Parsha “Shoftim” (Deuteronomy 16:18 – 21:9) may be the most utterly “timely” commentary on the World Today, and what is so UTTERLY WRONG — given events of the last week — that we could ask for.

Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship contends in this week’s reading and midrash that the totality of the major themes in this one — from ‘REAL judges’ as opposed to ‘black-robed priests of Satan,’ to the plague of liars being “perverted witness” (and lying in oaths), to ‘false prophets’, to what it means to “put away the Evil from among you,” and what happens when society not only FAILS to do so, but promotes that evil.

If there was ever a parsha that helps clarify what it must mean to “come out of her,” and why it is now a matter of life and death – this is it!

The Erev Shabbat reading begins there, and includes what amounts to a great summary of just why that is:

We have seen in the last few portions the more than one admonition against idolatry, including “don’t even bring the idol into your house.” We have seen why He prescribes a death penalty for idolatry. And this week, both in the news, and in the Bible, we have seen what happens when that Evil among is is not exterminated, but subsidized, taught, and even mandated in the Whore Church and public cesspools.

There are a myriad of important themes in here. But, ultimately, they all relate to just one: ‘They’ HATE YHVH.

The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

News, commentary, and an extended summary from host Mark Call of some of most important events, the media spin, and what is being deliberately overlooked and hidden, for the week ending 30 August, 2025.

The late Chicago movie critic, Roger Ebert, used to refer to the “Idiot Plot,” in a lousy movie where if any single character simply failed to act like an idiot, there would simply be no movie to watch.

And lately that seems to describe the world, too.

Is there a limit to what a dumbed-down populace will tolerate?

There is certainly a common thread, however:

News and commentary for Thursday, 28 August, 2025.

News and commentary for Wednesday, 27 August, 2025.

News and commentary for Tuesday, 26 August, 2025.

News and commentary for Monday, 25 August, 2025.

Today is Elul 1, 2025.  The first day of the 40 days of repentance leading up to Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement.  This is a great time to revisit and re-listen to this very important message! (Re-posted from 2022)  A look at the sixth biblical or Hebrew month in scripture.  The sixth month is also known as the month of Elul. We are now entering this sixth month starting the evening of August 16th.  The time period of 40 days leading up to Yom Kippur which includes the entire month of Elul is known as the “40 Days of Repentance” but is this supported by scripture or just a tradition.  Should we consider a fast and serious time of repentance during this 40 days leading up to Yom Kippur?  If yes, then what kind of fast?  What should be included in our repentance?  We’ll see just what YHWH says in His Word!

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Love and Torah – what’s love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands” – love Yahweh and love your neighbor.

As we explore Psalm 119, we begin this episode in verse 99 and ask the question, Why would you love the Torah? Rabbi Steve Berkson lists the reasons for giving your love and life to the Torah of Yahweh.

Why would King David say that he’s smarter than his teachers? What teachers?

Did King David have a problem with arrogance? Do you?

What does it mean to “restrain my feet”? Doesn’t Satan cause me to do wrong? How do you picture Satan, the devil? Would you recognize that creature if it were before you?

How does our Creator define evil? How do humans define evil? Do the definitions match?

In what way will living in the Millennium be harder for some? What will be taken away from humans once haSatan is bound for a thousand years?

Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings.

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