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In this program, Ross & Jono make an exciting announcement and also discuss the next commandment "You shall not steal" discussing how The Moses Scroll's rendering of the commandment has more in common with Leviticus 19 and Zechariah 5 than Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0967DYGC4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_PNR9AMMJ75TC6TVWE8DX&fbclid=IwAR22YpXe2395eBlyNRQ0-LePi5SfszheqC2wD12aGSCPn060ZhY4bdMo91g&reshareId=PRNX2G12M86854HDTY7D&reshareChannel=system JOIN ROSS, TOVIA, & JONO IN ISRAEL ON THE…

Ross and Jono have finally reached the focal point of the text of The Moses Scroll: the Ten Words. In this episode, they provide details about what set THIS version of the Decalogue apart from all others. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0967DYGC4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_PNR9AMMJ75TC6TVWE8DX&fbclid=IwAR22YpXe2395eBlyNRQ0-LePi5SfszheqC2wD12aGSCPn060ZhY4bdMo91g&reshareId=PRNX2G12M86854HDTY7D&reshareChannel=system

In Deuteronomy, the Shema comes after the Ten Commandments. In The Moses Scroll, it comes before. Which is more consistent? Is there a detectable pattern in the Pentateuch when it comes to instruction? Find out in this week's episode. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0967DYGC4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_PNR9AMMJ75TC6TVWE8DX&fbclid=IwAR22YpXe2395eBlyNRQ0-LePi5SfszheqC2wD12aGSCPn060ZhY4bdMo91g&reshareId=PRNX2G12M86854HDTY7D&reshareChannel=system JOIN ROSS NICHOLS, TOVIA SINGER, & JONO VANDOR ON TANAKH TOURS!

The Pentateuch contains several sections that purportedly describe the travel itinerary of the Children of Israel in their wilderness journeys. Sorting the route has proven most difficult due to inconsistencies between books, conflicting place names in the various sources, confused geographical references, and occasional references from later scribes. Numbers 33:1-2 informs us in the third…

"...and God committed adultery"?!? How did this highly controversial mistranscription from the paleo-Hebrew text of The Moses Scroll occur? What did it actually say and did it concur with the canonical text? Find out in this week's episode! https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0967DYGC4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_PNR9AMMJ75TC6TVWE8DX&fbclid=IwAR22YpXe2395eBlyNRQ0-LePi5SfszheqC2wD12aGSCPn060ZhY4bdMo91g&reshareId=PRNX2G12M86854HDTY7D&reshareChannel=system

Whose idea was it to send the spies? Whose idea was it to delegate leadership? Who are the Anakites and is there any archaeological evidence to even support their existence? More importantly, are any of the above narratives derived from the Moses Scroll? Find out in this week’s episode! https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0967DYGC4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_PNR9AMMJ75TC6TVWE8DX&fbclid=IwAR22YpXe2395eBlyNRQ0-LePi5SfszheqC2wD12aGSCPn060ZhY4bdMo91g&reshareId=PRNX2G12M86854HDTY7D&reshareChannel=system

This week, Ross and Jono begin to introduce their listeners to the text of a fascinating manuscript. Called The Moses Scroll by Ross in his recently published book, and The Valediction of Moses by Harvard scholar Idan Dershowitz - both of whom believe that it is ancient and authentic. Could this manuscript be the earliest…

Sometime in early spring of 1883, Moses Shapira came upon a book that made him reconsider the objections of Schlottmann and Delitzsch. As he put it in a letter to Hermann Strack dated 9 May 1883, “A short time ago a book called Einleitung in das Alte Testament [Introduction to the Old Testament] von [by] Friedrich Bleek…

In 1878, a Jerusalem antiquities dealer named Moses Wilhelm Shapira acquired a curious biblical manuscript consisting of sixteen leather strips. The manuscript, written in ancient, Paleo-Hebrew contained what appeared to be a form of the Bible’s Book of Deuteronomy but with significant variations. It was allegedly discovered by Bedouin tribesmen around 1865, east of the…

The Moses Scroll - Reopening the Most Controversial Case in the History of Biblical Scholarship In 1878, a Jerusalem antiquities dealer named Moses Wilhelm Shapira acquired a curious biblical manuscript consisting of sixteen leather strips. The manuscript, written in ancient, Paleo-Hebrew contained what appeared to be a form of the Bible’s Book of Deuteronomy but…

