey together. Let's explore what it means to live out faith authentically in today's world.  World Relief Conversation: VIEW CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 04:32 - The Now and Not Yet 07:16 - Understanding Romans 13 11:02 - ICE Deporting Christians 18:53 - Wrapping up Romans 13 22:49 - The Emperor is Not God 26:35 - Exile and Its Implications 28:30 - Tax Revolt Discussion 30:58 - Misapplication of Romans 13 32:15 - What We Owe the Government 35:13 - Context of Luke 20 38:36 - The Trap Set for Jesus 43:09 - Jesus's Response Explained 47:50 - The Best Way to Scare a Tory 54:54 - Matt Soerens Emails Mike  57:27 - Email from Matt 1:00:50 - Shema and Its Significance As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

Will the country be safe this July 4 season?  Is there any reason we should pray before we go anyplace?  Why are 4 titans in the AI-digital world now Lieutenant Colonels in the Army?  What new changes to vaxxine safety studies will "address unmet public health needs" of the American public?  Please join me as the world swerves into a breathtaking descent into the most warned-of days in scripture.   ON OR ABOUT JULY 4? Barricades going up in DC: https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news-selections/national-news/barricades-going-up-around-dc-white-house-and-us-treasury Dr. Martin, watch out for July 4: https://rumble.com/v6t6zzz-dr-david-martin.html Dr. Martin re July 4 (dissemination of contagion): https://rumble.com/v6t6zzz-dr-david-martin.html Dr. Martin on July 4: https://substack.com/profile/94300893-amy-lynn-rdn/note/c-128625909?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Download National Blueprint for Biodefense: https://biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-national-blueprint-for-biodefense/ DC being boarded up: https://t.me/GodsRoadmap/2469 DC being boarded up: https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news-selections/national-news/barricades-going-up-around-dc-white-house-and-us-treasury Journalist Jon Fleetwood re next plandemic/July 4: https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/exclusive-darpas-shocking-bioterror?r=12g59e&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false   VAXX / NEXT PANDEMIC Attorney does study that CDC won't – vaxxed v. unvaxxed: https://substack.com/@tlionel/note/c-118695784?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e 500 new vaxxes by 2030: https://strangesounds.org/2023/02/the-who-plans-to-introduce-over-500-new-vaccines-by-2030-covid-19-vaccines-are-just-the-first-of-many-coming-soon.html What does name AstraZeneca mean its Greek origins?: https://greeknewsondemand.com/2024/05/19/what-the-name-astrazeneca-really-mean-does-it-have-to-do-with-culling-the-population/ Gates to Al Jazeera – how to prepare: https://winepressnews.com/2023/01/07/bill-gates-tells-al-jazeera-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic-and-to-moderate-some-of-the-insanity-online/ DARPA's bioterror plot?: https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/exclusive-darpas-shocking-bioterror?r=12g59e&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false CDC official admits they covered up MMR injuries:  https://substack.com/@fallofthecabalofficial/note/c-130399890?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Study out of Sweden - messenger RNA does change your DNA:  https://substack.com/@fallofthecabalofficial/note/c-130113610?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Slovak official claims DNA in vaxxes turns people into GMO's: https://www.aussie17.com/p/breaking-news-slovak-government-official?r=12g59e&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Embalmers still finding blood clots in deceased: https://substack.com/@sageofquay/note/p-167037411?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Air in masks is deadly: https://substack.com/@justindeschamps/note/c-129536683?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Uh-oh, Ozempic linked to cancers: https://substack.com/@phrygiofphrygia/note/c-128524547?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e 1995 film outlining the contamination of human blood by forced vaxxination: https://substack.com/@collective143/note/c-127924696?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=12g59e Drug review period reduced to matter of weeks: https://open.substack.com/pub/thewinepress/p/fda-cuts-drug-review-time-to-weeks?r=12g59e&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false   ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATION Let's steal carbon and land from plants: https://thewinepress.substack.com/p/trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-contains?utm_source=substack&publication_id=832192&post_id=164186427&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=12g59e&triedRedirect=true Chemtrail patents, etc: https://youtu.be/rf78rEAJvhY?

News and commentary for Monday, 30 June, 2025.

