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Parsha “Metzora” (Leviticus chapters 14 through 15) is the conclusion to the study of something which does not even exist anymore – the ‘plague’, or malady, or skin disease once called “tzaraat.” But maybe the world would be better of if it did. Or at least people behaved as if it still did. Is it just possible that there is more here than we’ve been told? Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a story that only begins there. And if you find the connections valuable, please forward the message to those who might be blessed by it. The Erev Shabbat reading lays out more of the details of ‘unclean-ness,’ such as following childbirth, and the associated requirements that follow afterward: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SSM-4-24-26-Metzora-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 But the real Truth seems to be in the connections. Mark begins the Sabbath Day midrash with a look at what might be relevant about “rituals” associated with events, like childbirth, and a woman’s monthly cycle, that still happen regularly, and observations by some even in ‘mainstream Christianity’ that there has been a tendency, for several generations at least, to “bend the Bible’ to conform to the popular culture. OK – tell me somethin’ we didn’t know! Obviously it goes much further. But this parsha turns out to be a perfect illustration, he contends. Because the related claim is that, instead, people should try to “conform to the image of ‘Jesus'” — even if they fail to recognize the fact that that very ‘image’ has been bent to conform to a culture which doesn’t even recognize the real Messiah from their fuzzy-wuzzy imitation. “Does that offend you?” He asked — more than once. But “blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” Does it matter that much of churchianity seems to be offended by the Real Yahushua HaMashiach, but not their substitute? The irony is that YHVH sent both the PLAGUE of ‘tzaraat’ and His Son, the very “Torah Made Flesh,” to His people. And both evidently have a LOT to say about “what comes out of a man.” Both — among other things — to teach them things they now, and perhaps almost always anyway, prefer to ignore – or “bend to fir their culture.” One of them hasn’t been seen in the world, so far as we know, for centuries. Metzora: “Bending Torah to Conform to ‘another jesus’ – and that culture” https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WT-CooH-4-25-26-Metzora-Bending-the-Torah-Made-Flesh-to-conform-to-another-jesus-and-its-culture-podcast-xxxx.mp3 Service information: Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked. Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central) Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday). email: [email protected] The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

David Justice and Mark Call discuss the major news of the week, and some practical considerations for the Meltdown-in-Progress.

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a provocative two-part look at parsha Tazria, Leviticus chapters 12 through 14, and a discussion of what is too often dismissed as “old” testament minutia that no longer has any relevance. Mark suggests that one of the most intriguing things about certain sections — like this […]

Parsha “Shemini,” (Leviticus chapters 9 through 11) is a ‘tour de force’ of what we have been told is “old testament” and “done away with,” and the reasons why that is such a satanic lie. The story starts on the Eighth (or ‘Shemini’) day where YHVH tells Moshe and Aaron and the elders of Israel […]

Parsha “Tzav,” (Lev. 6 through 8) continues the instruction concerning specific types of ‘sacrifices’ and ‘offerings,’ followed by the related process for sanctification of Aaron and his sons as cohenim. There is a stunning contrast here, too, since this is the timeframe of His “Appointed Times” or moedim, known as Pesach, or Passover, and followed […]

Parsha “Vayikra,” begins the Book with the same Hebrew name, aka “Leviticus” in English. And it’s both too often considered “boring” by much of ‘Sunday Christianity’ – and thus ignored – while at the same time being central to one of THE most misunderstood concepts in Scripture. And at the heart of perhaps THE Greatest […]

Parsha “Pekudei,” Exodus 38:21 through the end of the Book) concludes the reading and study of the Book of Exodus. And as the Hebrew title suggests, it begins with an account of the precious materials used in building the mishkan, or tabernacle, and again emphasizes several of the key themes: it is the work of […]

