Kosher News & Torah Talk

Aja Jade examines this week’s headlines through the eternal lens of Torah as we enter the portion of Chukat/Balak. Discover the powerful Hebrew Word of the Day — Chok (חֹק) — a divine statute that establishes boundaries to protect Yah’s rhythms and cycles. We connect this to Israel’s historic new framework agreement with Lebanon, ongoing security needs in the south, and Iran’s quick violation of t...

In this week's episode, we take a look at the Paleo Hebrew word Kehillah, diving into the deeper dimensions of what true community really is as defined by the Scripture. We discuss the Trump-Iran Memorandum, and we have an interview with Special Guests Hadassah and Clila Bau, affectionately known in Israel as the Bau Sisters, the daughters of Joseph and Rebecca Bau, who are in a desperate race aga...

This week’s episode examines the ongoing cycle of bold threats, endless negotiations, and repeated ceasefires through the lens of Parashat Shelach. As Iran and proxies hurl missiles continue to block Hormuz, and provocations continue, will the leaders being “sent forth” (shelach) go forward with the bold faith of Joshua and Caleb to possess covenant security — or yield to fear like the ten spies a...

✨ Just listened to Kosher News & Torah Talk – Episode 40: Beha’alotcha – “Raising the Lamp” ✨ This podcast is a call to lift up the ancient light of Torah and covenant in a darkening world. Aja Jade shares deep Paleo Hebrew word studies each week. This week’s was on “Ohr/Light,” and she always ties the currnt headlines to the Torah portion. Listen & Share- you WON’t be sorry! 🎧 Listen h...

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In a world full of noise, pressure, and pushback, what does it really mean to say “Na’aseh” — “We will do” — and stand firm? This powerful episode of Kosher News & Torah Talk dives deep into the Jewish commitment to action and loyalty even when opposition hits hard. Drawing from timeless Torah wisdom, we explore how our ancestors declared “We will do and we will hear” — putting faithfulness fi...

This week’s Episode continues where we left off last week by examining once again the prophetic significance of Shabbat 250 and how it ties into this week’s Haftarah where Hosea warned that if we fail to shabbat Yah will cause us to SHABBAT. This historic national call in the United States for Sabbath rest invites us to a moment of alignment and a call to return to the toots of our faith and our n...

This week’s episode, “Shabbat, the Land, and the Call to Return,” examines the convergence between Parashat Behar, the biblical concept of both Shabbat and the Jubilee cycle, and the recent historic national proclamation in the United States calling for Sabbath rest and reflection. The discussion explores how Torah establishes cycles of rest not only for individuals, but for the land itself, and h...

This week on Kosher News & Torah Talk, we explore the powerful meaning of Moed—appointed times—through the lens of Pesach Sheni, the Torah’s built-in second chance. As tensions rise and nations align, are we witnessing random events… or divinely appointed moments coming back around? From Israel’s security posture to global pressure and developments in Judea and Samaria, this episode uncovers a...

This week on Kosher News & Torah Talk* we uncover the deeper meaning of Azazel—the scapegoat that carries sin away—and why it still matters today. From the Torah’s Yom Kippur service to Isaiah 53’s suffering servant, we trace the pattern of confession, atonement, and removal of iniquity. Then we connect it directly to current headlines out of Israel—where accountability, mercy, and historical...

As Israel intensifies precision strikes deep into Iran and firepower reshapes the battlefield, this week’s episode centers on the Hebrew word Esh (אֵשׁ)—fire. In Parashat Tzav, Adonai commands that the fire on the altar must never go out. This eternal flame represents continuity, obedience, and the ongoing presence of Yah. But in today’s headlines, we are witnessing another kind of fire—one used i...

In this week’s episode, we explore the powerful meaning behind the Hebrew word Korban (kor-BAHN), which means to draw near. At a time when tensions are rising in Israel and across the region, the natural instinct is often to distance ourselves, but Torah teaches a different path—drawing near to Adonai, to our homes, and to one another. We go deeper into the meaning of Korban through its Paleo-Hebr...

