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The Truth About Shemini Atzeret | 2026

October 16, 2026

In this Shemini Atzeret teaching – Convocation vs Assembly, Nehemia and Lynell ask what the eighth day of assembly really is. Nehemia explains why the Hebrew phrase mikra kodesh means a time proclaimed to be holy rather than a “holy …

The Truth About Sukkot | 2026

October 11, 2026

In The Truth About Sukkot | 2026, Nehemia and Lynell answer the most-asked questions about the Feast of Booths. They look at what the word sukkah means in the Hebrew Bible and why a tent counts. Nehemiah 8 shows how …

The Truth About Yom Kippur | 2026

October 6, 2026

In The Truth About Yom Kippur | 2026, Nehemia and Lynell ask what atonement really means: does the Hebrew word kippur mean to cover sin, or to wipe it away? Nehemia traces the root through a puzzling verse in Isaiah …

Hebrew Fundamentals – Shemini Atzeret

October 5, 2026

Discover the biblical meaning of Shemini Atzeret in this short episode of our new series, Hebrew Fundamentals. Bringing together the best of Nehemia’s teachings in one accessible introduction, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore—or revisit—his material on this joyful…

Hebrew Fundamentals - Sukkot

September 28, 2026

Discover the biblical meaning of Sukkot in this short episode of our new series, Hebrew Fundamentals. Bringing together the best of Nehemia’s teachings in one accessible introduction, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore—or revisit—his material on this joyful appointed time.

Hebrew Fundamentals - Yom Kippur

September 23, 2026

Discover the biblical meaning of Yom Kippur in this short episode of our new series, Hebrew Fundamentals. Bringing together the best of Nehemia’s teachings in one accessible introduction, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore, or revisit, his material on this important…

Shemini Atzeret with Dr. Nehemia Gordon

September 1, 2026

2026 Fall Feasts Webinar Series Registration is now open for “The Truth About Shemini Atzeret What the Bible Really Says.” Join Dr. Nehemia Gordon live as he returns to the Hebrew Scriptures to examine the biblical meaning of Shemini Atzeret. Sunday, October 4, 2026 2:00 PM…

Shavuot 2026: Revelation from Taiwan

May 21, 2026

Come this Sunday the 24th at 2 PM CT for a special live teaching:🔥 Shavuot: Revelation from Taiwan 🔥What happens when the message of Yehovah reaches the nations? What revelations emerge when Scripture is explored through language, history, and lived

The Shavuot Collection

May 20, 2026

Shavuot is almost here! 🌾📖 Prepare your heart and mind with the Shavuot Collection — a powerful series of Dr. Nehemia Gordon’s teachings to help you reflect on revelation, covenant, and the giving of the Torah before our upcoming Shavuot

Counting the Omer

May 12, 2026

The Sunday after the weekly Sabbath during the Feast of Unleavened Bread is יוֹם הֲנָפַת הָעֹמֶר Yom Hanafat Ha'omer (Day of the Waving of the Sheaf). When the Temple stood this day marked the official commencement of the grain harvest (Deuteronomy 16:7) and sheaves of barley…

The Pesach Collection

April 1, 2026

Passover: Seventh Day | Shevi’i Atzeret

March 19, 2026

Seventh Day | Shevi’i AtzeretThis Friday, April 10th at 6 pm central, we’re coming together for a special live webinar with Nehemia and Lynell. The Torah commands this day to be an atzeret (a communal assembly). Join us for a

Hebrew Voices #237 – Hanukkah – Rebellion Against the Name

December 17, 2025

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #237 – Hanukkah – Rebellion Against the Name, Nehemia examines the early sources for the Hanukkah story to figure out what really happened and why it’s connected to the name of God.

Hebrew Voices #228 – Shemini Atzeret: The Grand Finale?

October 15, 2025

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #228 – Shemini Atzeret: The Grand Finale?, Nehemia and Lynell discuss the dual significance of Atzeret as well as its deeper Biblical meaning.

