Category Archives: Hebrew Voices

Hebrew Voices #89 – Hebrew Homeschooling

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In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Hebrew Homeschooling, Nehemia Gordon speaks with Katie and Lydia Hirn, who are developing a Torah-based homeschool curriculum. Nehemia answers some of their burning questions about how to pronounce Hebrew and explains why some people say “shabbat” and others “shabbos”, where to put the emphasis on a Hebrew word, and the importance of being consistent in whichever Hebrew dialect you choose to use. Continue reading →

Hebrew Voices #104 – The Last Bastion of Free Speech (Rebroadcast)

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In this episode of Hebrew Voices, The Last Bastion of Free Speech, Nehemia Gordon takes us on an extraordinary tour of Speaker's Corner in London's Hyde Park. Speaker's Corner is the most famous location for free speech in the world. Join Nehemia as he speaks with a diverse group of people with varied perspectives on religion, science, and politics. Continue reading →

Hebrew Voices – Complete Archives

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  • 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 … Continue reading →

  • 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 … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #145 – Decorative Doohickeys

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Decorative Doohickeys, Bible Scholar Dr. Nehemia Gordon discusses with Jewish scribe Marc Michaels, an ancient scribal instruction manual for Torah scroll calligraphy, his search for lost fragments of this ancient tome, and the sketchy … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #143 – The Parable of the Tunnel

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, The Parable of the Tunnel, Bible Scholar Dr. Nehemia Gordon talks with TikTok Torah-Keeper Nate Petroski about the importance of asking questions in pursuit of truth and being willing to correct ourselves if we … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #142 – Sign Language of the Synagogue

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Sign Language of the Synagogue, Jewish scribe Marc Michaels explains the history of Hebrew cantillation marks in the Bible, the importance of seeing manuscripts in person, and how the Prophet Elijah saved the Jews … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #141 – When were the Hebrew Vowels Written Down

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, When were the Hebrew Vowels Written Down, Bible Scholar Dr. Nehemia Gordon talks with Dr. Nick Posegay about how diacritical marks became Hebrew vowel points, when did the Masoretes create the vowel symbols, and … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #56 – The Battle for the Six-Day War (Rebroadcast)

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, The Battle for the Six Day War, Nehemia Gordon speaks with Michael Oren, the greatest living historian of modern Israel, to learn about the Six-Day War, the fight against Fake News, his adventures in … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #15 – The Bible of the Dead Sea Scrolls

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, The Bible of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Nehemia Gordon talks to Professor Emanuel Tov, the world’s foremost scholar on the Dead Sea Scrolls and author of the definitive “Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible.” … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #96 – Marriage, Illegitimate Children, and Smoking

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Marriage, Illegitimate Children and Smoking, Nehemia Gordon tells the story of a young man who accidentally got married with a cookie, how the Biblical definition of an illegitimate child differs from the Christian one, … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #140 – Is Yahuah a Possible Pronunciation

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Is Yahuah a Possible Pronunciation, Bible Scholar Dr. Nehemia Gordon talks with TikTok sensation Nate Petroski about the Hebrew theophoric elements, how Hebrew pronunciation was preserved in Jewish communities, and whether God rejects people’s … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #71 – When is Shemitah (Sabbatical Year) [Rebroadcast]

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, When is Shemitah (Sabbatical Year), Nehemia Gordon discusses why we don’t know when the Shemitah (Sabbatical) and Yovel (Jubilee) years are today, whether Shemitah should be observed outside of Israel, and the problem with … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #69 – Nothing is Forgotten (Rebroadcast)

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Nothing is Forgotten, Nehemia Gordon talks with author and historian Peter Golden who has interviewed world leaders from Ronald Reagan to Yitzchak Rabin. Golden explains the origin of the word "Holocaust" in the trial … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #29 – From Slavery to Freedom

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, From Slavery to Freedom, Nehemia Gordon speaks to Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski. Nehemia draws on Rabbi Twerski's vast experience as a world-renowned Rabbi and psychiatrist to explain why it is important to get out of … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #67 – Was the Last Supper a Passover Seder

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Was the Last Supper a Passover Seder, Nehemia Gordon and Professor Shaye Cohen of Harvard University give an overview of the Passover sacrifice from Biblical times up until the destruction of the Temple, and … Continue reading →

  • Hebrew Voices #124 – PART 4/4 Does John 6:4 Belong in the New Testament

    In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Does John 6:4 Belong in the New Testament - PART 4 of 4, we examine the controversy about the Gospel of John which has raged for nearly 2,000 years, as we conclude our 4-part … Continue reading →

Hebrew Voices #77 – Jewish-Christian Debates in the Middle Ages (Rebroadcast)

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Hebrew Voices - Jewish-Christian Debates in the Middle Ages - Nehemia Gordon with Dr. Daniel LaskerIn this episode of Hebrew Voices, Jewish-Christian Debates in the Middle Ages, Nehemia Gordon speaks with Israeli professor Dr. Daniel Lasker, about the painful memory of forced conversions. They talk about the reason most Jews do not have a ready-answer about why they do not believe in Jesus, why people argue things they don't really believe, and how a sarcastic sense of humor served as a defense mechanism in dealing with traumatic realities in Jewish history. This episode contains a world first: a Jewish professor attempts to explain to a Karaite Jew the nuances of the Trinity in Christian theology! Continue reading →

Hebrew Voices #121 – Back to Work!

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In this episode of Hebrew Voices Back to Work! Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson saddle up to discuss going back to work together... to do Hebrew Gospel Pearls! It's a big commitment, so they desperately need your input. Be sure to watch this special episode "Back to Work!" to learn what is involved in them studying Hebrew Matthew together and then vote to let them know if they should do it. Ron wrote: “REALLY hoping it goes ahead! Can’t wait to hear Nehemia’s expertise on this.” Continue reading →