Of all God's commandments, counting the "omer," the days between Passover and Shavuot, seems kind of... well, like a trip back to kindergarten. Does God really think that if we don't count the days leading up to Shavuot, we would simply forget about it? And if that's the case, then why not have countdowns, or count-ups, before every major holiday?

Join Daniel Loewenstein and Malka Alweis as they explore the significance of this seemingly unusual commandment. As they take a closer look at the Biblical text, they begin to uncover a hidden depth that brings extra meaning to this annual ritual. Spoiler: This is way more advanced than what they teach you in kindergarten! Take a listen to find out more.

The splitting of the Reed Sea was so miraculous that the Jewish people celebrated by singing a Song to God. And yet, immediately after the nation sings, Miriam then sings...another song? Why would Miriam do that? Did she think her song was better than the nation's song? Join Rabbi Fohrman & Imu Shalev as they explore the significance of Miriam's song and why she chose to sing it at this exact moment in time.

(Part 2 of 2) At the burning bush, God told Moses to show the people of Israel three signs, so they would believe that God was in fact with them. Was there any significance to these three signs, or did God randomly select them? And were the signs even effective?

Join Rabbi Fohrman in taking a closer look at these three signs from God. We'll see how the signs seem to correspond to three ways in which Egypt made Israel suffer — and also, to three lies that intensified their suffering.

Redemption from Egypt wasn’t just about setting Israel free. It was also about exposing those lies, so the Egyptian persecutors couldn't hide from their deeds.

Take a listen to find out more!

(Part 1 of 2) At the burning bush, God told Moses to show the people of Israel three signs, so they would believe that God was in fact with them. Was there any significance to these three signs, or did God randomly select them? And were the signs even effective?

Join Rabbi Fohrman in taking a closer look at these three signs from God. We'll see how the signs seem to correspond to three ways in which Egypt made Israel suffer — and also, to three lies that intensified their suffering.

Redemption from Egypt wasn’t just about setting Israel free. It was also about exposing those lies, so the Egyptian persecutors couldn't hide from their deeds.

Take a listen to find out more!