A conversation with Rabbi Aron Sokol of Parsha Inspired about the true history of Zionism and its fulfilment of ancient prophecy; on ascending the Temple Mount, and understanding how the Third Temple will be built and used, as well as the era of Judges and its parallels to modern Israel. Also discussed: the true story of Al Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock, the Quran as a Zionist text, and prophecies about the Holocaust and today’s Christian support for Israel.
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How to Pronounce God’s Name
This week’s parasha, Va’etchanan, contains a second reading of the Ten Commandments. The third commandment is the prohibition to take the name of God in vain. Some people mistakenly believe that this means we are not allowed to ever pronounce the Tetragrammaton, יהוה, commonly transliterated as YHVH or YHWH. This is not true at all, though it is true that later in history the Sages instituted using other words to be used instead of the Tetragrammaton (such as “Adonai” or “Hashem”) so that people do not accidentally take the name of God in vain, or misuse this powerful name of God. Since the Tetragrammaton is so sacred, it was thought too holy to invoke on a regular basis. Today, no one invokes the proper name at all. It’s gone so far that many believe we have forgotten how to properly pronounce the name. This is false. How can we be God’s people if we don’t even know His name? Continue reading
Rabbi Meir Lives
Who was the great sage and miracle worker Rabbi Meir? What was so special about his message and his teachings? Find out in this class as we explore the enigmatic figure and uncover how his profound, mystical, and universal Torah is the key to the forthcoming Final Redemption of the world. Plus: Did Roman Emperor Nero convert to Judaism? Where does 666 really come from? And who was the greatest of Greek philosophers, Oenomaus of Gadara?