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WOAY PodcastsBible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff - Q&A: The Tree in the Garden of Eden, Our Daily Bread, and Jesus as the First BornOn today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/13/25), Hank answers the following questions:Why did God put the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden? Is it possible that Satan put it there? Nicholas - Wildwood, NJ (0:45)Are retirees required to tithe? May - St. Louis, MO (4:17)When we pray, “Give us today our daily bread,” are we asking for physical bread as well, or just spiritual bread? Lori - Calgary, AB (6:57)What is your opinion on the rapture? Where does the Bible talk about th...
2025-11-1428 minBible Answer Man Podcast with Hank HanegraaffQ&A: The Tree in the Garden of Eden, Our Daily Bread, and Jesus as the First BornOn today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/13/25), Hank answers the following questions:Why did God put the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden? Is it possible that Satan put it there? Nicholas - Wildwood, NJ (0:45)Are retirees required to tithe? May - St. Louis, MO (4:17)When we pray, “Give us today our daily bread,” are we asking for physical bread as well, or just spiritual bread? Lori - Calgary, AB (6:57)What is your opinion on the rapture? Where does the Bible talk about th...
2025-11-1428 min
Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcast CollectionParsha: Chayei Sarah - Age of the MatriarchsSarah lived a relatively long life. She passed away at the age of 127 after learning about the Binding of Isaac. Our Parsha begins with her passing, eulogy, and burial in the Cave of the Patriarchs. Just as when the sun sets in one area, it automatically rises in some other place, with the passing of Sarah came the rise of a comparably bright light: Rebecca. In this edition of the Parsha podcast, we explore the legacy of Sarah, the age of Rebecca at her marriage, and examine the founding families of our people.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –This Parsha Podcast is dedicated in loving memory and le...
2025-11-1359 min
The Parsha Podcast - With Rabbi Yaakov WolbeChayei Sarah – Age of the MatriarchsSarah lived a relatively long life. She passed away at the age of 127 after learning about the Binding of Isaac. Our Parsha begins with her passing, eulogy, and burial in the Cave of the Patriarchs. Just as when the sun sets in one area, it automatically rises in some other place, with the passing of Sarah came the rise of a comparably bright light: Rebecca. In this edition of the Parsha podcast, we explore the legacy of Sarah, the age of Rebecca at her marriage, and examine the founding families of our people.
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This Parsha Podcast is dedicated in loving memory and le...
2025-11-1359 min
Daily BitachonSom GedalyahWelcome to a special edition in honor of Tzom Gedaliah ( צוםגדליה ), the Fast of Gedaliah. This day is a potent reminder of a tragedy that occurred following the destruction of the First Temple. Today, we commemorate the assassination of the righteous leader, Gedaliah ben Ahikam ( גדליהבןאחיקם ). His death was the final blow to the remaining Jewish community in the Land of Israel ( ארץישראל ), forcing them into exile and marking the end of the last vestiges of Jewish life there. The Dangers of Habit: Lessons from Gedaliah In his book on the Days of Awe ( ימיםנוראים ), Rabbi Nosson Wachtfogel brings forth a powerful concept: Rosh Hashanah ( ראשהשנה ) is not just about...
2025-09-2500 min
Israel from the Inside with Daniel GordisWhat's brewing, what's embracing and what's "grating"Barring anything dramatic and unforeseen, here’s our plan for this week:MONDAY (today): We look at what’s brewing in the chock-full headlines, plus some glimpses of popular “culture” that give a sense of where Israelis are. TUESDAY: A recent lengthy Facebook post got a lot of attention, so much so that many responses to the post suggested to the author that he publish it as an article. Whether he will, I don’t know, but I reached out to him to request permission to share it in English with our readers, and he kindly agr...
2025-09-1500 min
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)Day 251: Judith and Holofernes (2025)In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
2025-09-0827 min
The Bible Dept.Day 223: Jeremiah 38-41When life drops you into the pit, what comes out first—complaints or praise? In Jeremiah 38–41, the prophet is thrown into a mud-filled cistern for preaching an unpopular truth: surrender to Babylon as God’s instrument of judgment. This moment of near-death becomes the backdrop for Lamentations 3, where Jeremiah offers some of the most hope-filled words in Scripture. These chapters follow the devastating fall of Jerusalem, the cowardly flight of King Zedekiah, and Jeremiah’s decision to stay with his broken people instead of escaping to safety. In the darkest days, we see what true faithfulness and leadership look like.
2025-08-1120 min
Daily GNT Bible Reading Podcast223: Jeremiah 42-43; Proverbs 7; 1 Corinthians 15:20-58Mat. 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to do away with the Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets. I have not come to do away with them, but to make their teachings come true. JEREMIAH 42-43:I have always found it fascinating what Jeremiah experienced in the aftermath of the fall of Judah's kingdom to the king of Babylon. It is interesting to me that he was led away in chains along with everyone else captured. But the king of Babylon had heard of him and left instructions about him. And it...