What is it that Yahweh is expecting of you? Well, you may say, nothing – because Jesus has done it all for us. Is this true? Why or why not? Beginning this episode in Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Rabbi Steve Berkson presents what it is that Yahweh is expecting of all who choose to walk in covenant with Him. Then going backward a couple of books Rabbi Berkson makes an in-depth dissertation of the Ten Commandments from Exodus chapter 20. From there, back again into Deuteronomy, in chapter 6 where we find the Shema and the Vahavta, as Rabbi Berkson expounds on the foundation of covenant living with our Creator. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

FRUIT LOOPS This week is a review of our mini-series of Walking on Water as a prophecy of the Greater Exodus. Walking on Water has been a mini-series full of encouragement and hope. It grew from this verse in the Song of Songs: "Awake, O north wind, And come, wind of the south; Make my garden breathe out fragrance, Let its spices be wafted abroad. May my beloved come into his garden And eat its choice fruits!” (4:16) To wrap up our series, let's review some key points. First, the walk through the Reed Sea is connected to the separation and gathering of waters at the Creation in Genesis One as well as the Tree of Life and the River of Life in Revelation. That's quite a swim, so Baruch HaShem we can walk on water! What those Creation and Revelation bookends have in common is fruit trees along the water. This fruit symbolism appears in natural cycles, which reflect fruit cycles in their spiritual cycles. The natural world is merely the parable of the spiritual world, but by studying the creation, we can see the spiritual fruit cycles to which we will be in perfect tune in the millennial kingdom of Yeshua. This is one reason it is so important to study and practice the feasts of Scripture, which are themed around agricultural themes. Israel works the fields to produce natural fruits which are offered as tithes, firstfruits, and offerings. The natural is elevated to the spiritual realm where it is perfected, just as those resurrected from the dead will be planted mortal, yet raised immortal, fully equipped to function in either the natural or spiritual world. The feasts of Adonai loop year after year, offering believers an opportunity to be nourished by His fruit loops. No artificial dyes, added sugar, or whatever else it is that makes Froot Loops bad for you. This is fruit for those entering the Kingdom as little children, needing nourishment for maturity when they emerge from the water: Bahya writes. When they were walking in the sea and their children cried, the mother took an apple or a pomegranate and gave it to the child. There were apple trees and other fruit in the sea. The Holy One made them grow quickly and had fruits in the sea. *Bahya, Exodus, 14:22. [Tze'enah Ure'enah, Beshalach] *The Bahya text is a reference to Midrash Rabbah to Shemot 21§10 (Exodus 14:21-22) The trip over the water-and-earth-bridge of the sea provided a taste of Eden. Not a complete transition to the Garden, but a brief experience, like their everwear clothes and sandals, food, and water. What did the water bridge provide? It lifted their feet from the natural earth, supplying a cushion of purifying water for the swift journey. Things that ascend to the Garden in a physical body must pass through fire or water to purify them for holy use. “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” If we sanctify ourselves on earth, Adonai sanctifies and perfects us in heaven. It is our duty, and it allows the world to be enticed by our odor of holiness instead of despairing that a holy walk is impossible or not even a fruitful one. We die to the sin slavery of the natural body, yet we live according the resurrection spirit of Yeshua. We have available the washing of water by the Word. This might explain Yeshua's washing of the disciples' feet...they would experience the supernatural, like Philip's rapid translation after he witnessed to the Ethiopian.  Our immersion in the water of the Word in the Torah cycles and feasts is like walking in Fruit Loops. As the mothers of Israel took fruits from the walls of water in the Reed Sea on the journey, so we enjoy the fruits of the Ruach when we enter the Kingdom as a little child. As we mature, we also bear fruit to give to others who are maturing by the River of Life, for we are a part of the Tree of Life. The crossing of the Reed Sea recalled the Creation, yet according to the Song of the Sea,

