Podcasts about synagogues

In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries. ​ This session took place via Zoom on June 18, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

This is the seventh class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 8. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical. The class took place via Zoom on June 17, 2025 Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 17, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Shabbat Teaching, with Hebrew Union College Rabbinical Student, Jake Petzhold, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 14, 2025. Special Guest: Jake Petzold.

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 14, 2025. (Youtube)

In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries. ​ This session took place via Zoom on June 11, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Will we be ready at His coming? He will expose the sins of the world, and all will be revealed. Will we be ready?

How do we cover all that we do in His righteousness? What is holy fire? What does the fire of our own righteousness mean?

This is the sixth class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 7 verses 10 to 17. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical. The class took place via Zoom on June 10, 2025 Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

In this episode: We study the response to the sermon Jesus gave at his home Synagogue in Nazareth. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46uyDZZY7W1K9UGAnw TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr.fretwell?_t=ZN-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

Healed at the Synagogue, Part 2 - Pastor Andrew Kelley

In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries. ​ This session took place via Zoom on June 4, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 7, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)

Ever feel like life, and maybe even your faith, is stuck in a routine? This week, Pastor [Pastor's Name] dives into Luke 13, revealing a powerful truth: God often breaks through the mundane in the most unexpected ways. Join us as we explore the story of Jesus healing a woman on the Sabbath – an event that shook up the synagogue and challenged conventional wisdom. Was it just another day of worship, or was something truly transformative at play? In this sermon, "Not Just Another Day At The Synagogue," we'll uncover: The radical compassion of Jesus that prioritizes people over rigid rules. The surprising ways God can interrupt our "normal" to bring about healing and freedom. How we can cultivate an awareness for divine appointments, even in the midst of our everyday lives. What it truly means to be set free from burdens, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Get ready to have your perspective shifted and to discover that every day holds the potential for a powerful encounter with the living God. You won't want to miss this!

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 7, 2025. (Youtube)

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

Unlock the secrets of Jewish customs and practices and see your spiritual understanding blossom. We promise you'll gain insights into the Shema prayer's profound rituals, as we uncover the significance behind reciting its first verse aloud and the cherished custom of covering the eyes. Join us as we explore the Sephardic tradition of forming Hebrew letters with one's fingers, enriching your appreciation of these age-old practices and encouraging a deeper personal connection to your faith.As we navigate the turbulent waters of moral and theological quandaries, we reflect on prayer's role in times of conflict, especially in light of recent historical events involving Hamas. Through thoughtful discussions on scriptural interpretations and the balance between human judgment and divine will, we confront the ethical dilemmas of mercy and justice. Our conversations don't shy away from the difficult questions, examining how historical precedents guide us in dealing with malevolent forces and seeking peace.Finally, we reflect on the resilience of Jewish identity in the shadow of the Holocaust, celebrating the resurgence of Jewish life and the importance of quality in observance over sheer numbers. Hear stories of unwavering commitment, even under societal pressure, and absorb the power of communal prayer and shared traditions. Join us for an engaging Q&A session, where thought-provoking questions and heartfelt answers bring the episode to a thoughtful close. Join us and strengthen your bond with Jewish traditions and community.In this episode of Ask Away we address these various topics:Understanding Jewish Customs and Practices : Shema prayer customs include reciting aloud, covering eyes, and using specific finger placements, emphasizing personal understanding and connection.The Nature of Prayer and Evil: Examining moral and theological considerations in visualizing and praying for conflict resolution, including concepts of absolute evil, mercy, and human judgment.Understanding Mourning and Spiritual Meaning: Maintaining sanity in a chaotic world through prayer, Omer traditions, Lag B'Omer celebrations, and spiritual insights of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.Lessons From the Holocaust: The Holocaust's impact on Jewish identity and observance, the resurgence of Jewish life and Torah study, and the importance of active participation in traditions.Quality Over Quantity in Jewish Observance: Jewish immigrants face challenges in maintaining religious observance, Holocaust's impact on demographics, and importance of genuine faith and observance.Importance of Prayer and Community: Communal prayer and Kedusha are significant in Jewish practice, with a minyan enhancing prayer and individual devotion valued.And much more ... Please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #39) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on May 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 4, 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!_____________#AskAway, #Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Jewishtraditions, #JewishCustoms, #HebrewLetters, #Prayer, #Evil, #Conflict, #Hamas, #Holocaust, #Assimilation, #Shabbat, #Commitment, #Conversion, #Minyan, #Kedusha, #Synagogue, #Community, #Q&A ★ Support this podcast ★

Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:19. (Facebook/Zoom)

Unlock the secrets of Jewish customs and practices and see your spiritual understanding blossom. We promise you'll gain insights into the Shema prayer's profound rituals, as we uncover the significance behind reciting its first verse aloud and the cherished custom of covering the eyes. Join us as we explore the Sephardic tradition of forming Hebrew letters with one's fingers, enriching your appreciation of these age-old practices and encouraging a deeper personal connection to your faith.As we navigate the turbulent waters of moral and theological quandaries, we reflect on prayer's role in times of conflict, especially in light of recent historical events involving Hamas. Through thoughtful discussions on scriptural interpretations and the balance between human judgment and divine will, we confront the ethical dilemmas of mercy and justice. Our conversations don't shy away from the difficult questions, examining how historical precedents guide us in dealing with malevolent forces and seeking peace.Finally, we reflect on the resilience of Jewish identity in the shadow of the Holocaust, celebrating the resurgence of Jewish life and the importance of quality in observance over sheer numbers. Hear stories of unwavering commitment, even under societal pressure, and absorb the power of communal prayer and shared traditions. Join us for an engaging Q&A session, where thought-provoking questions and heartfelt answers bring the episode to a thoughtful close. Join us and strengthen your bond with Jewish traditions and community.In this episode of Ask Away we address these various topics:Understanding Jewish Customs and Practices : Shema prayer customs include reciting aloud, covering eyes, and using specific finger placements, emphasizing personal understanding and connection.The Nature of Prayer and Evil: Examining moral and theological considerations in visualizing and praying for conflict resolution, including concepts of absolute evil, mercy, and human judgment.Understanding Mourning and Spiritual Meaning: Maintaining sanity in a chaotic world through prayer, Omer traditions, Lag B'Omer celebrations, and spiritual insights of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.Lessons From the Holocaust: The Holocaust's impact on Jewish identity and observance, the resurgence of Jewish life and Torah study, and the importance of active participation in traditions.Quality Over Quantity in Jewish Observance: Jewish immigrants face challenges in maintaining religious observance, Holocaust's impact on demographics, and importance of genuine faith and observance.Importance of Prayer and Community: Communal prayer and Kedusha are significant in Jewish practice, with a minyan enhancing prayer and individual devotion valued.And much more ... Please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #39) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on May 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 4, 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!_____________#AskAway, #Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Jewishtraditions, #JewishCustoms, #HebrewLetters, #Prayer, #Evil, #Conflict, #Hamas, #Holocaust, #Assimilation, #Shabbat, #Commitment, #Conversion, #Minyan, #Kedusha, #Synagogue, #Community, #Q&A ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shavuot/Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 3, 2025. (Youtube)

Shavuot Tikkun All-Night Study Session with Rabbi Dr. Brad Artson, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 1, 2025. Western culture emphasizes individualism and personal identity as separate from those around us. Jewish culture, like biology, recognizes that we are shaped and sculpted by the others who share our lives and who live with us, in time and place. Let's dig into some Jewish wisdom to explore just how much we are forged in relationship, for good and for ill. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Dr. Brad Artson.

Shavuot Tikkun All-Night Study Session with Rabbi Sharon Brous, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 1, 2025. How does the messenger impact the message? Join us for a close reading of a Talmudic story that explores the boundaries between blessings and curses, speakers and listeners, parents and children. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Sharon Brous.

Shavuot Tikkun Plenary session with Sarah Hurwitz, in Hevruta with Tom Fields-Meyer, in discussion of her new book: “As a Jew: Reclaiming our Story from Those who Blame, Shame and Try to Erase Us,” at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 1, 2025. Introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Youtube) Special Guests: Sarah Hurwitz and Tom Fields-Meyer.

