Kosher News & Torah Talk

This week on Kosher News & Torah Talk, we explore the powerful meaning of Moed—appointed times—through the lens of Pesach Sheni, the Torah’s built-in second chance. As tensions rise and nations align, are we witnessing random events… or divinely appointed moments coming back around? From Israel’s security posture to global pressure and developments in Judea and Samaria, this episode uncovers a deeper pattern: when Yah sets a time, He can also restore it. A missed moment is not always the end—sometimes, it’s an invitation to realign. Stay watchful. Stay grounded. And don’t miss the appointed time.

This week on Kosher News & Torah Talk* we uncover the deeper meaning of Azazel—the scapegoat that carries sin away—and why it still matters today. From the Torah’s Yom Kippur service to Isaiah 53’s suffering servant, we trace the pattern of confession, atonement, and removal of iniquity. Then we connect it directly to current headlines out of Israel—where accountability, mercy, and historical wounds are all colliding in real time. Is sin meant to be carried… or released? This episode reveals how an ancient command is still speaking into modern Israel—and what it means for the nations watching. WE tie this all together with the headline about an IDF soldier who desecrated a Christian Crucifix, the response of Israel and the nations and how it all led to a tremendous opportunity to being about restoration and healing! SIGN THE Israel365 PETITION for leniency on the IDF soldier here: https://forms.gle/ZPM8bvqCsfiC...

As Israel intensifies precision strikes deep into Iran and firepower reshapes the battlefield, this week’s episode centers on the Hebrew word Esh (אֵשׁ)—fire. In Parashat Tzav, Adonai commands that the fire on the altar must never go out. This eternal flame represents continuity, obedience, and the ongoing presence of Yah. But in today’s headlines, we are witnessing another kind of fire—one used in warfare to dismantle weapons systems, neutralize threats, and confront expanding aggression. What is the difference between holy fire and destructive fire? What does it mean when fire is commanded… versus when it is unleashed? This episode explores: -Israel’s deepening campaign against Iran’s military infrastructure -The rise of multi-front regional pressure -The growing battle over truth in the information war -And how the Torah’s command of Esh tamid speaks directly into this moment Through Torah, we examine how fire is never random—it refines, reveals, and responds to alignment. As the nations shift and tensions rise, we remain anchored in what does not change: the Word of Adonai, the covenant with Israel, and the call to remain watchful. 🔥 The fire is burning. The question is—who is sustaining it? Join us as we discern the headlines through Torah and remain steadfast on the watch. Download the TZOFAR APP and PRAY with Israel when they are under FIRE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/...https://play.google.com/store/...

In this week’s episode, we explore the powerful meaning behind the Hebrew word Korban (kor-BAHN), which means to draw near. At a time when tensions are rising in Israel and across the region, the natural instinct is often to distance ourselves, but Torah teaches a different path—drawing near to Adonai, to our homes, and to one another. We go deeper into the meaning of Korban through its Paleo-Hebrew roots, showing how each letter—Qof, Resh, Bet, and Nun—reveals a pattern of moving toward the future, aligning under authority, establishing truth within the home, and producing lasting generational impact. Even in times of pressure, the message of Torah remains steady: draw near with intention, order, and faithfulness. This episode also covers key developments in the region, including tensions involving Iran, fragile negotiations in Gaza, and continued pressure along Israel’s northern front. Alongside this, we bring practical insight for parents, focusing on how to build a home marked by stability, clarity, and presence—where children are grounded in truth even in uncertain times.

This week on Kosher News & Torah Talk, we explore a powerful Hebrew word from the Torah portion Vayakhel–Pekudei: Cheshbon (חֶשְׁבּוֹן). Cheshbon means an accounting, a reckoning, a careful examination of what has been entrusted to someone’s care. In Exodus 38, Moshe presents the full accounting of the materials used to build the Mishkan. Nothing hidden. Nothing misused. Everything measured. But the deeper meaning of the word reaches even further. In this episode we explore: • The Paleo-Hebrew meaning of the letters in Cheshbon • The Hebrew root חשב (Chashav) — to think, plan, calculate, and reckon • How the Torah connects planning with accountability • Why the Mishkan required complete transparency before the Presence of Adonai could dwell among the people We look at this week’s developments surrounding Israel — diplomatic tensions, regional pressure, and security challenges — through the lens of cheshbon. Because Scripture reminds us of a timeless truth: Every human calculation eventually meets divine accounting. Join us as we watch the headlines through Torah, seeking wisdom, discernment, and covenant faithfulness in a turbulent time.