251. What does it mean to be a Disciple - The Shema is a Hammer In this week's episode, we come back to what a disciple. What does it mean to love God with your head, hands and heart?     Support the podcast with a coffee....
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Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa Fellowship for a two-part study of the Torah parsha reading for this week, is "Korach," (Numbers chapters 16 through 18) and the infamous rebellion which bears that name. The Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WT-CooH-6-27-25-Korach-Rebellion-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 By now, perhaps it should be no surprise that Scripture sets the stage for events in the world. And, "rightly divided," also reveals when passages have been "twisted," or even inverted to suit the 'prince of this world, and his big-brother servants. The story of Korach is about a rebellion. To Moses, specifically, but certainly to YHVH as well. And the story proves that point conclusively. But, still, Korach: "This was MOSES, fer cryin' out loud!" Aren't there more subtle issues when the question of 'rebellion' isn't so clear-cut, and when it's not so blatantly obvious that the rebellion is against His anointed? Israel, after all, has had bad kings, who "did evil in the sight of YHVH." Yet, most still claim to be doing "God's work," but it just may not be obvious which 'god.' Is there a way to be sure? https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WT-CooH-6-28-25-Korach-Rebellion-This-was-MOSES-fer-cryin-out-loud-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Shaya was born and raised in Washington State, became a believer as a young child and chose to be water baptized at age 11. She became interested in the Jewish roots of her faith during her undergraduate studies and then became further acquainted with them while in grad school at Eastman School, when she was invited to join a Messianic Passover seder. Shortly after that, Shaya felt God called her to become a part of the local Messianic congregation in Rochester, where she has been for over 12 years. Over that time, Shaya has served as a cantor, dance leader, occasional worship leader, kiddish (hospitality) coordinator, and a member of many teams and outreaches.

Host Mark Call reviews the major events, spin, actual news stories, and attempts to escalate WW3 to go nuclear, for the week ending Saturday, 28 June, 2025. But things definitely HAVE changed. This week, the focus shifts to just how the Deep State can get back on a track to nuclear hellfire: Attempts to exit from their planned war will apparently be leak-sabotaged, and any long-denied "sleeper cells" from here on MUST be Iranian, even if AmeriKa now has more embedded terrorists - 'Lets Go Brandon!' - than the Olde BidenFuhrer has adult pampers.

Host Mark Call received a call from Daniel Holdings this week about a subject not only on both of their minds, but probably many listeners as well: Israel. And what we should know, and remember, about what Scripture has to say. Senator Ted Cruz, speaking to Tucker Carlson, and arguing for WW3, seemed to be "Scripturally-illiterate" on the subject. But far too many 'sun-day xtians' have been taught the same "lies, inherited from our fathers." Join Mark Call and special guest Daniel Holdings as they discuss what Scripture actually says about "Israel," and what far too many have never been encouraged to study for themselves.

News and commentary for Thursday, 26 June, 2025.

Join the Torah Teachers, Ray Harrison, Pete Rambo, and Mark Call as they continue the study of the 'most twisted Book in the Bible,' the apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians. There is no doubt that much of what he wrote about, even warned about, has literally been "turned on its head." And this week, they explore what may be the most twisted CHAPTERS in the Book as well, 3 and 4. All three of them recommend Avi ben Mordechai's excellent book, "Galatians: Torah-Basd Commentary in First Century Hebraic Context." Pete Rambo also referenced a video that he did a while back related to the topic, "Who Are the Modern Pharisees," https://youtu.be/CsfeBfhxW5s

On today's show, episode 179, I'm speaking with David L. Jones, who grew up under the umbrella of the Southern Baptist Church in North Carolina, USA. I had a wonderful conversation with David about his spiritual journey, from his vocation as Pastor of an Independent Sunday-keeping Baptist Church to pastoring a Seventh-day Sabbath-keeping fellowship located in a high concentration area of the North Carolina Bible Belt. The area has a strong presence of Protestant evangelical and fundamentalist Christians who collectively maintain a strong influence on religious beliefs based on social and political life. I'll be speaking with David about his spiritual journey, leading both he and his wife into pursuing a lifestyle according to the Laws of the Mosaic Torah, especially that of observing the Seventh-Day Sabbath and keeping biblical festivals in harmony with the teachings of the Dead Sea Scrolls Zadokite Ecclesiastical Calendar and faithfully adhering to the Torah's clean and unclean food laws. David and the Baptist Church he was pastoring stopped putting up Christmas Trees and partaking in whole-hog barbecues, the eating of pork shoulders, bacon, and a unique blend of seafoods such as oysters, clams, and shrimp. With all these changes, we'll learn how they affected not only his immediate family but also how the biblical Torah amazingly touched and changed the lives of the congregation he was pastoring as an Independent North Carolina Baptist Church. Further, we'll also learn about the Jones Family singers and their love for music in the genres of Southern Gospel and Bluegrass. Please, join me now for my interview with David L. Jones.