In this episode, Ross and Jono discuss a question sent in by Piper Kelly. The question was based upon Ezekiel’s vision contained in chapters 40-48. Piper said, “This prophecy has not been fulfilled. I would love to hear you both discuss the Tabernacle, the sacrifices, the prince, the healing waters, the trees with healing leaves,…

The Anointed One and the Ones Who Anoint Them In this episode, Ross and Jono begin with the anointing of Saul. They discuss the anointing ceremony and the origins of the messiah idea. The conversation gets into the subject of anointing and includes the makeup of the special oil, the anointer, and the Anointed. Your…

In this week’s show, your hosts wade into the crazy world of U.S. politics, specifically as it relates to the so-called “Squad,” the descriptor used in reference to four congresswomen. Will Netanyahu prevent Rashida Tlaib and her team from entering Israel? Interestingly, the Humpty Dumpty Institute who was to organize the tour has dropped out.…

After several weeks in Israel, Ross is finally back. In this week’s show, your hosts come out of the gate discussing President Trump’s official recognition of Israel’s sovereignty of the Golan Heights. Obviously, not everyone is as happy about this latest from the U.S. President. Springing from that topic, they talk about the nations who…

In this week’s show, Ross and Jono cover the news from Bar Kochba to Bamba. This show has it all. Your hosts discuss the recent discovery near Lachish of a Bar Kochba era coin. Israel ranks number one in the world for social media use, and American freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is in the news…

The Cambridge English Dictionary defines rogue as one who behaves in ways that are not expected or not normal. In this episode, Jono and Ross discuss several stories that are in the news this week which involve rabbis who “behave in ways that are not expected.” Will the Messiah appear before the Israeli elections of…

In this week’s show, Ross and Jono discuss another positive step for women in Saudi Arabia. First, the Crown Prince allowed them to drive, then they were allowed to attend sporting events. Listen in to find out the latest. Your hosts also talk about the controversial piece by a Finnish “artist” that set off riots…

In their first show of 2019, Jono and Ross cover some good news for Israel as the stats roll in from 2018. It seems that despite all the efforts of the BDS crowd Israel continues to break records in exports, tourism, and mergers/acquisitions, and the good news doesn’t stop there. Your hosts cover all sort…

In this week's show, your hosts take things in a different direction. Ross and Jono discuss several news stories related to Politics. Listen in to their views on Australia’s recent recognition of “West” Jerusalem as the Israeli Capitol, two recently elected U.S. Congressional members who support BDS, and Yair Netanyahu latest troubles. Check out Political…

The Tanakh Tour, with Rabbi Tovia Singer, Jono Vandor, & Ross Nichols, will bring your Bible to life as you walk where Kings, Priests, and Prophets walked while experiencing the modern miracle that is the State of Israel. The tour highlights Israel's past, present and future, by uniquely connecting people with the history, present-day realities, and…

In this week’s show, Ross and Jono discuss the biblical injunction to wear fringes on the corners of one’s garments and how that relates to a recent story in Israel. They also cover the Israeli startup that has found a way to create and market a visual fragrance. What would the Israeli music scene do…

In this show, Jono and Ross discuss the results of an exit poll completed by participants of our recent Tanakh Tour. Respondents provided feedback on various aspects of the tour by answering a series of questions, and these are covered in detail on this show. If you are considering joining the Tanakh Tour 2019, then…

In this episode, Jono and Ross share some feedback from their listeners. They love to hear from you all, by the way, so thanks for taking the time to write! Your hosts cover the sad news that Ambassador Nikki Haley will be stepping down from her position at the United Nations. Gerard Butler is heading…

In this episode, your hosts cover several news stories related to the US Administration’s pressure on the Palestinian Authority meant to bring them to the negotiating table. They relate a few unexpected holiday greetings to Jews around the world. They also discuss hair pieces – from wigs for the religious, to a couple of marketing…

In this show, Jono and Ross take a look at Israel “by the numbers.” Jono covers recently published demographic data on Israel, and then your hosts discuss terms used to define various degrees of religiosity, or the lack thereof. They also reveal that the number of nations with an Embassy in Jerusalem decreased by one,…

In this episode, Jono and Ross cover the news like only they can. The IDF has a command that must be followed if you want to keep your beard – thou shalt know the weekly parsha! Your hosts discuss two new medical advances in Israel – eye drops that correct vision and a new drug…

In this show, Jono and Ross discuss PepsiCo’s recent purchase of the Israeli Company Soda Stream, the real reason that Israelis always turn out to be among the happiest people on earth, magicians in search of the lost ark, the Episcopal Bishop who got caught, Cannabis flavored ice cream, worms that do complicated math problems…