Episode 1153: Are You Counting the Omer Correctly?

Rabbi Berkson argues that the calendar debate is fueled by ego and pride, emphasizing that the ex...

Episode 1153 of the Messianic Torah Observant Israel podcast, hosted by Steve Berkson, titled "Episode 1153: Are You Counting the Omer Correctly?" was published on April 13, 2026 and runs 28 minutes.

April 13, 2026 ·28m · Messianic Torah Observant Israel

Summary

Rabbi Berkson argues that the calendar debate is fueled by ego and pride, emphasizing that the exact method of counting the 50 days to Shavuot is not explicitly stated in the Bible. He suggests that the focus should be on unity and respect within the community, regardless of individual calendar preferences, and highlights the importance of humility in acknowledging that no calendar is perfect.Rabbi Berkson emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of the Hebrew calendar. He highlights the ambiguity in counting weeks and years, suggesting that different interpretations are valid. He also exhorts listeners to approach these discussions with compassion and patience, recognizing that definitive answers may not be readily available.• Three days doesn’t get you there • The problem with counting the Omer • Sheva Shabbatot (Seven Sabbaths/Shabbats)• Yeshua will reset everything when he returns • The purpose of the Omer count is to bear good fruit• Shavuot (The Feast of Weeks) • Stuff you haven’t thought of…Subscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: 📧 [email protected]📞 (423) 250-3020Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): • Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm• Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm🌐 Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org#mtoi #steveberkson #torahobservance

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