2025-08-1021 min
Daily Bible Reading Podcast223: Jeremiah 42-43; Proverbs 7; 1 Corinthians 15:20-58JEREMIAH 42-43:I have always found it fascinating what Jeremiah experienced in the aftermath of the fall of Judah's kingdom to the king of Babylon. It is interesting to me that he was led away in chains along with everyone else captured. But the king of Babylon had heard of him and left instructions about him. And it is a shame what happened to Gedaliah. Evidently Jeremiah was not around at that point to warn him. PROVERBS 7:The father instructing his son continues from yesterday's reading. This is one of the most colorful chapters in...
2025-08-1020 min
The China-Global South PodcastWhat Next for China-Israel Ties After the Iran WarIn the first few months of this year, it seemed that China's ties with Israel were on the mend after entering into a deep freeze following the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas. China had begun to soften some of its rhetoric, and Israeli officials were keen to re-engage Beijing on economic issues. That momentum stalled in mid-June, though, when Israel launched an attack on Iran that prompted a strong rebuke by China at the United Nations. Now that the fighting has stopped and a tense ceasefire appears to be holding, there are indications both countries may...
2025-07-0232 minThe Bible Dept.Day 179: 2 Kings 24-25After centuries of compromise, God finally lets His people go. Judah’s rebellion reaches its breaking point, and exile becomes inevitable. In today’s reading (2 Kings 24–25), Dr. Manny unpacks the fall of Jerusalem in three waves of Babylonian invasion. But even in the ashes, there’s a flicker of hope: a king in exile, dining at the enemy’s table. The judgment is real—but so is the mercy.✈️ Overview:• After Josiah’s death, Judah’s kings lead the nation into spiritual and political ruin• Babylon conquers Assyria and turns its attention to Judah, initiating three...
2025-06-2818 min
Daf Yomi with R’ Eli Stefansky (MDY)Daf Yomi Avodah Zarah Daf 2 by R’ Eli Stefansky00:00 - Good Morning00:16 - Mazal tov to all Mesaymim01:38 - Why Daf Yomi12:28 - MDYsponsor.com17:31 - Guests16:47 - Questions of the Day19:12 - Amud Aleph31:27 - Amud Beis1:02:53 - Have a Wonderful Shabbos!Quiz - http://Kahoot.MDYdaf.com ----Mesechta Sponsors:Anonymous:הצלחה ברוחניות ובגשמיות ולזכות אחינו בני ישראלAnonymous: May our learning be a shield of protection and a source of unity & blessing for Am YisraelJoel Gedalius: l'ilui nishmas my father, Jack Gedalius----Monthly Sponsors:
2025-06-201h 03
Inspiring Words Knight VisionOverseer יַּפְקִדֵ֙We are in chapter 39 of Genesis with our word for today. יַּפְקִדֵ֙ from the root word פָּקַד visit, inspect, look at, see, attend to, command. It is used 299 times in the Old Testament. We see our word used to identify God himself as one who visits, inspects, or oversees. Job 34:13 Who פָקַ֣ד appointed him over the earth? Who put him in charge of the whole world? Job 36:23 Who has פָקַ֣ד prescribed his ways for him, or said to him, ‘You have done wrong’? Jeremiah 49:19 And I will אֶפְקֹ֑ד appoint over her whomever I choose. For who is like me? Who will summon me? What shepherd can stand before me? The answer...
2025-04-2405 minRabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcast CollectionParsha: Chayei Sarah - Reverse RepentanceSarah was Abraham's life partner. She was his superior as a prophetess. She accompanied him in all his journeys. In the aftermath of the Binding of Isaac, she died. How did the Binding contribute to her demise? What exactly was Saran's role in orchestrating her sudden death? In this Parsha Podcast we explore the very interesting phenomenon of "acts of Satan" that threaten to destabilize people after great achievements. We also study Eliezer's flawed prayer and his urgency in fulfilling his mission.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –This Parsha Podcast is dedicated in loving memory and leilui nishmas our dear friend David Gedaliah ben Efraim, the unforg...
2024-11-211h 08The Parsha Podcast - With Rabbi Yaakov WolbeChayei Sarah – Reverse RepentanceSarah was Abraham’s life partner. She was his superior as a prophetess. She accompanied him in all his journeys. In the aftermath of the Binding of Isaac, she died. How did the Binding contribute to her demise? What exactly was Saran’s role in orchestrating her sudden death? In this Parsha Podcast we explore the very interesting phenomenon of “acts of Satan” that threaten to destabilize people after great achievements. We also study Eliezer’s flawed prayer and his urgency in fulfilling his mission.