Parsha “Vayakhel,” Exodus 35:1 through 38:20, in many respects will seem very familiar. Many elements that we just recently read, only about ten chapters earlier, are repeated. Why? And why so much detail, not just once, but twice? Mark has long suggested that any time something is repeated in Scripture, we had better pay attention; […]

This is perhaps one of the most important, most blunt, most twisted, and certainly – now, particularly – one of most utterly relevant Torah parashot in the Book. Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a provocative two-part look at parsha Ki Tisa, Exodus 30:11 through chapter 34. The Erev Shabbat reading starts […]

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a provocative two-part look at parsha Terzaveh, Exodus 27:20-30:10. The Erev Shabbat reading gives the details, of which there are many: The impressive level of detail is this description is certainly again one of the most memorable aspects of this parsha. And yet, as Mark reminds […]

This week’s Torah portion from the annual cycle is a major ‘shift’ from the mainline story of the Exodus. After Moses heads up the mountain, for forty days and forty nights, the focus is now on getting ready to build something. And why? Why now? It’s almost like He knows something, before we get to […]

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a provocative two-part look at what he claims is one of the most fascinating Torah portions in the whole Book, not only because of the variety of topics it covers, but the fact that they are so, let’s face it, HATED by much of society. Not […]

When the ‘mixed multitude’ comes to Mount Sinai it is clear that another major milestone is at hand, and — as we know it will emerge — another turning point has been reached. But this is set up by several major events documented by this week’s parsha (Yitro, Exodus chapters 18 through 20). Moses’ father-in-law, […]

Act II of ‘the Exodus’ (parsha ‘Beshalach,” Exodus/Shemot 13:17 through chapter 17) begins immediately after the last of the plagues, when Pharoah has let the people go; actually – kicked them out, “shalach”, or expelled, is how the Hebrew puts it. And it certainly is the beginning of a whole new phase in the saga. […]

The final part of what might be called “Act I” of ‘the Exodus’ (parsha Bo, Exodus/Shemot 10:1 – 13:16) concludes with the final set of the ‘3 sets of 3, plus one’ plagues, and the ‘death of the firstborn. But there is much more, because it also lays out the first of what are the […]

Part II of the story of ‘the Exodus’ (Vayeira, Exodus/Shemot 6:2 through chapter 9) begins with what Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship contends is THE key understanding in the Book, and of the Creator Himself, “ki ani YHVH,” and the fact that He will NOW make that known. It is not that Abraham, […]

The weekly Torah portion reading this week is the first in the story of the Exodus, aka “Shemot” in the Hebrew, which also begins the story of the life of Moses (Moshe) — Exodus/Shemot 1:1 through 6:2. And these few chapters seem to cover a period of over two centuries, a descent into “cruel bondage” […]

The first full week of 2026 has more news, more deception, and more mayhem than the last full month.

Torah parsha ‘Vayechi’ (Genesis/Bereshiet 47:28 – End) this week is the final reading in the Book of Genesis, and not only concludes the stories of the life of Yakov, and his son Joseph in particular, but sets the stage for the Exodus to come. The Erev Shabbat reading lays out the story, and also the […]

This week that begins the ‘new year’ might also, if normal still existed, be called a “slow news week.” Many markets are closed, reporters are on vacation, and even the high-paid criminals are still recovering from their binges. But Mark Call and David Justice still have plenty to talk about, especially as things hidden are […]

The Torah reading this week is the final installment in the ‘cliffhanger’ series, of the story of Yosef, or Joseph, where he reveals himself to his brothers, afterJudah ‘mans up.’ Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “VaYigash,” Genesis chapters 44:18 – 47:27: The Sabbath Day midrash begins […]

The Torah reading this week continues the story of Yosef, or Joseph, where it picks up in prison, after he has interpreted two dreams, for Pharaoh’s chief butler, and baker. Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Miketz,” Genesis chapter 41 through 44:17, where, after two full years, […]

