Parashat Shemini

In this weeks installment of Torah Topics, we give the run down on Parashat Shelach (meaning "Send," found in Numbers 13:1 - 15:41). The portion teaches us the importance of trusting in our Creator rather then grumbling about our circumstances. In the course of today's portion we discussed the nephilim, some finer points on how the Hebrew itself reads, and even touched on the Trinity. All this and more on this weeks Torah Topics! If you would like to share a thought or have a particular topic from Torah discussed, shout out to us by emailing [email protected]!

This weeks Torah portion, Parashat Beha'alotcha (Numbers 8:1-12:16) translates to "when you raise up." In this installment of Torah Topics, we run through this weeks portion, and trail off into a fascinating discussion on the differences between the two testament time periods. Join us in our adventurous study into God's Word! If there are any topics you would like to hear discussed on this program, let us know! You can reach out to us at [email protected]!

This weeks Torah Portion is Nasso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)! We covered the distinctions between the different families of the Levites and their specialized tasks in regards to the tabernacle, the famous 'test of infidelity,' and the Nazarite vow. Did you know Paul the Apostle had partaken in a Nazarite vow? Learn the details of this and more on this weeks installment of Torah Topics! If there are topics you would like to hear discussed on the program relating to biblical doctrines or the history of the Hebrew People or the Church, give us a shout at [email protected]!

As this past week was without a Torah Portion, we instead studied the passages on Shavuot! We discussed the connection between Shavuot and Pentecost, the differences between Greek and Hebraic thought, and how a cohesive life depends upon a cohesive world view. We run through the "10 Commandments," how there are technically more then the 10 we generally think of, and how it relates to the 613 mitzvot also given to Moses by Elohim. If you would like to hear anything specific discussed on the program, contact us at [email protected] ! We would love to hear your thoughts!

This week we discuss Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1 - 4:20), starting off with a famous debate between the Pharisees and the Sadducees about when to start counting the Omer after Passover, which determines when Shavuot actually begins. We also discuss some Hebraic linguistics and the importance of being more then just a number, and how this relates to this weeks portion. Finally we end this weeks addition of Torah Topics with an intriguing question about the Prophets, and the favor God bestows upon His people when they follow after His will and His Torah. If you would like to have something specific covered in Torah Topics, let us know! You can reach out to us by emailing [email protected]!

In this weeks episode of Torah Topics, we finish the book of Leviticus by covering the double portion of Behar and Bechukotai (Leviticus 25:1 - 27:34). Here we discuss the fascinating concept of the Jubilee year, amongst so much more!

In today's installment of Torah Topics we discuss Parashat Emor (Meaning "Speak," Leviticus 21:1 - 24:23). We open with a listing of the Moadim as it is listed in the portion, how sin can defile God's holy temple, different requirements for the Levitical priesthood, and even touched a little on the Church and the scattered Kingdom of Ephraim (Israel) as noted in John 11:49-52. We also talk a little on the origins of the Feasts of Trumpets.

This weeks Torah Portion is another double portion, Parashat Achrei Mot - Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1 - 20:27), focusing largely upon God's Law as it pertains to Holiness. Enjoy!

In this weeks installment of Torah Topics, we cover the biblical concept of leprosy as dealt with in this weeks double portion Tazria - M'tzoran (Leviticus 12:1 - 13:59; & Leviticus 14:1 - 15:33). We dive a little into connections between both Old and New Testaments, several modern perspectives taught within the church which are simply illogical in regards to God's Law, and even a wee bit of history with the two Kingdoms of Israel and Judah!

In this episode, we mainly discuss this weeks Torah Portion (Parashat Shemini, Leviticus 9:1-11:47), which covers the opening of the Tabernacle, and also includes God's laws for Kosher eating. Additionally we touch on the Kingdom of Ephraim being drawn in to the promised land.