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This Parsha Podcast is dedicated in loving memory and leilui nishmas our dear friend David Gedaliah ben Efraim, the...
2024-11-211h 08Daf Yomi with R’ Eli Stefansky (MDY)Daf Yomi Bava Basra Daf 135 by R’ Eli Stefansky00:00 - Good Morning00:19 - L'echaim03:09 - Emails08:52 - MDYshabbos.com12:44 - Tomorrows Shiur13:55 - MDYsponsor.com\Zoom Guests17:50 - Amud Aleph39:15 - Amud Beis54:04 - Amud Aleph54:53 - Have a Wonderful Day!Quiz - http://Kahoot.MDYdaf.com--Today's shiur is sponsoredAnonymous - For the safe and speedy return of all the hostages&לע״נ זכריה בן משהלע״נ חיה בת יוסף&Health and strength for Rav Eli&the Lock family Lakewood NJ, because תורה is the best סגולה&Yosef Ben Chaya Sara for Parnassa B'revach&Kidnovations LLC: In honor o...
2024-11-0755 min
Unraveling Religion, Judaic EditionMobilizing Jewish Outreach, Bringing A Person Closer To Wisdom: A Roundtable Discussion Of Rabbis Exploring Strengthening Jewish CommitmentIn this panel discussion with four Rabbis from America's West Coast to Israel, Joel guides an exploration of mobilizing Jewish outreach (i.e., or 'inreach' or 'in reach') how to, why, and what Jewish tradition teaches and offers from a wide range of teachings including Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson and the Baal Shem Tov.
This collection of dedicated and diverse Jewish voices guide the contemporary question 'how do we strengthen the spiritual health of our Jewish community?'
Discussion includes Passover and meditation, The Tanya, and Pirkei Avot (i.e., Ethics of Our Fathers).
2024-10-2546 min
Yahrtzeit YomiGedaliah ben Achikam - ב תשריYahrtzeit Yomi #1211!!
ב תשרי (Friday)
Gedaliah ben Achikam
גדליה בן אחיקם
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Tishrei Yahrtzeits!!
1. DECISION to Create the World
2. Gedalia ben Achikam
3. The Granat/Rav Yerucham Gorelick
4. The Chayei Adam
5. Naftoli ben Yaakov Avinu
6. The Shpoler Zaideh
7. Zevulun ben Yaakov Avinu
8. Chanukas Beis Hamikdash
9. The Brisker Rav
10. Rabi Akiva ben Yosef
11. Mar bar Rav Ashi
12. Rav Avraham the Malach
13. Rav Akiva Eiger/Rav Chaim Berlin
14. The Koz...
2024-10-0704 min
The Daily Sicha - השיחה היומיתיום א', ד' תשרי – "צום גדלי'" (נדחה) – יהפך לשמחה, ה'תשפ"ההתוכן
1) הוראה המיוחדת מ"צום גדלי'": הירידה דענין הגלות, "פיזרן לבין האומות", "גלו מעל שולחן אביהם", שהסיבה לזה היתה הנהגת בנ"י באופן של פיזור ופירוד, היפך הענין דאהבת ישראל – היא לצורך עלי', הקיבוץ והאחדות דכל בנ"י בגאולה העתידה שיהי' באופן נעלה יותר מכמו שהי' לפני ירידת הגלות [וכפי שמודגש במאחז"ל "צדקה עשה הקב"ה בישראל שפיזרן לבין האומות", שאע"פ שמובן ופשוט שענין הגלות הוא ירידה, אבל בזה גופא ישנו ענין למעליותא]. ומזה מובן, שככל שהירידה היא גדולה יותר, אזי העלי' שלאח"ז היא בתכלית העילוי. והנה בהריגת גדלי' היתה ירידת הגלות בתכלית, שאפי' אצל שארית הפליטה לאחרי חורבן ביהמ"ק נוצר מצב של היפך ענין האחדות, ומזה מובן שהעלי' שעל ידה היא באופן נעלה ביותר. עפי"ז מובן העילוי המיוחד דצום גדלי' לגבי שאר הצומות כאשר מהפכים אותו לטוב. 2) ידוע הפתגם בנוגע לצום נדחה: "הלואי זאל ער נדחה ווערן באמת", וזה מודגש בקביעות מום גדלי' ש.ז. – דחי' כפולה: מר"ה לג' תשרי (כבכל שנה), ומג' תשרי לד' תשרי. משיחת צום גדלי' (נדחה) – יהפך לשמחה – ה'תשד"מ
ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=06-10-2024
Synopsis
(1) The descent of exile, when “He scattered them among the nations” and “they were exiled from their Father’s table” – was the result of the Jewish people acting in a manner of discord and disconnectedness, the opposite of Ahavas Yisroel. But the purpose of the exile is for the subsequent ascent, the ingathering and unity of the entire Jewish people that will occur with the coming of Moshiach, which will be an even higher level than before the exile (as the Sages taught, it was a “The Holy One, blessed be He, did tzedakah for the Jewish people by scattering them among the nations”). The murder of Gedalia marked the utmost descent of exile, because now, whatever semblance of unity there had been before was destroyed, thus setting the platform for the subsequent ascent. Accordingly, we can understand the special quality Tzom Gedaliah will have over other fast days when they will be transformed to joy etc. (2) Regarding a deferred fast, our Rebbe’im would say, “May it be truly ‘deferred’” i.e., may it be abolished completely. This is especially emphasized in a year like this when 3 Tishrei falls out on Shabbos, so
2024-10-0611 minThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)Day 251: Judith and Holofernes (2024)In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
2024-09-0727 min
Unraveling ReligionMobilizing Jewish Outreach, Bringing A Person Closer To Wisdom: A Roundtable Discussion Of Rabbis Exploring Strengthening Jewish CommitmentIn this panel discussion with four Rabbis from America's West Coast to Israel, Joel guides an exploration of mobilizing Jewish outreach (i.e., or 'inreach' or 'in reach') how to, why, and what Jewish tradition teaches and offers from a wide range of teachings including Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson and the Baal Shem Tov.