Hebrew Voices # 227 – Sukkot: Tests of Faith

October 8, 2025

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #227 – Sukkot: Tests of Faith, Nehemia hosts a special Sukkot webinar to unpack the question of what the Israelites dwelled in for 40 years, the historical context of the Rabbinic mandates for the

Hebrew Voices #226 – Yom Kippur: Afflicting Your Soul for Repentance

October 1, 2025

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #226 – Yom Kippur: Afflicting Your Soul for Repentance, Nehemia hosts a webinar on Yom Kippur to explain the reason for the name of the holy day, and how prayer and fasting could be

Hebrew Voices #225 – Yom Teruah: Now That You Mention It

September 24, 2025

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #225 – Yom Teruah: Now That You Mention It, Nehemia and Lynell invite everyone to a special Yom Teruah Live Teaching for a Biblical investigation into the purpose of this appointed time that commences

Fall Feasts Webinars – 2025

September 12, 2025

Have a “Blast” with us on Yom Teruah – Past Event

September 9, 2025

Dr. Nehemia Gordon will be teaching about Yom Teruah and we will gather together to proclaim and praise God's holy name! Registrations are limited for this meeting, so be sure to register today!!

Fasting with Nehemia – LIVE TEACHING on Yom Kippur

September 9, 2025

Dr. Nehemia Gordon will be live, teaching us about Yom Kippur. Registrations are limited for this meeting, so be sure to register today!!

Under the Sukkah with Nehemia Gordon – LIVE TEACHING – Sukkot Day 1

September 9, 2025

Dr. Nehemia Gordon will be live, teaching us about Sukkot. Registrations are limited for this meeting, so be sure to register today!! Join the Scholar Club for an Exclusive Opportunity! After the public webinar, Scholar Club members are invited to a private, members-only…

Gather live on Shemini Atzeret – LIVE TEACHING

September 9, 2025

Join Dr. Nehemia Gordon live as he teaches about the meaning of Shemini Atzeret—come celebrate this special holiday with us!" Join the Scholar Club for an Exclusive Opportunity! After the public webinar, Scholar Club members are invited to a private, members-only gathering…

2025 Shavuot Special LIVE TEACHING – “The Mysterious Shavuot Scripture”

May 22, 2025

Transcript VERSES MENTIONED Chag Shavuot - Feast of Weeks (Ex. 34:22; Deut. 16:10) Chag Ha-Katzir - Feast of Harvest (Ex. 23:16) Yom Ha-Bikkurim/ Bikkure Maʿasecha/ Bikkure K’tsir Chittim - Day of Firstfruits (Ex. 23:16; Ex. 34:22; [Lev. 23:17, 20]; Num. 28:26) Mikra…

“Our Passover Lamb” – Live Webinar – Passover 2025

April 13, 2025

Transcript VERSES MENTIONED 1Cor 5:6–8 1Cor 5:7 to John 1:29; Heb 9:14; Eph 1:7; John 19:14 John 1:29 Heb. 9:14 Eph. 1:7 John 19:14 Ps 49:13, 21 Gen 49:9 1Kgs 5:12–13 Jud 9:7-20 1 Cor 5:7 Isa 5:1–7 Mat 13:1–23 Mat 13:3 Mat 13:10 Mat 13:3–9 Mat 13:18–23 Mat…

The Sukkot Collection

October 13, 2024

Hebrew Voices #78 – Chinese Origin of the Sukkot Etrog Hebrew Voices #123 – Camp Ephraim Sukkot Sukkot (Feast of Booths) Hebrew Voices #103 – A Jerusalem Sukkot Encampment My U-Haul Sukkot Ushpizin – My Favorite Movie SHARE THESE TEACHINGS WITH YOUR…

The Yom Kippur Collection

October 6, 2024

Yom Kippur – The Day of Atonement Support Team Study – Hope from Despair on Yom Kippur The Yom Kippur Jazz Singer The Yom Kippur War Miracle SHARE THESE TEACHINGS WITH YOUR FRIENDS! Subscribe to "Nehemia Gordon" on your favorite podcast app! Apple Podcasts | Amazon…

The Yom Teruah Collection

September 29, 2024

How Yom Teruah Became Rosh Hashanah Hebrew Voices #146 – The Trumpet: Yom Teruah 2021 Hebrew Voices #133 – Yom Teruah Bible Study SHARE THESE TEACHINGS WITH YOUR FRIENDS! Subscribe to "Nehemia Gordon" on your favorite podcast app! Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music |…

Hebrew Voices #78 – Chinese Origin of the Sukkot Etrog

October 2, 2023

In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Chinese Origin of the Sukkot Etrog, Nehemia Gordon talks with ordained-rabbi Dr. David Moster about the “fruit” we are commanded to use on the Feast of Tabernacles (Lev 23:40). They discuss how the Citron

How Yom Teruah Became Rosh Hashanah

September 11, 2023

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

Torah Pearls #15 – Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)

January 23, 2023

This episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16), begins with the plague of locusts in Egypt. From the stories of Moses stretching his hands toward Egypt we gain some fascinating insights on the power of prayer. The discussion then moves

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