Are you the kind of person that God would want to live with forever? Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to the book of James (Ya’akov) to help us understand what it would take to be that kind of person. Why do we have trouble in this life? Why does being Torah observant...
This week we’ll address prophetic time as it pertains to the exiles of Judah. The Northern Tribes were scattered by Assyria, yet Assyria is not counted among the Beast kingdoms in Daniel’s vision. Small details like this help us to understand prophetic nuances.
Assyria may have been a singular beast, but it was never counted as part of the image of the Beast. That identity is reserved for those who destroy or defeat Israelite rule in Jerusalem. (Is 37:10) Daniel’s prophecies are bound together by one catalyst: a concern for the welfare of Jerusalem. To trace the Beast kingdoms, one can simply trace Jewish history.
This week's parsha from the annual Torah cycle schedule is almost certainly one of the most tragic, and critical, stories in all of Scripture. The 'ten spies,' the 'first recorded vote in history,' and the turning point that cost an entire generation their entry into...
In today's turbulent world, many ask, "Where can we turn?" I believe the answer is in Psalm 89 when we are told to stand in the LIGHT of the face of God. The music I play in this session is from the Tabernacle Prayer CD - track on the Menorah - 528 Hz - Which is where...
The teachers continue the study of the Book of Jeremiah/YermeYahu, chapter 51. By this point, the judgments, and the PARALLELS, not only continue, but practically leap off the page.
News, commentary, and an extended summary of the major events and continued attacks (and even -- occasionally! -- COUNTER-attacks) on the Rule of Law, for the week ending Saturday, 25 June, 2022.
This is the week where the US Supreme Court finally seems to have decided at least to begin a move back in the direction of "Rule of Law". Will it be 'too little, too late?' Or was the intent to kick of Civil War 2.0 all along?
Why Sacrifices: Does it have any Relevance for Our Time? This is a short video explaining the symbolism in the Temple. How is it tied to the teachings in the New Testament?
Force majeure was called today - by whom? How will this affect us? What does the timing of this bode for September? How long will it take to commence sacrifices once Israel gets permission to re-establish the Temple? Is the US going to war? What occurrences both...
Today's show begins with a 'thought experiment,' as Albert Einstein famously used to call them. "If you WANTED to destroy a society, a country, or an entire Free World, how would you do it?" The answer is: Probably NOT as well as it has ALREADY been done. You might...
News and commentary for Thursday, 23 June, 2022. The "War on Diesel" is part of a much bigger picture.
This Torah portion has it all. Lack of faith, complaining, grumbling, rebellion and a desire to go back where they came from. Before we point fingers, it may be a good time for a look in the mirror. Just remember that those who focused on giants became bird food. We...