The Torah reading this week begins the story of Yosef, or Joseph, favored son of Yaakov. Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Vayeshev,” Genesis chapters 37 through 40, where the story begins, and builds on dreams. The Erev Shabbat reading: While this parsha contains a number of […]

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Vayishlach,” Genesis 32:4 through chapter 36) the story of Yakov/Jacob as he finally returns to Beit El, and a ‘reunion’ with his estranged brother, Esau. The Erev Shabbat reading: That story has lessons enough, but there is an extended genealogy of […]

David Justice and Mark Call review the major news of the first week in December, and what is now: “War on Every Front”

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Vayetzi,” Genesis 28:10-32:3) the story of Yakov/Jacob as he journeys to the land of his father’s family, is told first-hand of his birthright and the promises, and acquires his own wives and family. The Erev Shabbat reading: Mark’s Sabbath Day midrash […]

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Toldot,” Genesis 25:19-28:9)… The Erev Shabbat reading – and thus the title of the parsha – begins with “These are to ‘toldot’, or generations, of Isaac…” …but it is really the beginning of the story of Yakov, or Jacob, and the […]

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Chayei Sarah,” Genesis 23:1-25:18)… The Erev Shabbat parsha reading begins with two of the most important precedent stories of original principles that form the very backbone of English Common Law. First, Abraham buys the first plot of land recorded for all […]

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Vayera,” Genesis chapters 18 through 22) and the central part of the story of the first Patriarch, Abraham, from his storied ‘dickering’ with YHVH Himself concerning the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, to the ‘binding of Isaac,’ known as ‘the Akieda,’ […]

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Lech Lecha,” Genesis 12:1-17:27) — which might be considered the original “come out” teaching in Scripture — where the first Patriarch, Abram (later Abraham) is told to “get thee OUT” of your country, leave what you have known, and “go to […]

Parsha “Noach” (Genesis 6:9-11:32) is actually the second, and concluding part of the story of the “days of Noah,” and is the reading that contains the most well-known (and also sometimes LEAST known!) elements of the story of The Flood. But there’s more, too, because it also includes the “Tower of Babel,” and the intro […]

Torah teachers Pete Rambo and Mark Call resume the special series of round table sessions on one of the most important, and certainly overlooked and misunderstood, subjects in Scripture, the “Two Houses” that came from the Twelve Tribes, with part III this week. They literally permeate the prophets, and in particular things that have not […]

Parsha “Bereshiet” (Genesis 1, through 6:8) is the first reading in the new cycle of the Torah, from “in the Beginning” to the first part of the “days of Noah.” And as Mark Call, of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship, noted last week, it’s just too much to try and cover responsibly in just one week. […]

Parsha “V’zot HaBerakhah” (Deuteronomy (chapter 33 through the End of the Book, and the entire Torah) is the final reading in this cycle, and the life of Moses. The Erev Shabbat reading begins there: This Sabbath Day midrash comes during the week of Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles — not only the actual time […]

Parsha “Ha’azinu” (Deuteronomy (chapter 32) is the second-to-last reading in the Torah, and the life of Moses. It is, specifically, the second “Song of Moses,” that he sings, as a “witness against” them, and us, immediately prior to his death. It’s also a warning that hits as close to home now as it ever has. […]

Torah teachers Pete Rambo and Mark Call continue the special series of round table sessions on one of the most important, and certainly overlooked and misunderstood, subjects in Scripture, the “Two Houses” that came from the Twelve Tribes. They literally permeate the prophets, and in particular things that have not yet come to pass, but […]

Parsha “Vayelekh” (Deuteronomy (chapter 31) is one of the final chapters in the Torah, and the life of Moses. It includes the ‘charge’ given to Yoshua/Joshua as he prepares to take over leadership of the mixed multitude, to “Kazakh!” – or, “Be strong, and of good courage.” It’s also a poignant warning about the “End […]