Guest speaker Mathis Chazanov's Shavuot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 2, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Mathis Chazanov.

Shavuot Tikkun All-Night Study Session with Yehudah Webster, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 1, 2025. In this session, we engage in chevrutah to uncover and clarify our ratzon--our deep will and longing--for ourselves, our communities, and the world. Through Torah study, discussion, and selected Mussar practices, we will explore how learning and reflecting in partnership can help us cultivate what we truly want on a soul level, identify where our personal desires meet collective purpose, and align those longings in service of justice. (Youtube) Special Guest: Yehudah Webster.

Healed at the Synagogue, Part 1 - Pastor Andrew Kelley

Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 31, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Aviva Frank.

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 31, 2025. (Youtube)

Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:17. (Facebook/Zoom)

This is the fifth class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 7 verses 1 to 9. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical. The class took place via Zoom on May 27, 2025 Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 27, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 24, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)

Ayla Feuerstein's Bat Mitzvah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 24, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Ayla Feuerstein.

Standards. Is there an elegant theory for when to enforce them and when to choose not to enforce them? Parents face this question all the time. We have standards in our home! But our children do their own thing that flies in the face of our standards. Do we enforce the standard, or let it go? Synagogues face this question all the time. To celebrate a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in our community, a family is expected to fulfill certain requirements, like attending Shabbat services a certain number of times. What do we do when a family does not comply with those standards? Do we enforce the standard, or let it go? Employers face this question all the time. Post-pandemic employers have rules about in person attendance—e.g., three times a week in person. When an employee does not meet that standard, is the employer to enforce the standard, or let it go? We also face this question of standards in larger contexts: our love of America, our love of Israel. We have standards for the kind of conduct we would expect to see in a democracy and in a Jewish homeland. When those standards are seemingly not met, what do we do? Are standards mere suggestions? Do standards have teeth? Does violating standards have consequences? Our study tomorrow will focus on a standard that could not be more clear or more explicit—priests with defects cannot officiate—and it comes from our most authoritative source, the Torah in the voice of God. (In halakhic terminology, it is called a deoreita command).The Lord spoke further to Moses: Speak to Aaron and say: No man of your offspring throughout the ages who has a defect shall be qualified to offer the food of his God. No one at all who has a defect shall be qualified….No man among the offspring of Aaron the priest who has a defect shall be qualified to offer the Lord's gift; having a defect, he shall not be qualified to offer the food of his God. Leviticus 21: 17 and 21.Yet, in the face of this crystal-clear rule, repeated four times, the Talmud chooses not to enforce this standard in all cases, and offers multiple cases where priests with visible defects were nonetheless allowed to officiate. What do we learn from the Talmud about when we might choose to enforce, and when we might choose not to enforce, our standards? To what extent do our personal relationships with people who do not meet the standard but we nonetheless love matter? To what extent does the community's actual practice matter especially when it ignores the standard?

Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorney offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi-Cantor Chorney's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries. ​ This session took place via Zoom on May 21, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:16. (Facebook/Zoom)

This is the fourth class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 6 verses 9 and following. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical. The class took place via Zoom on May 20, 2025 Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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Dr. Hasia Diner is the author of Central Synagogue's sixth and final monograph, “Three Central Synagogue Rabbis: Their Sermons in Changing Times” available on our website. She is Professor Emerita in the Department of History and the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University, and Director of the Goldstein-Goren Center for American Jewish History. In this episode, Dr. Diner delivers a live lecture about her research and learnings from three of Central's Senior Rabbis (Jonah Bondi Wise, David Seligson, Peter J. Rubinstein) spanning nearly a century.

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 17, 2025. (Youtube)

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 17, 2025. (Youtube)

Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am's Library Minyan, May 17, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin.