News and commentary for Wednesday, 25 June, 2025.

When Is the Best Time to Wear Rabenu Tam Tefillin—And Can One Switch Between Them During the Hazara? Many Sepharadim follow the custom of wearing both Rashi and Rabenu Tam Tefillin each morning. While Rashi's Tefillin fulfill the primary obligation, Rabenu Tam's are worn as an added measure of piety—especially among those who follow the teachings of the Mekubalim . This practice raises several practical questions: When should one switch to Rabenu Tam? Can it be done during the Hazara or Kaddish? And what is the proper way to time and perform this change? What's the Ideal Time to Wear Rabenu Tam Tefillin? The most preferred time to switch to Rabenu Tam is after completing Shaharit entirely , including: Aleinu Any post-prayer supplications Removal of the Rashi Tefillin respectfully The Mekubalim —especially the Arizal —emphasized that Rabenu Tam should be worn after the formal structure of Shaharit , not in the middle. Can One Switch Tefillin During Hazara or Kaddish? Some mistakenly remove Rashi and put on Rabenu Tam during the Hazara (repetition of the Amidah) or Kaddish . This is not recommended : The Hazara is part of the structured Tefilla. It's forbidden to do actions that interrupt its sanctity—even silently switching Tefillin. The same applies to Kaddish or Kedusha —no switching should take place during these portions. Best practice: Wait until Shaharit is completely over, and only then switch Tefillin. Why Wear Rabenu Tam at All—And What Did Hacham Ovadia Say? While some authorities argue that one should only wear Rashi's Tefillin, Hacham Ovadia Yosef ruled that it is a beautiful minhag to also wear Rabenu Tam, especially for those who: Come from families with this tradition Follow the customs of the Arizal Have extra time after prayers That said, it should not be rushed or done publicly if it will cause embarrassment to others or look like showing off. The Ben Ish Hai emphasizes that if done privately and with humility , the reward is immense. How Long Should Rabenu Tam Be Worn? At minimum: Say Shema with Kavana Learn a few lines of Halacha or Torah Even reading one perek (chapter) of Tehillim fulfills the enhancement Torah learning while wearing Rabenu Tam Tefillin is essential— don't just wear them and remove them immediately . The learning gives them spiritual function and purpose. Summary: Rabenu Tam Tefillin should be worn after completing all of Shaharit . Do not switch Tefillin during the Hazara, Kaddish, or Kedusha. If worn, say Shema and learn a bit of Torah before removing them. The practice is commendable when done with humility and intention.

News and commentary for Tuesday, 24 June, 2025.

News and commentary for Monday, 23 June, 2025. A dozen Giant Leaps for WW3.

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Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? The reason we exist is to become more like our big brother, Messiah Yeshua. Living our lives according to the two great commandments, love your Elohim and love each other. Continuing in 1 John chapter 3, Rabbi Berkson begins in verse 11 and provides the example of Cain, who was unable to control his own emotions, which ultimately led to the murder of his own brother, Abel. We who are “in Covenant” are expected to treat our fellows also in Covenant with much humility and love, with self-control which is a fruit of the Spirit. Those who do not love their brother do not have everlasting life in them. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in this passage so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Things are playing out according to the pattern of Daniels Little Horn as pictured in the conquest of Alexander the Great as posited in our video of 3+ months ago!  Trump just majorly bombed Iran!  You can watch that video on our website. The past several weeks or maybe even last couple of months we've been led to an in depth study of the book of Daniel, especially chapters 9 – 12.  I truly believe that perhaps the book of Daniel is starting to be opened in our days.  When Daniel is trying to understand the message he's been given in Chapter 12 he is told in verse 9, "Go [your way], Daniel, for the words [are] closed up and sealed till the time of the end.  I believe we are very near, if not in, ‘the time of the end' and according to verse 9 the ultimate message that was specifically for the time of the end has been sealed up or not able to be understood until… perhaps, now.  So any previous messages, teachings or understanding of the message given to Daniel specifically for the time of the end are likely wrong or at the very least incomplete.  In today's message which is only part 1 of the entire message (fervently trying to finish part 2 as we speak) we want to share something interesting that we noticed about Daniel 9.  Everyone always tries to lump verses 24-27 all together as if all four verses are talking about the same exact period of time just because they are all based upon 70 even though as you will see they are all separated from each other for some reason. Verse 24 specifies a time period of 70 shaboim.  Actually in the Hebrew is says shaboim shaboim, for Daniel's people and their holy city to: Finish (the Hebrew word also means restrict or forbid) the transgression MAKE AN END OF SINS (so within this 70 shaboim there will be an end of sins, interesting) Make reconciliation for iniquity BRING IN EVERLASTING RIGHTEOUSNESS (here's another clue to what this 70 shoboim encompasses) CLOSE UP OR MAKE AN END OF VISION AND PROPHECY (and another clue) TO ANNOINT THE MOST HOLY (which in the Hebrew actually says meshiach qodesh qodeshim) So lets put on our critical thinking caps.  Is it really possible for all 6 of these points to be completely fulfilled BEFORE the END of the 7th millenium, BEFORE THE END OF THE millennial Kingdom?  Discover this and more in today's part 1.  In part 2 (coming soon) we will look at why we think Jerusalem may be a target very soon... perhaps sometime before mid July...

