Torah Means Teacher: Lessons from the First Five Books of the Bible: Dr. Nahum Roman Footnick ~ Inspired by Dennis Prager and many more…
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TMT 101: Exodus 32:11 – 32:20
September 28, 2017 23:35 - 70.6 MBExodus 32 (NIV) 11But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God. “Lord,” he said, “why should your anger burn against your people, whom you brought out of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? 12Why should the Egyptians say, ‘It was with evil intent that he brought them out, to kill them in the mountains […]
TMT 100: Exodus 32:7 – 32:14 part Deux
September 28, 2017 22:44 - 50.3 MBExodus 32 (NIV) 7Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go down, because your people, whom you brought up out of Egypt, have become corrupt. 8They have been quick to turn away from what I commanded them and have made themselves an idol cast in the shape of a calf. They have bowed down to it and sacrificed to […]
TMT 099: Exodus 32:4 – 32:14
September 24, 2017 02:34 - 77.1 MBExodus 32 (NIV) 4He took what they handed him and made it into an idol cast in the shape of a calf, fashioning it with a tool. Then they said, “These are your gods, Israel, who brought you up out of Egypt.” 5When Aaron saw this, he built an altar in front of the calf and […]
TMT 098: Exodus 32:1 -32:7
August 06, 2017 20:20 - 55.1 MBChapter 32 (NIV) 1When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don’t know what has happened to him.” 2Aaron answered them, […]
TMT 097: Exodus 31:18 – 32:04
June 28, 2017 19:19 - 59.4 MBExodus Ch. 31 (NIV) 18When the Lord finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of the covenant law, the tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God. Exodus Ch. 32 (NIV) 1When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron […]
TMT 096: Exodus 31:12 – 31:17
June 22, 2017 17:14 - 52.8 MBExodus Ch. 31 (NIV) 12Then the Lord said to Moses, 13“Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy. 14“ ‘Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you. Anyone who desecrates it […]
TMT 095: Exodus 31:12 – 14 (with Review and Passover Talk)
March 18, 2017 00:21 - 52.6 MBExodus 31:12 – 31:14 12Then the Lord said to Moses, 13“Say to the Israelites, ‘You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy. 14“ ‘Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you. Anyone who desecrates it […]
TMT 094: Exodus 31:1 – 31:17
February 23, 2017 20:42 - 35.6 MBExodus 31 (NIV) 1Then the Lord said to Moses, 2“See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— 4to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, 5to cut […]
TMT 093: Exodus 30:11 – 31:5
December 30, 2016 01:18 - 57.5 MBExodus 30 (NIV) 11Then the Lord said to Moses, 12“When you take a census of the Israelites to count them, each one must pay the Lord a ransom for his life at the time he is counted. Then no plague will come on them when you number them. 13Each one who crosses over to those already counted is to give a […]
TMT 092: Exodus 30:1 – 30:16
December 21, 2016 20:40 - 55.7 MBExodus 30 (NIV) 1“Make an altar of acacia wood for burning incense. 2It is to be square, a cubit long and a cubit wide, and two cubits high —its horns of one piece with it. 3Overlay the top and all the sides and the horns with pure gold, and make a gold molding around it. 4Make two gold rings […]
TMT 091: Exodus 29:26 – 29:46
December 21, 2016 20:18 - 57.5 MBExodus 29 (NIV) 26After you take the breast of the ram for Aaron’s ordination, wave it before the Lord as a wave offering, and it will be your share. 27“Consecrate those parts of the ordination ram that belong to Aaron and his sons: the breast that was waved and the thigh that was presented. 28This is always to […]
TMT 090: Exodus 29:10 – 29:25
October 10, 2016 20:34 - 60.8 MBExodus 29 (NIV) 10“Bring the bull to the front of the tent of meeting, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head. 11Slaughter it in the Lord’s presence at the entrance to the tent of meeting. 12Take some of the bull’s blood and put it on the horns of the altar with your finger, […]
TMT 089: Exodus 29:1 – 29:10
June 27, 2016 23:21 - 54.3 MBExodus 29 (NIV) 1“This is what you are to do to consecrate them, so they may serve me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without defect. 2And from the finest wheat flour make round loaves without yeast, thick loaves without yeast and with olive oil mixed in, and thin loaves without yeast and […]
TMT 088: Exodus 29:1 – 29:3
June 23, 2016 20:14 - 50.5 MBExodus 29 (NIV) 1“This is what you are to do to consecrate them, so they may serve me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without defect. 2And from the finest wheat flour make round loaves without yeast, thick loaves without yeast and with olive oil mixed in, and thin loaves without yeast and […]
TMT 087: Exodus 28:36 – 28:43
May 14, 2016 00:26 - 75.6 MBExodus 28 (NIV) 36“Make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. 37Fasten a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban; it is to be on the front of the turban. 38It will be on Aaron’s forehead, and he will bear the guilt involved in the […]
TMT 086: Exodus 28:30 – 28:35
April 16, 2016 00:25 - 62.4 MBExodus 28 (NIV) 30Also put the Urim and the Thummim in the breastpiece, so they may be over Aaron’s heart whenever he enters the presence of the Lord. Thus Aaron will always bear the means of making decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the Lord. 31“Make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, 32with […]
TMT 085: Exodus 28:15 – 28:30
April 08, 2016 21:49 - 57.3 MB15“Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions—the work of skilled hands. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. 16It is to be square—a spana long and a span wide—and folded double. 17Then mount four rows of precious stones on it. The first row shall be carnelian, chrysolite […]
TMT 084: Exodus 28:2 – 28:21
March 26, 2016 00:04 - 56.2 MBI was asked a question as soon as I entered the room, and unfortunately I had not yet set up my recorder. So the class begins recording after I had already begun answering the question. The question was in regard to the priests, their lineage, and whether or not the protocol was a good […]
TMT 083: Exodus 28:1 – 28:2
March 03, 2016 00:35 - 59.5 MBExodus 28 1“Have Aaron your brother brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, so they may serve me as priests. 2Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron to give him dignity and honor. 3Tell all the skilled workers to whom I have given wisdom in such matters […]
TMT 082: Exodus 27:20 – 28:30
February 29, 2016 21:12 - 59.7 MBExodus 27 (NIV) 20“Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning.21In the tent of meeting, outside the curtain that shields the ark of the covenant law, Aaron and his sons are to keep the lamps burning before the Lord from evening till morning. […]
TMT 081: Exodus 27:1 – 27:19
February 19, 2016 21:34 - 59.1 MBExodus 27 (NIV) 1“Build an altar of acacia wood, three cubitsa high; it is to be square, five cubits long and five cubits wide.b 2Make a horn at each of the four corners, so that the horns and the altar are of one piece, and overlay the altar with bronze. 3Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots to […]
TMT 080: Exodus 26:20 – 26:37
February 04, 2016 21:37 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBThis class covers Exodus 26:20 through 26:37. We primarily discuss the copper alter which was used for the korbanot (sacrifices). A large part of the discussion was in regard to the “horns” on the alters (both the gold alter of incense and the copper alter for korbanot had to have “horns”.) So see get into some […]
TMT 079: Exodus 26:7 – 26:20
September 22, 2015 19:10 - 54 minutes - 51 MBExodus 26 (NIV) 7“Make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven altogether. 8All eleven curtains are to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. 9Join five of the curtains together into one set and the other six into another set. Fold the sixth curtain double at the front of the tent. 10Make […]
TMT 078: Exodus 26:1 – 26:7
September 21, 2015 20:11 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThanks for listening and telling your friends about TMT. Sorry I have not been producing episodes during the summer. Hopefully I can get back to doing them regularly. This week we cover: Exodus 26 (NIV) 1“Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into […]
TMT 077: Exodus 25:29 – 25:40