This collection of dedicated and diverse Jewish voices guide the contemporary question 'how do we strengthen the spiritual health of our Jewish community?'
Discussion includes Passover and meditation, The Tanya, and Pirkei Avot (i.e., Ethics of Our Fathers).
2024-04-1246 min
Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for AtheistsJeremiah Chapter 41: Atheist Bible StudyJoin us on this bewildering biblical joyride as we unpack the drama and confusion that is Jeremiah Chapter 41—sans Jeremiah. That's right, folks; our main man Jeremiah has apparently ghosted us. Dive into the latest episode of our irreverent podcast where we dissect the bloody aftermath of Jerusalem's fall, only to find that our so-called prophet is nowhere to be found. Was he on a coffee break? Did he have better things to do? Who knows!We're tearing through the pages of the Book of Jeremiah, and in today's episode, "The Curious Case of Jeremiah's MIA St...
2024-04-0821 min
Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for AtheistsJeremiah Chapter 41: Atheist Bible StudyJoin us on this bewildering biblical joyride as we unpack the drama and confusion that is Jeremiah Chapter 41—sans Jeremiah. That's right, folks; our main man Jeremiah has apparently ghosted us. Dive into the latest episode of our irreverent podcast where we dissect the bloody aftermath of Jerusalem's fall, only to find that our so-called prophet is nowhere to be found. Was he on a coffee break? Did he have better things to do? Who knows!We're tearing through the pages of the Book of Jeremiah, and in today's episode, "The Curious Case of Jeremiah's MIA St...
2024-04-0821 min
Shoulder to Shoulder(126) Israel Hater Defends Jew on a Plane in South Africa?! or, What are YOU Doing to Defend Israel?Pesach and Doug sit down with Gedaliah Blum to discuss his personal journey into Israel advocacy through the Heartland Initiative. Gedaliah discusses his recent trip to South Africa to meet with leaders to advocate support for Israel. While he was there, he ended up on a flight sitting right in the middle of an anti-Israel group and made an unlikely friend - showing that even when you think there's nothing to do, you may in fact be wrong. You won't want to miss this story and so much more from this conversation.
2024-03-2741 min
Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shmuel SilberDaf Yomi: Bava Kamma 64 | Rabbi Shmuel SilberThe Daf Yomi Shiurim of Maseches Bava Kama are dedicated in memory of Master Sergeant Eliyahu Michael Harush Hy'd who was one of the first officers killed by Hamas while heroically defending and protecting Am Yisroel and his community during the fierce battle at the Sderot Police Station. May our collective learning bring an aliya to his holy Neshama and a zechus to his beautiful family.
TALMUD TORAH
Selma Woolf with immense gratitude for the refuos from Hashem, in the merit of a refuah sheleima for all those who need, and in the zchus of our brave Israeli soldiers and...
2024-01-0552 min
CHINA-MENAChina and the Israel-Hamas War: A View from Tel AvivIn this episode of China-Mena titled "China and the Israel-Hamas War: A View from Tel Aviv," host Jonathan Fulton and guest Gedaliah Afterman engage in a compelling discussion on the intricate dynamics between China, Israel, and the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The conversation delves into China's evolving stance, economic interests, potential for mediation, and the consequential effects on China's emerging role in the Middle East. Join us as we unravel the complexities of this relationship and analyze its impact on regional dynamics.TakeawaysChina's Relationship with Israel-PalestineIsrael-China Technological RelationshipChina's Response to Israel-Hamas WarUnlikelihood of Israel-China Political PartnershipChina's...
