Podcasts about Zayin

Chullin Daf Lamed Zayin חולין דף ל"ז (in Yiddish)With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Chullin Daf Chof Zayin חולין דף כ"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Chullin Daf Yud Zayin חולין דף י"ז (in Yiddish)With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Chullin Daf Tes Zayin חולין דף ט"ז  (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Chullin Daf Zayin 'חולין דף ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Menachos Daf Kuf Zayin מנחות דף ק"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Menachos Daf Tazdik Zayin מנחות דף צ"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Menachos Daf Pay Zayin מנחות דף פ"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Menachos Daf Ayin Zayin מנחות דף ע"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Welcome to Day 2827 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2827 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 119:57-64 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2827 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand eight hundred twenty-seven of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for Today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Heth of Inheritance – Choosing Our Ultimate Portion In our previous trek, we explored the seventh stanza of Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, the "Zayin" section. We watched the psalmist draw the sword of remembrance, actively using the age-old regulations of God to fight off the suffocating contempt of the arrogant. We learned that while we live as exiles in a hostile, contested world, we can survive by turning our righteous indignation into songs of praise, and by actively remembering the Name of Yahweh during the darkest hours of the night. Today, we take our next deliberate step forward, climbing into the eighth stanza of this magnificent, alphabetical mountain. We are stepping into the "Heth" section, covering Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, verses fifty-seven through sixty-four, in the New Living Translation. In the ancient Hebrew pictograph script, the letter "Heth" was often drawn to resemble a wall, a fence, or a tent enclosure. It represented a boundary, a separation, or a safe, protected sanctuary. This imagery is absolutely perfect for the verses we are about to explore. In this stanza, the psalmist is making a definitive choice about where he will pitch his tent, and where he will draw his boundary lines. He is surrounded by the chaotic traps of the wicked, but he chooses to enclose himself entirely within the inheritance of the Creator. Let us walk into this sanctuary, and learn what it means to claim Yahweh as our ultimate possession. The first segment is: The Cosmic Inheritance Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses fifty-seven and fifty-eight. Lord, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised. The stanza opens with one of the most staggering, audacious declarations a human being can make. "Lord, you are mine!" Other, older translations render this phrase as, "The Lord is my portion," or "Yahweh is my inheritance." To truly comprehend the massive weight of this statement, we must view it through the lens of the Ancient Israelite worldview, specifically the cosmic geography established by the Divine Council. According to Deuteronomy Chapter Thirty-Two, verses eight and nine, when God judged the rebellion at the Tower of Babel, He disinherited the nations. He divided them up, and allotted them to the jurisdiction of lesser spiritual beings, the sons of God. However, Yahweh kept one distinct group for Himself. The text says, "But the Lord's portion is his people, Jacob his allotted heritage." Israel was God's chosen portion in a world that had been handed over to rebel gods. But here, the psalmist brilliantly flips that cosmic reality upside down. He looks up at the Creator of the universe, and says, "If I am Your portion, then You are my portion! I do not want the territory, the wealth, or the false promises offered by the rebel gods of the surrounding nations. I do not want the glittering idols of Babylon, or the fertile fields of Canaan. I want You. Yahweh, You are my inheritance." Because he has claimed the Most High God as his exclusive possession, he immediately follows it with a vow of absolute allegiance: "I promise to obey your words!" You cannot claim Yahweh as your portion, while simultaneously living by the rules of the kingdom of darkness. The inheritance requires loyalty. With his allegiance declared, the psalmist turns to desperate, wholehearted petition. "With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised." The literal Hebrew here is profoundly intimate. It says, "I have