Podcasts about sotah

Wednesday Oct. 1 2025, sundownEnding nightfall of Thursday Oct 2, 2025This morning we shall discuss the “Day of Atonement” or known as “Yom Kippur” [ Yom = the day, Kippur = ask for forgiveness].  Other words this is a special Feast in which you and I ask our Heavenly Father for all those sins which we may have overlooked throughout the past year.In recognition of Yahweh's Words, we are instructed to honor and respect His 7 Holy Feast periods. Check out Lev. 23 and Deut. 16. Now I realize that the conditions set forth by Yahweh differs from what He sets forth in the beginning. What caught my interest into these 7 Holy Feasts was the Prophetic Message contained within them. We find that within these 7, 4 are in the season of the spring, while the remaining 3 are in the fall or “harvest.  In studying the Prophecy aspect of Yahweh's Words, we realize and conclude that these 7 Holy Feasts play an important role in the Prophecy of Yahshua Messiah concerning the past and the present. Let's take a brief view of the first 4 Feasts:The Feast of Passover pointed to Yahshua's death on Calvary as “the Lamb of Yahweh, who taketh away the sin of the world”, John 1:29 The Feast of Unleavened Bread attested to the fact that Yahshua's body, unlike all others would not decay in the grave. The Son of Yahweh, in speaking with His Heavenly Father said, “for Thou wilt not leave My soul in hell, neither wilt Thou permit Thine Holy One to see corruption” Psalms 16:10 The Feast of Firstfruits proclaimed the certainty of His bodily resurrection. The acceptance by Yahweh of the Firstfruits [sheaf] of the spring barley harvest guaranteed a full harvest to follow. By virtue of the resurrection of Yahshua Messiah, He is the Firstfruit and guarantees that all the Saints within Him will one day rise from the grave. The Feast of Pentecost, which occurs exactly 50 days after Firstfruits [the resurrection of the Messiah] anticipated the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the origin of the “Ek-kelsia”. We read in the Jewish Talmud, in the tractate of Sotah, foli #48 it reads in part “when Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi died, the Holy Spirit departed from Israel; nevertheless they made use of the Bath Kol.” [a divine voice from Heaven] These 4 events in the life of Yahshua Messiah, which the 4 spring feasts depicted, are history. We can look back at these events and they can be examined as historical facts. We can say that the first 4 set the foundation for the remaining 3. [As I think on this foundation, I think of the Tabernacle, which is to come, and when this Tabernacle comes, then all of His Elect come to dwell in the eternal] The fall Feasts have not yet occurred! They are yet future and predict with absolute certainty, events that will most assuredly unfold. As the 4 spring Feasts were fulfilled literally and right on schedule in connection with the Messiah's first coming, the 3 Fall Feasts will likewise be fulfilled literally and right on schedule in connection with His second coming. What about the future of the Day of Atonement? Read Hebrews 10:1; Hebrews 9:6-14 As we read last week on that Feast of Trumpets. We find in Rev. 11 those 2 witnesses, when they rose after those 3 ½ days. In verse 15 we read of that 7th trumpet being blown. From the time of that trumpet sound until that final cup of wrath is poured out, we have that opportunity to make atonement for our sins that took place during the tribulation period. Especially those that followed after that false messiah, thinking he was that true Messiah. What a sad sight, as some flee to the mountains praying for the rocks to fall on them, instead of making atonement. Have any questions? Feel free to email me, keitner2024@outlook.com 

What happens when a Reform journalist and an Orthodox rabbi spend years studying Torah together? In this episode of Search for Meaning, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback welcomes Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer to talk about their new book, It Takes Two to Torah.Drawing from very different backgrounds—Abby, the daughter of feminist thinker Letty Pogrebin, who grew up in a more assimilated Jewish home, and Dov, who was raised in a Modern Orthodox community, immersed in hours of daily Talmud study—they share how their partnership has shaped their lives, their faith, and their understanding of Torah.The conversation explores questions of determinism and Tikkun Olam, wrestles with challenging texts like the Sotah ritual in Parshat Naso, and highlights how studying Torah across lines of difference can transform both individuals and communities.Engaging, candid, and deeply thoughtful, this episode is a celebration of what becomes possible when we open ourselves to dialogue and discovery—together.https://www.mvpublishers.org/product-page/it-takes-two-to-torah