2023-11-2231 minThe Parsha Podcast - With Rabbi Yaakov WolbeVayeira – Abraham AbrahamOn the second day of Rosh Hashanah each year we read chapter 22 of Genesis, the Binding of Isaac episode. Abraham is instructed to take his beloved son Isaac and offer him as a sacrifice atop Mount Moriah. Abraham does as told, only to be stopped at the very last moment. In this very special Parsha podcast episode, we explore three dimensions of this iconic event. We try to go deep and deeper as is our mandate. We begin by addressing the three times that people are described as walking together; we proceed by suggesting a new approach to the...
2023-11-021h 10Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcast CollectionParsha: Vayeira - Abraham AbrahamOn the second day of Rosh Hashanah each year we read chapter 22 of Genesis, the Binding of Isaac episode. Abraham is instructed to take his beloved son Isaac and offer him as a sacrifice atop Mount Moriah. Abraham does as told, only to be stopped at the very last moment. In this very special Parsha podcast episode, we explore three dimensions of this iconic event. We try to go deep and deeper as is our mandate. We begin by addressing the three times that people are described as walking together; we proceed by suggesting a new approach to the...
2023-11-021h 10
Simon reads the BibleJeremiah 40Jeremiah 40 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane.
1 The Lord gave a message to Jeremiah after Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, had released him at Ramah. He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the other captives of Jerusalem and Judah who were being sent to exile in Babylon.
2 The captain of the guard called for Jeremiah and said, “The Lord your God has brought this disaster on this land, 3 just as he said he would. For these people have sinned against the Lord and disobeyed him. That is why it happened. 4 But I am going to t...
2023-09-2703 minSimon reads the BibleJeremiah 38Jeremiah 30 NLT read aloud by Simon MacFarlane.
1 Now Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malkijah heard what Jeremiah had been telling the people. He had been saying, 2 “This is what the Lord says: ‘Everyone who stays in Jerusalem will die from war, famine, or disease, but those who surrender to the Babylonians will live. Their reward will be life. They will live!’ 3 The Lord also says: ‘The city of Jerusalem will certainly be handed over to the army of the king of Babylon, who will capture it.’”
4 So these offic...
2023-09-2504 min
Bible in a year in Arabic - BIYAاليوم ٢٥١: يهوديت وأليفانا. . Day 251: Judith and Holofernesفي قراءتنا لأرميا اليوم، نسلط الضوء على التمرد الذي قام به إسماعيل ضد جدليا ورد فعل أرميا. نقرأ أيضًا عن هزيمة أليفانا وثناء يهوديت على شجاعتها وفضائلها. القراءات لهذا اليوم هي أرميا 41-42، يهوديت 12-14، وأمثال 17:13-16.
In our reading of Jeremiah today, we highlight Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16.
I am reading using the Arabic Jesuit Catholic version from Holy Bible App which can be accessed on the app/website. You can also listen to the Bible in a Year podcast in English with Fr Mike Schmitz who did an amazing job. I am using lot of his comments in my reflection as well commentary from different trustworthy resources.
The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is ad...
2023-09-0929 minThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)Day 251: Judith and Holofernes (2023)In our reading of Jeremiah today, Fr. Mike highlights Ishmael’s insurrection against Gedaliah and Jeremiah’s response. We also read about the defeat of Holofernes and the praise of Judith for her courage and virtue. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 41-42, Judith 12-14, and Proverbs 17:13-16.
For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.
Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
2023-09-0827 min
Israel from the Inside with Daniel GordisNot long ago, American Jewish communities were inviting Israelis in the US to join them. Now it's the Israeli Americans who are doing the inviting.When he moved to Palo Alto, Offir Gutelzon did not imagine himself with a bullhorn, wearing a T-shirt that reads “Saving Israeli Democracy.” Nor did he imagine that he would be part of the founding group of UnXeptable, a grassroots movement launched by Israeli expats to support a democratic Israel. He and his wife also didn’t imagine that it would be a crisis in Israel, halfway across the world, the would get their teenage sons invested not only in Israel, but in Jewish life writ large. The earthquake in Israel is being felt i...