In this week’s episode of Kosher News & Torah Talk, we examine one of the most dramatic moments in the Torah: the sin of the Golden Calf in Parashat Ki Tisa. While Moses stood before Adonai on Mount Sinai, confusion and pressure spread through the camp of Israel. In a matter of hours, a people who had witnessed the miracles of the Exodus turned toward a man-made image. The Torah describes this moment with a powerful Hebrew word: שִׁחֵת — Shichet. Meaning corruption or destruction, the deeper Paleo Hebrew picture reveals something even more profound: the breaking of covenant boundaries that protect a people’s identity. In this episode we explore: • The Hebrew word Shichet and its deeper meaning • The Golden Calf and how chaos spreads inside a community • Modern narrative warfare and attempts to fracture alliances supporting Israel • Why the Torah’s warning in Ki Tisa remains deeply relevant today From Sinai to today’s headlines, the Torah reminds us that nations are not weakened only by external enemies—but also when confusion and division spread within. Join us as we examine the news through the lens of Torah, prophecy, and covenant faithfulness.

The lion has roared. The nations are watching. Jerusalem is under pressure.But Torah teaches that pressure is not panic — it is refinement.This week we explore two powerful Hebrew words from Shemot 27:20:Zakh (זַךְ) — pure.Katit (כָּתִית) — pressed.The oil for the menorah had to be both. Clear and crushed. Set apart and refined.As Israel faces rising global tension and we approach Purim with the command to remember Amalek, we ask:What does covenant purity look like under covenant pressure?From Tetzaveh to Gethsemane — the oil press — we examine a timeless pattern:Pressing produces light.No hype. No predictions. Just Torah clarity for a season of refinement.When the world is being pressed, who will carry pure oil?Stay watchful. Stay refined.REGISTER ON ECHAD FOR FREE!echadglobal.org 

In this week’s episode of Kosher News & Torah Talk, we explore a powerful contrast unfolding before our eyes. As military assets reposition across the Middle East and global powers assert strategic dominance over the waters, the Torah portion begins not with force — but with an offering. Our Hebrew Word of the Day is Terumah — a lifted contribution, given willingly from the heart (Exodus 25:2). From its root Rum, meaning “to exalt” or “to establish authority,” we uncover a profound prophetic pattern: The nations lift power but Israel is called to lift covenant. We examine the rich Paleo Hebrew breakdown, to discover its deeper dimensions and we examine: • The expanding military posture in the Middle East • Strategic deterrence and regional stability • The elevation of controversial leadership within international institutions Without hype or speculation, we ask: What does it mean to lift something up in a time of geopolitical pressure? This episode is a call to lift what matters most. When the waters churn, what you elevate determines what dwells among you. Listen. Reflect. Lift wisely. Please share this one of a kind podcast so we can turn more hearts away from media narratives and back to Torah. #IsraelNews #TorahPortion #Terumah #Exodus25 #FaithAndCulture #MiddleEastUpdate #Jerusalem #Watchman #BibleStudyPodcast #HebrewWord #LeadershipMatters #CovenantFaith #PrayForIsrael #PropheticInsight #TorahLife #SpiritualPerspective #FaithBasedPodcast #GlobalPerspective

This week on Kosher News & Torah Talk, Aja Jade explores the biblical meaning of brit (covenant) through Exodus 24:7 and Parashat Mishpatim. As global headlines focus on peace agreements, lawsuits, and international pressure on Israel, we step back to ask a deeper question: What aligns with Yah’s eternal covenant? Discover how covenant establishes authority, responsibility, justice, and identity — and why true shalom can never exist apart from righteous alignment with Torah. Anchored in covenant. Anchored in truth. #middleeastnews #bibleinaction #torahinaction #torah #mishpatim #prophecynews #zionnews

The nations are loud, the headlines are crowded, and pressure is mounting — yet this week’s Torah portion returns us to Sinai, where Israel learned to hear one Voice above all others. In this episode of Kosher News & Torah Talk, we explore current global and Israel-related headlines through the lens of Shema — hearing that leads to obedience. From rising regional tensions to diplomatic pressure on Israel, we ask the same question first posed at Sinai: whose voice will shape our response — the nations, or Yah?https://www.yihiohr.org/praise...

