September 24, 2025

Blowing the Shofar, Rosh Hashanah, Dr. Stallard, Italy and Israel, and Teshuvah/Tefilah/Tzedakah (Episode #216)

1 hour 9 minutes

🎙 Jew and Gentile Podcast Notes

Episode Theme: Happy New Year 5786 – Rosh Hashanah

Opening

Welcome listeners – Shanah Tovah! Happy Jewish New Year 5786.

Reflect on the significance of Rosh Hashanah: prayer, community, repentance, reflection.

Rosh Hashanah Focus

Trump’s Message:

“Warmest greetings … recommitment to religious liberty, ending anti-Semitism, building a future of peace.”

Highlights: Religious liberty, fighting antisemitism, dignity of every soul.

Israel My Channel on Rosh Hashanah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X7gyIWMPYQ

Traditional Greeting in Israel:

“Tikle shanah v’klaloteha, tachel shanah v’berchoteha”

→ “May the year and its curses end; may the new year and its blessings begin.”

Customs:

Sounding of the shofar

Apples and honey for a sweet year

Rosh Hashanah = “Head of the Year”

Themes: Forgiveness, reflection, renewal

Ten Days of Awe leading to Yom Kippur

Genesis 22 (Akedah) – the binding of Isaac

Three actions that change the decree: Teshuvah (repentance), Tefilah (prayer), Tzedakah (charity/good deeds)

Sealed in the “Books” on Yom Kippur → Greeting: “May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year.”

Scripture Meditation

Psalm 119: Kaph (v. 81–88)

v.81: “My soul faints for Your salvation, but I hope in Your Word.”

→ Expectation and trust in God’s promises.

v.87: “They persecute me wrongfully; help me.”

→ Persecution of Jews & Christians = hatred of God Himself.

News Roundup

Jerusalem Post – Israel’s position: no recognition of Palestine unless hostages are freed and Hamas excluded

👉 https://www.jpost.com/international/article-868429

All Israel News – Israeli firm develops first heart valve implant without open-heart surgery

👉 https://allisraelnews.com/israeli-firm-develops-worlds-first-heart-valve-implant-without-open-heart-surgery

Fox News (William Bennett) – Reflection on American culture & humility

👉 https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/william-bennett-what-charlie-kirks-murder-tells-us-about-american-mind

Challenge: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “I was wrong”?

CBN Video – German store bans Jews (show video clip).

Washington Free Beacon – “MAGA Youth Still Pro-Israel” poll

👉 https://freebeacon.com/israel/the-maga-youth-are-still-pro-israel-free-beacon-echelon-insights-poll-shows/

Wrap-Up

Call to remember: Rosh Hashanah isn’t just about reflection—it points us to God’s plan of redemption and the hope found in Messiah.

Wish listeners: “Shanah Tovah U’Metukah – A good and sweet new year.”

Yiddish Word of the Day

Three actions that change the decree: Teshuvah (repentance), Tefilah (prayer), Tzedakah (charity/good deeds)

📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment)

Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes:

“Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7

A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it.

📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org

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Pastors Plus

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📘 Books:

Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways

Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc

📖 Devotionals:

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September 24, 2025

Blowing the Shofar, Rosh Hashanah, Dr. Stallard, Italy and Israel, and Teshuvah/Tefilah/Tzedakah (Episode #216)

1 hour 9 minutes

🎙 Jew and Gentile Podcast Notes

Episode Theme: Happy New Year 5786 – Rosh Hashanah

Opening

Welcome listeners – Shanah Tovah! Happy Jewish New Year 5786.

Reflect on the significance of Rosh Hashanah: prayer, community, repentance, reflection.

Rosh Hashanah Focus

Trump’s Message:

“Warmest greetings … recommitment to religious liberty, ending anti-Semitism, building a future of peace.”

Highlights: Religious liberty, fighting antisemitism, dignity of every soul.

