Podcast Episodes

Jeremiah Ch.1 - Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble

Chapter 1 is Jeremiah's inaugural prophecy. We dwell on three points:

1. The reluctance of Jewish prophets to prophecy and God's imposition of prophe…

2 years, 11 months ago

Isaiah ch.66 - A Utopian Future?

Is Isaiah's vision universal or parochial? Does it promise consolation or urge repentance? Does Isaiah offer salvation for all of Israel or a remenan…

2 years, 11 months ago

Isaiah ch.65 - Sinner or Tzaddik?

God tells the people that he has been waiting for them to repent. He reiterates that only the righteous will benefit from God's blessings and redempt…

2 years, 11 months ago

Isaiah ch.64 - Like Clay in the Potter's Hands

This chapter is a desperate accusation and protest - in the wake of the Temple destruction - at God's hidden face, and the deplorable national calami…

2 years, 11 months ago

Isaiah ch.63 - Vengeance!

Today we explain how our chapter forms the basis for a verse in the famous Shabbat song, "Dror Yikra".

2 years, 11 months ago

Isaiah ch.62 - Don't Be Silent!

Today we talk about Jerusalem finding her voice, and undergoing a name-change!

2 years, 11 months ago

Isaiah ch.61 - From Mourning to Rejoicing

Mourning will be replaced by joy, destruction by rebuilding, and the world community will acclaim the Jews as global emissaries of God, doing all the…

2 years, 11 months ago

Isaiah ch.60 - Light of Jerusalem

This beautiful chapter depicts an utopian, unwordly, and idyllic scene as Jerusalem is bathed in a divine light, acclaimed by the world, and filled w…

2 years, 11 months ago

Isaiah ch.59 - Redemption - With or Without Repentance?

Will Israel be redeemed despite their sins? Or will redemption come only after we have repented?

2 years, 11 months ago

Isaiah ch.58 - Authenticity

The people ask God: "Why did we fast, and you didn't see?"

Apparently the people have been fasting and praying but they feel that God has not respond…

2 years, 11 months ago