sought Your face with my whole heart." He is not just looking for a handout; he is seeking the very presence of the King. And he grounds this request entirely in God's character. "Be merciful," or be gracious, "as you promised." He is holding God to the covenant, trusting that the Lord will never abandon the one who has chosen Him as their ultimate boundary line. The second Segment is: The Pivot of Repentance and the Urgency of Obedience Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses fifty-nine and sixty. I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. Having declared his cosmic allegiance, the psalmist does something incredibly practical, and deeply challenging. He engages in honest, brutal self-reflection. "I pondered the direction of my life." Literally, the Hebrew text says, "I thought about my ways." In a noisy, distracted world, taking the time to truly inventory your own habits, your daily decisions, and your overarching trajectory, is a rare discipline. It requires you to stop moving, sit down, and ruthlessly evaluate where your current footsteps are taking you. The psalmist took a hard look at his life, and he apparently realized that his feet were drifting. He was wandering away from the safety of the "Heth" enclosure. What is the result of this honest reflection? "...and I turned to follow your laws." This is the biblical definition of repentance. Repentance is not just feeling sorry, or experiencing a fleeting moment of emotional guilt. Repentance is a pivot. It is the physical, deliberate action of turning your feet away from the path of chaos, and redirecting them back toward the testimonies of Yahweh. And notice the speed of this pivot. "I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands." When you realize you are walking through a minefield, you do not casually stroll back to the safe path. You move with intense urgency. The psalmist understands that lingering in the territory of the enemy is a deadly game. Every moment spent outside the boundary lines of God's cosmic order, is a moment exposed to the predatory forces of the rebel gods. Therefore, he does not procrastinate. He does not say, "I will align my life with God tomorrow, or next month, when things settle down." He hurries. He rushes back to the safety of obedience without a single second of delay. The Third Segment is: Anchored in the Night, Resistant to the Snare Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses sixty-one and sixty-two. Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations. The urgency of the psalmist is entirely justified, because the environment around him is violently hostile. He states, "Evil people try to drag me into sin." Other translations render this verse with a terrifying visual metaphor: "The cords of the wicked have ensnared me," or "The ropes of the wicked wrap around me." This directly echoes the imagery we saw back in Psalm One Hundred Sixteen, where the cords of death tried to strangle the believer. The wicked, acting as proxies for the dark, spiritual principalities of this world, are actively trying to trap the psalmist. They are setting spiritual tripwires, trying to drag him off the path of life, and bind him in the suffocating chains of rebellion. But the trap fails. Why? "...but I am firmly anchored to your instructions." Literally, "I have not forgotten your Torah." Because he hurried back to the path, and because he claimed Yahweh as his portion, his mind is heavily anchored. The ropes of the wicked might scrape against him, the culture might try to entangle him, but they cannot pull him down, because his roots are wrapped tightly around the immovable bedrock of God's Word. This profound sense of security leads to a radical, disruptive act of worship. "I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations." This connects beautifully to the previous stanza, where the psalmist remembered the Name of Yahweh in the night watches. Here, he takes it a step further. He physically gets out of bed at midnight. In the ancient Near East, midnight was the absolute peak of darkness, vulnerability, and fear. It was the time when the chaotic forces of the world felt the most oppressive. Yet, instead of lying awake in anxiety, paralyzed by the cords of the wicked, the psalmist shatters the silence of the dark with a shout of thanksgiving. He praises God for His "just regulations," or His righteous judgments. He remembers that God's cosmic justice will ultimately prevail over the wicked forces that are currently trying to trap him. He weaponizes his gratitude, turning his midnight fears into a sanctuary of praise. The fourth Segment is: The Fellowship of Exiles and the Earth Full of Hesed Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses sixty-three and...