From the mountains of Saudi Arabia to the ruins of Noah's Ark in Turkey, Joseph F. Dumond has spent over four decades uncovering prophetic patterns hidden in plain sight. His discoveries about the Jubilee cycles, the Red Heifer's coming sacrifice in 2026, and the shocking fulfillment of biblical prophecies in our headlines today… will shake you. Joseph F Dumond I was born in 1958 to an Anglican mother and a Catholic father. I was raised Catholic and married my high school sweetheart, Barbara, in 1978 after graduating in 1977 from Orangeville District Secondary School in Ontario, Canada.Barbara and I had our daughter in 1981, our son in 1982, and then later our third child—another son in 1990. We wanted to be good parents and began to attend the Catholic church weekly, but we learned very little about God at this time.In 1981, I first heard Herbert Armstrong teaching about the Sabbath on my car radio late one night on my way to work in Eastern Ontario. He was teaching about the ancestry of the French people, which I found very interesting as I worked on my family tree, but I was not able to write his contact information down while I drove.A few days later, I heard him again as I left from work and wrote in to request some material. That winter of 1981-82, I found myself studying the Bible unlike I had ever done in the past. I was desperately trying to prove wrong what he said about the Sabbath being Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. How could one billion Catholics be keeping the Sabbath on the wrong day?I worked seven days a week as a foreman, supervising natural gas pipeline workers. There was no way I could possibly take a day off to attend church on Saturday. But finally, after six months of solid day and night study, I could no longer discount just how clear Yehovah has always been on this matter and that we all should be keeping the Sabbath. I was forced to conclude the seventh day Saturday Sabbath had never changed, and that it was the Catholic Church that was to blame for changing the Saturday Sabbath to Sunday, so I began to attend the Worldwide Church of God (WCG) in April of 1982.About a month after my first visit, I learned about the Holy Days. Through those Holy Days—all of which are found in Leviticus 23—I was able to learn of Yehovah's divinely inspired plan for mankind and how it was all to come together. I attended the WCG from 1982-1994. Hebert Armstrong died in 1986 and the Church he left behind began to return to—and look more and more like—the Catholic Church. There were many splits during these years.I left the WCG after attending Sukkot in 1994. They were now serving communion which is what we did every Sunday in the Catholic faith. I began to study on my own from that week onward. Because my wife was not interested, I would leave the house each Saturday and drive to a deserted dead-end road and study there alone—and did so until 9/11 took place in 2001.The Sabbath after 9/11, I was attending the United Church of God (UCG) which was one of the many offshoots of the WCG. While there, I began to write just a few articles for the Good News Magazine and the monthly newspaper published by the UCG.In the winter of 2004-05, I heard about Michael Rood and Nehemia Gordon giving a teaching in Lansing, Michigan. I drove down and for the first time learned that God had a name, that the Hillel calendar I was currently following began in 358 C.E., and the original calendar used by Yehshua and the Apostles was the crescent moon to begin the month and the barley each spring to begin the year. Once again, I was being challenged in my beliefs. Once again, I began an intensive search to discover the truth.I was not sure which methodology was correct, so I decided to keep both and no one would know. The Holy Days would only be a couple days apart at the most. Then Nehemia announced the barley was Aviv and they would be keeping the Holy Days one month before those on the Hillel calendar. I decided to keep both calendars anyway, even though they would be 30 days apart. On Passover according to the barley, I discovered the proof scripture showing me absolutely which calendar was correct. It was when Yehshua said no man could know the day or the hour. Then on that same day through Qadesh La Yahweh Press, Yehovah showed me the Jubilee years, when they were, and how to prove them. They had written about 11 historical Sabbatical and Jubilee years.I was able to connect the curses of Leviticus 26 to these Jubilee cycles. I was then able to bridge the gap between the Old and New Testament chronologies because of the Jubilee cycles, one of which (the year they entered the Promised Land) I discovered when I did the Genesis chronology. This led me to know that the end of the 6th millennial day of mankind would be in 2044.This also led me to understand the prophecy of Daniel 9, which shows there are 70 Jubilee cycles from the Exodus—and it was not talking about Jesus. The middle of the 70th week, or 70th Jubilee cycle, was 2020. I began warning about 2020 starting in 2005. Then the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the entire world in 2020.In the WCG I had learned how the Holy Days of Leviticus 23 explained the plan of salvation, but it was not until I combined the Jubilee cycles with those Holy Days that it all came together.I had begun to talk to the brethren about all I was discovering and by August 2006 I was asked to leave the UCG. That same month I began our website, Sightedmoon.com. The internet was still new and growing fast. This is when we began to write a weekly newsletter and share all those things we were discovering about the Jubilee cycles and prophecy, which I had written up in short articles since Passover 2005.I never wanted to be someone who teaches religion. Never. But when I saw that no one else was speaking about the Sabbatical and Jubilee cycles and how they revealed end-time prophecy, I could no longer remain silent.In 2005, I took my first tour of Israel. In 2006, I mikveh'd (baptized) in the Gihon Spring and had hands laid on me. I have not been able to shut up since this time. Then in 2007, I went to Noah's Ark in eastern Turkey on the Iranian border to prove to myself if this was true and whether I could believe in the Bible. It was at this time that I also discovered I was in the Garden of Eden. After going to Israel and then Noah's Ark, I came away knowing the accuracy of the Bible. As of December 2024, I have been conducting my own tours of Israel, having now been there 25 times, as well as climbing Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia in 2022 where I saw the Golden Calf Altar.I continued to explain my findings to people repeatedly through our website, or in various Bible study groups, but few understood. In 2008, a friend told me to publish my writings into a book so they all would be in one place.In 2009, I kept my first Sabbatical year and let our land rest, stocking up food the year before. I also published the Sabbatical and Jubilee Charts for the first time in 2009.Having never written a book before, I was able to publish my first book The Prophecies of Abraham in 2010. I was trying to explain everything I understood in one book. I felt the least qualified to teach or to write as my English communication skills were horrendous.I assumed everyone already knew all these things I was explaining and that I was just another person saying the same old things once again. To my amazement, they did not know these things, nor had they heard such teachings before. Those double checking what I was saying could not find fault.This book, along with the charts, compares various prophetic Jubilee cycles with our current 120th cycle. Luke speaks of the days of Noah and of Lot. This is only understood when you see each of their Jubilee cycles and compare it to our own. Then that scripture makes so much more sense. Then we discovered the seven years of plenty and the seven years of famine also confirmed what I was explaining.Many people could not understand how The Prophecies of Abraham demystified the Sabbatical and Jubilee years. To help them, in 2013, I then published Remembering the Sabbatical Year of 2016. I went into great detail and explained how to know when each and every Sabbatical and Jubilee year was. I walked the reader through each step in understanding how to figure this subject out, answering every question that has been raised about this subject.I was able to present all of this for the first time in 2013 at Sukkot in Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee. I was able to record all of these teachings for the very first time on video. It was during this Sukkot that I was introduced to the Tombstones of Zoar for the very first time.But the brethren still had trouble understanding the 70 weeks of Daniel 9 in relation to the Jubilee cycles. These end-time prophecies needed yet another book to explain them in great detail. This led me to publish my 4th book in 2014, The 2300 Days of Hell. I originally wanted to call it the 70 Shabua of Daniel, but no one understood the title, so I changed it just before publishing. Once you see the charts for the Jubilee cycles, you can then see how they explain the meaning of the 70 Weeks of Daniel, which were sealed until the time of the end. That time is right now.The brethren can now see many things on the nightly news that this book explains: the deception of the Paris Accords or Climate Change, and the rise of military confrontations in the Middle East, EU, Iran and China. In 2014, there was a lot of hype about the Blood Moons. Our 5th book, The Blood Moons-The Elephant in the Room, is only available as an e-book through our website, Sightedmoon.com. It shows you how there were blood moons on each of the Jewish Holy Days in the spring and in the fall just before almost every major event in the Bible, all the way back to just before the death of Adam. It is a stunning book which can only be explained when you understand the Jubilee cycles.In 2019, I was convinced of the need to write our 6th book, It Was A Riddle Not A Command, because many people would write us and say that no man knows the day or the hour, and therefore you cannot know these end-time prophecies that you are teaching in your other books. It was always disappointing to see this response, as it showed they would not and could not learn any more than what they had already come to understand at their local church or assembly. They had stopped growing. They had never learned what that expression they so often used was actually telling them—the very day our Messiah was going to come back on.In order to prove to you what this Hebrew idiom actually does mean, we must look at a few other subjects, which will again deepen your understanding of the time when our Messiah was killed and of what is meant by Revelation 12. You will also learn that Yehshua always spoke in parables to purposely not reveal the information He was teaching about to the public. He wanted them to remain ignorant because they would not take the time to learn about Him in more detail.In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, I hope you will be just like the wise virgins who bought extra oil so that they had it when they needed it. The five foolish virgins had to go buy the oil because they did not have enough, but they were too late.I had stated publicly I would close our website if nothing happened in 2020 as we had been warning in our book The 2300 Days of Hell. COVID-19 did happen, and it proved our accuracy of the Jubilee cycles, but it even took us some time to realize just how huge COVID was and what that meant.My 7th book was published in 2021. The Mystery of the Jewish Rapture 2033 was addressing the rapture debate and showing from scriptures when it was to take place. In The Mystery of the Jewish Rapture 2033, we drill down on the Rapture itself and show you exactly where it is explained and the very day and year it is to take place on—exactly as your Bible shows you. Our book It Was A Riddle Not A Command also tells you the very day our Messiah is to come, so these last two books answer that burning desire most Christians have as to when these things are to take place. This answer is not possible to know though unless you understand the Sabbatical and Jubilee years.With the restrictions of COVID diminishing in 2022, and after having seen the Golden Calf Altar and Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia, the realization of how COVID was a signal or marker to start another countdown began to dawn on me. I was now in a rush to get our next book out, but it turned out it was going to have to be three books which we called our Elijah Trilogy.Our 8th book was titled The Restoration of All Things and published in August 2022 as part one of our Elijah Trilogy. Yehshua said that Elijah must come first, and he would restore all things, and then the Messiah would come. So, what are the “all things” that have been lost and who is restoring those things today? Once we know what to look for, then we can see those who are restoring what was lost.Out 9th book, number two in the Elijah Trilogy, is The Abomination That Makes Desolate—The Epilogue. Released January 1, 2023, this book shows you how to know when the abomination was set up. Yes, the countdown to the abomination was already winding down as we raced to publish this book. Most have no clue because they are not looking, having not seen any of the works Yehovah is doing right now worldwide. Yes, we fully expected the abomination to be set up in 2023 and I even went to Israel to specifically look for it. I wrote Prime Minster Netanyahu and the Chief Rabbi and spoke face to face with Rabbi Yehudah Glick on September 10, 2023, but no one believed me. I was so stupid, so naive. Yehshua warned us that when you see the abomination you were to flee. Yehudah did text me on October 7 to say I was right, but it was too late for many people.I found a new shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the very location we expected to discover this abomination. Fortunately for me the abomination was set up on October 6, 2023, exactly 1290 days after the count had begun. To confirm this count date, the second part of Daniel's prophecy also took place 1335 days from that same marker. I experienced over 2000 rockets sent out from Gaza towards Israel and Jerusalem where I was. My understanding of prophetic events was proving to be spot on.My 10th book and 3rd book of the Elijah Trilogy was published in September 2023 and is titled The 10 Days of Awe. This book explains another understanding of the Holy Days from the Feast of Trumpets until the Day of Atonement. These 10 days are likened to the final 10 years before Satan is locked away with the Great Tribulation ending at that time. These 10 years are also connected to the curses of Revelation, as well as the 10 plagues of Egypt. I explain in this book about the curse of the Sotah woman of Numbers 5 and how each of the 10 plagues are what Yehovah is doing to show how the false gods have no power at all. My 11th book, The Stones Cry Out, published September 5, 2024, was originally going to be one book explaining all the various proofs we have discovered, demonstrating when the Sabbatical and Jubilee years are throughout history.You can know; it is not a mystery.As I began to write The Stones Cry Out, I quickly found myself going back, time and time again, to explain how the calendar is behind the confusion of the Sabbatical and Jubilee years. The Rabbis, as they began to write the Mishnah, incorporated wrong understandings, and those errors were written into what became known as the Mishnah, the Jerusalem and Babylonian Talmud and then the Mishneh Torah. The expulsion from the land and subsequent persecutions in trying to send out messengers to report the barley being found, or the crescent moon being seen, proved to be increasingly dangerous over time. All of these things took place over 14 centuries.Then as I was working on The Stones Cry Out, I discovered that many people were now accepting the Zadok calendar as factual. This is when we pivoted to include all the details of the various calendars that have crept back into public knowledge today and are being used to mislead new people who are just starting to learn about the calendar. All of this was directly connected to the period starting with the Hasmonaeans, up to the destruction of the Temple. Then with the compiling of the Mishnah, the studies that led into the writing of the Jerusalem Talmud, then the Babylonian Talmud, and finally the Mishneh Torah, each error that was added was compounded over time.The Stones Cry Out Part 1 explains the history of how each compilation of the Oral Torah incorporated errors, leading the followers thereof away from the actual Torah. In understanding these facts, it is then possible to understand more readily how the Sabbatical and Jubilee years were then mixed and later changed. By explaining all this history, I am able to help you, the reader, understand the tombstones when most authorities do not. They have assumed, to their error, the Hillel calendar to have always been used since Mount Sinai. Not understanding the history of the calendars is why most authorities dismiss the tombstones as too confusing to use. Once you understand The Stones Cry Out Part 1, Part 2 will be very easy to grasp.My 12th book, The Stones Cry Out Part 2, published in December 2024, utilizes the knowledge that there are multiple calendars being used throughout history. Reconciling them all into one cohesive chronology has been the difficulty of all chronologists. It is the lack of understanding about the various calendars why many of the Jubilee experts dismissed so many of the historical artefacts that were available to them.Some proofs are undeniable, while others are weak if they have to stand on their own. It is with a great sense of pride that I share with you what I have been able to document and what we now currently know about the Sabbatical and Jubilee proofs in our possession.Ladies and Gentlemen, this book should have actually been the first book I presented. When I began to understand the Sabbatical and Jubilee years in 2005, at that time I only had 11 Sabbatical years as a reference. From just those 11, I was able to prove a 2nd Jubilee year. Considering we only knew about one Jubilee year prior to this discovery and proof, I was excited. With just these 12 proofs, I have come to understand all the prophecies I have shared with you over the years in all of our books.All of these books, all of this understanding was only possible because of the understanding gained from the knowledge revealed through the Sabbatical and Jubilee cycles by Yehovah. They truly are the foundation or KEY to understanding all end-time prophecy.We have 84 Biblical & historical records recording 63 Sabbatical years and 5 Jubilee years. When all 68 are combined, they prove beyond all doubt when to keep the Sabbatical and Jubilee years. It has been my passion since 2005 to discover and explain these mysteries. As I have proven when the Sabbatical and Jubilee years are to be kept, Yehovah has revealed the profound meanings of many prophecies hidden by not understanding the Jubilee cycles. As I have learned them, I have shared these discoveries in each of my books in order for you, the reader, to also understand their profound meanings and grow closer to Yehovah God. It is for this purpose that I have created our website, Sightedmoon.com, and spent all this time and energy in producing these books—to help you to understand. I pray I have succeeded in helping you to understand. May they all be a blessing to you as well.You TubewebsiteFree Books

