Prophet Pearls #13 – Shemot (Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23)

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In this episode of Prophet PearlsShemot (Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the theme of exile and restoration as this Prophet’s portion corresponds to the turning point in the Egyptian exile when the midwives were told to commit murder, the Israelites were told to make bricks without straw, and Moses was told “Now you will see what I will do".

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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 back the layer of Jewish tradition on top of the holiday and unpack its significance so we can celebrate it with joy and thankfulness.