The Torah parsha reading for this week is "Shalach Lekha," (Numbers chapters 13 through 15) -- "send out men" --8:1-12:16), and it is the infamous story of 'the spies.' Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship begins with the Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SSM-6-20-25-Shalach-Lekha-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 And once again, and ESPECIALLY now, events in the world again set the stage for the midrash this week. Mark relates that he believes the title was given to him just this morning, in two suggestions: "Spies Who Lie," "and...Die." The 'twelve spies' who went into the land in Numbers chapter 13 brought back an 'evil report,' and literally all of the congregation of the children of Israel suffered for it. What they really did, says the witness of Scripture, was to "despise" Yahuah Himself. Today's spies have the ear of world leaders, including the President of the United States. At least 51 knowingly lied to the American people, participated in an attempted (and at least temporarily successful) coup, and arguably STILL despise the God of the Bible. And that is the part that remains so clearly evident today as well. The question remains the same , too: Who will we believe? Shalach Lekha: "Spies Who Lie...and Die," https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WT-CooH-6-21-25-Shalach-Lekha-Spies-Who-Lie-and-DIE-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

To BELIEVE in Jesus is to BE a Christian. What I mean by believe is not agreeing that the Bible is true and Jesus is who He claimed to be. What I mean by believe is that you are all in on what the Bible teaches and who and what Jesus claimed to be and do. Genuine belief begins with your intellect, but it does not stop there. Genuine belief affects your daily actions and life choices. So, to believe in Jesus is to live in a state of being as a Christian. To BE is to EXIST. You can believe certain things that do not affect your state of existence. An example of this is how I view the reality of math. I believe that math is both real and good, but my belief goes no further than my intellect. It is possible to BELIEVE in Jesus and not BE a Christian. If you are a Christian, your Christianity is more than a religion or something you believe, but who you now are. Think about what the apostle Paul wrote: And you were dead in your offenses and sins, in which you previously walked according to the course of this world.... But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our wrongdoings, made us alive together with Christ... (Eph. 2:1, 4-5). If you are a Christian, you were once dead, but now you are alive with Jesus. Because you are now alive with Jesus, Paul continued in Ephesians 2:10, For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. To go from death to life requires a change in your DNA. By the time Jesus arrived at Lazarus grave, he was dead and in his tomb for four days (John 11:17). What that means is that decomposition had already started, his body was bloated, his bodily fluids were already seeping out of the orifices of his body, his internal organs were already breaking down, and because of the breakdown of the tissues of his body there was already an overwhelming stench that was present in the tomb. When Jesus asked for the stone of the tomb to be removed, Lazarus sister, Martha, said to Jesus: Lord, by this time there will be a stench, for he has been dead for four days (v. 39). For a dead Lazarus to become a living Lazarus, his body would have to go through a complete DNA change, and that is exactly what happened when Jesus raised him from the dead when He shouted: Lazarus, come out (v. 43)! Lazarus body experienced an immediate DNA change, he then got up, and then he walked out of the tomb. Christian, you experienced spiritually what Lazarus experienced physically the day you heard the gospel of Jesus Christ and believed. This is why Paul was compelled to remind the Ephesian Christians who they were with these words: I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph. 4:1-3). So, how do you do that? Paul tells us: So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil (Eph. 5:1516). Okay, but what does that look like in the home? It looks like husbands loving their wives in the same what Jesus loved His church and gave Himself up for her (Eph. 5:25-33). It also looks like wives, subjecting themselves under the headship of their husbands (vv. 5:22-24). Oh... but how does one walk in a manner worthy of our calling in the way we parent our children or in the way we respond to our parents? I struggled if I should address parents and children in the reverse order than how the apostle Paul did it but decided to follow in the same order he chose. Responding to Our Parents in a Manner Worthy of Our Calling Paul addresses children by reminding us of the fifth commandment: Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be prolonged on the land which the Lord your God gives you (Exod. 20:12). For some parents, this commandment is abused; for some children, this commandment is ignored. For a lot of people in the church, I suspect that the fifth commandment is confusing. Just so you know, the first four commandments concern our relationship with God; the last six commandments concern our relationship with people. The first commandment states: You are to have no other gods before Me (Exod. 20:3). How you yield your mind, life, and