Snow White And The Seventh Day – Jono, Ross, & Ezra
This week, Ross, Jono, and Ezra explore the Torah portion Vayakhel, noting its striking repetition. Jono draws a surprising parallel to the controversy surrounding the new Snow White film—are people objecting to changes from the “original” or just the version they know best? This leads to a thought-provoking discussion on how similar objections arise when…
Which Golden Calf Came First? Jono, Ross, & Ezra
KI TISSA - (Exodus 30:11–34:35): From the chaos of the Golden Calf—those unholy cows—to the enigma of Moses’ horns. Why did counting heads spark divine danger? What’s with God demanding atonement for a simple census? And how does the sanctuary…
Gatekeepers of the Divine – Jono, Ross, & Ezra
TETZAVEH (Exodus 27:20–30:10) is steeped in priestly tradition. We explore the sacred garments of Aaron and his sons—were they divinely mandated or a later justification for an existing institution? We examine the Urim and Thummim, ancient divination tools shrouded in…
A Giant Multi-Coloured Kosher Unicorn In The Torah? – Jono, Ross, & Ezra
TERUMAH - The Tabernacle’s “tachashim” skins spark debate—was it a unicorn, a badger, a dolphin, a seal, or something mythic? We ask: Does God need our gifts, or does the Bible hint at two views? Was the Tabernacle pattern, complete with Cherubim, appropriated from Ramesses' war camp formation? From menorah mysteries to ancient designs, uncover…