Hebrew Voices #135 – Pagan Origins of Hanukkah?December 18, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Voices Pagan Origins of Hanukkah?, I sit down with Rabbi Dr. Paul Shrell-Fox to understand from an evolutionary psychology perspective, why it is that the Rabbis took a holiday which commemorates the dedication of theContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #151 – Royal Attire 1: Lost Tribes and Magical NamesDecember 14, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Voices #151, Royal Attire 1: Lost Tribes and Magical Names, Nehemia talks about an 18th century Karaite letter to the king of Sweden with Dr. Gabriel Wasserman. They discuss how the Jewish concept of “peoplehood”Continue Reading
Support Team Study – The Oldest Hebrew Inscription? Part 2December 7, 2022In this Support Team Study, The Oldest Hebrew Inscription? Part 2, Frankie Snyder tells Nehemia about the cutting-edge research being done on what may be the most important archeological find of the 21st century, how her ancient Israelite lineage mayContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #150 – The Oldest Hebrew Inscription? Part 1November 30, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Voices #150, The Oldest Hebrew Inscription? Part 1, Nehemia talks to Frankie Snyder about her discovery of the Mount Ebal curse tablet, its biblical significance, and the impact it could have on understanding the archeologicalContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #7 – Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)November 28, 2022In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3), everything old is new again as Gordon and crew release the vacuum-seal and allow the fresh air of language, history and context to inform Jacob’s time in Haran. Jacob’s servitudeContinue Reading
Support Team Study – Looking Under the Hood of a Torah Scroll: Part 4November 23, 2022In this Support Team Study, Looking Under the Hood of a Torah Scroll: Part 4, Nehemia and research assistant Nelson Calvillo continue a series on the oldest (nearly) complete surviving Torah. They unpack Nehemia’s lecture at the World Congress ofContinue Reading
Support Team Study – Looking Under the Hood of a Torah Scroll: Part 3November 16, 2022In this Support Team Study, Looking Under the Hood of a Torah Scroll: Part 3, Nehemia and research assistant Nelson Calvillo continue a series on the oldest (nearly) complete surviving Torah. They unpack Nehemia’s lecture at the World Congress ofContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #5 – Chayei Sarah (1 Kings 1:1-31)November 15, 2022In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Chayei Sarah (1 Kings 1:1-31), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the ancient story of King David’s old age, and the ensuing struggle for succession seem as modern as any HBO political drama. The portionContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #5 – Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)November 14, 2022In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18) learn about love, romance, marriage, death, laden camels, and the power of specific prayers. Chayei Sarah unfolds dramatically as the trio examine its many pearls. The portion beginsContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #149 – Looking Under the Hood of a Torah Scroll: Part 2November 9, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Looking Under the Hood of a Torah Scroll: Part 2, Nehemia and research assistant Nelson Calvillo launch a series on the oldest (nearly) complete surviving Torah. They unpack Nehemia’s lecture at the World CongressContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #4 – Vayeira (2 Kings 4:1-37)November 8, 2022In this week’s episode of Prophet Pearls, Vayeira (2 Kings 4:1-4:37), the miracles of Elisha yield fascinating pearls as Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the similarities and differences of Elisha’s and Elijah’s stories, the measure of spirit that ElishaContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #4 – Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24)November 7, 2022In The Original Torah Pearls, Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24), the trio sheds light on interpreting the words and actions of “messengers” by comparing the three men who visited Abraham with other examples in scripture. They debate which of the many depravities ofContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls #31 – Search for YourselfNovember 2, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, Search for Yourself, Nehemia and Keith throw down the challenge to follow the Bereans by not relying on anyone’s opinion when it comes to the Word of God, to get back to theContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #3 – Lech Lecha (Isaiah 40:27-41:16)November 1, 2022In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Lech Lecha (Isaiah 40:27-41:16), as Isaiah spoke consolation to invaded Israel, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson console the listener with the deep wells contained in the original Hebrew—nuances that bring even greater comfort fromContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #3 – Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)October 31, 2022In The Original Torah Pearls, Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1-17:27), we revel in the extraordinary drama of Abraham’s epic: a call from heaven, famine, war, plagues, dreadful and great darkness, bisected animals, flaming torches, battles with vultures, sister wives and kings.Continue Reading
