(89) Days of Mourning Become Days of Feasting. Why?
The Bible states that the four fasts that commemorate tragic events in Jewish history will one day be days of feasting. It’s one thing to say that we won’t dwell on the bad stuff; but why celebrate on those days? Join David and Scott to find out.
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(87) Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year or the World’s New Year?
When David and Scott wish our listeners a shana tova – a good (not only happy) new year – are they talking only to Jews or to all of mankind? Is Rosh Hashanah a holiday for Jews or for the entire world? Join Morning Drive Bible to find out! (Please note that Morning Drive...
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(86) The Shofar and the Unity of the Jewish People
The Torah mandates that we blow the shofar only nine times – that is, nine shofar blasts – on Rosh Hashanah; but the Jewish people universally blow at least thirty, and usually many more. Where does this tradition come from, and what does it reveal about the unity of Israel?
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(84) Symbolic Foods on Rosh Hashanah – and the New England Patriots
Many Jewish families have a custom to eat symbolic foods at night on Rosh Hashanah, but Scott and his family have their own tradition that mystifies New Yorker David. Does Bob Kraft owe the Patriots’ success to a Jewish family in Beit Shemesh, Israel? Listen in to find out.
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(83) Asking Forgiveness From Our Friends
In the Jewish tradition, it’s not enough to ask G-d to forgive us; we also must ask our friends whom we’ve wronged to forgive us, as well. Where do we see this idea in the Bible – and how does it relate to The West Wing? Join David and Scott to find out.
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(82) The Three Aspects of Repentance
According to classic Jewish thought, repentance requires three specific ingredients in order to fully restore our relationship with G-d – one of which is confession. Join David and Scott as they investigate the importance of verbal confession, and discuss what it is and what it is not.
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