Jerusalem Lights

Yitro, once an advisor to the Egyptian throne, rejects idolatry to serve the One true God of Israel. What does it mean to be called as "a kingdom of priests and a holy nation?" And why is the Torah portion that includes the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, named after a non-Jew? These are just some of the compelling and intriguing questions that Rabbi Chaim Richman and co-host Jim Long tackle in this episode of the 'Jerusalem Lights' podcast. With wisdom, humor, and personal insight, our hosts explore the historic, spiritual, Torah-based relationship between Israel and the Nations...a 'reciprocal relationship of responsibility.'

Welcome to the dynamic new "Jerusalem Lights" podcast! Rabbi Chaim Richman in Jerusalem teams up with long-time friend, author and filmmaker Jim Long in Arkansas. In this first episode, our hosts discuss their mutually shared vision of a global Torah revolution as foreseen by the prophets of Israel.  Jim recounts gripping details about how he, as a non-Jew, came to be committed to Torah and the belief in the One G-d of Israel. Rabbi Chaim Richman, founder of Jerusalem Lights, shares his passion for bringing the light of Torah to everyone, and shares insights in this week's Torah portion of parashat B'Shalach, always emphasizing the universal, life-changing lessons and challenges of emunah that are the central theme of B'Shalach