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The soul is the essence of a person...but what happens to the soul at night? Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman share the Torah's perspective on the soul's journey at night, and discuss the beautiful 'modeh ani' prayer recited upon awakening. This week's episode of the Jerusalem Lights podcast also revisits the enigmatic Sotah's experience and examines the Bride and Groom aspect of G-d's relationship with the nation of Israel...and its significance for all the nations of the world, especially in the light of today's outbreak of a new brand of global anti-Semitism. Lovingly Recorded in Ora Studios, Jerusalem Israel_________Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, Inc., a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow:PayPal: infojerusalemlights@gmail.com or: https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...In the USA: Jerusalem Lights Inc. Post Office Box 16886Lubbock Texas 79490In Israel: Tel. 972 54 7000395 Mail: PO Box 23808, Jerusalem IsraelSubscribe to our newsletter at https://www.rabbirichman.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel:    / jerusalemlightsrabbichaimrichman  Follow us on Facebook:   / rabbichaimrichman    / 282440396475839  

In this week's Parsha and Prose, we journey through Parshat Naso (Numbers 4:21–7:89) and find rich parallels in Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, Anna Karenina. What do a Torah portion about vows, purity, and priestly blessings have in common with a 19th-century Russian novel? More than you think.

In this week's Parsha and Prose, we journey through Parshat Naso (Numbers 4:21–7:89) and find rich parallels in Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, Anna Karenina. What do a Torah portion about vows, purity, and priestly blessings have in common with a 19th-century Russian novel? More than you think.