2023-09-0434 min
Next Steps Bible Reading PodcastAugust 28Lamentations 5:1-22 - Prayer for Restoration
Obadiah's prophecy against Edom may have been provoked by Edom's role in the sack of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
Obadiah 1:1a - The Prophecy of Obadiah
Obadiah 1:1b-9 - Edom's Judgment Announced
Obadiah 1:10-14 - Reasons for Edom's Punishment
Obadiah 1:15-21 - Edom Destroyed, Israel Restored
II Kings 25:22-26 - 586 BC - Gedaliah Governs in Judah
Jeremiah 40:7-12
Jeremiah 40:13-16 - A Plot against Gedaliah
Jeremiah 41:1-18 - 586 BC - The Murder of Gedaliah
2023-08-2814 min
God's Plan, Your PartJeremiah 41-45 | Overcome Temptations With Stronger FaithSend us a textIn Jeremiah 41, after the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians, Gedaliah is appointed as governor by Nebuchadnezzar. However, he is assassinated by Ishmael, leading to a violent incident and the flight of Johanan and others to Egypt for safety. Jeremiah advises against going to Egypt, warning of God's judgment and counsel that they stay in Judah.In Jeremiah 42, the remnant left in Judah, fearing Babylonian reprisals, seek guidance from Jeremiah. They promise to follow whatever God commands. Jeremiah prays for guidance, and after ten days, he receives a message from God...
2023-08-2127 min
2023-01-0906 minRabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcast CollectionParsha: Chayei Sarah – Eulogizing A GiantThis Parsha Podcast is dedicated in loving memory and leilui nishmas my dear friend and study partner David Gedaliah ben Efraim, Dr. David Genecov obm.
Dr. Genecov was a dear personal friend, a weekly study partner of mine, a stalwart supporter of TORCH, and a dedicated listener of the Parsha Podcast and all the other podcasts that we do, who sadly passed away – tragically and shockingly – in a car accident a few days ago.
Our Parsha begins with the death, eulogy, and burial of Sarah – Our parsha contains the first eulogy in the Torah – and I want t...
2022-11-1746 minThe Parsha Podcast - With Rabbi Yaakov WolbeChayei Sarah – Eulogizing A GiantThis Parsha Podcast is dedicated in loving memory and leilui nishmas my dear friend and study partner David Gedaliah ben Efraim, Dr. David Genecov obm.
Dr. Genecov was a dear personal friend, a weekly study partner of mine, a stalwart supporter of TORCH, and a dedicated listener of the Parsha Podcast and all the other podcasts that we do, who sadly passed away – tragically and shockingly – in a car accident a few days ago.
Our Parsha begins with the death, eulogy, and burial of Sarah – Our parsha contains the first eulogy in the Torah – and I want t...
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The Mishlei PodcastMishlei 22:17-21 - An Enigmatic (Egyptian?) Exordium (Part 1) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Mishlei 22:17-21 - An Enigmatic (Egyptian?) Exordium (Part 1)(יז) הַט אׇזְנְךָ וּשְׁמַע דִּבְרֵי חֲכָמִים וְלִבְּךָ תָּשִׁית לְדַעְתִּי׃ (יח) כִּי נָעִים כִּי תִשְׁמְרֵם בְּבִטְנֶךָ, יִכֹּנוּ יַחְדָּו עַל שְׂפָתֶיךָ׃ (יט) לִהְיוֹת בַּי"י מִבְטַחֶךָ, הוֹדַעְתִּיךָ הַיּוֹם אַף אָתָּה: (כ) הֲלֹא כָתַבְתִּי לְךָ [שָׁלִשִׁים] (שלשום) בְּמֹעֵצוֹת וָדָעַת. (כא) לְהוֹדִיעֲךָ קֹשְׁטְ אִמְרֵי אֱמֶת לְהָשִׁיב אֲמָרִים אֱמֶת לְשֹׁלְחֶיךָ.This morning (9/21/22), in our morning Mishlei shiur, we tackled a confusing cluster of five perplexing pesukim. Because I knew we'd only have two days to work on these this week, and we wouldn't be back until Tzom Gedaliah, I thought it best to focus on the MAJOR questions and the MAIN idea without getting bogged down in the details. Before our analysis got underway, we got involved in an important tangent in answering the question: What do we make of the fact that the 30 pesukim beginning with Mishlei 22:17 bear an uncanny resemblance to the Egyptian wisdom literature text known as "Instruction of Amenemope," which seems to have been composed over a century before Shlomo ha'Melech wrote Mishlei? After that tangent, we managed to for...
2022-09-2146 min
Armchair TheologyEpisode 096: Jeremiah 37-44Jeremiah tried to tell them. They just wouldn't listen. Join Clay and Ross as they break down the destruction of the Temple, assassination of Gedaliah and Jeremiah's kidnapping to Egypt.Also this may be our favorite episode artwork to date.
2022-08-2941 min2022-08-0806 min2022-05-2611 min2022-05-1306 minThe RICUAre diabetics who exhibit pain really villains?Stronger or weaker diabetes management?
Novel pain management effective or stick with the traditional?
Who is the real lipid villain?
