There is no word for "obey" in ancient Hebrew. The word "Shema" is most often translated as "Hear" or "Listen" but it really means "Hearing & Doing." When we are careful to listen we do what we hear! There is so much noise in this present world but listening takes careful and intentional work. God is always speaking but can you hear Him? Watch as Rabbi Matt explains the power of the "Shema!"
Shema - Hearing & Doing
Part 1 of Hearing & Doing
August 29, 2020 • Matt Rosenberg
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Strength - Sukkot Day 8
October 10, 2020 • Matt Rosenberg
The Hebrew word "me'od" is often translated as "strength" in English translations of the Bible. A literal translation of me'od is "muchness." As we end Sukkot and this wonderful fall Holy Day season, we finish our series on the Shema with the question: what does it mean to "love God with all of our muchness?" "Strength" is part 8 of "Hearing & Doing."
Soul - Sukkot Day 1
October 3, 2020 • Matt Rosenberg
Nephesh, in Hebrew, is often translated as "soul" in English translations of the Bible going back to the King James Version in 1611. Nephesh doesn't really mean "soul" but rather literally "throat," and actually refers to our "being" in connection to our physical bodies. As we begin Sukkot we ask the question: what does it mean to "love God with all of our soul?" "Soul" is part 7 of "Hearing & Doing"
