Messianic Torah Observant Israel

We recommend listening to the full teaching, Pray Without Ceasing | Rabbi Tom Mitchell, before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect,” simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward.  This effect could occur spiritually after the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. This Afterburn Q&amp...

Rabbi Tom Mitchell, rabbi emeritus for MTOI, teaches on the many aspects of communicating with our Creator and Father. • Intro | Genesis 1:2 – What’s going on in the world today? • Watch and pray • What do we pray about? • Does Yahweh answer prayer? • Make a habit of prayer • Meditation as an aspect of prayer • Remove the distractions • Blessings in prayer • Is there anything more important than p...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 3, before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect,” simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward.  This effect could occur spiritually after the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. This Afterburn Q&a...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is He talking about, and how can you be that kind of servant? As he takes us into the letter to the Colossians, Rabbi Berkson continues to teach us the definition of the word ‘good’ as our Bible defines it. • Intro...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 2, before listening to this episode. Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect,” simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward.  This effect could occur spiritually after the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. This Afterburn Q&a...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is He talking about, and how can you be that kind of servant? In this teaching Rabbi Berkson breaks down Matthew chapter 7 as it has to do with the different kinds of trees and the fruit they bear. Then into chapter...

On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more. Part 2: • How do I “shutdown” from the cares of li...

On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more. Part 1: • You can’t see what you can’t see • When...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Building Blocks of a Successful Marriage | Part 3, before listening to this Afterburn. AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Intro / Different ways to communicate • Get you fixed first • How do I handle the emotional side of the divorce process? • Seeing your spouse in the correct way •What do boundaries look like in marriage? • You and me, n...

The world and the different religious systems have significantly distorted marriage to the point that it has become something most people want to avoid. They would rather indulge in all the benefits of the marriage relationship without committing. In this episode, Elder Jackson speaks about how constant and meaningful communication is vital to establishing a successful marriage. • Intro • Goals •...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Good & Trustworthy Servant | Part 1, before listening to this episode. Some of the topics covered are: • Intro • Did Yeshua always reference the Tanakh when he spoke? • Yahweh gives the power to gain wealth • Observations by Chris • A divided heart cannot serve Yah properly • How you treat others reflects on the Father & Don’t argue with the...

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 21, as Messiah Yeshua was telling a parable, He used the phrase, well done, you good and trustworthy servant. What does that look like, what is He talking about, and how can you be one? As he starts this new teaching series, Rabbi Steve Berkson answers these questions. This teaching will take each element, Good, Trustworthy, and Servant, and break them d...

Be sure to listen to the previous podcast, In The Zone | October 2023 | Part 1. On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares p...

On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more. Part 1: • Intro • Should we tithe on benevolence?...

Be sure to check out the previous podcast, "Stories from the MTOI Community | Part 1" Rabbi Steve Berkson gives the floor to a few people to tell their stories of how they came into commitment in the context of Messiah so that you could hear and relate the experience of others with your own.  Many of us had the experience of finding the Messiah first before we discovered that the Torah is still re...

Rabbi Steve Berkson gives the floor to a few people to tell their stories of how they came into commitment in the context of Messiah so that you could hear and relate the experience of others with your own.  Many of us had the experience of finding the Messiah first before we discovered that the Torah is still relevant. For some of us, it was the other way around. Some of us had no experience with...

These days, some cannot define the meaning of ‘woman,’ men think they are women, or women decide they are men. Society uses terms such as toxic masculinity, macho, chauvinist, misogynist, and sexist to describe men. Because of this, the roles of men and women, as Elohim intended, are all but lost to the depravity of the human condition. Addressing a topic not talked about robustly in Scripture, Ra...

These days, some cannot define the meaning of ‘woman,’ men think they are women, or women decide they are men. Society uses terms such as toxic masculinity, macho, chauvinist, misogynist, and sexist to describe men. Because of this, the roles of men and women, as Elohim intended, are all but lost to the depravity of the human condition. Addressing a topic not talked about robustly in Scripture, Ra...

We recommend watching the full teaching before watching this Afterburn. AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • Observe and learn yourself • What is the “outer darkness”? • Caring about what others think? • Why does Yahweh want all our focus on Him? • The final exam? • Try the kidneys? (Psalm 26:2) • How can I discover the scope of my talents/skills? • Why do you care? Afterburn: also known i...

Two days before Yom Kippur, Rabbi Berkson urges us to look at ourselves in the mirror of the Word of Yah. Where are we in our walk before Elohim? How are we in our relationships with our spouses, friends, and those in authority over us. Prayerfully examining ourselves and then making the necessary changes shows the Father that we’re serious about Him, His Kingdom and His people. • Where are we in...

We recommend listening to the full teaching before listening to this Afterburn. AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: 00:00 Intro 02:46 Rabbi Berkson comments on Elder Jackson’s teaching 07:20 When should the single person start making their list of expectations? 10:34 How do I deal with the walls in me that close off communication? 15:39 Generational curses, communication issues, and working...

The world and the different religious systems have significantly distorted marriage to the point that it has become something most people want to avoid. They would rather indulge in all the benefits of the marriage relationship without committing. In this episode, Elder Jackson speaks about how constant and meaningful communication is vital to establishing a successful marriage. • Review of Part 1...

On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more. Part 2: • Who were the Nicolaitans and what did th...

On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief. Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more. Part 1: • What about outside therapy? Will it help...

We recommend listening to the full teaching, The Roles of Men & Women | Part 6, before listening to this Afterburn. AFTERBURN: Some of the topics covered are: • I tried hard not to believe or trust you • Doesn’t the husband by default have all authority over his family? • Whose helpmeet is who’s? • Is it ever appropriate for a spouse to create a deception? • In what setting does the agreement/...