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Todays Bread Daily Podcast MinistriesThe Great Day of The LORD! Repent, that you shall be hidden! Zep 1,2:1-3Todays Bread Bible Transcript: Zep 1,2:1-3. The word of the Lord which came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah. “I will utterly consume everything From the face of the land,” Says the Lord; “I will consume man and beast; I will consume the birds of the heavens, The fish of the sea, And the stumbling blocks along with the wicked. I will cut off man from the face of the land,” Says the Lord. “I will stretch ou...
2022-03-2820 min2022-02-1605 min2022-02-1608 min2022-02-1604 minThe RICUSweet and Low A1CJoin us as Yis interviews Dr. Courgi, an Endocrinologist from St. Catherine's of Sienna Hospital, on managing diabetes.
2021-12-0111 minThe RICUHow Much Ammo Do You Really Need?We all know that time when we were kids and we had to have that yucky medicine for what seemed like months but was really only 7-10 days. Is all of that trauma really necessary to put on kids? Can a lower dose and a less amount of days achieve the same outcome? How many days of exercise do the parents really need by chasing the kid around for an hour and then coaxing them for an hour to take the antibiotics?
Find out on The RICU! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy i...
2021-11-1909 minThe RICUAchieving ROSC in A HeartbeatAchieving ROSC in a Heartbeat: Improving Outcomes in In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests
We all know that feeling-that shiver running down our spine, that skipped heartbeat we notice not on the patient monitor but coming from within our own selves, when that dreaded, yet all-to-frequent Code-Blue rings overhead.
For as long as any of us can remember, ACLS guidelines for cardiac arrest include the same-old flow chart: begin CPR, attach pads, administer epi and amio, etc.
But have you ever stopped and wondered how effective this age-old protocol actually is? Are we reviving enough of these patients to...
2021-11-0413 minThe RICUFrom Goldfish to PANDAS Featuring Dr. KaplovitzWhen it comes to PANDAS, your first thought probably wanders to cuddly black and white creatures munching on bamboo. And we don’t blame you. Who wants to think about neuropsychiatric complications of strep infections in kids? But hey, that’s why they send us to school for 12 years.. to think of these weird things.
We hope you’ll enjoy this week’s episode where a pediatrician, Dr. Kaplovitz, discusses the wild range of treatment options from NSAIDs to antibiotics, and even IVIG, and how clinicians are diagnosing and treating PANDAS.
2021-10-2519 minThe RICUAre Pandas Becoming Extinct or Gaining More TractionThe Use of IVIG to treat PANDAS or PANS.
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Parish Presbyterian ChurchZephaniah 1:1-2:3 Day of WrathThe thirteenth century Dies irae ("Day of Wrath") is one of the best-known hymns of the middle ages. Containing terrifying descriptions of the "tearful day" (Lacrimosa) in which the wicked are confounded (Confutatis maledictis) and consigned to "acrid flames," this poem became a standard part of the medieval funeral liturgy. As such, it has been set to music numerous times by composers such as Mozart (Requiem K. 626, 1791) and Verdi (Messa de Requiem, 1874). Further, the chant melody first associated with this text, with its seesawing half-step motion, is often used as a musical trope indicating death, mourning, or the supernatural...
2021-09-0645 minParish Presbyterian ChurchZephaniah 1:1-2:3 Day of WrathThe thirteenth century Dies irae ("Day of Wrath") is one of the best-known hymns of the middle ages. Containing terrifying descriptions of the "tearful day" (Lacrimosa) in which the wicked are confounded (Confutatis maledictis) and consigned to "acrid flames," this poem became a standard part of the medieval funeral liturgy. As such, it has been set to music numerous times by composers such as Mozart (Requiem K. 626, 1791) and Verdi (Messa de Requiem, 1874). Further, the chant melody first associated with this text, with its seesawing half-step motion, is often used as a musical trope indicating death, mourning, or the supernatural...
2021-09-0645 min
Messages from the Word of GodDon't Make It Worse (Jer 43.1-13) - 8-15-21Scripture texts are Jeremiah 43.1-13 and 1Peter 5.1-11 from the thought, “Don’t Make It Worse”. Gedaliah was appointed governor of the remnant of Judah by King Nebuchadnezzar. He told the people to serve peacefully under the Babylonians. Some plotted to take Gedaliah’s life. After the assassination, they asked Jeremiah to pray for God’s guidance. They were afraid of what the king might do. Should they stay or flee to Egypt? We shall examine three traits that made things worse for the remnant of Judah.1. PRIDE (Jeremiah 43.1-3) says I know more than others. At worst i...
2021-08-1532 min2021-05-0513 min2021-04-2014 min2021-04-0811 min2021-03-3114 min2021-03-3014 min2021-03-2517 minThe RICUAn Attack on the PlaqueAn Attack on the Plaque: Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease using a monoclonal antibody against Beta-Amyloid plaque build-up.