Parshas Naso: Back from Beyond Our Parsha begins with the transport duties of the Leviim, followed by the laws of the Sotah and the Nazir. But suddenly, the Torah circles back to a topic we've already seen: the Metzora, the person cast out of all three camps due to spiritual impurity. Why revisit this now? Coming off Shavuos, we carry that message with us: the Torah belongs to each of us, wherever we stand, and the journey back always begins with one step forward. In honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. Dedicated in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. For the Refuah Shlema of Pennina Bas Shoshanna Miriam and all those in need of healing. Listen now at ParshaPerspective.com

Drinking holy waters. Not cursed waters. It's all a step forward on Hashems path.Chelek Chof Ches. Pg 33.This Week's Sicha Learning is sponsored by & in zchus of:

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Naso | The Sotah Mystery Revisited, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom What do we anticipate will happen to the Sotah if she is guilty? The Sotah ritual has alternatively been called an ordeal, a deterrent, a mollifier, a Divine judgement and much more. Following the lead of some recent research (cited on the source sheet), a new approach to understanding Sotah is proposed - with an interesting implication for a fresh understanding of Yehuda's judgment of Tamar (Bereishit 38) Source sheet >>

In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of the Isha Sotah and how we are redeemed only when the feminine influence on our world is revealed.

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Explaining Rashi's Choice of the Two Blessings Granted to Women Cleared from Sotah

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Sunday 27 Iyar

התוכן בסיום מס' סוטה מדובר אודות ענינים שלכאו' אין ענין הברכה ניכר בהם בגלוי. וזהו ע"ד הענינים דבפ' בחוקותי, שקוראים כהכנה למ"ת, ובפ' כי תבוא "שאף שלפי הנראה דברי התוכחות אלו הם קללות, אבל לפי האמת אינם רק ברכות" כפי שזה כבר נתגלה בפנימיות התורה ובדפוס [לקו"ת פ' בחוקותי]. ועד"ז מסופר "מעשה רב" בנגלה דתורה [מו"ק ט: בקשר לרשב"י ובנו]. וכ"ה בסיום מס' סוטה שלומדים בימי ספה"ע כהכנה למ"ת. וזהו גם מה שהעבודה דימי הספירה קשורה עם קרבן העומר שהוא משעורים, ע"ד קרבן סוטה, שהתכלית בזה היא שיהי' "ונקתה ונזרעה זרע" – שמתברכים בזחו"ק. וכמ"ש ש"אם בחוקותי תלכו גו' – ונתתי גשמיכם בעתם וגו', וכפירוש הבעש"ט ש"גשמיכם" כולל ענינים הגשמיים. א' הענינים המבוארים בסיום מס' סוטה שמובן בפשטות שהכוונה בו הוא לטוב הנראה והנגלה הוא ד"בעקבתא שמשיחא חוצפא יסגי": שלאחר שכבר "כלו כל הקצין" צריך יהודי לתבוע ובכוחו לדרוש ביאת המשיח עד באופן של "חוצפא", כפס"ד ברור בתורה.משיחת אור ליום ה' פ' נשא, ערב חג השבועות ה'תשמ"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=22-05-2025 Synopsis The end of Masechta Sotah (which is studied during Sefiras Ha'Omer as a preparation for the giving of the Torah) discusses events that seem not to be positive ones, similar to the passages in Bechukosai (which we read in preparation for the giving of the Torah) and Ki Savo, where, “although these words of rebuke appear to be curses, in truth they are nothing but blessings,” as has already been revealed and printed in the inner teachings of the Torah [Likkutei Torah on parashas Bechukosai]. There's also a story in this vein recounted in Nigleh [Moed Katan 9b, regarding Rashbi and his son]. This is also why service the days of Sefirah are associated with the Omer offering, which is brought from barley – like the offering of the Sotah, because the ultimate goal is that “she will be exempted and bear children” – blessed with living, enduring children. As the verse states, “If you follow My statutes…I will give your rains in their time…” and as the Baal Shem Tov explained, “your rains” (gishmeichem) includes physical blessings. One of the events described at the end of Masechta Sotah (which obviously is meant plainly in a positive sense) is that “In the times of the approach of Moshiach, impudence will increase”: after “all the end-times have passed,” a Jew can and must demand the coming of Moshiach, even in a manner of “impudence,” in accordance with the clear halachic ruling of the Torah.Excerpt from sichah of Wednesday night, parashas Nasso, Erev Shavuos 5746 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=22-05-2025 לזכות מושקא בת חנה חי' שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה כ"ד אייר - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What lessons can we learn from 13 Iyar, the 73rd yahrzeit of Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib a”h  What does his name and life teach us? What did the Rebbe say after he stood up from shiva for his brother in 1952? How do we deal with setbacks and difficulties? How do we personalize this day? Is there a connection between the 13 and 14th of Iyar? Why do we celebrate on the day Rashbi passed away? What is the connection between Rashbi and joy? What do we learn from Rashbi and Lag B'omer? What impact does the inner dimension of Torah have on our lives? What is the significance of counting the Omer? How do we apply to our lives the fact that the Omer counting begins after the barley offering? What different meanings are there in the word sefira? Why do we refine our emotions during these days? Why not focus on cognitive emotions? After counting the Omer why do we recite psalm 67 about the conductor of songs? Why do we not make a blessing after we missed one day of counting? Do we get a special reward for counting all 49 days? Why do we not schedule weddings and listen to music during the days of the Omer? Why does Chabad (and others) resume the customs of mourning after Lag B'Omer? How is it possible that Rabbi Akiva's students did not show respect to each other? Why did Rabbi Akiva not stop their behavior? What lessons can we learn from this in dealing with conflicts today?Why is there a custom to study the tractate of Sotah during these days? What is the meaning of “l'hazhir ha'gdolim al ha'ktanim”? What relevance does the service of the priests have to most of us who are not kohanim? Why can a Kohen with physical deformities not serve in the temple?

Last shiur in the series!

Taamei Hamitzvot, Darshinan Taama Dikra, and Coercive control

on Shu"T Meishiv Davar

In this special Podcast, I take a look at Passover. Are we instructed to keep Yahweh's Holy Days, such as Passover or do we follow the church tradition of Easter? Listen to this explosive study on what Yahweh has to say about this.What day was the Passover on?  What was the significance of Passover? What does the number of the days have to do with Yahweh? Did Yahweh have a plan for all of this?Now I realize that the conditions set forth by Yahweh differs from what He set forth in the beginning. What caught my interest into these 7 Holy Feasts was the Prophetic Message contained within them.We find that within these 7, 4 are in the season of the spring, while the remaining 3 are in the fall or “harvest. In studying the Prophecy aspect of Yahweh's Words, we realize and conclude that these 7 Holy Feasts play an important role in the Prophecy of Yahshua Messiah concerning the past and the present. Today we will focus on Passover.The Feast of Passover pointed to Yahshua's death on Calvary as “the Lamb of Yahweh, who taketh away the sin of the world”, John 1:29The Feast of Unleavened Bread attested to the fact that Yahshua's body, unlike all others would not decay in the grave. The Son of Yahweh, in speaking with His Heavenly Father said, “for Thou wilt not leave My soul in hell, neither wilt Thou permit Thine Holy One to see corruption” Psalms 16:10The Feast of Firstfruits proclaimed the certainty of His bodily resurrection. The acceptance by Yahweh of the Firstfruits [sheaf] of the spring barley harvest guaranteed a full harvest to follow. By virtue of the resurrection of Yahshua Messiah, He is the Firstfruits and guarantees that all the Saints within Him will one day rise from the grave.The Feast of Pentecost, which occurs exactly 50 days after Firstfruits [the resurrection of the Messiah] anticipated the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the origin of the “Ek-kelsia”. We read in the Jewish Talmud, in the tractate of Sotah, foli #48 it reads in part “when Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi died, the Holy Spirit departed from Israel; nevertheless they made use of the Bath Kol.” [a divine voice from Heaven]These 4 events in the life of Yahshua Messiah, which the 4 spring feasts depicted, are history. We can look back at these events and they can be examined as historical facts. We can say that the first 4 set the foundation for the remaining 3. [As I think on this foundation, I think of the Tabernacle, which is to come, and when this Tabernacle comes, then all of His Elect come to dwell in the eternal]In this study I will take a look at the 5 major differences between Passover and Easter.This year Passover started at sundown on Saturday April 12 and will end on Sunday April 20, whereas Easter is on April 20, 2025.Most consider Passover a Jewish holiday and Easter a Christian one. But when we compare the biblical Passover with Easter, we find big differences.If you asked most people what they would associate the words Passover and Easter with, you would probably get something like “Passover is Jewish and Easter is Christian.” But would this basic answer be correct?There is a big difference between Passover and Easter, but you may be surprised to learn that it isn't that one is Jewish and one is Christian.So, what is the difference between Easter and Passover? What do we discover when we compare them to each other: Easter vs. Passover?Here are five major differences between the biblical Passover and Easter.This is a MUST LISTEN show!!Join with me as we “Unravel the Words of Yahweh” on keeping Passover or Easter!Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com 

Josh takes on the Amazon hit show House of David. The problems, the good things, source material and... was it good? Note: All clips used in this review are subject to Fair Use law and fall under the guidelines and parameters thereof. Support the ministry: https://freethinkingministries.com/donate/ Notes: House of David on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DT4V5C9D/ref=atv_hm_hom_c_lZOsi7_2_1?jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D House of David IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30955673/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Todd Friel's Full Review/Video: https://youtu.be/8OG9o1lsnqQ?si=zj_JqUDlDprtrIHP What do you Meme's Response: https://youtu.be/aohqpQxneEQ?si=C2CPnkI2WAJ6ZyIO Sources Cited: What is the Talmud: https://reformjudaism.org/talmud What is the Midrash: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/6464321/jewish/What-Is-Midrash Mother of David: https://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/280331/jewish/Nitzevet-Mother-of-David.htm https://torah.org/learning/torahtherapy-alone13/ Who were the "sons of Anak?": https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/columns/detrinitate/who-is-og-king-of-bashan/ https://drmsh.com/the-naked-bible/nephilim/ Goliath's Mother/Orpah: https://www.sefaria.org/Sotah.42b.7?ven=english https://jwa.org/blog/orpahs-story-midrash  https://torah.org/learning/ruth-class11/ The Book of Enoch: https://www.ccel.org/c/charles/otpseudepig/enoch/ENOCH_1.HTM Did Goliath Have 4 Brothers? Maybe, maybe not: https://www.gotquestions.org/five-smooth-stones.html  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4113151/#:~:text=A%20literal%20interpretation%20of%20the%20verses%20suggests,three%20sons%20were%20also%20of%20giant%20stature.&text=There%20is%20no%20evidence%20in%20the%20Bible,have%20had%20some%20relations%20and%20intertwined%20lineage ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #houseofdavid #amazon

Shiur resumes April 28 and concludes May 5

April 7. 2025. Next and last shiurim in this series iyH April 28 and May 5

March 24. 2025

March 24, 2025

Numbers 5 – Historical and Cultural Context, Laws on Purity, Restitution, and Marital Faithfulness Numbers 5 provides laws that govern purity, restitution, and marital faithfulness among the Israelites. These laws were deeply rooted in the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel and were essential for maintaining social order and religious holiness. 1. Purity Laws and Removal of the Unclean (Numbers 5:1-4) Historical Context In the ancient Near East, many societies, including Egypt and Mesopotamia, had rules regarding ritual purity, often linked to religious practice. The Israelites, however, had a unique system where impurity was directly tied to God's presence in their camp. •The Israelites had just received the Law at Mount Sinai, where God established that He would dwell among them (Exodus 25:8). •The need to remove those with skin diseases (e.g., leprosy), bodily discharges, or contact with dead bodies was not only for hygiene but to maintain the camp's ritual purity. •Unlike other ancient societies that viewed disease as fate or punishment from capricious gods, the Israelites saw impurity as something that could be addressed through prescribed rituals (Leviticus 13-15). Significance •These laws reinforced that holiness was essential for God's presence to remain among the people. •They protected the community from potential disease outbreaks, aligning with what we now recognize as public health measures. •The Israelites understood purity not only as a physical condition but as a spiritual state necessary to be in fellowship with God. 2. Restitution for Wrongdoing (Numbers 5:5-10) Historical Context Restitution laws were common in the ancient world, but Israel's laws placed special emphasis on confession and compensation. •In other Near Eastern legal codes, such as the Code of Hammurabi (c. 1754 BCE), penalties were often severe and did not necessarily involve restitution to the victim. •The Israelite law required a guilty person to confess their sin, compensate the victim with the original amount plus an additional 20%, and offer a sacrifice to atone before God. •If the victim had no relatives to receive the repayment, it was given to the priest, reinforcing the communal aspect of justice. Significance •This law highlights that sin is not only against an individual but also against God and the community. •It shows that biblical justice emphasized restoration, not just punishment. •The concept of confession before restitution foreshadows later Jewish and Christian teachings on repentance. 3. The Test for an Unfaithful Wife (Numbers 5:11-31) – The Sotah Ritual Historical Context This passage describes a trial by ordeal, a common judicial practice in the ancient Near East where divine intervention was sought to determine guilt or innocence. •Similar rituals existed in Mesopotamia and Babylon, where accused individuals had to submit to tests like being thrown into a river—if they survived, they were innocent. •The Sotah ritual (trial of the suspected adulteress) in Israel differed significantly. It involved a priestly ceremony where the accused woman drank water mixed with dust from the Tabernacle floor. •If guilty, she would suffer illness and infertility; if innocent, she remained unharmed and could bear children. Significance •This law protected women from arbitrary punishment by requiring a formal religious process rather than allowing husbands to act out of jealousy. •Unlike other ancient laws where women were immediately executed if accused of adultery (as in Hammurabi's Code), Israel's law required divine judgment, ensuring fairness. •The ritual emphasized that God was the ultimate judge in cases where human evidence was lacking. •The ceremony was symbolic, demonstrating that marital faithfulness was not just a social matter but a covenant before God. Key Lessons from Numbers 5 in Historical Context 1.Holiness and Community Order – The purity laws emphasized the sacredness of God's dwelling among the people and reflected an advanced understanding of hygiene and social order. 2.Justice and Restitution – Unlike many ancient laws that prioritized harsh punishment, biblical justice focused on confession, repentance, and making amends. 3.Divine Judgment in Relationships – The Sotah ritual ensured that accusations of adultery were handled fairly, rather than allowing human bias to dictate justice. Numbers 5 shows that ancient Israel's laws were deeply tied to their understanding of God's presence and moral order. Unlike other ancient societies where rulers and priests controlled legal matters for personal gain, Israel's system ensured fairness, justice, and divine guidance in both personal and communal matters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.

05/28/2023

Study Guide Sanhedrin 45 This week's learning is sponsored by Sarah Galasko in loving memory of her mother-in-law, Carol Galasko, Chaya bat Avraham Michael v'Feyga Liba. "I wish everybody could be blessed with as wonderful a mother-in-law as I have. Baruch Dayan Emet."  Today's daf is dedicated in honor of the release of Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud, Gadi Mozes, and five Thai hostages after 482 days in captivity. May we see the speedy release of all the rest of the hostages! Today's daf is dedicated in memory of the 67 victims of the tragic aircraft collision in Washington.  The stoning ceremony required stripping the condemned person of their clothing and then covering just their private parts. For a male, this was undisputed. However, there was a debate between Rabbi Yehuda and the other rabbis regarding whether a woman should also be stripped (and then covered). This seemed to contradict a Mishna in Sotah where their positions were reversed. Rabba and Rava offered resolutions to reconcile these seemingly contradictory positions within their respective interpretations. The execution itself followed a specific procedure: First, one of the witnesses would push the condemned person from a designated height. Then, another witness would throw a large stone upon them. These roles were specifically assigned to the witnesses who had testified against the condemned. The Gemara explores the textual sources for these procedural details. Throughout these laws, there is a guiding principle that the execution should be carried out as swiftly as possible to minimize the suffering of the condemned person. Shmuel taught that if one of the witnesses lost a hand, the condemned person would be freed, as it would be impossible to fulfill the biblical requirement that "the witnesses' hand should be the first to kill him." This position faced several challenges: two related directly to the stoning procedure, and another drawn from a case involving a murderer where literal fulfillment of the biblical verse was not necessary. While these challenges were ultimately resolved, those who questioned Shmuel's position were questioned based on the laws of the wayward child, which demand precise fulfillment of biblical verses. This too was resolved. Additional support for Shmuel's position came from the laws of a city that collectively practiced idolatry (ir hanidachat). However, the Gemara notes that Shmuel's interpretation aligns with only one side of a debate among tannaim regarding the purification process of a leper. Does post-execution hanging applies to all who are stoned, or only to those specifically stoned for cursing God or worshiping idols? https://youtu.be/F5TGe47r9m8

Study Guide Sanhedrin 45 This week's learning is sponsored by Sarah Galasko in loving memory of her mother-in-law, Carol Galasko, Chaya bat Avraham Michael v'Feyga Liba. "I wish everybody could be blessed with as wonderful a mother-in-law as I have. Baruch Dayan Emet."  Today's daf is dedicated in honor of the release of Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud, Gadi Mozes, and five Thai hostages after 482 days in captivity. May we see the speedy release of all the rest of the hostages! Today's daf is dedicated in memory of the 67 victims of the tragic aircraft collision in Washington.  The stoning ceremony required stripping the condemned person of their clothing and then covering just their private parts. For a male, this was undisputed. However, there was a debate between Rabbi Yehuda and the other rabbis regarding whether a woman should also be stripped (and then covered). This seemed to contradict a Mishna in Sotah where their positions were reversed. Rabba and Rava offered resolutions to reconcile these seemingly contradictory positions within their respective interpretations. The execution itself followed a specific procedure: First, one of the witnesses would push the condemned person from a designated height. Then, another witness would throw a large stone upon them. These roles were specifically assigned to the witnesses who had testified against the condemned. The Gemara explores the textual sources for these procedural details. Throughout these laws, there is a guiding principle that the execution should be carried out as swiftly as possible to minimize the suffering of the condemned person. Shmuel taught that if one of the witnesses lost a hand, the condemned person would be freed, as it would be impossible to fulfill the biblical requirement that "the witnesses' hand should be the first to kill him." This position faced several challenges: two related directly to the stoning procedure, and another drawn from a case involving a murderer where literal fulfillment of the biblical verse was not necessary. While these challenges were ultimately resolved, those who questioned Shmuel's position were questioned based on the laws of the wayward child, which demand precise fulfillment of biblical verses. This too was resolved. Additional support for Shmuel's position came from the laws of a city that collectively practiced idolatry (ir hanidachat). However, the Gemara notes that Shmuel's interpretation aligns with only one side of a debate among tannaim regarding the purification process of a leper. Does post-execution hanging applies to all who are stoned, or only to those specifically stoned for cursing God or worshiping idols? https://youtu.be/F5TGe47r9m8

What if embracing humility could be as powerful as offering all the sacrifices in the temple? Join us as we journey through the profound teachings of Tractate Sotah, drawing on the wisdom of Hezekiah, Rabbi Yochanan, and Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi. Together, we explore the transformative power of humility and empathy in our spiritual lives, unraveling the spiritual significance behind Hebrew words like "Adam" and "Basar." Through these insights, we confront common misconceptions about divine punishment, instead urging a compassionate response to suffering.Our discussion continues by highlighting the undeniable rewards of living with a humble heart. By examining the teachings of the Gemara, we reflect on the spiritual completeness and divine favor that humility brings. Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi illustrates how true humility is cherished by God, likening it to offering every sacrifice. We also delve into the historical journey from idolatry to monotheism, tracing back to Abraham and reflecting on the dangers of misguided worship. Through these narratives, we stress the importance of recognizing our achievements as blessings from Hashem and maintaining a direct connection with the divine.Finally, we explore the essence and impact of idolatry within Jewish tradition, encouraging listeners to nurture a profound connection with Hashem through prayer, actions, and conscious thought. By sharing personal insights and historical lessons, we caution against the allure of intermediaries and modern-day idolatries like money. As we prepare for Shabbos, the episode serves as a powerful reminder of our privilege and responsibility in cultivating faith and unity, envisioning a world where Hashem's presence is universally acknowledged. Join us for this enlightening conversation that promises to inspire and deepen your spiritual practice._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#69) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated in honor of Ron Kardos.This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on January 10, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 14, 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.transistor.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!_____________#Talmud, #Humility, #Prayer, #JewishTeachings, #TractateSotah, #Hezekiah, #RabbiYochanan, #DivineAttributes, #Kindness, #Patience, #SpiritualPractices, #Heart, #Empathy, #Compassion, #DivinePunishment, #Torah, #Idolatry, #Hashem, #Intermediaries, #FalseProphets, #Language, #Respect, #ReligiousDiscourse, #Rambam, #Enosh, #FalseProphets, #DivinePresence, #Shabbos, #Faith, #Consciousness ★ Support this podcast ★

What if embracing humility could be as powerful as offering all the sacrifices in the temple? Join us as we journey through the profound teachings of Tractate Sotah, drawing on the wisdom of Hezekiah, Rabbi Yochanan, and Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi. Together, we explore the transformative power of humility and empathy in our spiritual lives, unraveling the spiritual significance behind Hebrew words like "Adam" and "Basar." Through these insights, we confront common misconceptions about divine punishment, instead urging a compassionate response to suffering.Our discussion continues by highlighting the undeniable rewards of living with a humble heart. By examining the teachings of the Gemara, we reflect on the spiritual completeness and divine favor that humility brings. Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi illustrates how true humility is cherished by God, likening it to offering every sacrifice. We also delve into the historical journey from idolatry to monotheism, tracing back to Abraham and reflecting on the dangers of misguided worship. Through these narratives, we stress the importance of recognizing our achievements as blessings from Hashem and maintaining a direct connection with the divine.Finally, we explore the essence and impact of idolatry within Jewish tradition, encouraging listeners to nurture a profound connection with Hashem through prayer, actions, and conscious thought. By sharing personal insights and historical lessons, we caution against the allure of intermediaries and modern-day idolatries like money. As we prepare for Shabbos, the episode serves as a powerful reminder of our privilege and responsibility in cultivating faith and unity, envisioning a world where Hashem's presence is universally acknowledged. Join us for this enlightening conversation that promises to inspire and deepen your spiritual practice._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#70) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated in honor of Ron Kardos.This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on January 10, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 14, 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.transistor.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!_____________#Talmud, #Humility, #Prayer, #JewishTeachings, #TractateSotah, #Hezekiah, #RabbiYochanan, #DivineAttributes, #Kindness, #Patience, #SpiritualPractices, #Heart, #Empathy, #Compassion, #DivinePunishment, #Torah, #Idolatry, #Hashem, #Intermediaries, #FalseProphets, #Language, #Respect, #ReligiousDiscourse, #Rambam, #Enosh, #FalseProphets, #DivinePresence, #Shabbos, #Faith, #Consciousness ★ Support this podcast ★

Can arrogance truly be equated with idolatry? Explore the intriguing parallels between arrogance and the Asherah tree, a symbol of idol worship, as we draw insights from Talmudic teachings, specifically Tractate Sotah 5a. Reb Elazar's compelling comparison sets the stage for a deeper understanding of how arrogance disrupts our connection with the divine, much like leavened bread contrasts with the humble matzah of Pesach. Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner's teachings further reveal how unchecked arrogance might challenge God's sovereignty, urging us to remain vigilant against its insidious influence.Join us as we highlight humility's pivotal role amidst prosperity, contrasting worldly perspectives with timeless divine insights from sacred texts. Through the inspiring stories of biblical figures like Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, discover how God often champions the underdog, teaching us the value of community and reliance on divine providence. The tale of the Reichman brothers serves as a powerful reminder of the responsibility that comes with success—supporting those in need through acts of charity and humility, in alignment with spiritual teachings.Balancing humility and arrogance is a tightrope act many must navigate. We unravel this delicate dance by examining the paradox of the ark in the Holy of Holies, which embodies true greatness through humble presence. Leaders and scholars can learn much from this balance, maintaining authority without alienating others. Recognizing that even positive traits, when taken to extremes, can become detrimental, we stress the importance of character balance. Tune in to understand the nuanced interplay of these traits and how acknowledging the source of one's abilities enhances gratitude and humility._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#69) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated by Yossi & Ashlene Azulay for the merit of the speedy recovery for David ben Simona.This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on January 3, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 7, 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.transistor.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!_____________#Talmud, #Humility, #Arrogance, #PersonalGrowth, #Sotah, #DivineSovereignty, #Matzah, #Pesach, #Hutner, #Underdogs, #Isaac, #Jacob, #Joseph, #Philanthropy, #Reichman, #Charity, #Wealth, #DivineProvidence, #Gratitude, #Leadership, #HolyofHolies, #TorahScholar, #Balance, #Character, #TorahStudy, #Shabbos ★ Support this podcast ★

Can arrogance truly be equated with idolatry? Explore the intriguing parallels between arrogance and the Asherah tree, a symbol of idol worship, as we draw insights from Talmudic teachings, specifically Tractate Sotah 5a. Reb Elazar's compelling comparison sets the stage for a deeper understanding of how arrogance disrupts our connection with the divine, much like leavened bread contrasts with the humble matzah of Pesach. Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner's teachings further reveal how unchecked arrogance might challenge God's sovereignty, urging us to remain vigilant against its insidious influence.Join us as we highlight humility's pivotal role amidst prosperity, contrasting worldly perspectives with timeless divine insights from sacred texts. Through the inspiring stories of biblical figures like Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, discover how God often champions the underdog, teaching us the value of community and reliance on divine providence. The tale of the Reichman brothers serves as a powerful reminder of the responsibility that comes with success—supporting those in need through acts of charity and humility, in alignment with spiritual teachings.Balancing humility and arrogance is a tightrope act many must navigate. We unravel this delicate dance by examining the paradox of the ark in the Holy of Holies, which embodies true greatness through humble presence. Leaders and scholars can learn much from this balance, maintaining authority without alienating others. Recognizing that even positive traits, when taken to extremes, can become detrimental, we stress the importance of character balance. Tune in to understand the nuanced interplay of these traits and how acknowledging the source of one's abilities enhances gratitude and humility._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#69) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated by Yossi & Ashlene Azulay for the merit of the speedy recovery for David ben Simona.This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on January 3, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 7, 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.transistor.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!_____________#Talmud, #Humility, #Arrogance, #PersonalGrowth, #Sotah, #DivineSovereignty, #Matzah, #Pesach, #Hutner, #Underdogs, #Isaac, #Jacob, #Joseph, #Philanthropy, #Reichman, #Charity, #Wealth, #DivineProvidence, #Gratitude, #Leadership, #HolyofHolies, #TorahScholar, #Balance, #Character, #TorahStudy, #Shabbos ★ Support this podcast ★

Arrogance is as dangerous as idol worship. How can unchecked self-centeredness lead us to make irrational decisions? Join us on the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, where we tackle the perilous nature of arrogance and its ripple effects on relationships and society. Through historical and biblical tales, we unravel the ways in which arrogance can cloud judgment and lead even the mightiest to folly. In a world rife with political discord, we underscore the importance of tolerance, acceptance, and love for differing viewpoints, fostering a dialogue that encourages empathy over enmity.Reflecting on the wisdom of Rabbi Wolbe's great-grandfather, a revered scholar lost during the Holocaust, the podcast pays tribute to his profound insights into the Torah's teachings on punishment without warning. Through the narratives of the flood and the Tower of Babel, we explore the divine wisdom inherent in the Torah, which extends beyond common sense to guide us in the subtleties of human behavior. By examining Talmudic interpretations, we shine a light on the moral depth of commandments, encouraging listeners to understand the profound ethical teachings that underpin them.Humility emerges as a central theme, with discussions on how embracing our God-given gifts can lead to personal growth and collective benefit. We explore the journey from arrogance to humility, drawing on stories of biblical patriarchs and modern-day figures to illustrate the transformative power of humility. Encouraging the recognition of one's unique talents, the episode serves as a reminder that true success lies in acknowledging our responsibilities and sharing our capabilities with the world. By embracing our true selves and leveraging our gifts, we can contribute to a more compassionate and understanding society._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#68) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated to Yossi & Ashlene Azulay!This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on December 20, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 27, 2024_____________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.transistor.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!_____________#Talmud, #Humility, #Arrogance, #PersonalGrowth, #SocietalHarmony, #RabbiAryehWolbe, #Psychiatrist, #ThinkingTalmudist, #IdolWorship, #Relationships, #Haman, #Tolerance, #Acceptance, #Political, #DiverseOpinions, #Motives, #Slabodka, #Punishment, #Warning, #Torah, #Legacy, #Holocaust, #Prohibition, #Ethical, #Moral, #TalmudicInterpretations, #Accuracy, #Accountability, #Haughtiness, #Downfall, #Patriarchs, #DivineIntervention, #God-givenGifts, #UniqueTalents, #HallofFamer, #Blessings, #ReligiousLeader, #ExtraordinaryTeacher, #Contributor ★ Support this podcast ★