Torah teachers Pete Rambo and Mark Call, after the summer hiatus, return for a special series of round table sessions on one of the most important, and certainly overlooked and misunderstood, subjects in Scripture: the history and prophetic understanding of the “Two Houses,” that came from the Twelve Tribes. Note: Pete Rambo’s excellent book on […]

Parsha “Nitzavim” (Deuteronomy (29:9-thru chapter 30) is the parsha that Mark Call almost always says is not only a vital, undeniable, and not-yet-fulfilled, prophecy of our future, but contains the most succinct two-word summary of His Torah in the Bible. And it begins with that enigmatic introduction, “Nitzavim,” or “you are standing” – all of […]

Parsha “Ki Tavo” (Deuteronomy (26:1-29:8) is almost certainly the most famous, and foreboding, set of blessings and cursings in the Bible. But, notably, it begins with “when you have come into the land,” and a set of instructions, such as the ‘Bikkurim’ or offerings of First Fruits, that are to take place there. But we […]

Parsha “Ki Tetzi” (“When you go forth” – to battle) — Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9) begins with another VERY ‘politically IN-correct’ prescription. Which tells us, right up front, why this is one worth paying attention to. Because we’ve been told it “doesn’t matter” any more, is “done away with,” or worse. Lied to about, in other words. […]

Parsha “Shoftim” (Deuteronomy 16:18 – 21:9) may be the most utterly “timely” commentary on the World Today, and what is so UTTERLY WRONG — given events of the last week — that we could ask for. Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship contends in this week’s reading and midrash that the totality of the […]

Parsha “Re’eh” (for “See!,”Behold!,” or even “Check it out” — Deuteronomy 11:26-16:18) begins with a blessing, and a curse. And, as Mark points out up front, the fact that even the significance of the distinction there is so often missed is a major indicator of why there is “no power in the [modern] ‘church’.” The […]

Parsha “Ekev” (for “Because,” or “it follows,” Deuteronomy 7:11-11:25) is, first, a set of promises that follows BECAUSE, or as a result, of the fact that we are to hear and obey His commandments. And as such, it’s also a contrast with what we see taught today. The Erev Shabbat reading includes that, and more: […]

Trump and Putin are meeting today in Alaska. Will the theater include putting the Zelenski doll out of the playhouse? Meanwhile, the President has put the National Guard in the DC Swamp. Some are calling it a ‘police state,’ having failed to recognize what we’ve been watching for years now. And they can’t read the […]

Parsha “Vaetchanan” (for “And I pleaded,” Deuteronomy 3:23 – 7:11) is arguably THE portion that contains some of the most important “statutes and commandments” in the Bible. Not only “the Ten,” but also the one known often simply as “The Shema,” for the first word, and the fact that Yahushua called it the Greatest Commandment […]

This week, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship does a somewhat different combination of the recent ‘double-parsha,’ and combines the end of the Book of Numbers (Masei, Numbers 33 through the end of the Book) with the first parsha, Debarim (Deuteronomy/Debarim 1 through 3:22) in the final Book of the Torah, of that same […]

This week’s annual cycle Torah reading is parsha “Pinchas,” Numbers 30:2 through chapter 32) and – in part at least – it wraps up one of the mysteries in the Torah, how can a people so blessed of YHVH fall so quickly into idolatry, and beset by ‘plague?’ But there is far more, and the […]

This week’s annual cycle Torah reading is parsha “Pinchas,” Numbers 25:10-30:1) and it contains what is sometimes perhaps one of the most perplexing stories in the Torah, that of the cohen or priest Pinchas, who runs through two open idolators with a spear, and is awarded the eternal “Covenant of Peace (Shalom)” by YHVH Himself […]

This week’s annual Torah cycle reading is parsha “Chukat,” (Numbers 22:2-25:9) and represents a unique shift from the story of the mixed multitude “in the wilderness” to that of a pagan king who – much like Pharoah before the Exodus – is afraid of the people now lead by Moses. And it’s a story that […]