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

This is the third class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 6. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical. The class took place via Zoom on May 13, 2025 Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Topics: Acts 2:38 Explained, Repent and Be Baptized Meaning, Salvation Through Believing, Is Water Baptism Required?, Understanding Acts 2:38, What is Repentance?, The Role of Baptism, Plan of Salvation by Grace, Baptism for Forgiveness of Sins, Do I Need to Be Water Baptized?, Repentance and New Creation Identity, Water Baptism Significance, Baptism of Romans 6:3-11, Receiving the Holy Spirit, Explanation of Salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4), What Does Repent Mean in Acts 2:38?, Is Water Baptism Essential for Salvation?, Salvation Through Faith in Jesus, Examining Peter's Words (Acts 2), The Meaning of Water Baptism Today, Repentance vs. Stopping Sinning, Baptism as a Sign and Symbol of New Belief, Understanding God's Saving Grace, Acts 2 for Jewish Audience Only, The Truth About Baptism of Holy Spirit, What is True Repentance of Unbelief?, Is Water Baptism a Command?, How Are We Saved by Grace Through Faith?, Context of Peter's Sermon to Jews in Acts 2, Analyzing Speaking In Tongues, Acts 19, Disciples from Synagogue in EphesusSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Podcast 369 What's the most effective time management practice you can adopt today that will transform your productivity? You can subscribe to this podcast on:  Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin The ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY WORKSHOP Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 369 Hello, and welcome to episode 369 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show. I've often answered questions on this podcast about the best or most effective time management or productivity system, but I don't think I've answered a question about the best practices before.  A practice is something you do each day. It's just what you do. You don't need to think about it. It's automatic. And there is something that the most productive people I've come across do each day, that I find people struggling with their management of time don't do.  In many ways, becoming more productive and better at managing time is a two-fold practice. It's the strict control of your calendar and being intentional about what you do each day.  Yet to get to those practices each day, takes a change in attitude and the squashing of some pre-conceived ideas.  And that is what we'll be looking at in today's episode.  Before we get to the question, just a quick heads up. The European time zone friendly Ultimate Productivity Workshop is coming next weekend. Sunday the 18th and 25th May.  If you want to finally have a time management and productivity system that works for you, and have an opportunity to work with me and a group of like-minded people, then join us next Sunday. I will put the link for further information into the show notes.  Okay, let me now hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question.  This week's question comes from Mark. Mark asks, Hi Carl, what do you consider to be the best daily habits for living a productive life?  Hi Mark, thank you for your question.  This is something that has always fascinated me about the way people work. What is it that the most productive people do that unproductive people don't do.  Surprisingly it's not work longer hours. That's usually the domain of unproductive people.  What the most productive people do is to have a few daily rituals that are followed every day.  Let's start with the easiest one. Have a solid morning routine. It's your morning routine that sets you up for the day.  Cast your mind back to a day in your past when you overslept and had to rush out the door to get to work. How productive were you that day? Probably not very. You will have been in a reactive state all day, treating anything and everything as urgent.  The “secret” is to use your morning routine to put you in a proactive state. That means looking at your calendar for your appointments for the day and identifying what you must get done that day.  Then mentally mapping out when you will do your work.  For instance, today I have seven hours of meetings. That does not leave me much time to write this podcast script. Yet, when I began my day, I looked at where my appointments were, saw I had an hour mid morning free and a further hour in the afternoon between 4 and 5 pm.  Two hours is enough to get the bulk of this script written. Now all I have to do is resist all demands on my time today so I can get this script written. That's the challenge. Resisting demands.  Resisting demands on my time today is reasonably easy. Seven hours of meetings is about my limit anyway. So if someone requests an additional meeting, it'll be quite easy to tell them I am fully booked today and I can offer them an alternative day and time.  And that's a mindset shift I would recommend to you. Know where your limits are and to be comfortable offering alternative days and times. If the person demanding your time insists and is in a more senior position to you (does that really happen today?), then you can decide which of your other meetings you could postpone.  If your day is full of meetings, make sure you task list reflects that. What I see a lot of people doing is having a day full of meetings and a full task list. Yeah, right. That's not going to happen.  For most of us the confirmed, committed meetings will be the priority. Tasks will not be. So, on days when you have a lot of meetings, reduce your task list. That will immediately remove anxiety and give you more focus for your meetings.  Next up, is to not use the excuse of a busy day to not do your communications.  