This week we look at the pattern of trusting in Yah beyond human understanding both in the Torah portion and in the things happening on the world stage. We examine the word Milchamah “war” and its deeper meanings and put a special lens on the role of prophetic worship in warfare a topic we will build on in future episodes. If you want to find out more about the Melodies of the Ancient Psalms and our project check out:https://www.yihiohr.org/praise... Orhttps://youtu.be/wqlG4-Ae-Ro?s... #biblicalnews #israelnews #propheticnews #bibleinaction #israel #biblical #torah

The word shalom is spoken constantly — by leaders, diplomats, and institutions — yet blood continues to cry out from the ground. In this episode of Kosher News & Torah Talk, we examine the growing gap between declared peace and biblical shalom. From Iran’s silenced streets, to the slaughter of minorities in Syria, to international plans for Gaza that bypass Israel, while declaring a 'Board of Peace' we ask a Torah-rooted question: What does peace actually mean? Using the Hebrew word shalom, its Paleo-Hebrew dimensions, this week’s parashah Bo, and the Haftarah from Jeremiah, we uncover a sobering biblical truth: Peace does not come from silence, force, or announcements — it comes after truth, accountability, and covenant order. This is not media spin, political polarization, or personal opinions. This is News through the lens of Torah - offering clarity for confused times. We are not predicting. We are watching & discerning. Please share this episode so we can encourage all believers to view the News Headlines through the lens of Torah #biblicalnews #israelnews #propheticnews #bibleinaction #israel #biblical #torah

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This week we look again at the Iranian Massacre happening through the lens of the Torah and explore the theme of patience, endurance and hope even in the midst of plagues, death and massacres. To join the 1 Torah class on Shabbat at 4 PM ET click the zoom link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6290...

In this episode we look at what happens when respect for righteous judgment breaks down — in the Torah, in our societies, and in the hearts of people. We examine the Hebrew word שָׁפַט shafat - to judge/govern and look at how this concept relates the headlines with the shooting of renee good and the Revolution in Iran.

When we look across today’s headlines, from Venezuela’s political crisis to Iran’s internal unrest and Israel’s watchful defense, it is easy to see chaos — but Scripture invites us to see covenant. Our Hebrew word of the week is שָׁמַר — Shamar — meaning to watch, to guard, to keep, to preserve with care teaches that whether in Eden, in Jacob’s heart, in the priestly duty, or in Israel’s collective calling, Shamar describes a holy attentiveness — to Yah’s word, to His covenant, to His people, and to His presence. Yah allows what is hidden to be revealed so that what is eternal can stand.www.yihiohr.org Find out more about the United Nations for Israel:https://unitednationsforisrael... Get your copy of the Key of Abraham:https://www.zionsgospel.com/sh...

This week I am back from a prolonged hiatus to jump back into (Yah Willing) weekly updates where we delve into the connections between the weekly Parasha and world events. This week we will explore Kohberger and why his name should be blotted out, the election dejaVu we are seeing in Brasil and what that tells us about the current state of the freeworld and explore some possible solutions to this worldwide pickle we find ourselves in.SIGN UP AND GET INVOLVED IN THE MIZMORIM REVOLUTIONhttp://www.yihiohr.org/unite.htmlTearful School Children Salute Kim Jon-Unhttps://youtu.be/WTBsc-00dl8Independent Journalist Oswaldo Eustáquio Forced To Flee Brazil After Arrest Warrant Issued by Alexandre De Moraeshttps://nationalfile.com/independent-journalist-oswaldo-eustaquio-forced-to-flee-brazil-after-arrest-warrant-issued-by-alexandre-de-moraes/Shocking anti-vaccine protests that plagued Canada’s election spawned resurgent far-right movementhttps://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/09/19/analysis/shocking-anti-vaccine-protests-plagued-canadas-election-spawned-resurgent-far

This is a special Teaching the Father put on my heart to put together to warn against spirituual ADULTERY and the ways hasatan tries to remove Yah's protection from us by takign u out from under the Covering of the Obedience. Idolatry is tied in every case to the fall of the elect of YEHOVAH, may we not place a stumbling blok before others!

We will wrap up this study with a final look at What these days of awe are all about and at the final step of t’suvah- realease with a special challenge for all of us!

Taking responsibility for not only the sins we have committed ourselves- but also for those of our community, nation, and world.

Today we will discuss the second part of Tshuvah (Repentence) Confession

Day 3- We will focus on what the process of Sanctification involves how it relates to us personally and bu what means we can acheive this state of holiness!