March 04, 2015 19:36 - 70.8 MBIn this episode we continue discussing the furnishings of the Mishkan (Tabernacle.) Exodus 25 29And make its plates and dishes of pure gold, as well as its pitchers and bowls for the pouring out of offerings. 30Put the bread of the Presence on this table to be before me at all times. 31“Make a lampstand of […]
TMT 076: Exodus 25:29 – 25:30
January 30, 2015 20:56 - 60.8 MBWelcome Back! Sorry my posts are getting more spread out. Time has quickly become a hot commodity in my world and my podcast schedule is suffering. So I apologize. TMT isn’t going anywhere… it just will be less frequent for a bit. This week we cover Exodus Ch. 25 verse 29 and 30. Ex. 25 […]
TMT 075: Exodus 25:17 – 25:30
December 05, 2014 19:50 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThis week we cover Exodus chapter 25 verse 17 and go to verse 30 in chapter 25. Below are the relevant verses. I will try to include some images used in class. No copyright infringement is intended. They are purely for educative purposes. Below are the relevant verses: Exodus 25 (NIV) 17“Make an atonement cover […]
TMT 074: Exodus 25:8 -25:22
November 11, 2014 20:33 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBAfter some review we pick up where we left off from the last class. We are discussing the Mishkan and it’s furnishings. The class moves through Exodus Ch. 25 verse 8 to about verse 22. Below are the relevant verses and I have included some pictures from Artsroll’s Mishkan book. Exodus Ch. 25 (NIV) 8“Then […]
TMT 073: Exodus 25:8 – 25:16
October 24, 2014 19:43 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThere is a brief review of last class at the beginning of this recording. Then we pick up with verse 9. Below are the relevant verses. Thanks for listening! Exodus 25 (NIV) 1The Lord said to Moses, 2“Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart […]
TMT 072: Exodus 25:1 -25:7
October 15, 2014 16:25 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBHooray! We start a new chapter in this podcast. This class starts with an introduction to chapter 25 and what is known as Parsha “Terumah” (the Torah portion read.) There is a new theme and new ideas being presented so I do my best to preface all the information coming soon in this chapter. My […]
TMT 071: Exodus 24:1 – 24:18
October 03, 2014 20:56 - 65.3 MBThis week we actually complete an entire chapter in one class! Well actually to be totally accurate, part of the class is a review of the beginning of the chapter 24 which we began the week before. Below you will find the relevant verses: Exodus 24: 1-18 If you have any questions or comments about […]
TMT 070: Exodus 23:28 – 24:08
September 30, 2014 18:17 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this podcast we got into a good discussion regarding land ownership and rights. We continue working through chapter 23 in Exodus and make it to chapter 24 verse 8. Below you’ll find maps and the book I was referring to in the class.
TMT 069: Exodus 23:20 – 23:28
September 19, 2014 19:49 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week we are covering Exodus Chapter 23 and do some review of verse 20 – 23 and discuss angelogogy. Then we continue covering the chapter. Exodus 23 (NIV) 20“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. 21Pay attention […]
TMT 068: Exodus 23:13 – 23:23
September 12, 2014 18:41 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThis week we review some of last weeks class, and I discuss some topics brought up after class last week. The book I mentioned is “The Harbinger”. You can find it here. Then we continue in Exodus Chapter 23 and make it through to verse 23. Below are the relevant verses: Exodus 23 (NIV) 13“Be […]
TMT 067: Exodus 23:8 -23:17
September 05, 2014 17:54 - 71.7 MBThis week we continue in Exodus chapter 23, starting around verse 8 and make our way through verse 17. We discuss modern applications of these ideas (i.e. how bribery effects our judges today.) Also we discuss laws of Shabbat and the Three Festivals (a.k.a. Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot.) Exodus 23 (NIV) 8“Do not accept a […]
TMT 066: Exodus 23:1 -23:7
August 29, 2014 17:35 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBHooray! We start a new chapter in this class. These verses are fascinating because they are so applicable to both our micro and macro world views. Below are the relevant verses. If you have any questions, you can share them below in the comments area. Exodus 23 (NIV) 1“Do not spread false reports. Do not […]
