On the 1st day of the Seventh Month (Tishrei) the Torah commands us to observe the holy day of Yom Teruah which means “Day of Shouting” (Leviticus 23:23-25; Numbers 29:1-6). Yom Teruah is a day of rest on which work is forbidden. Continue reading
Category Archives: Yom Teruah (Day of Shouting)
Hebrew Voices #146 – The Trumpet: Yom Teruah 2021
In this special episode of Hebrew Voices, The Trumpet: Yom Teruah 2021, Bible Scholar Dr. Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson detail why Yom Teruah marks one of the most powerful teachings they have ever done, search the Torah to peel back the layer of Jewish tradition on top of the holiday and unpack its significance so we can celebrate it with joy and thankfulness.
Hebrew Voices #133 – Yom Teruah Bible Study
In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Yom Teruah Bible Study, Bible Scholar Nehemia Gordon looks at whether this is a day for crying or being joyous, how we know we are supposed to call on the name Yehovah on this day, and what this holiday has to do with percussion eggs. Dora wrote: “Thank you for the so important explanation. This is the first time I celebrated this feast of the YEHOVAH celebrating His name!!!”
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