Day 1- We will look at the overview for this Study Series: The three step process of T’shuvah, and a sneak peek at what Azazel is all about!

A historical breakthrough is on the Horizon Mishpacha!!!!

Last weeks Parsha dealt with Talking Donkeys and those seeking to curse and divide Israel - Baalam appeared to have obeyed YHVH…at least when push came to shove- and he blessed the people he had been summoned to curse…but what if he had made a different choice???

This week we will look at the story the lame-stream news is NOT telling you- and the importance of obedience and who we choose to put our faith in!SOURCES:FULL WHO STATEMENT on Emergency Monkey Pox Meeting:https://www.who.int/news/item/25-06-2022-meeting-of-the-international-health-regulations-(2005)-emergency-committee--regarding-the-multi-country-monkeypox-outbreakFULL NTI REPORT on HYPOTHETICAL Monkey Pox Bioterrorism event:https://www.nti.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NTI_Paper_BIO-TTX_Final.pdfNTI Statement about coincidences of current outbreak with tabletop exercise prediction:https://www.nti.org/news/nti-statement-and-frequently-asked-questions-regarding-the-nti-munich-security-conference-2021-tabletop-exercise-on-reducing-high-consequence-biological-threats/NY Post article about NTI MonkeyPox simulationhttps://nypost.com/2022/05/28/monkeypox-simulation-in-2021-predicted-current-outbreak/Article about WUHAN LAB bioengineering MonkeyPox for reaearch purposes:https://gript.ie/wuhan-lab-involved-in-sars-cov-2-doing-monkeypox-virus-modification/NIH Reporter Project providing 9 million in Funding to Leidos Biomedical INC:https://reporter.nih.gov/search/sLt357_GeUyXtIUvUOY0MQ/project-details/10506292WORLD Health Network declares Monkey Pox a Pandemic:https://www.india.com/us/monkeypox-outbreak-declared-as-pandemic-world-health-network-urges-who-to-take-urgent-action-5471228/

We will look at last weeks Parsha- KoracH and current events including a better look at who Jane Roe was and the legacy she left as well as what SADS is and the danger of cleaving to wickedness…

Turn the other cheek began back with Moses, MonkeyPox can’t keep us down, and we know we have a secret superpower and we arent afraid to use it! Join the Discussion: https://discord.gg/sa7NPMPv

As we are seeing the gathering of people for war begin we explore the preparation of the three layers of covering of the tabernacle and the importance of YHVHs covering! NOTE: In 35:35 I mention both Cannan and Sodom which were culturally related in this practice for new brides, as well as child sacrifice, and the gang rape of travelers, among other things. However, I want to clarify that obviously they existed at different times and were not contemperaneous cultures. Still this practice originated first in ancient Sodom and was at the time of the Cannanites still in practice. My point here is that in both cases of divine judgement being brought to bear it was detestable practices such as these motivating the Most High to intervene- or direct intervention through His people.

Going through spiritual warfare right now and I turn to prayer and music to find hope!!! Pray this is a blessing to all!!!

As we read about the counting of heads in ancient Israel, the world continues to count the heads of troops amassing on the border of Ukraine and Turkish Migrants streaming across the US border unimpeded. Let’s Go Brandon!!!! Meanwhile Facebook continues to pay a hefty price for mapping heads and the Ayatollah counts down the days until he can access his billions of previously sanctioned funds with talk of a return to the new Old Pay for Play Iran deal…how many heads can he take with 7 billion in assets!!?? Let’s pray we won’t find out!

This week we look at the elements of being Set Apart and how that is so relevant to what we are going through as a Body right now! Being the Light can be a lot of work!

T’Shuvah & Terumah: A look at how this week’s Torah portion challenges us to give our very best and finest to YEHOVAH! In a world where we are encouraged to be our worst selves- let us choose instead to be our best! Also a call to REPENT during this Months 10 Days of Awe with todays daily repentance challenge being to repent for the words of our mouths! Visit www.yihiohr.org for more information or to join the challenge!

This week we talk about the breakdown of the COVID Narrative as well as the doubling down of the Mandates in European Nations. We also discuss Cancel Culture and Identity Politics and end with a reminder that WE ALL HAVE A SUPERPOWER!!!! Those who would like to join Communion Prayer Group organized by Floyd Martin and Jennifer Howell, Join us any Morning at 7:30 AM CST https://umd.zoom.us/j/99376914298