TMT 065: Exodus 22:27 – 22:31
August 22, 2014 04:26 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThis week we get more information regarding some verses from last week’s podcast. We talk about the history of “7 days” in a week. Why the “8th day”? Also, we discussing some meaningful ideas around kashrut. Sorry, cannot find the Harvard.edu essay I referenced in the class. The verses covered are Exodus Chapter 22 from […]
TMT 064: Exodus 22: 24 – 22: 30
August 15, 2014 17:56 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this class there is a bit of a recap as well as some more information regarding the questions and challenges from last class. Much of the explanation comes from Talmudic sources. Eventually, we pick up where we left off and continue to verse 30. Below are the relevant verses: Exodus 22 (NIV) (24 in […]
TMT 063: Exodus 22:21 – 22:27
August 08, 2014 23:53 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis week we cover some very interesting and applicable verses. The class has some interesting dialogue and debate regarding the verses covered which are Exodus Ch. 22 verses 21 – 27. Below are the relevant verses. Exodus 22 (NIV) 21“Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt. 22“Do not take […]
TMT 062: Exodus 22:20
August 01, 2014 04:11 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBOne verse? Yes, one verse is what we cover in this class. Actually, one of the students sent an email regarding some information on magic and Judaism. Here is a link if you’d like to read some of it. I encourage you to purchase the book as you would benefit from contributing to the publisher […]
TMT 061: Exodus 22:17 – 22:19
July 25, 2014 19:13 - 60.1 MBIn this podcast I do a little review of the last class, and then we pick up at Exodus Ch. 22 verse 17. We cover three profound verses Ex. 22: 17, 18, and 19. While they may seem antiquated, cruel, or perhaps just strange; I think after listening to this class they will hold new […]
TMT 060: Exodus 22:09 – 22:17
July 20, 2014 21:50 - 58.6 MBApparently you must hit the “record” button to record something. I did not do that at the start of the class and only caught it half way through the class (thankfully I figured it out eventually.) So when I got back to my studio I proceeded to record myself giving the class to… myself. Eventually the […]
TMT 059: Exodus 21:33 – 22:09
July 11, 2014 17:21 - 53.8 MBWelcome back! This week we cover Exodus Ch. 21 verse 33 and actually make it to a new chapter… 22 verse 9! As I mention on the intro to the podcast I apologize for the occasional sniff that you might hear. I use several microphones in recording the class in order to better record the […]
TMT 058: Exodus 21:26 – 21:32
July 04, 2014 20:53 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWho knew that learning about goring oxen laws could be so interesting! And don’t worry if you missed the last class, this week’s class begins with a bit of a review of the previous class. Then we continue from Exodus Ch. 21 verse 26 and make it to verse 32. Below are the relevant verses: […]
TMT 057: Exodus 21:22 -21:25
June 27, 2014 20:02 - 58 minutes - 55.4 MBHold on for a ride. This week tackle three difficult verses due to the vague and ambiguous language (in Hebrew at least). We cover Exodus Ch. 21 verses 22 – 25. Thank you for listening and if you’d have any thoughts or opinions you’d like to share you can do so in the comment area […]
TMT 056: Exodus 21:12 – 21:21
June 20, 2014 18:26 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week we cover Exodus 21:12 – 21:21. There are more discussions on slavery, theft, murder, what to do with murderers, manslaughter, and so much more! Thank you for listening… Below you will find the relevant verses: Exodus 21 (NIV) 12“Anyone who strikes a person with a fatal blow is to be put to death. 13However, […]
TMT 055: Exodus 21:3 – 21:13
June 13, 2014 16:12 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week we cover Exodus 21:3 – 21:13. The discussion includes further analysis of the Eved Ivri (Hebrew “Slave”) and Amah (“Female Maidserveant”). Towards the end of class we begin discussing the theme regarding: What to do with murderers? Here are the relevant verses from the beginning of Exodus Ch. 21: 1“These are the laws […]