heart to the first commandment will affect how your respond to idols, how you use the name of the Lord in what you say and do, and what kind of time you spend with the Lord in worship. Concerning the final six commandments, I suggest to you that how you yield your mind, life, and heart to the fifth commandment will affect how value your neighbors wife/husband, that which does not belong to you, your integrity, and what you think you need or do not need. It all begins with what kind of relationship you have with God. Show me how a young man or woman treats their mother or father, and I will show you what kind of husband or wife that person will most likely be. If you cannot honor the person who is responsible for sheltering you, providing food, clothing, and an education for you... then when it comes to the other people in your life... you probably will not be a very honorable person (unless something changes, such as a spiritual DNA change). Now, for the big question many of you may be asking: At what age does the fifth command expire? When you are eighteen? Twenty? How about when you are on your own? How about after you are married and have a family of your own? The commandment doesnt even indicate an age, but the word the apostle Paul uses is Ephesians 6:1 is children. The Greek word for children is teknon and it means exactly the way every English translation translates the word, and that is children. The point Paul is making is that if you are a child, then you have a command from God to obey, and that is to give your parents honor. Notice the order Paul address regarding the family. He begins with wives, then moves on to husbands, then children before he addresses fathers. Why? Because if you are alive today, then you are a child of someone. Not everyone is a parent, but everyone is a child. In the context of Ephesians 6:1, Paul is speaking to non-adults, and the way they are to honor their parents is by obeying them. However, this does not exempt every person who has a parent from honoring their parent(s). So there are two things going on with Ephesians 6:1-3. First, for every non-adult in the room, if you are unwilling to obey your parents, then you are not walking in a manner worthy of your calling as a Christian. Second, if you are a son or a daughter with a living parent, you are not walking in a manner worthy of your calling if you are not giving them honor. Let me help you understand what exactly is being said in these verses. Walking in a manner worthy of your calling as a Christian as a non-adult means that you honor your parent(s) by obeying them so long as what is asked of you does not violate your primary obligation to obey Christ. If a father or mother askes their Christ-following child to sin, then that child is obligated to respectfully disobey. Honoring your parents by obeying them does not mean that you must endure sexual or physical abuse, nor require you to lie, cheat, or steal because your father or mother told you to do something immoral or wrong. But when it comes to the things your parent(s) ask you do such as the rules of the house you live in, you are to honor your mother and father by obeying and respecting them. Non-adult children, listen to me. Paul states that the fifth commandment has a promise tied to it: Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may turn out well for you, and that you may live long on the earth. Obeying your parents who want you to thrive and succeed will help protect you from the kind of friends and habits that could ruin or shorten your life. The other way it will turn out well for non-adult children who honor their parents through obedience and respect for them, is that you will most likely develop honorable and healthy character traits. So, how old until you do not have to obey all the rules of the home your parents pay for? Until you can pay rent and/or move out on your own. However, when you do move out of the home of your parent(s), to does not mean you are no longer obligated to honor your parents. So, what about those of us who are adults? The fifth command does not state obey although throughout the Bible, non-adult children are expected to be obedient. The fifth commandment is also a principle to live by. Notice what the commandment does not say. It does not say Love, admire, agree with, trust, or drop everything that you are doing for your parents. No, what the fifth commandment states is to Honor your father and mother. The relationship I had with my sons when they were toddlers was very different then, than it is today. How I relate to my 24-year-old son is very different than how I relate to my 14-year-old son. If the day comes that they should ever get married, my relationship with them will be very different than it is today. So what does it mean to honor my father and mother as an adult? I am commanded to honor them no matter where they live, how old they are, what physical condition they are in, or how they feel about me. Tim Keller provides a clear answer that honors the tone of all of scripture when it comes to our parents: Honor is a decision to treat your parents with dignity and with courtesy, and its also a decision to provide long-term loyalty to their best interests.