Welcome to Day 2825 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2825 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 119:49-56 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2825 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2825 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Zayin of Remembrance – Singing Through the Scorn In our previous trek, we journeyed through the sixth stanza of Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, known as the "Waw" section. We witnessed a profound transformation. We saw how clinging to the unfailing love of Yahweh grants us wide-open freedom, giving us the staggering courage to stand before earthly kings and boldly declare the truth, without a shred of shame. We learned that true liberty is not the absence of boundaries, but rather, it is operating perfectly within the cosmic order of the Creator. Today, we take our next deliberate step along this majestic, alphabetical trail. We are entering the seventh stanza of Psalm One Hundred Nineteen. This section corresponds to the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet, the letter "Zayin." We will be immersing ourselves in verses forty-nine through fifty-six, in the New Living Translation. In ancient Hebrew pictographs, the letter "Zayin" was often depicted as a sword, or a weapon. That imagery is incredibly fitting for this stanza. When you stand up and speak boldly to the kings and the corrupt cultures of this world, as we did in the previous section, the world will inevitably fight back. The forces of chaos do not surrender quietly. In this stanza, the psalmist is facing fierce pushback. He is suffering, he is being mocked by the arrogant, and he is overwhelmed by the wickedness of the surrounding culture. To survive, he must draw his weapon. And his weapon is memory. He fights back by actively remembering the promises, the age-old regulations, and the very Name of the Most High God. Let us step onto the trail, and learn how to wield the sword of remembrance. The first segment is: The Anchor of Hope in the Storm Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses forty-nine and fifty. Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. The stanza opens with a bold, desperate plea directed at the Creator: "Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope." When we read the word "remember" in the Bible, we have to adjust our modern understanding. For humans, remembering is simply a mental exercise; it is recalling a fact that slipped our minds. But for God, remembering is an action. When God "remembers" His covenant, He acts upon it. When He remembered Noah, He sent the wind to dry up the floodwaters. When He remembered Abraham, He rescued Lot from the destruction of Sodom. The psalmist is crying out, "Lord, act on the word You gave Your servant. Move on my behalf!" He states that this promise is his "only hope." In a world dominated by rebel spiritual principalities, human promises are incredibly fragile. Political alliances fail, economies collapse, and earthly kings disappoint us. The word of Yahweh is the only anchor that can hold a human soul steady in the raging storm of the cosmic rebellion. Notice the immediate effect of this divine promise: "Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles." The Hebrew word for "revive" is chayah, meaning to bring back to life, to quicken, or to restore breath. The psalmist is deeply afflicted. He is weighed down by "all his troubles," feeling the gravitational pull of the grave. Yet, the moment he grips the promise of God, supernatural life flows back into his spiritual veins. The Word of God is not just an ancient historical document; it is a living, breathing mechanism of comfort that performs CPR on a dying, exhausted soul. The second segment is: Unshaken by the Arrogant Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses fifty-one and fifty-two. The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. I meditate on your age-old regulations; O Lord, they comfort me. As the psalmist draws strength from God's promise, he describes the primary source of his current suffering: "The proud hold me in utter contempt." The "proud," or the arrogant, are a recurring theme in this grand psalm. In the Ancient Israelite worldview, these are the individuals who have aligned themselves with the rebel gods of the nations. They believe they are autonomous. They mock the idea of submitting to the invisible Creator, and they hold those who do submit in "utter contempt." They sneer, they ridicule, and they try to publicly shame the believer. They want the psalmist to feel foolish for trusting in a God he cannot see. But the psalmist deploys his weapon of memory. He declares, "but I do not turn away from your instructions." He refuses to buckle under the intense social pressure. He will not compromise his integrity just to appease the mocking elites of his culture. How does he maintain this fierce, unyielding posture? "I meditate on your age-old regulations; O Lord, they comfort me." This is a brilliant, strategic move. When the contemporary culture mocks you, you must zoom out and look at the eternal timeline. The psalmist calls God's laws "age-old regulations," or judgments from of old. He is remembering that God's cosmic order predates the current, temporary rebellion. Long before these proud mockers were born, and long after their earthly empires crumble to dust, the justice of Yahweh will stand firm. By meditating on the ancient, unshakeable reality of God's throne, the insults of the present moment suddenly lose their sting. The eternal perspective provides a thick, impenetrable shield of comfort against the fleeting contempt of the proud. The third segment: Righteous Indignation and Songs of Exile Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses fifty-three and fifty-four. I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. The psalmist's emotional landscape shifts from seeking comfort, to experiencing intense, burning zeal. "I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions." The Hebrew word used here for "furious" implies a scorching heat, a burning wind, or a violent indignation. This is not petty, selfish anger because someone cut him off in traffic. This is righteous, holy wrath. Why is he so angry? Because the wicked "reject your instructions." He understands the devastating consequences of forsaking the Torah. When humanity rejects the Creator's blueprint, they invite the dark, chaotic forces of the Divine Council back into the world. They invite injustice, exploitation, and death. The psalmist loves God's order so deeply, that watching the wicked tear it down fills him with a burning, protective fury. Yet, he does not let this anger turn him into a bitter, cynical man. He channels that intense energy into something beautiful, and profoundly subversive. "Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived." The literal Hebrew translation for "wherever I have lived" is "in the house of my sojourning," or "in the house of my exile." This ties directly back to what we learned in the "Gimel" stanza. The believer is a resident alien on this earth, living in hostile, contested territory. How do you survive a lifelong exile surrounded by arrogant mockers, and wicked rebels? You sing. You turn the eternal decrees of the King into poetry, and music. Singing the truths of Scripture embeds them deeply into your memory, and it projects the reality of God's Kingdom into the hostile airwaves of the world. In the dark, temporary lodging of his exile, the psalmist chooses to sing the triumphant songs of his permanent, heavenly home. The fourth segment is: The Night Watch and the Life Well-Spent Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses fifty-five and fifty-six. I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord; therefore, I obey your instructions. This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments. The stanza draws to a close with a quiet, deeply intimate reflection. "I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord; therefore, I obey your instructions." Literally, the text says, "I remember your Name in the night, O Yahweh." In the ancient Near East, the night was a terrifying time. It was the domain of predators, thieves, and the dark, spiritual forces of chaos. Without artificial light, the darkness was absolute, and isolating. It is in the middle of the night that our anxieties usually scream the loudest, and our fears try to overwhelm us. But the psalmist uses the stillness of the night...