A cure for Alzheimer’s Disease remains frustratingly elusive to scientists and clinicians. The characteristic build-up of beta-amyloid protein and hyper-phosphorylated Tau protein causes irreversible damage to cognitive function and memory. In this week’s episode, we’ll dive into a fascinating discussion on a breakthrough monoclonal antibody that reduces the build-up of plaque in the brain. It’s like fluoride for the brain! (Although not yet recommended by 9/10 neurologists).
The implications of this journal article are astounding. We hope you...
2021-03-1815 minThe RICUHold the Haldol: Exploring the Role of Cholinergics in SchizophreniaUntil now, schizophrenia and other psychotic diseases were consistently treated with heavy duty, anti-dopaminergic, anti-psychotic medications. These drugs- both first and second generation- carry serious and sometimes irreversible adverse effects (think: EPS, NMS, etc.)
In today’s episode, we’ll discuss a groundbreaking phase-2 clinical trial exploring the use of a muscarinic agonist in the treatment of schizophrenia. Worried about DUMBBELLS? So were we! But these researchers have designed a truly elegant cholinergic/anti-cholinergic duet.
This is an exciting article you don’t want to miss out on!
2021-03-1013 minThe RICUKeratinocytes Actin' Out: Treating AK in Record Breaking TimeDermatological lesions can sometimes feel confusing to diagnose. Skin lesions can often be benign, but you never want to miss a precancerous one. In today’s discussion, we’ll help you nail down a diagnosis of actinic keratosis and what to prescribe based on the latest evidence-based research.
2021-03-0112 min2021-02-2211 minThe RICUA Follicular Rescue MissionA Follicular Rescue Mission: Letrozole as first line treatment for infertility in PCOS.
The patient suffering from Polcystic Ovarian Syndrome isn’t hard to spot. Typically obese, male-pattern hair growth, irregular periods, unsuccessful attempts at fertility and the characteristic overgrowth of ovarian cysts on Ultrasound. We all know it.
But how do we help our patients suffering from this painful disease? Can we actually resolve their infertility? Tune in to this weeks podcast as we discuss the somewhat confusing pathophysiology of PCOS and what the research has shown to be life changing treatment for these women.
2021-02-1210 minThe RICUA (Very) Clean Break From SmokingA (Very) Clean Break from Smoking: Utilizing a Pharmacolgic Approach”
We don’t need to be reminded of the myriad of detrimental effects tobacco smoking has on our patients health. Why don’t we have more powerful strategies to help our patients quit smoking?
Today’s article explores the pharmacological approach to smoking cessation and provides a definitive and perhaps game changing solution.
It’s up to us, as physicians and providers, to take a stronger stance against failed smoking cessation attempts. We hope that you will walk away with the information from this clinical research article with a more deter...
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Bible In A Year with Jim McCrackenAugust 21st - Day 233 Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2183117951984132/?source_id=181918175166472August 21stOur Bible reading today is in Jeremiah chapters 41-45.Most of the citizens of Judah were taken captive by the victorious Babylonians. Only a handful of the defeated Judean military were left in hiding in Judah. Most of the older adults, along with the physically infirmed were left in the countrysides and burning villages and cities.How long was it going to take for Judah to get back to normal? Or better still, get back to God...
2020-08-2106 min
Fleshing It OutEp. 1 - Who's Your Daddy? Taking God Out Of The BoxWelcome to Fleshing It Out. A platform to hear real people honestly talk about real challenges and insights into their spirituality and Judaism - in an informal discussion setting. In this first episode your host Levi sits down with his buddy Andrew Tapperman. Andrew spends his time as a postman delivering mail to residents in the city of London and has spent many years of his past traveling the far East searching out his Creator. In this episode we discuss what God is, where's He found, and the possibility that we've been viewing Him the wrong way all...
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Tablet StudiosThe Apology Episode: 5779 EditionThis week on Unorthodox, we're really, really sorry.We're marking the Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with our annual apology show. We're joined again this year by Tablet contributor Marjorie Ingall, who runs the website SorryWatch, which analyzes apologies in the news. She goes over the best and worst public apologies of 5778, and offers tips for how to make a meaningful apology.Storyteller Hal Karp tells of how, during a particularly dark period of his life, he goaded his brother into a fight that got him arrested—and how he ultimately re...
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Fathers Heart MinistryMorning Light - Jeremiah 1Today: [Jeremiah 1] The Call of Jeremiah. In chapter 1 of Jeremiah we see the Father calling him as a very young man to stand before kings and potentates. Jeremiah’s message was not one the people were ready to receive but God promises Jeremiah that He will be with him and enable him to fulfill his call. As Jeremiah was called, so you also are called. As you study the calling and the beginning of Jeremiah’s life you will find much encouragement for the things God has called you to do. Streaming live daily at: http://bit.ly/2luPMY...
2017-04-1839 min