Israel My Channel on Rosh Hashanah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X7gyIWMPYQ

Traditional Greeting in Israel:

“Tikle shanah v’klaloteha, tachel shanah v’berchoteha”

→ “May the year and its curses end; may the new year and its blessings begin.”

Customs:

Sounding of the shofar

Apples and honey for a sweet year

Rosh Hashanah = “Head of the Year”

Themes: Forgiveness, reflection, renewal

Ten Days of Awe leading to Yom Kippur

Genesis 22 (Akedah) – the binding of Isaac

Three actions that change the decree: Teshuvah (repentance), Tefilah (prayer), Tzedakah (charity/good deeds)

Sealed in the “Books” on Yom Kippur → Greeting: “May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year.”

Scripture Meditation

Psalm 119: Kaph (v. 81–88)

v.81: “My soul faints for Your salvation, but I hope in Your Word.”

→ Expectation and trust in God’s promises.

v.87: “They persecute me wrongfully; help me.”

→ Persecution of Jews & Christians = hatred of God Himself.

News Roundup

Jerusalem Post – Israel’s position: no recognition of Palestine unless hostages are freed and Hamas excluded

👉 https://www.jpost.com/international/article-868429

All Israel News – Israeli firm develops first heart valve implant without open-heart surgery

👉 https://allisraelnews.com/israeli-firm-develops-worlds-first-heart-valve-implant-without-open-heart-surgery

Fox News (William Bennett) – Reflection on American culture & humility

👉 https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/william-bennett-what-charlie-kirks-murder-tells-us-about-american-mind

Challenge: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “I was wrong”?

CBN Video – German store bans Jews (show video clip).

Washington Free Beacon – “MAGA Youth Still Pro-Israel” poll

👉 https://freebeacon.com/israel/the-maga-youth-are-still-pro-israel-free-beacon-echelon-insights-poll-shows/

Wrap-Up

Call to remember: Rosh Hashanah isn’t just about reflection—it points us to God’s plan of redemption and the hope found in Messiah.

Wish listeners: “Shanah Tovah U’Metukah – A good and sweet new year.”

Yiddish Word of the Day

Three actions that change the decree: Teshuvah (repentance), Tefilah (prayer), Tzedakah (charity/good deeds)

📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment)

Two powerful upcoming FOI Equip classes:

“Two Years Later: Eyewitness Account” with Sivan Oved – October 7

A powerful update on the events of October 7, 2023, from someone who lived it.

📲 Register now at: https://www.foiequip.org

📬 Connect With Us:

Got a funny story? A ministry question? Want to claim your spot as the real 8th Listener?

Email us or message on social — we’d love to hear from you.

🎧 Subscribe & Share:

If this podcast is a mechiah to you, share it with a friend and leave a review.

💬 Text Us for Free Stickers!

Show your support for Israel with FOI’s free pro-Israel stickers.

📲 Text 424-444-1948 to get yours!

🔗 Subscribe to the Jew & Gentile Podcast

🎧 Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc.

🌐 https://jewandgentile.org

📚 Learn more with FOI Equip

Free classes, resources, and training to grow your love for God’s Word and the Jewish people.

🌐 https://foiequip.org

☕ MUG-ON-A-MUG

Want to sip your coffee with some serious Jewish ministry vibes?

With your gift of $10 or more to FOI Equip, you can receive your very own Jew and Gentile Podcast Mug-on-a-Mug!

💬 Oy, look at Steve’s punim!

Your donation supports FOI Equip’s mission to teach the Bible from a Jewish perspective and raise up new FOI representatives and volunteers ministering in Jewish communities worldwide.

🎁 Get yours today: gofoi.org/mug

📚 FOI Resources & Ways to Get Involved

Free 1-Year Trial – Israel My Glory Magazine:

israelmyglory.org/subscribe

Get Involved with FOI’s global outreach:

foi.org/outreach

Pastors Plus

foi.org/pastors

📘 Books:

Chris Katulka’s Israel Always: foi.org/israelalways

Steve Herzig’s Jewish Culture & Customs: foi.org/jcc

📖 Devotionals: