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Prophet Pearls #25 – Tzav (...

03.28.2023

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Tzav covering Jeremiah 7:21-8:3, 9:22-23. In this portion paralleling the sacrifices in Leviticus, Gordon traipses through millennia to offer explanations for the perplexing statement, ...

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03.28.2023 Prophet Pearls #25 – Tzav (Jeremiah 7:21-8:3; 9:22-23) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Tzav covering Jeremiah 7:21-8:3, 9:22-23. In this portion paralleling the sacrifices in Leviticus, Gordon traipses through millennia to offer explanations for the perplexing statement, ...
03.27.2023 Torah Pearls #25 – Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36) In this week's episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36), we discuss what exactly is the JEPD theory otherwise known as the Documentary Hypothesis? What is the role of the the Aaronic priest and is it fulfilled by ...
03.22.2023 Hebrew Voices #155 – Meet the Samaritans! In this episode of Hebrew Voices #155, Meet the Samaritans!, Nehemia sits down with a real-life Samaritan scholar to discuss the origins of this ancient community, the religious significance of Mount Gerizim, and how an emergency Samaritan Torah crisis required ...
03.21.2023 Prophet Pearls #24 – Vayikra (Isaiah 43:21-44:23) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Vayikra covering Isaiah 43:21-44:23. This portion parallels the Torah’s central section on sacrifices. Gordon and Johnson delve deep into the issues of sacrifice, obedience ...
03.20.2023 Torah Pearls #24 – Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26) In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26), we share our recommendations of English translations and how to use them responsibly. What is really going when we see Leviticus chapter 5 ending with verse 19 in the ...
03.14.2023 Prophet Pearls #22-23 – Vayakhel-Pekudei (1 Kings 7:40-8:21) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Vayakhel-Pekudei (1 Kings 7:40-8:21), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson examine the major concepts in this week’s double-header portion - primarily what the Tanakh calls the “House of Yehovah” and how history, tradition, and cultures ...
03.08.2023 Hebrew Voices #154 – Reaping the Benefits of the Medieval Aviv Calendar: Part 1 In this episode of Hebrew Voices #154, Reaping the Benefits of the Medieval Aviv Calendar: Part 1, Nehemia speaks with a scholar at University College London about why Jews transitioned from sighting the new moon to a precalculated calendar, how ...
03.07.2023 Prophet Pearls #21 – Ki Tisa (1 Kings 18:1-39) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Ki Tisa (1 Kings 18:1-39), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson convene in Jerusalem to examine the brassiest display of prophetic prowess in the Tanakh. We are drawn into Elijah’s confrontation with Ahab as if ...
03.06.2023 Torah Pearls #21 – Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35) In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35), we begin with a passionate discussion on "Tradition" vs. Scripture, which leads to the golden calf of the Exodus event. Who was the calf supposed to represent? There ...
02.28.2023 Prophet Pearls #20 – Tetzaveh (Ezekiel 43:10-27) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Tetzaveh (Ezekiel 43:10-27), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss Ezekiel describing the sin offering and the building plan for the Temple. Nehemia and Keith consider whether a spiritual or literal interpretation fits best with ...
02.27.2023 Torah Pearls #20 – Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10) In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10), we begin with a discussion of how modern day synagogues and churches attempt to emulate the commandments for the decoration of the Biblical priests and the Temple. This leads ...
02.22.2023 Hebrew Gospel Pearls Special – Tricks of Translation 2 In this special episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, Tricks of Translation 2, Nehemia and Keith compare translations of a verse in Hosea, discuss the tricks and difficulties of translation, and recount the struggles of 19th century Jews in America. I ...
02.21.2023 Prophet Pearls #19 – Terumah (1 Kings 5:12[26]-6:13) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Terumah (1 Kings 5:12[26]-6:13), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson provide volumes of contextual insight into this seemingly straight-forward “How to Build a Temple” portion. We learn the importance of the “480 years” date given ...
02.14.2023 Prophet Pearls #18 – Mishpatim (Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Mishpatim Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26, ever obedient servants of context, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson begin at the beginning—with two verses moved to the end of this Portion by the Rabbis. In these two verses ...
02.13.2023 Torah Pearls #18 – Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18) In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), we tackle the Biblical issue of slavery and then move on to issues of debt, abortion, and end with a discussion about the process of the revelation of Scripture. ...
02.08.2023 Hebrew Voices #153 – Sighting the New Moon in the Middle Ages In this episode of Hebrew Voices #153, Sighting the New Moon in the Middle Ages, Nehemia speaks with a scholar at University College London about why Jews transitioned from sighting the new moon to a precalculated calendar, how Karaites remained ...
02.07.2023 Prophet Pearls #17 – Yitro (Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Yitro (Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-60), Nehemia Gordon compares Isaiah’s succinct vision of heaven to accounts in Kings, Ezekiel and Daniel. We see a “real” Adonai in this Portion and learn about the importance of the ...
02.06.2023 Torah Pearls #17 – Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23) This episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), is dedicated to Nehemia’s faithful canine companion, Georgia the Rhodesian Ridgeback, who sadly passed away the day of this recording. In her honor, the trio has a fascinating discussion on ...
01.30.2023 Torah Pearls #16 – Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16) In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16), we get some fascinating insights from the Hebrew in the story of the Exodus from Egypt and dig up a pearl regarding the poetic form of the Name of ...
01.25.2023 Hebrew Gospel Pearls Special – Tricks of Translation 1 In this special episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, Tricks of Translation 1, Nehemia and Keith introduce the oldest English translation of the Hebrew Bible by Jews and for Jews in America and how a famous medieval rabbi altered the text ...
01.24.2023 Prophet Pearls #15 – Bo (Jeremiah 46:13-28) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Bo (Jeremiah 46:13-28) Jeremiah, the prophet to the nations, foretells another “smiting” for Egypt—providing the connection to the Torah portion where the Lord, with a strong hand, brought his people out of Egypt. This ...
01.23.2023 Torah Pearls #15 – Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16) 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 ...
01.17.2023 Prophet Pearls #14 – Vaeira (Ezekiel 28:25-29:21) This episode of Prophet Pearls, (Ezekiel 28:25-29:21), reveals Yehovah as maestro—orchestrating kings, nations and events to further the day when the house of Israel, and all mankind, will know who he is. Ezekiel’s prophecy that a revelation of God would ...
01.16.2023 Torah Pearls #14 – Vaeira (Exodus 6:2-9:35) This episode of The Original Torah Pearls is on the Torah portion of Vaeira (Exodus 6:2-9:35). At face value, the first sentence of Vaeira appears to contradict other Scripture but several common-sense explanations clear things up. We learn why Moses’ ...
01.10.2023 Prophet Pearls #13 – Shemot (Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Shemot (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 ...
01.09.2023 Torah Pearls #13 – Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1) In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1), we clear away centuries of clutter left by mistranslations, Halacha, and Cecil B. DeMille’s version of events. In the spotlight is the burning bush scene where very clearly God ...
01.03.2023 Prophet Pearls #12 – Vayechi (1 Kings 2:1-12) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Vayechi (1 Kings 2:1-12), King David nears death and gives final instructions to Solomon in this portion that parallels the blessings Jacob gave to his sons. David’s “command” to Solomon to “be a man” ...
01.02.2023 Torah Pearls #12 – Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26) In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26), the final Genesis portion, Nehemia Gordon provides the cultural and geographical significance of the blessings to the 12 tribes. We learn the special inheritance given to the Levites, why ...
12.27.2022 Prophet Pearls #11 – Vayigash (Ezekiel 37:15-28) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Vayigash (Ezekiel 37:15-28), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson set the stage by describing the pivotal time in the history of Israel and Judah when Ezekiel lived and prophesied. They also share the life-changing encounters ...