Hebrew Voices #148 – Looking Under the Hood of a Torah Scroll: Part 1October 26, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Looking Under the Hood of a Torah Scroll: Part 1, Nehemia and research assistant Nelson Calvillo launch a series on the oldest (nearly) complete surviving Torah. They unpack Nehemia’s lecture at the World CongressContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #2 – Noach (Isaiah 54:1-55:5)October 25, 2022In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Isaiah 54:1-55:5, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson revel in the glorious promises to Israel and explore the various ways the Tanakh allegorizes her: as a barren and abandoned woman, a maidservant, a slave, anContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #2 – Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)October 24, 2022In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Noach (6:9-11:32), the trio discusses the following questions and more: While Noah was a righteous man—relatively speaking—what spiritual disease was the rest of the world infected with? Is doing what comes naturally theContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #79 – The Truth About the Seven Noachide LawsOctober 23, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Voices, The Truth About the Seven Noachide Laws, Nehemia Gordon talks about how the Noachide Laws are actually a Rabbinic construct, how in-fact we see in Isaiah 56 that there is one law for theContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #147 – What is the Sacred Name of God?October 19, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Voices, What is the Sacred Name of God?, Bible Scholar Dr. Nehemia Gordon gives an interview at the World Congress of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. Nehemia answers the most common questions about the sacred nameContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #22 – Creation, Evolution, and the Human SoulOctober 19, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Voices, A Physicist on Creation, Evolution, and the Human Soul, Nehemia Gordon continues a conversation with orthodox Jewish physicist Dr. Gerald Schroeder. Because modern Bible commentators tend to bend the Bible to match science, Schroeder studied…Continue Reading
Prophet Pearls #1 – Bereshit (Isaiah 42:5-43:10)October 18, 2022In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Bereshit covering Isaiah 42:5-43:10. After a quick tutorial on the origin of the Haftarah, we learn that the Prophets aren’t the golden oldies; their writings areContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #30 – Haters and Heretics, Oh My!October 11, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, Haters and Heretics, Oh My!, Nehemia and Keith, discuss the Torah perspective on “social justice,” provide a short history of a blessing designed to keep believers of Yeshua out of the synagogues, andContinue Reading
Sukkot (Feast of Booths)October 9, 2022On Chag Ha-Sukkot, Feast of Booths (Tabernacles) we are commanded to build a Sukkah (Booth) using as building materials the “4 species” listed in Lev 23:40. Rabbinical tradition teaches that a bundle of these building materials must be ritually wavedContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls #30 – The Road to RomeOctober 5, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, The Road to Rome, Nehemia shares about using X-rays to uncover the fingerprints of the most important New Testament manuscript at the Vatican, Keith announces a unique opportunity to learn Biblical Hebrew, andContinue Reading
Yom Kippur – The Day of AtonementOctober 2, 2022On the 10th day of the Seventh Month (Tishrei) is the holiday known as Yom Ha-Kipurim (or Yom Kippur), “The Day of Atonement”. This is a day dedicated to fasting and prayer on which we ask Yehovah to atone forContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #146 – The Trumpet: Yom Teruah 2021September 28, 2022In 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 peelContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #133 – Yom Teruah Bible StudySeptember 25, 2022In 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 thisContinue Reading
Support Team Study – Paleo-Hebrew and Papal Parchment RepairSeptember 21, 2022In this Support Team Study, Paleo-Hebrew and Papal Parchment Repair, Jewish scribe Marc Michaels explains how he rediscovered ancient scribal techniques for a television documentary and made a Scroll of Esther kosher for a Roman Catholic convent.Continue Reading
Hebrew Voices #145 – Decorative DoohickeysSeptember 14, 2022In 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 sketchyContinue Reading
