Messianic Torah Observant Israel

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored. Rabb...

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 5, 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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A...

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored. Rabb...

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | May 2025 | Part 1 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. • Opener • Mental vs. emotional aspects of us • Meditating on the law/Torah? • Looks like the Son of God? • Should we perform the ‘redeeming of the firstborn’ today? • My spouse is not onboard with my T...

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. • Opener • What is “Your witnesses”? • Heaping coals of fire on your enemy’s head? (Proverbs 25:22) • Shabbat conversation police? What’s appropriate? • You were taught wrong! • 1 Cor 11:10 - who are ‘the messengers’? • How to talk effectively with oth...

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s more than just saying sorry) | Part 4, 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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A...

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored. Rabb...

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s not just saying sorry) | 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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A sessio...

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored. Rabb...

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It’s not just saying sorry) | 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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A sessio...

In the original languages of Hebrew and Greek, the meaning of the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around, or to turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored. Rabb...

We recommend watching the teaching before watching 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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (...

In the original Hebrew and Greek languages, the word ‘repentance’ is fundamentally the same: to turn around or turn back. Being a vital element of a relationship with the Creator, Elohim grants the gift of repentance to those He chooses. Within that gift of repentance is a sense of remorse and regret. When repentance is from a sincere heart, the relationship is restored. Rabbi Steve Berkson teache...

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | April 2025 | Part 1 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. • Opener • Why do I feel Yahweh’s presence when I’m doing this? • Correcting the husband/wife roles? • Who’s my covering? • This is still the best way to live  • The Myers-Briggs Personality test • Th...

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. • Opener • Keeping leaven out of my house • My pain causes me to feel like I’m failing in my walk • So you want to pray for somebody? • This created a tremendous level of bonding • I finally understand how to pray • Prayer warriors? • Legacy • Eating k...

We recommend listening to the teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 25, 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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mi...

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testamen...

We recommend listening to the teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 24, 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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mi...

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testamen...

We recommend listening to the teaching 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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more underst...

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testamen...

Listen to part 1, In The Zone | March 2025 | Part 1 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. • Opener • Why was he silenced, but she was not? • Why were the shepherds told about the birth? • Why were Yeshua’s parents surprised by this? • Missing parables? • New and old? • Emergency services a...

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. • Opener • Bananas and carrots • Ecclesiastes 9:5 – What do the dead know? • This is why the Zone meetings are important • Because of who you were then? • Have peace with your choice • Everything will be great in the Millennium? • Do we have the perfec...

We recommend listening to the whole teaching, What Is the Good News? | Part 22, 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 Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows y...

The English noun gospel comes from the Anglo-Saxon term godspell, meaning "glad tidings." It is translated from the Greek evangelion, which means "good message." Originally, the word was related to news of military triumph. –https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-good-news.html While mainstream Christianity has a relatively narrow definition or view of the Good News, e.g., limited to the New Testamen...