12.26.2022 Torah Pearls #11 – Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27) In this climactic episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27), Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and Nehemia Gordon critically examines the Midrashic explanation for Jacob’s spirit reviving upon seeing the wagons Joseph sent for him. Does this ...
12.20.2022 Prophet Pearls #10 – Mikeitz (1 Kings 3:15-4:1) In this week's Prophet Pearls, Mikeitz (1 Kings 3:15-4:1), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson provide context, past and present, for the quintessential wisdom-of-Solomon story where a birth mother is determined faster than you can say DNA. “Deeply stirred” like the ...
12.19.2022 Torah Pearls #10 – Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17) In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17), we learn about the earliest manipulation of Hebrew translation in history and Joseph's plot to fulfill his own dream. Linda wrote: “Nehemia, thank you so much for your explanation ...
12.18.2022 Hebrew Voices #135 – Pagan Origins of Hanukkah? In 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 the ...
12.14.2022 Hebrew Voices #151 – Royal Attire 1: Lost Tribes and Magical Names In 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” ...
12.13.2022 Prophet Pearls #9 – Vayeishev (Amos 2:6-3:8) In this week's episode of Prophet Pearls, Vayeishev (Amos 2:6-3:8), with seven rhetorical questions and a very straight stick, the shepherd prophet draws an unwavering line between cause and effect. Amos’s rebuke of those who “sell the righteous for silver” ...
12.12.2022 Torah Pearls #9 – Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1-40:23) In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1-40:23), The trio examine Joseph's dreams, Judah's indiscretions, and a selective translation agenda that would send the patriarch Jacob down into the pit of Hell. Qadry wrote: “Boy this is ...
12.06.2022 Prophet Pearls #8 – Vayishlach (Obadiah 1:1-21) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Vayishlach (Obadiah 1:1-21), the single-chapter vision of Obadiah, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson bring volumes of insight. We learn how the eschatological views of preterism, historicism and futurism apply to this Portion. We also ...
12.05.2022 Torah Pearls #8 – Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43) In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43), Nehemia Gordon explains the truth about the "613 commandments", Jacob's prayer for salvation, and the identity of who appeared to Jacob and Joshua. Image courtesy of the Jewish Museum. ...
11.29.2022 Prophet Pearls #7 – Vayeitzei (Hosea 12:12-14:9) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Vayetizei (Hosea 12:12-14:9), with the ear of the fluent, Nehemia Gordon informs us of the unique structures and forms of Hebrew used in the northern kingdom, and by its only prophet whose book has ...
11.28.2022 Torah Pearls #7 – Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3) In 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 ...
11.22.2022 Prophet Pearls #6 – Toldot (Malachi 1:1-2:7) In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Toldot (Malachi 1:1-2:7), if context is key, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson have opened the door. We learn the exact historical context of Malachi’s message, a specific event at Sinai to which he referred, ...
11.15.2022 Prophet Pearls #5 – Chayei Sarah (1 Kings 1:1-31) In 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 ...
11.14.2022 Torah Pearls #5 – Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18) In 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 begins ...
11.09.2022 Hebrew Voices #149 – Looking Under the Hood of a Torah Scroll: Part 2 In 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 Congress ...
11.08.2022 Prophet Pearls #4 – Vayeira (2 Kings 4:1-37) In 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 Elisha ...
11.07.2022 Torah Pearls #4 – Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24) In 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 ...
11.01.2022 Prophet Pearls #3 – Lech Lecha (Isaiah 40:27-41:16) In 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 from ...
10.31.2022 Torah Pearls #3 – Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1-17:27) In 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. ...
10.26.2022 Hebrew Voices #148 – Looking Under the Hood of a Torah Scroll: Part 1 In 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 Congress ...
10.25.2022 Prophet Pearls #2 – Noach (Isaiah 54:1-55:5) In 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, an ...

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