[1] To walk in a manner worthy of my calling as a son or daughter must include seeing my father and mother as individuals created in the image of Almighty God, and that He entrusted my life into their care, and regardless of their sins and faults, I am to honor them by treating them with dignity and to do all that I am able to do to make sure that their best interests are provided for in a way that glorifies God and serves them well. Parenting Children in a Manner Worthy of Our Calling Now to the parents in the room. Paul is addressing dads, but moms are not exempt. The word that Paul uses for discipline is the Greek word, paideia and it also includes instruction, teaching, and training. The other word that is used is instruction which can also mean admonishing, warning, or even counseling. To discipline your children is to enforce boundaries and to provide instruction is to bring your child along guiding and persuading into a person of character because you love them. To be honest with you, parenting is difficult! It is especially difficult in the culture and day that we find ourselves in. To raise your child in a way that protects them from the idols of both our culture and their own hearts is hard work and if it is done poorly or in a way that is heavy on law and light on grace... or heavy on grace and light on law... the consequences can be devastating to watch and experience as a parent. The danger in striving to raise your child well with rules is to be overbearing where truth and the rules of the house leave little room to experience love and grace for your child. This is how you can provoke your children to anger... If you want to raise a resentful, frustrated, and angry child, make sure you leave little to no room for your child to experience the love that you have for him or her. Creating rules and enforcing them is easy and important, but to do that and at the same time making space and time to pay attention to your childs heart, to listen to your child, to be safe enough so that your child feels free to speak to you, to respect the way God put your child together in terms of their personality... takes time and energy. Your children do not only need you be their parent, but they need you be present in their life. However, Paul does not end with his charge to fathers not provoking their children to anger. Our responsibility as parents is to, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. If you want to walk in a manner worthy of the calling in which you have been called, then you must bring up your child in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. What does it look like to bring up your child, and what does it involve? Check out what God instructed His people to do in order to pass on the faith of the parents to their children: Hear, Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. And you shall repeat them diligently to your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house, when you walk on the road, when you lie down, and when you get up. You shall also tie them as a sign to your hand, and they shall be as frontlets on your forehead. You shall also write them on the doorpost of your house and on your gates. (Deut. 6:48) This passage in Deuteronomy is known as the Shema, and it was recited often as a prayer. Orthodox Jews take the Shema literally in the sense that they literally tie the word of God onto their arms and their foreheads. The scribes and Pharisees in Jesus time did the same thing, what they wore on their foreheads and arms were called phylacteries, and they made sure they were big enough so that everyone could see how religious they were. Listen to what Jesus said about the scribes and Pharisees: The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses. Therefore, whatever they tell you, do and comply with it all, but do not do as they do; for they say things and do not do them. And they tie up heavy burdens and lay them on peoples shoulders, but they themselves are unwilling to move them with so much as their finger. And they do all their deeds to be noticed by other people; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments. (Matt. 23:35) Some of you grew up in homes with parents like this. The scribes and Pharisees missed the entire point of the Shema! The point is not to look and act religious, but that what you say you believe in and your relationship to God is actually who you really are. If you are really a Christian, then it should be who you really are when no one is looking, and especially in your home with those who know you better than anyone else. So, when you are walking, when you are shopping, when you are mowing the lawn, and when it comes to the culture of your home... you really are who you say you are. When it comes to the rules in your home and the time you share with your child, and how you interact with the members of your family, consider what it means to love: Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; it keeps every confidence, it believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Cor. 13:47) When it comes to the culture of your home, consider what the fruits of the Spirit are in the life of a Christian: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law (Gal 5:2223). What does it look like to, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord? It is the kind of disciple-making Jesus commanded us to be about, and it must begin in the home out of a love for God and a love for the closest neighbors you will ever have, namely the members of your own family. [1] Timothy J. Keller, The Timothy Keller Sermon Archive (New York City: Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 2013).

