Our Torah portion for this week (parashat Emor) lists the eight main holidays revealed in the Jewish Scriptures. In the Torah, these “holidays” are called “appointed times” (i.e., mo’edim: מוֹעֲדִים), a word which comes from the Hebrew root meaning “witness” (עֵד). Other words from this root include edah (עֵדָה), a “congregation,” edut (עֵדוּת), a …

Our Torah reading for this week, parashat Kedoshim, begins with the call for us to be “holy” or “set apart” on account of our relationship with LORD God: “Be ye holy, for I the LORD your God am holy” (Lev. 19:2). Holiness is perhaps best understood as a sense of the awe and sacredness inherent […] The post Parashat Kedoshim Podcast… appeared first …

In this audio podcast for Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) I discuss some of the philosophical influences that led to the atrocities of the attempted genocide of the Jewish people, including the rise of the Idealism of G.W. Hegel and the pragmatic concept of the “dialectic” that was used to negate the value of the […] The post Yom HaShoah an…

In this special “High Holiday” audio presentation, I discuss Yom Kippur and its themes, particularly in reference to the atonement given in the Messiah Yeshua, as well as parashat Ha’azinu, the Torah portion we always read between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This audio is also applicable for those studying the Acharei-Mot Torah portion. ­ […] The…

This week’s Torah reading, called Shemini (“eighth”), continues the account of the seven-day ordination ceremony for the priests that was described earlier in parashat Tzav. During each of these “seven days of consecration,” Moses served as the first High Priest of Israel by offering sacrifices and training the priests regarding their duties. On th…

In our Torah reading for this week, parashat Tzav (פרשת צו), we learn how the priests of ancient Israel were consecrated for service by the blood of the lamb. First Aaron and his sons were washed with water, arrayed in priestly garments, and anointed with holy oil. During this ordination ceremony, a sin offering and […] The post Parashat Tzav Podca…

Shavuah tov, chaverim! Our Torah portion for this week is Vayikra (“and he called”), the very first section from the Book of Leviticus. In Jewish tradition, Leviticus is sometimes called the “Book of Sacrifices” (הספר זבחים) since it deals largely with the various sacrificial offerings brought to the altar at the Mishkan (i.e., Tabernacle). Indeed,…

In this shorter audio podcast I provide an introductory overview of Sefer Vayikra (the Book of Leviticus) as well as a brief introduction to parashat Vayikra. For more information about the details of the Torah portion, see the audio podcast for parashat Vayikra…. Audio Podcast: The post Introduction to Vayikra… appeared first on Hebrew for Christi…

Our Torah reading for this week is called parashat Pekudei, which is the concluding portion of the great Book of Exodus (i.e., ספר שמות). It begins with Moses’ accounting of (פקודי) all the materials that were donated for the construction of the Mishkan (i.e., Tabernacle). After Moses recorded the inventory of the building materials and […] The pos…

According to tradition, Moses descended from Sinai (with the second set of tablets) on Yom Kippur (Tishri 10), and on the following morning he assembled (וַיַּקְהֵל) the people together to explain God’s instructions regarding building the Mishkan (i.e., Tabernacle). First, however, Moses reminded the people to observe the Sabbath as a day of rest, …

A study of our Hebraic roots, at The Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland Texas. This episode's teacher is Roy Shrode.

A study of our Hebraic roots, at The Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland Texas. This episode's teacher is Chris Modisett.

A study of our Hebraic roots, at The Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland Texas. This episode's teacher is Chris Modisett.

A study of our Hebraic roots, at The Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland Texas. This episode's teacher is Mark Dean.

A study of our Hebraic roots, at The Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland Texas. This episode's teacher is Mark Dean.

A study of our Hebraic roots, at The Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland Texas. This episode's teacher is Mark Dean.