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Do You Fear The Lord, or Are You a Fearer of The Lord?
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Psalms 115:11 says, “O fearers of the Lord trust in the Lord; He is their helper and their shield” – a nice sentiment indeed. But as usual, David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki ask penetrating questions in order to discover the deeper meaning implicit in the words. The Psalmist already instructed Israel and the House of Aaron to trust in the Lord in the previous verses, so who is being referenced in this third category? What is the difference between fearing the Lord and being a Fearer of the Lord? What is the Biblical Principle of First Usage? And what does any of this have to do with the time Rabbi Wolicki was on stage with Penn and Teller? Listen to the Cup of Salvation Podcast to gain a deeper appreciation for Scripture, and to deepen your relationship with G-d.
This podcast is a tribute to Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg.
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Individual Leaders, Collective Nation (29)
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Psalms 115:10 tells “The House of Aaron” – that is, the priestly tribe – to trust in the Lord… a message relayed to the entire People of Israel in the previous verse. If the priests are part of Israel, then the latter verse appears to be superfluous. Is the Bible saying that the leaders need to see themselves as separate from their flock, or is Scripture offering a deeper message about the nature of true leadership? Join Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and David Nekrutman for a fascinating discussion about leadership, the role of priests in ancient Israel, and the role of Israel among the nations of the world.
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Helper and Shield (Episode 28)
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Psalms 115:9 describes G-d as the “helper” and “shield” of Israel. Is that the same as a savior? What exactly is G-d helping us with? Who is the verse speaking to? And what is this strange ritual that Rabbi Pesach Wolicki engages in whenever he flies overseas? Join David Nekrutman as he and Rabbi Wolicki delve into the precise Hebrew to find the answers – and a relevant message for all who do battle for the Lord.
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Trust in Him (Episode 27)
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Psalms 115:9 instructs Israel to trust in the Lord, but does that mean to believe in Him, or something more subtle? Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and David Nekrutman suggest that trust in G-d is something quite different from faith in His existence, or even belief in His word. What are Scriptural examples of people who believe but don’t trust? And why is Joseph the ultimate example of pure trust – and how is this connected with the shocking fact that Scripture never describes Joseph praying? Listen in and discover a whole new dimension to our religious experience.
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You Are What You Worship (Episode 26)
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Psalms 115:8 is most commonly translated as a prayer asking G-d to make idolaters like their idols. But Rabbi Pesach Wolicki’s unique (and exact) translation – “Like them shall be those who make them; all who trust in them” – understands this verse as a statement of fact rather than a request. What in the world does it mean? Why will pagans inevitably end up like their objects of worship? And, most importantly, what does that teach us about our own worship of the one G-d? Join David Nekrutman and Rabbi Wolicki to find out.
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Cup of Salvation Classic: Is It Ever Wrong to Praise the Lord?
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(Unfortunately, we are unable to release a new episode today, as cohost David Nekrutman is mourning his father, who passed away this week. We extend our sympathies to him.)
Psalms 113:3 seems to indicate that there are times to praise G-d, and times when it is wrong to praise Him. How can this be? Doesn’t G-d deserve our praises no matter what occurs in our lives? In this classic episode from last year, David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki investigate this provocative topic.
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