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No nuclear war mushroom clouds YET... but it certainly isn't for lack of trying. And just what are we supposed to believe, anyway? We heard that Iran was just "two weeks away" from having a nuke for about two decades now. And even the "intelligence community" can't keep the lies straight, it seems. But if Big Brother Deep State manages to finally get their WW3 to 'go nuclear,' does the actual Truth matter anyway? Mark Call suggests that it does, but not for the reasons we're being told. "Truth is the First Casualty of War... ...and Lies are the Primary Weapon of the Adversary"

In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, we explore the Torah portion Shalach, focusing on the story of the twelve spies sent to scout the land of Israel. Ten of the spies return with a negative report, causing despair among the Jewish people, which leads to the tragic establishment of Tisha B'Av, a day marked by historical calamities. In contrast, Joshua and Calev offer a positive perspective, highlighting the importance of faith in Hashem's promise. We delve into the mitzvah of Tzitzis (fringes on four-cornered garments), recited twice daily in the Shema, which serves as a visual reminder of all 613 commandments. He explains that Tzitzis, with their numerical value and structure (600 plus 8 strings and 5 knots), symbolize the entire Torah, encouraging spiritual mindfulness and adherence to God's laws, particularly for men, as the mitzvah is time-bound and not obligatory for women.We emphasize the power and danger of the eyes, which can lead to holiness or temptation, as cautioned in the verse urging not to stray after one's heart or eyes. We connect this to modern challenges, where technology and social media, designed to be addictive, can draw people away from their values. Drawing from personal anecdotes, such as a student wearing Tzitzis discreetly and his own experience in Jerusalem's marketplace, he warns against the spiritual risks of unchecked visual intake. We advocate for mental engagement with Torah to guard against boredom and temptation, citing the practices of tech CEOs who limit phone use for productivity. We conclude by urging listeners to control their eyes, create a personal sanctuary for Hashem, and recite the Shema daily as a reminder to stay focused on holiness, praying for divine protection and a blessed Shabbos._____________This episode (Ep 7.34) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shelach is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 17, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 19, 2025_____________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!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Bamidbar, #Shalach, #Tzitzis, #Spies, #TishaBAv, #Shema, #Temptation, #Eyes, #Technology, #Mitzvahs, #Holiness ★ Support this podcast ★

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In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, we explore the Torah portion Shalach, focusing on the story of the twelve spies sent to scout the land of Israel. Ten of the spies return with a negative report, causing despair among the Jewish people, which leads to the tragic establishment of Tisha B'Av, a day marked by historical calamities. In contrast, Joshua and Calev offer a positive perspective, highlighting the importance of faith in Hashem's promise. We delve into the mitzvah of Tzitzis (fringes on four-cornered garments), recited twice daily in the Shema, which serves as a visual reminder of all 613 commandments. He explains that Tzitzis, with their numerical value and structure (600 plus 8 strings and 5 knots), symbolize the entire Torah, encouraging spiritual mindfulness and adherence to God's laws, particularly for men, as the mitzvah is time-bound and not obligatory for women.We emphasize the power and danger of the eyes, which can lead to holiness or temptation, as cautioned in the verse urging not to stray after one's heart or eyes. We connect this to modern challenges, where technology and social media, designed to be addictive, can draw people away from their values. Drawing from personal anecdotes, such as a student wearing Tzitzis discreetly and his own experience in Jerusalem's marketplace, he warns against the spiritual risks of unchecked visual intake. We advocate for mental engagement with Torah to guard against boredom and temptation, citing the practices of tech CEOs who limit phone use for productivity. We conclude by urging listeners to control their eyes, create a personal sanctuary for Hashem, and recite the Shema daily as a reminder to stay focused on holiness, praying for divine protection and a blessed Shabbos._____________This episode (Ep 7.34) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shelach is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 17, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 19, 2025_____________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!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Torah, #Parsha, #Numbers, #Bamidbar, #Shalach, #Tzitzis, #Spies, #TishaBAv, #Shema, #Temptation, #Eyes, #Technology, #Mitzvahs, #Holiness ★ Support this podcast ★

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