Menachos Daf Samech Zayin מנחות דף ס"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Menachos Daf Nun Zayin מנחות דף נ"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Menachos Daf Lamed Zayin מנחות דף מ"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Shiur given by Rabbi Yosef Fishman on Parsha. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Menachos Daf Mem Zayin מנחות דף ל"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Menachos Daf Chof Zayin מנחות דף כ"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Menachos Daf Yud Zayin מנחות דף י"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Menachos Daf Tes Zayin מנחות דף ט"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Menachos Daf Zayin 'מנחות דף ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Zevachim Daf Kuf Yud Zayin זבחים דף קי"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Zevachim Daf Kuf Tes Zayin זבחים דף קט"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Zevachim Daf Kuf Zayin זבחים דף ק"ז (in Yiddish) WithRabbi Avrohom Karp

Zevachim Daf Tazdik Zayin זבחים דף צ"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

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Zevachim Daf Pay Zayin זבחים דף פ"ז (in Yiddish) With Rabbi Avrohom Karp

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! In this week's episode we direct our usual mode of esoteric inquiry toward the popular memetic youth-culture phenomena which has produced the viral slogan “67,” “Mangos,” and “Mustard,” often summarized as little more than nonsense phrases intended to signal irony, ambiguity or in-group identity; popularly referred to simply as “Brain Rot.” What we discovered was kind of profound, strangely consistent and totally unexpected; leaving us to ponder the relationship between the Buddha, medieval Christian kabbalists and the rantings of Philip K. Dick in his Exegesis. In the free side of the show we discuss what “Brain Rot” is, how it infected mainstream culture through hip-hop, what it has to do with the Saturn and whether or not our kids are secretly wizards doing esoteric numerology by innate ability by accident. In the extended side of the show we uncover the connection to Buddhism, the Garden of Eden and… testicles? Thank you and enjoy the show! ----> Hear the full show here: www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit 

Remembering God's WordPsalm 119:49-80The Village Chapel - 11/23/2025Have you ever found yourself unable to sleep, replaying the questions you can't quite silence? Where is God when the world feels so broken? Why does my heart ache the way it does? And is there a word from Him that can steady me when life shakes me to my core? Psalm 119:49–80 gives language to the longings we all feel—the yearning for hope when we are weary, for comfort when we're hurting, and for clarity when the world around us seems bent on abandoning the ways of God.In these four stanzas—Zayin, Heth, Teth, and Yodh—we meet an ancient songwriter who was no stranger to affliction, opposition, or confusion. Yet instead of turning inward or outward, he turns upward. He rises at midnight to give thanks. He looks back on affliction and says, astonishingly, “It was good for me.” Beneath every cry is a deeper reality: the Word of God is not merely information; it is oxygen. It comforts, confronts, redirects, and renews. And it anchors him—just as it can anchor us—in a world that seems lost in the dark and tossed in turmoil.Join Pastor Jim as he explores this section of Psalm 119 and traces four themes that surface again and again: the ache we all feel, the comfort we all need, the hope that can sustain us, and the final word that can save us. These verses remind us that remembering God's Word is not an academic exercise—it is the way weary pilgrims learn to walk with courage, joy, and unshakeable hope.To find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!

Key Verse: Psalm 119:55 - I remember your name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law.

Delight in God's Decrees: Part 4Series: Walking Through the PsalmsTitle: Delight in God's Decrees: Part 4Text: Psalm 119:49–64 (Zayin & Heth)Host: Dave JenkinsDate: September 12, 2025Show SummaryIn this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins teaches Psalm 119:49–64, highlighting hope in God's promises, comfort in affliction, fellowship with those who fear the Lord, and a steadfast commitment to God's Word as our portion.Listen & WatchIntroductionWelcome back to Walking Through the Psalms. I'm Dave Jenkins, and today is September 12, 2025. So far in Psalm 119, we've seen the blessing of obedience, purity formed by God's Word, sustaining grace from His statutes, and the psalmist's longing for teaching, understanding, and freedom in God's decrees. Today we come to Zayin and Heth (vv. 49–64), emphasizing hope in God's promises, comfort in affliction, companionship with those who fear God, and steadfast commitment to His Word amid opposition.ConclusionThanks for joining me for Walking Through the Psalms. If this episode blessed you, please share it or leave a review.

