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All for the Lord… So Bless Us?! (Episode 37)
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Psalm 115 opens with the words, “Not to us, O Lord… but to Your name give glory” – and this theme resonates throughout the psalm. But the latter verses present a stunningly discordant note, when we are told, “Blessed are you of the Lord.” How did our selfless praise of G-d become a request for personal – selfish! – divine blessing? Join David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for a very important episode of the Cup of Salvation Podcast, where they offer an answer to this quandary, and in so doing help to point to a future where Jews and Christians join hands in the praise of the G-d of Israel.
This episode of the Cup of Salvation Podcast is sponsored by A Taste Of Israel-Culinary Tours, hosted by Lori Hinze – Chef, Speaker, Educator, and Christian Zionist. From cooking classes to vineyard visits, Lori offers unique standard and custom tours to Israel, where you experience THE miracle of Israel through Food. Her next trip is May 25-June 3, 2019. You can also invite Lori to speak at your event about the miracle of Israel through food. Visit www.atasteofisrael.com for more information.
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“May the Lord Add Upon You”: What is Being Added? (Episode 36)
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A blessing for adding… something? Anything? Who knows? Why would Psalms mention that G-d is adding, without telling us what is being added? And what does this have to do with David Nekrutman’s passion for Baskin Robbins mint chocolate chip ice cream? Join David and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for a lesson on G-d’s blessings, and how the secret meaning of a Biblical verse is sometimes hiding in plain sight.
This episode of the Cup of Salvation Podcast is sponsored by A Taste Of Israel-Culinary Tours, hosted by Lori Hinze – Chef, Speaker, Educator, and Christian Zionist. From cooking classes to vineyard visits, Lori offers unique standard and custom tours to Israel, where you experience THE miracle of Israel through Food. Her next trip is May 25-June 3, 2019. You can also invite Lori to speak at your event about the miracle of Israel through food. Visit www.atasteofisrael.com for more information.
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When Jews are Anti-Zionist (Episode 35)
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Christian Zionists are often puzzled when they see Jewish people who have less allegiance to the State of Israel than they do – or are even openly anti-Zionist. What are the reasons for such a disturbing state of affairs? What does that tell us about the nature of Jewish-Christian dialogue? And what should a Christian do in response to these issues? Join David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for a wide-ranging and substantive discussion about the nature of Jewish and Christian Zionism, and the ways that Zionists of all religions can work together to support the State of Israel.
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The Right Role Models for our Children (Episode 34)
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All parents want their children to admire people who deserve such admiration – but too often, the most admired individuals in the world are those who have attained the greatest material success, rather than the spiritual giants among us. Psalms 115:13 recognizes this problem, and offers a unique solution involving G-d’s blessing and divine overflow. Join David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for a fascinating discussion about parents, children, role models, and spiritual greatness.
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Does G-d Ever Forget? (Episode 33)
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Psalms 115:12 states, “The Lord Who remembered us will bless…” – but doesn’t the very concept of remembering imply that there is a possibility of forgetting? What does Scripture mean when it says that the omniscient G-d “remembers”? And who is being blessed? Join David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki for a deep theological dive into the concept of divine memory, as well as a fascinating discussion about whether Jews should take offense when well-meaning Christians choose to perform Jewish rituals.
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Universalism, Particularism, and the Jewish Mission to the World (Episode 32)
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The holiday of Hanukkah is famous for its nightly candle lighting, but there’s an equally important Jewish practice that also takes place during the eight days of the holiday: the recital of Psalms 113-118, the Hallel. Why do we say Hallel at all on Hanukkah, given that the military victory we celebrate was short-lived? And doesn’t Hanukkah teach that Jews must be insular and protective of their heritage, which seems to mitigate the very idea of interfaith dialogue? Join Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and Scott Kahn (sitting in for David Nekrutman) as they tease out the deeper meaning of Hanukkah, and the message it embodies vis-a-vis the Jewish mission to humanity.
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