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Hebrew Voices #162 – Writing the Name of God in Torah Scrolls

July 26, 2023

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #162, Writing the Name of God in Torah Scrolls, Nehemia shows how blank spaces were left for Yehovah’s holy name, which were then filled in during a second stage of writing. Nehemia presented this

Prophet Pearls #45 – Va’etchanan (Isaiah 40:1-26)

July 25, 2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Va’etchanan covering Isaiah 40:1-26. ”Nachamu, nachamu, / Comfort, comfort ye my people” begins this portion as well as the theme of Haftarah readings for

Torah Pearls #45 – Va’etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11)

July 24, 2023

This episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Va’etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11), is perhaps the crown jewel of Torah portions. It contains the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4. But what do the Hebrew words “Shema” and “Echad” mean and why is this single verse

Hebrew Voices #51 – How Do I Convert to Judaism?

July 19, 2023

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #51, How Do I Convert to Judaism? Nehemia Gordon talks with Dev Daniel about this question. They leave behind man-made religious systems, look at what the Tanakh says about becoming an Israelite, and Dev

Prophet Pearls #44 – Devarim (Isaiah 1:1-27)

July 18, 2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Devarim, covering Isaiah 1:2-27. Devarim kicks off the “Isaiah series” of haftarah readings—the preacher-prophet with a flair for the poetic. Word studies include the

Support Team Study – The Shapira Scrolls

July 12, 2023

In this Support Team Study – The Shapira Scrolls, Nehemia and Ross Nichols continue discussing the controversy behind the “Shapira Scrolls,” These scrolls, which should have been the most important biblical manuscript find of the last 300 years, were proclaimed

Prophet Pearls #43 – Masei (Jeremiah 2:4-28; 3:4)

July 11, 2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Masei covering Jeremiah 2:4-28; 3:4. Gordon gives eyewitness accounts of the springs and cisterns of Israel—springs that are sources and fountains of living water

Prophet Pearls #42 – Matot (Jeremiah 1:1-2:3)

July 11, 2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Matot, covering Jeremiah 1:1-2:3. Gordon and Johnson provide copious context for the life and times of Jeremiah and the heart-wrenching message he delivered to

Torah Pearls #43 – Masei (Numbers 33:1-36:13)

July 10, 2023

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Masei (Numbers 33:1-36:13), we reach the final portion for the Book of Numbers! Among the topics we discuss is, how are the gentiles who join themselves to Yehovah (Isaiah 56) assigned to

Torah Pearls #42 – Matot (Numbers 30:2-32:42)

July 10, 2023

In this episode of the The Original Torah Pearls, Matot (Numbers 30:2-32:42), we explore the relationship between the Midianites and Israel and the laws on vows.

Hebrew Voices #161 – The Moses Scroll

July 5, 2023

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #161, The Moses Scroll, Nehemia and Ross Nichols discuss the “Book of Moses” mentioned in Deuteronomy and its possible relation to the controversial “Shapira scrolls.” They also reminisce about how they met decades ago

Prophet Pearls #41 – Pinchas (1 Kings 18:46-19:21)

July 4, 2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Pinchas covering 1 Kings 18:46-19:21. Following the smack-down at Mount Carmel, Elijah flees to the desert. But was he “afraid” or did he just

Torah Pearls #41 – Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)

July 3, 2023

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1), we discuss what is the qualification of the first born? Who inherits the land if a father has no sons but only daughters? Did Pinchas impale a princess of

Torah Pearls #40 – Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)

June 26, 2023

In The Original Torah Pearls, Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9), we discuss was Yehovah Balaam’s God? What kind of prophet was Balaam? Why did God seek to kill Balaam? Does Numbers 22:22 really say that the angel of Yehovah was Satan? Did

Support Team Study – Rabbinical Necromancy

June 21, 2023

In this Support Team Study – Rabbinical Necromancy, Nehemia continues speaking to Dr. Gabriel Wasserman about a medieval Karaite epistle. The discussion explores Karaite and Rabbinical views on life after death, the Jewish concept of Hell, reincarnation, and astrology.