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Subject: Thy Word - Psalm 119 Speaker or Performer: Bro. Adam Armstrong Scripture Passage(s): Psalm 119:49-56 Date of Delivery: May 11, 2025

. “Have you every prayed the prayer asking God to ‘Remember me?' It's sort of amazing how these two words can say so much.” In today's podcast and post we return to our ongoing series entitled “Psalms Greatest Hits” staying with the 119th Psalm, and looking at the seventh section of this chapter. The Psalmist draws upon […] The post 490-One Hundred Nineteenth: Zayin appeared first on Keven Winder.

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Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:27 Adar What lessons do we learn from this day? Did the Rebbe say anything prior to this day preparing us for events to come? The chronology of this week's Torah portion and the following books of the Torah What is the central theme of this week's Torah chapter? Why is accountability so vital? What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? Why was a cloud descending on the Mishkan a sign of the Shechina's presence? How does Chassidus explain why the Parah Adumah purifies the impurity of death? And why does it impurify the pure? What is the source of your explanation on the progression of the four chapters? How do we apply Parshas HaChodesh to our lives today? Why is the period around Purim and Pesach connected to the obliteration of Amalek? Do we commemorate the erection of the Mishkan on Rosh Chodesh Nissan? Why are we not told to increase in joy in the month of Nissan? How do we prepare for Pesach thirty days before the holiday? Do our sages guarantee that the redemption will come in Nissan? How do we understand the statement that Moshe was the first redeemer and will be the last redeemer? Pekudei Parshas Parah/Four Parshios HaChodesh/Nissan/Pesach Would the Rebbe oppose the dismantling of the Department of Education? Is it appropriate for Rabbis to post political click-bait videos just to increase their views? Should we participate and vote in the upcoming World Zionist Congress election? Thank you for your programs 

Chelek 26, Tetzave - Zayin Adar - Mrs. Tzipah Wertheimer

Chelek 26, Tetzaveh - Zayin Adar - Rabbi Mendy Wolf

Unlocking Divine Design: The Hebrew Letter Hei & the Fivefold MinistryIn this illuminating episode of Kingdom Reformation, Glenn Bleakney explores the profound connection between the Hebrew letter Hei (ה) and the fivefold ministry described in Ephesians 4:11. Discover how this fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet—representing revelation, divine breath, and the window between worlds—perfectly mirrors God's design for equipping His church through apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers.Glenn breaks down the mystical architecture of Hei, revealing how its three components (the Daleth structure, the Yod-to-Zayin transformation, and the isolated left line) create spiritual portals through which heaven's realities manifest on earth. Learn how the biblical significance of the number five appears throughout Scripture at critical junctures where divine grace interfaces with human experience.This episode will transform your understanding of both ancient Hebrew wisdom and New Testament ministry gifts, showing how God's consistent design throughout salvation history provides everything necessary for His kingdom to come "on earth as it is in heaven."To access the full teaching, visit https://open.substack.com/pub/glennbleakney/p/the-hebrew-letter-hei-bridging-heaven?r=1835d8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

