EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 9 MIN
Ki Tissa (Exodus 30:11–34:35)
from Bible Fiber · host Shelley Neese
This week’s Torah portion is Ki Tissa, which covers Exodus 30:11–34:35. It is also the week Jews in Israel and abroad celebrate Purim. Purim is the joyous Jewish holiday that marks the survival of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire after a plot to annihilate them was thwarted by the bravery of Esther and the steadfastness of Mordecai.This week’s Torah portion presents a narrative pendulum that swings from Israel’s highest high—the giving of the ten commandments—to her lowest low—the casting of the golden calf.Support the showConsider donating (one-time or recurring) to www.TheJerusalemConnection.us so we can continue to bring valuable content via podcasts free to the public. Help us increase our audience reach and improve production quality. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible to our non-profit organization. Bible Fiber and The Red Alert Report are available via YouTube and all major podcast platforms. The Jerusalem Connection also engages in additional educational and advocacy programs. Check our "Projects" tab for all the endeavors we invite YOU to be part of.
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This week’s Torah portion is Ki Tissa, which covers Exodus 30:11–34:35. It is also the week Jews in Israel and abroad celebrate Purim. Purim is the joyous Jewish holiday that marks the survival of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire after a plot to annihilate them was thwarted by the bravery of Esther and the steadfastness of Mordecai. This week’s Torah portion presents a narrative pendulum that swings from Israel’s highest high—the giving of the ten commandments—to her lowest low...
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Ki Tissa (Exodus 30:11–34:35)
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