Email and messages build up very quickly. Just one day neglecting these means tomorrow you will need double the time to get back in control.  The goal here is to protect time each day for dealing with your actionable emails and messages. If all you have is thirty minutes, take it. It's surprising how much you can do in thirty minutes. That's a lot better than having to try and find two or three hours the next day to get on top of an out-of-control inbox.  Email and messages are the things that are apt to throw you off a well planned day. Yet, it's surprisingly easy to get on top of these if you were to make it a daily practice to spend thirty minutes or more dealing with your actionable emails.  The next tip I've picked up from super-productive people is to group similar tasks together. This technique has a few different names. Batching and chunking are two of them. What you are doing is grouping similar tasks together and working on them as one task. For instance, if you have a lot of messages to respond to, you would call that your communication time and do them all at once.  This is quite easy with email as you can stay within one app to do the work. You can do this with writing proposals. If you have five or six proposals to write, then schedule time for writing proposals. Don't look at each individual proposal as a single task. See the activity of writing proposals as one task.  This way you are working with time. You could set aside an hour or two for doing your proposals and after your allocated time is up, move on to the next category. For example, a sales person, may decide that between 9:30 and 11:00 am, they will do their follow-ups and prospecting, then from 11:30 am do their appointments for the day.  Sure, there may be days when a customer can only see you early in the day, and you can move your follow-up and prospecting time to a little later in the day, but what you want to be doing is trying to set up a structure to you day. It just makes your life that little bit easier.  The problem with most to-do lists is that they are just that— a list of random things that may or may not need to be done today. If you were to allocate time for doing different types of work, you're going to be pretty much up to date with most things.  It's unlikely you will be able to avoid backlogs completely. But if you are consistently doing your important work, nothing is going to get out of control.  I think of this very much like running an airport. You've got flights taking off and landing all day. Yet, in the air traffic control centre, you can only land one plane at a time. This means around all commercial airports you will see what is called a holding pattern. This is where planes are circling waiting to be given permission to land.  Once a plane is given that permission, it comes into land.  Well, you are like that airport. You can only work one piece of work at a time. Everything else waiting for your attention needs to be held in a holding pattern.  And like an airport, aircraft in difficulties or running low on fuel will take priority over others. You too, will have little emergencies and urgencies, and you can decide which piece of work has the priority while you are working on the category you are currently working on.  This is why ultimately your calendar is your most important productivity tool. That's directing your day. It tells you where you need to be at what time. It also tells you where you have time for doing your tasks.  If you leave things open, it's likely to be stolen by low value stuff or other people. Making it a practice to plan your day using your calendar, ensures that you have the time to do what needs to be done and if you don't do it, there's only one person to blame—you.  Never ignore your calendar. Reschedule, by all means, but never ignore it. It's your calendar that will ensure you know when to leave to pick your son up from school, and what time that appointment with an important client is.  The final part is to know what your non-negotiables are. These are the things you will never miss. For example, three things I will never miss are writing my journal each morning, taking my dog for a walk and my thirty minutes of exercise each day.  Start with your personal life. What are you non-negotiables there? Then look at your professional life. What are you non-negotiables at work.  For example, with the exception of my calls days, I will ensure I spend at least two hours working content each day. If you were a designer or engineer, that could be spending a minimum of two hours designing or engineering.  Ensuring you have a few hours each day dedicated to doing the work you were hired to do, will put you ahead of most of your colleagues.  When you have non-negotiables, you find planning your day is easy. I know Louis needs his walk, I know also that when I wake up, after making my coffee, I'll be sitting down to write my journal. I don't need to think about these things. The only thing I need to decide is where Louis and I will go today. We try to go somewhere different each day.  I also find towards the end of the afternoon, I begin thinking about what exercise I will do today. There's no question about whether I will exercise or not. Exercise is a non-negotiable. All I need to decide is what I will do in my thirty minutes.  Non-negotiables can be anything that is important to you. I've had clients who would never miss their meditation session, or go to the Synagogue, or temple in the early morning. Others won't miss their Saturday morning family breakfast.  The key here is to identify what your non-negotiables are and then do them.  I hope that has helped, Mark. Thank you for your question.  And thank you to you too for listening. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very very productive week.