The first day of Adar can fall on either Shabbat, Monday, Wednesday or Friday; these are the only days of the week on which the first of Adar can occur. These four days are represented by the acrostic "Zabdu," which consists of the letters Zayin (referring to Shabbat), Bet (referring to Monday), Dalet (referring to Wednesday) and Vav (referring to Friday). This year (5785/2025), of course, the first of Adar falls on Friday. Our Hachamim teach us that the twelve months correspond to the twelve possible configurations of the divine Name of "Havaya." This Name has four letters, which can be arranged in twelve different sequences. Each of the months is under the influence of one such configuration. The Arizal (Rav Yishak Luria of Safed, 1534-1572) taught that when one recites the middle Beracha of the Amida of Musaf on Rosh Hodesh – the Beracha that concludes, "Baruch Ata Hashem Mekadesh Yisrael Ve'Rasheh Hodashim" – he should have in mind the configuration that corresponds to that month. The configuration of the month of Adar is Heh-Heh, followed by Yod-Vav. This sequence is alluded to in Yaakob's blessing to his son Yehuda before his death, in which he says, "Oseri La'gefen Iro Ve'la'soreka Beni Atono" (Bereshit 49:11). The final letters of the words "Iro Ve'la'soreka Beni Atono" are "Heh," "Heh," "Yod," "Vav," alluding to the configuration of God's Name that corresponds to the month of Adar. One should have this configuration in mind when reciting the middle Beracha of the Amida of Musaf on Rosh Hodesh Adar. This Kavana (intention) is especially significant. The Hachamim teach us that the two Heh letters in the divine Name represent the attribute of "Din" (judgment), which is the "female" aspect of the Name. The other two letters – Yod and Vav – signify divine Mercy, the "male" aspect. When a month's configuration begins with the two Heh letters, that month is, in its purest form, under the influence of "Din." Therefore, the month of Adar, which is under the influence of Heh-Heh Yod-Vav, is, at its core, under the power of divine judgment. However, as we know from the Megila, there is the possibility of "Ve'nahafoch Hu," of reversing the power of harsh judgment to mercy through prayer, repentance, fasting and charity. Even though the essence of Adar is under the influence of "Din," it is within our power to reverse the influence to that of divine compassion. This concept is alluded to in Megilat Ester, in the seemingly peculiar decree proposed by Memuchan, an advisor of King Ahashverosh. After Vashti disobeyed the king, Memuchan – who, according to one view in the Gemara, was the prophet Daniel – suggested that the king issue a decree that all husbands in the empire should assert authority in their homes: "Lihiyot Kol Ish Sorer Be'beto" (Ester 1:22). It is possible that Daniel saw through his prophetic vision that the attribute of "Din," which is the "female" aspect of the divine Name, was gaining strength and posed a threat to the Jewish people. He sought to reverse this dangerous situation by requiring the husbands, the males, to assert their authority, thus bolstering the power of the "male" aspect of the Name, the attribute of kindness and compassion. Sure enough, his efforts were successful and the harsh judgment of Adar was transformed into mercy for the Jewish people. Thus, although the month of Adar is represented by a configuration beginning with Heh-Heh, and should therefore be a month of judgment, we are able to transform the nature of this month and bring upon ourselves divine compassion through our repentance and good deeds.

Volume 26 Tetzaveh - Zayin Adar

In this episode of Arise+Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on the enduring hope found in God's promises as they discuss Psalm 119:49-56. Together, they explore the human tendency to bargain with God during difficult times and the steadfast comfort found in trusting His word. Through personal reflections and scriptural insights, they emphasize the importance of endurance, hope, and the power of God's presence in our daily lives. Join them for an encouraging conversation on how God's promises revive and sustain us through life's trials.

This week in If You Mark In your Bible; Josh and guest Ben Williams will discuss the “Zayin” section in Psalms 119:49-56.Visit our linktree: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Visit our website, www.scatteredabroad.org, and subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://scatteredabroad.substack.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Scattered Abroad Network Contact us through email at san@msop.org. If you would like to consider supporting us in any way, don't hesitate to contact us through this email.

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter of the entire Bible consisting of 176 verses broken down into 22 stanzas. And every line of the psalm is focused on one specific theme: the Word of God. Using an alphabetic acrostic structure, the psalmist uniquely shares with us his praise for the scriptures, the power found in its pages, and the practicality it provides us daily. The words of Psalm 119 serves as the key to unlocking a deeper love for all of God's Word, allowing every verse, chapter, and book of the Bible to shine its light on the path of our lives.

Johnny Mac covers five feel-good stories starting with Toronto's auction of Taylor Swift Way street signs, raising over $216,000 for the Daily Bread Food Bank. He highlights a rare sighting of a Steller's sea eagle in Newfoundland, the rescue of a feral kitten by an 8-year-old skateboarder named Zayin, the discovery of an ancient Egyptian Conjurer Doctor's tomb in Saqqara, and the 124th birthday of Ki Kashi in Japan. Each story showcases acts of kindness, remarkable discoveries, and significant milestones.00:00 Taylor Swift Way Auction01:08 Rare Sea Eagle Sighting in Newfoundland01:47 Young Skateboarder Saves Kitten02:15 Discovery of Ancient Egyptian Tomb03:07 Celebrating 124-Year-Old Ki KashiUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

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Psalm 119:49-64 (Alter)Andrew and Edwin find Jesus in ZAYIN amd CHETH.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=19721The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/