Arrogance is as dangerous as idol worship. How can unchecked self-centeredness lead us to make irrational decisions? Join us on the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, where we tackle the perilous nature of arrogance and its ripple effects on relationships and society. Through historical and biblical tales, we unravel the ways in which arrogance can cloud judgment and lead even the mightiest to folly. In a world rife with political discord, we underscore the importance of tolerance, acceptance, and love for differing viewpoints, fostering a dialogue that encourages empathy over enmity.Reflecting on the wisdom of Rabbi Wolbe's great-grandfather, a revered scholar lost during the Holocaust, the podcast pays tribute to his profound insights into the Torah's teachings on punishment without warning. Through the narratives of the flood and the Tower of Babel, we explore the divine wisdom inherent in the Torah, which extends beyond common sense to guide us in the subtleties of human behavior. By examining Talmudic interpretations, we shine a light on the moral depth of commandments, encouraging listeners to understand the profound ethical teachings that underpin them.Humility emerges as a central theme, with discussions on how embracing our God-given gifts can lead to personal growth and collective benefit. We explore the journey from arrogance to humility, drawing on stories of biblical patriarchs and modern-day figures to illustrate the transformative power of humility. Encouraging the recognition of one's unique talents, the episode serves as a reminder that true success lies in acknowledging our responsibilities and sharing our capabilities with the world. By embracing our true selves and leveraging our gifts, we can contribute to a more compassionate and understanding society._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#68) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated to Yossi & Ashlene Azulay!This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on December 20, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 27, 2024_____________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.transistor.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!_____________#Talmud, #Humility, #Arrogance, #PersonalGrowth, #SocietalHarmony, #RabbiAryehWolbe, #Psychiatrist, #ThinkingTalmudist, #IdolWorship, #Relationships, #Haman, #Tolerance, #Acceptance, #Political, #DiverseOpinions, #Motives, #Slabodka, #Punishment, #Warning, #Torah, #Legacy, #Holocaust, #Prohibition, #Ethical, #Moral, #TalmudicInterpretations, #Accuracy, #Accountability, #Haughtiness, #Downfall, #Patriarchs, #DivineIntervention, #God-givenGifts, #UniqueTalents, #HallofFamer, #Blessings, #ReligiousLeader, #ExtraordinaryTeacher, #Contributor ★ Support this podcast ★

Can a simple act like washing your hands transform your spiritual outlook? Join us, on the Thinking Talmudist Podcast as we explore this profound question through the lens of Jewish tradition. Our journey begins with the fascinating ritual of washing hands before eating bread, as rooted in Talmud Tractate Sotah, folio 4b. We'll unravel the layers of meaning behind this practice—it's more than just a health precaution; it's a spiritual exercise in humility and divine recognition. Hear perspectives as they add richness to our discussion and perhaps even challenging what you thought you knew about ritual and reverence.The episode takes an intriguing turn as we confront the complex interplay of arrogance, idolatry, and moral conduct. How can ancient wisdom from the Talmud guide us in today's world, especially amidst the moral pitfalls faced by public figures? We'll engage with biblical narratives that illuminate the virtues of humility, showing how Hashem favors the modest. We also explore Proverbs 16:5 to understand the spiritual dangers of arrogance, offering a nuanced view of Gehinnom and the importance of repentance. With personal anecdotes, like the inspiring story of my great aunt, a dedicated midwife in Jerusalem, this episode promises to provide both reflection and practical guidance on recognizing divine influence in your everyday life._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#67) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated to Gary Nathanson!This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on December 13, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 23, 2024_____________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.transistor.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!_____________#Talmud, #Prayer, #Tractate #JewishRituals, #Ethics, #Talmud, #TractateSotah, #WashingHands, #Bread, #HalachicRequirements, #SymbolicMeanings, #Humility, #DivineGifts, #KabbalisticViewpoint, #Arrogance, #Idolatry, #PublicFigures, #PreventiveGuidance, #Torah, #SpiritualGrowth, #Proverbs16:5, #Interpretations, #DivineInfluence, #Hashem, #Midwife, #Humility, #Charity, #Gehenem, #Repentance, #SpiritualCleansing ★ Support this podcast ★

Rav and Shmuel disagreed regarding a case where one promised a gift using the phrase "in life and in death." Rav held that this language indicated a deathbed gift, with "in life" being mentioned merely as an expression of hope. Shmuel, however, interpreted it as a gift from a healthy person. In Nehardea, they followed Rav's ruling. Later, Rava introduced a distinction: he argued that Rav would agree that using the phrase "from life" (rather than "in life") would be treated as a gift from a healthy person. Ameimar, however, rejected Rava's interpretation of Rav's position. When a case of this nature came before Rav Nachman in Nehardea, he sent it to be adjudicated in a different city, not wanting to rule against Shmuel in Shmuel's own city of Nehardea. In another instance, Rava ruled against a woman who tried to reclaim her gift, which was consistent with his position (as she had used the phrase "from life and in death"). When she persistently complained about his ruling, Rava arranged for another rabbi to write her the ruling she desired, but instructed him to add a citation at the bottom of the document from Bava Metzia regarding deception, signaling that he was deceiving her and the ruling should not be followed. Upon realizing this subterfuge, the woman cursed Rava that his boat should sink—and indeed, his boat sank. When a gift document lacks language indicating either a deathbed or healthy status of the giver, and there is a dispute between the giver claiming it was written while dying and the recipients claiming otherwise, who bears the burden of proof? Rabbi Meir holds that we presume the person was healthy until proven otherwise. The rabbis, however, rule that the money remains with the giver until proven otherwise. A case arose involving a deathbed gift that used appropriate deathbed gift language, but the document didn't record that the person had died. After the person's death, the recipients claimed the gift, while the heirs argued that their father had recovered from his illness (thus invalidating the gift) before becoming sick again and dying. Raba ruled in favor of the recipients, reasoning that since the person was now dead, it was likely they died from the original illness, making the gift valid. Abaye challenged Raba's ruling by citing the case of a sunken ship: even though we presume the passengers died, we must consider the possibility they survived if their bodies aren't found. Similarly, he argued, we should consider the possibility of recovery, as most sick people do recover. Rav Huna, son of Rav Yehoshua, resolved the difficulty by explaining that Raba was following Rabbi Natan's position. Rabbi Natan and Rabbi Yaakov disagreed about a case where the document did not include whether given while healthy or on one's deathbed. Rabbi Yaakov held that we follow the last known presumption of ownership, regardless of current possession. Rabbi Natan ruled that we follow the current presumption - if the person is currently on their deathbed, we assume the gift was given on their deathbed; if healthy, we assume they were healthy at the time the document was written. Rabbi Elazar noted that this same dispute between Rabbi Natan and Rabbi Yaakov applies to a case in Mishna Taharot 6:7 regarding ritual impurity. The case involves a valley enclosed by a fence that is defined as a public space in summer (due to heavy foot traffic) but as a private space in winter (due to minimal traffic). When there's a known dead body present but uncertainty about whether someone passed over it, the rule is: doubt in a public space yields ritual purity, while doubt in a private space yields impurity (based on Sotah laws). If it's unknown whether the person was there in summer or winter, Rabbi Yaakov would rule based on the last known presumption of the person, which means they are deemed pure, while Rabbi Natan would rule based on the current season - they would be declared impure if the issue arises in the winter, and pure if it is summer.