Prophet Pearls #39 – Chukat (Judges 11:1-33)

June 20, 2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Chukat covering Judges 11:1-33. Gordon and Johnson draw parallels between events in this portion and current diplomatic strategies over the land of Israel. For

Torah Pearls #39 – Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)

June 19, 2023

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1), we discuss, is there a red heifer in Israel? What is the water of menstruation for cleansing? Does a corrupt priesthood invalidate the water of purification and are we

Hebrew Voices #160 – Does God Have a Body?

June 14, 2023

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #160, Does God Have a Body?, Nehemia talks to Dr. Gabriel Wasserman about a medieval Karaite epistle. Their discussion explores Jewish moneylending, Sabbath observance, and a rabbinical Midrash about the size of God’s body

Prophet Pearls #38 – Korach (1 Samuel 11:14-12:22)

June 13, 2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Korach covering 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22. Gordon and Johnson’s insight into the language, history, and context surrounding Samuel’s trip to Gilgal not only inform the

Torah Pearls #38 – Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)

June 12, 2023

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32), we discuss whether in the rebellion against Moses & Aaron, Korah, Dathan and Abiram established a rival tabernacle? Who are the “men of renown”? Were Korah’s sons also among

Support Team Study – Secret Messianic Believers in Israel: Part 2

June 7, 2023

In this Secret Messianic Believers in Israel: Part 2, Nehemia continues his discussion with David Serner about “Jesus-believing Israelis”. Serner reveals the true story of “secret believers” embedded within Orthodox Judaism, how belief in Yeshua leads some Israeli Jews to

Prophet Pearls #37 – Shlach (Joshua 2:1-24)

June 6, 2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Shlach covering Joshua 2:1-24. In the story of the prostitute Rahab hiding the spies, Gordon and Johnson agree to disagree on their interpretations for

Torah Pearls #37 – Shlach (Numbers 13:1-15:41)

June 5, 2023

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Shlach (Numbers 13:1-15:41), we discuss what does the name Hoshea mean? Is there Hebrew slang in the Torah? What is God’s perspective of forgiveness? Caleb and Jesus went into the land? What does

Hebrew Voices #159 – Messianic Jews in Israel

May 31, 2023

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #159, Messianic Jews in Israel, Nehemia joins with David Serner who carried out the first survey of “Jesus-believing Israelis”. They discuss whether Messianic Judaism in Israel is a sincere belief or a ploy to

Prophet Pearls #36 – Beha’alotecha (Zechariah 2:10[2:14]-4:7)

May 30, 2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Beha’alotecha covering Zechariah 2:10[2:14]-4:7. Gordon and Johnson bring their best scholarship along with their best guesses to decipher Joshua’s emotive vision of the angel of

Torah Pearls #36 – Beha’alotecha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)

May 29, 2023

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Beha’alotecha (Numbers 8:1-12:16), where are the teaching priests today? Move with the cloud – what was the purpose of the trumpets? Quail and “the graves of lust” – was the mixed multitude framed?

Released From the Support Team Study Vault! – Shavuot Feast of Oaths

May 24, 2023

Released From the Support Team Study Vault! – Shavuot Feast of Oaths, where I look at whether the revelation at Sinai was given on Shavuot. May Yehovah cover us with His garment and bring us into His covenant by oath!

Prophet Pearls #35 – Naso (Judges 13:2-25)

May 23, 2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Naso covering Judges 13:2-25. This portion concerns the birth of Samson and corresponds to the Torah portion which includes the vow of the Nazarite

Torah Pearls #35 – Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)

May 22, 2023

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89), Nehemia Gordon shares a peak into his book Shattering the Conspiracy of Silence: The Hebrew Power of the Priestly Blessing Unleashed. What is holy water used for? Can the

Support Team Study – SBL Reactions 2022: Part 2

May 17, 2023

In this Support Team Study – SBL Reactions 2022 Part 2, Nehemia continues discussing with Rabbi Dr. David Moster and Nelson Calvillo the demographics of Messianic Jews in Israel, Emanuel Tov’s contributions to textual criticism, and whether “fake” Dead Sea

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