This week on Kosher News & Torah Talk, we explore a powerful Hebrew word from the Torah portion Vayakhel–Pekudei: Cheshbon (חֶשְׁבּוֹן). Cheshbon means an accounting, a reckoning, a careful examination of what has been entrusted to someone’s care. In Exodus 38, Moshe presents the full accounting of the materials used to build the Mishkan. Nothing hidden. Nothing misused. Everything measured. B...

In this week’s episode of Kosher News & Torah Talk, we examine one of the most dramatic moments in the Torah: the sin of the Golden Calf in Parashat Ki Tisa. While Moses stood before Adonai on Mount Sinai, confusion and pressure spread through the camp of Israel. In a matter of hours, a people who had witnessed the miracles of the Exodus turned toward a man-made image. The Torah describes this...

The lion has roared. The nations are watching. Jerusalem is under pressure. But Torah teaches that pressure is not panic — it is refinement. This week we explore two powerful Hebrew words from Shemot 27:20: Zakh (זַךְ) — pure. Katit (כָּתִית) — pressed. The oil for the menorah had to be both. Clear and crushed. Set apart and refined. As Israel faces rising global tension and we approach Purim with...

In this week’s episode of Kosher News & Torah Talk, we explore a powerful contrast unfolding before our eyes. As military assets reposition across the Middle East and global powers assert strategic dominance over the waters, the Torah portion begins not with force — but with an offering. Our Hebrew Word of the Day is Terumah — a lifted contribution, given willingly from the heart (Exodus 25:2)...

This week on Kosher News & Torah Talk, Aja Jade explores the biblical meaning of brit (covenant) through Exodus 24:7 and Parashat Mishpatim. As global headlines focus on peace agreements, lawsuits, and international pressure on Israel, we step back to ask a deeper question: What aligns with Yah’s eternal covenant? Discover how covenant establishes authority, responsibility, justice, and identi...

The nations are loud, the headlines are crowded, and pressure is mounting — yet this week’s Torah portion returns us to Sinai, where Israel learned to hear one Voice above all others. In this episode of Kosher News & Torah Talk, we explore current global and Israel-related headlines through the lens of Shema — hearing that leads to obedience. From rising regional tensions to diplomatic pressur...

This week we look at the pattern of trusting in Yah beyond human understanding both in the Torah portion and in the things happening on the world stage. We examine the word Milchamah “war” and its deeper meanings and put a special lens on the role of prophetic worship in warfare a topic we will build on in future episodes. If you want to find out more about the Melodies of the Ancient Psalms and o...

The word shalom is spoken constantly — by leaders, diplomats, and institutions — yet blood continues to cry out from the ground. In this episode of Kosher News & Torah Talk, we examine the growing gap between declared peace and biblical shalom. From Iran’s silenced streets, to the slaughter of minorities in Syria, to international plans for Gaza that bypass Israel, while declaring a 'Board of...

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This week we look again at the Iranian Massacre happening through the lens of the Torah and explore the theme of patience, endurance and hope even in the midst of plagues, death and massacres. To join the 1 Torah class on Shabbat at 4 PM ET click the zoom link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6290... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kosher-news-torah-talk--53758...

In this episode we look at what happens when respect for righteous judgment breaks down — in the Torah, in our societies, and in the hearts of people. We examine the Hebrew word שָׁפַט shafat - to judge/govern and look at how this concept relates the headlines with the shooting of renee good and the Revolution in Iran. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kosher-new...

When we look across today’s headlines, from Venezuela’s political crisis to Iran’s internal unrest and Israel’s watchful defense, it is easy to see chaos — but Scripture invites us to see covenant. Our Hebrew word of the week is שָׁמַר — Shamar — meaning to watch, to guard, to keep, to preserve with care teaches that whether in Eden, in Jacob’s heart, in the priestly duty, or in Israel’s collectiv...

This week I am back from a prolonged hiatus to jump back into (Yah Willing) weekly updates where we delve into the connections between the weekly Parasha and world events. This week we will explore Kohberger and why his name should be blotted out, the election dejaVu we are seeing in Brasil and what that tells us about the current state of the freeworld and explore some possible solutions to this...