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Maybe Samson wasn’t a big guy! Yoel and Jono discuss this possibility, as well as the Canaanite god Dagon, prostitution in the bible and ancient world, and the infamous Delilah as we wrap up Samson’s story in chapter 16.
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“Arise, YHWH! May your enemies be scattered! Let those who hate you flee before you!” In this week’s torah portion, Beha’alotkha (when you set up) Yoel discusses various aspects and uses of this intriguing passage.
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In this week’s torah portion, Naso (take), Yoel addresses points about the law of those sent out of the camp, the sotah (woman suspected of adultery), and the Nazirite vow.
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Chapters 14 & 15 bring up discussion about possible violations of Samson’s nazirite vow, the biblical stance on more than one wife, as well as the connection between Lehi and the jawbone of an ass.
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This week’s Torah portion, Bamidbar (in the wilderness), Yoel addresses several aspects of numbers in the bible.
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Jeff and Yoel discuss the return to Eden; role and types of prophets, including Joel’s promise of sons and daughters prophesying, and holding the blessings and curses by faith and tangibility in this combined broadcast of parashat Bechukotai (By my regulations) and Hoshea chapter 11.
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The birth of Shimshon (Samson) takes center stage in our next segment of the book of Judges as Jono and Yoel examine the Nazirite vow, angels, the issue of cross-breeding and much more in Chapter 13.
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This week’s first Torah portion, Behar (On mount), describes the Shemittah (sabbatical year) and the Yovel (Jubilee). When, where and how are we to keep them?
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The issue of oaths comes to light in the story of Yiftach (Jephthah), who vows to sacrifice whatever comes out of his house, as Yoel and Jono examine chapters 10-12. A listener’s question on the fasts of Zech 8:19 is also addressed after the opening shmoozing session.
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In this week’s Torah portion, Emor (speak), we see how the cohanim (priests) are supposed to look and behave as representatives of God on earth.
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