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Bechukotai
Leviticus 26:3-27:34
Download this audio (Members Only)In this week’s Torah Pearls we discuss the ifs and buts of blessings and curses, as well as the meaning and gravity of vows and dedications. Lastly, how does one redeem their tithe?
Post ID: 583
Behar
Leviticus 25:1-26:2
After discovering our original recording for Behar was missing we quickly reassembled to discuss topics such as: How is one to observe the Sabbatical year and when is it anyway? Is the Jubilee year 49 or 50 years? We also proclaimed the “Lord of sabaoth” our Redeemer! (oh, and somewhere in there we mentioned Martin Luther.)
Post ID: 580
Emor
Leviticus 21:1-24:23
In this episode we discuss the standards and conduct of the Priests and acceptable offerings, as well as the appointed times of Yehovah and the issue of the Lunar Sabbath. Lastly, we address the stoning of the blasphemer!
Post ID: 577
Kedoshim
Leviticus 19:1-20:27
In this episode we focus on chapter 19. How does somebody profane the name of the Lord? What is the difference between rob and steal, lie and deceive? Who is “the Lord sabaoth”? “Love God, love your neighbor”, where did this summary of the Torah originate? All this and more in this week’s Torah Pearls!
Post ID: 574
Achrei Mot
Leviticus 16:1-18:30
In this episode we center in on the Day of Atonement and discuss the two goats and what they represent. Listen in as Nehemia recounts the miracle of the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Also, Keith tells of his recent adventures beneath and upon the Temple Mount, plus a bonus story about his meeting with the Pope!
Post ID: 571
Metzora
Leviticus 14:1-15:33
In this program we wrap up the subject of leprosy and summarize the laws regarding bodily discharges. While we did attempt to abide by our G rating, a more detailed explanation of the topic of Niddah from Leviticus 15 with Nehemia can be found by clicking here.
Post ID: 568
Tazria
Leviticus 12:1-13:59
What is the meaning of the term, tazria, and how does a woman “produce seed”? Why is there a difference in the time of uncleanness concerning the birth of a boy or the birth of a girl? Is it a sin to be unclean? Also in this program, regarding leprosy, the stories of Miriam and Naaman.
Post ID: 565
Shemini
Leviticus 9:1-11:47
The blessing of fire falling from Heaven, the sin of strange fire offered by Aaron’s sons, and the judgement of fire from Yehovah!
Also, listen in as Nehemia Gordon eats a grasshopper! And, was Tevye right when he declared in Fiddler on the Roof that in the Good Book, “somewhere there is something about a chicken!” and what about the duck, goose and the swan?
Lastly, what does it mean when Peter quotes Leviticus 11:45, “Be Holy for I am Holy” in 1 Peter 1:15? All this and more in this week’s Torah Pearls!
Post ID: 562
Pesach
Passover
This episode is taken from the Torah Portion “Bo” and is edited down to focus on the Passover. It kicks in at Exodus 10:24 and continues through until Exodus 12:51. May you all have a blessed Passover, Chag sameach Pesach!
Post ID: 559
Tzav
Leviticus 6:1-8:36
What exactly is the JEPD theory otherwise known as the Documentary Hypothesis? What is the role of the the Aaronic priest and is it fulfilled by any particular order today? Is the command to not drink blood just for Israel or does it apply to all the peoples of the earth? All this and more in this week’s Torah Pearls!
Post ID: 556
