Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Mishlei (Proverbs) 28b - The Hungry Bear

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 -0300

Greedy leaders, guilty murderers and partial judges versus honest judges and generous souls.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 28a - "What Stronger Breastplate Than a Heart Untainted"

Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:00 -0300

Solomon discusses the dangers of a guilty conscience, the greatness of an honest leader, and the importance of making plans for potential risks.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 27b - You Can't Knock Sense Into a Fool's Brain

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 -0300

You can't hide a painful marriage forever, you will get from your relationships only what you bring into them yourself.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 27a - Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:43:35 -0300

Advice and criticism given out of love is better than silence because you are afraid to ruin a relationship. Jealousy can drive behavior that is worse even than anger.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 26b - It Was "Just a Joke!"

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:03:33 -0300

The person who dresses up his ill intent with sweet sounding speech, is like one who covers a clay pot in silver. One day he will fall into the pit he dug for himself.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 26a - Don't Think You Are Smarter Than You Are

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0300

Don't hire an unqualified professional, and don't rely on a fool. There is nothing more dangerous than someone who thinks he knows what he is doing but is actually ignorant.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 25b - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0300

Don't make promises you can't keep, fight tyranny with patience, and many more gems from the wisdom of Solomon.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 25a - Don't be a Sycophant

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0300

While God's justice is infinite and incomprehensible to man, human justice should be sensible and consistent. Don't compromise the principles of justice in order to sit among the powerful. Don't present your arguments by shaming others, instead you make your point by speaking the truth.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 24b - Going After Clicks and Likes

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:04:42 -0300

Don't be the one who judges based on what is popular, because popularity shifts unreliably. Stick with the truth, and at least in your heart you will be happy.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 24a - Don't Stand Idly By

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:41:08 -0300

When people are suffering, stand up and act! The righteous may fall, but they will always get up and try again.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 23b - The Cycle of Addiction

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:07:06 -0300

Drunkenness and gluttony lead down a terrible path, one that goes round and round into a deep ark pit.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 23a - Never Lose Hope!

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:25:14 -0300

Be careful when you accept favors from powerful people, there are always strings attached. Avoid people who don't give generously.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 22b - Don't Just Move That Obstacle

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:21:36 -0300

Listen to the wise, don't step on people when they are down, and if there is on obstacle in your path find out why it is there before you move it!

Mishlei (Proverbs) 22a - Teach a Child According to His Way

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:07:25 -0300

A good reputation is better than wealth, and we should beware of the potential consequences of our actions.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 21b - Save Up For the Future

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:17:20 -0400

Too much drinking and spending on momentary pleasures will leave you poor in the end. No matter how smart you are, you can't beat God.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 21a - The King's Heart is in God's Hands

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:25:05 -0400

Only God knows our true intentions, one who ignores the cries of other's will one day be ignored.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 20a - An Eye That Sees

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:20:14 -0400

We all have room to improve, use the tools that God gave us to be better.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 19b - Never Give up on Your Child

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:14:03 -0400

Take your personal life's mission seriously, have the humility to listen to proper advice, and never give up on your child.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 19a Find Happiness in Your Own Heart

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:19:02 -0400

The place to look for happiness is in your own heart, not in superficial friends. Think before you act.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 18b - A Good Friend Can be Better Than Family

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:43:34 -0400

Some timeless lessons about family and friendship, wisdom and proper speech.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 18a - Don't Wander Off by Yourself

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:41:48 -0400

Better to seek wisdom from the wise than to seek it on your own. Foolishness and pride lead to strife and ruin, while humility leads to safety and success.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 17b - Money in the Hand of the Fool

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:42:53 -0400

What good is money in the hand of the fool? This and many more wise proverbs of Solomon.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 17a - A Peaceful Meal

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:24:06 -0400

A peaceful but humble home is more pleasant than wealth that comes with strife. Better to prevent an argument from happening than try to stop an ongoing fight.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 16b - Arrogance Precedes All Failure

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:52:30 -0400

It is our chosen path in life that leads to success, not the destination. Pride and arrogance is the root of all failure, and many more beautiful ideas.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 16a - A Mensch Tracht Uhn Got Lacht, (Man plans and God Laughs)

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:14:40 -0400

Solomon probes the relationship between man's attempts at success and God's direction. He then discusses the true test of a leader or King.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 15b - Think Before You Speak

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:53:00 -0400

The wise person thinks before she speaks. To be successful one needs to listen to advice from others, and awe of God leads to humility, learning and life.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 15a - Bringing Peace to the Table

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:47:53 -0400

A wise and person brings peace to the conversation, while a wicked man raises the temperature. Spread wisdom, not lies. Spread love, not strife. If you are happy with what you have, you will be happy every day of your life. If you are not satisfied with what you have, you will be sad forever.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 14b - How to Make Your Country Great Again

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

It is righteousness and charity that makes a country great, leaders should choose competent officers, and many other words of wisdom from Solomon.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 14a - Only You Understand Your Own Pain

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Only a person who lived an experience truly understands what he or she feels. A fool will believe anything you tell him. The good person's seeks reward in good itself.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 13b - For Wisdom, Choose Wise Friends

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

You will be influenced by the company that you keep, a good man is rewarded with more opportunities to do good, and many more wise teachings of Solomon.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 13a - All Strife is a Result of Arrogance

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:24:00 -0400

All difficulties between people are a result of our arrogance and inability to listen humbly and admit our mistakes. Our suffering will come from the very things we didn't take seriously.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 12b - The One Who Speaks the Loudest, Knows the Least

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The wise person limits his speech, seeks counsel humbly from others, and doesn't broadcast his grievances.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 12a - To Gain Knowledge, One Must Accept Criticism

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Accepting criticism is the key to growth. One who seeks only reassurance to continue living a life built on lies, will build a house of cards. One who seeks truth, will built something that lasts.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 11b - Sometimes Feminine Traits Are Better

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:00:00 -0400

Follow grace and not strength, follow kindness and not cruelty - and you will find true honor and life.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 11a - Dishonesty is the True Abomination

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The righteous are honest, careful in their speech, and this guides them to a meaningful and joyous life.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 10b - The Way of Life

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The way of life is to accept criticism, speak with caution, and stay on the path of God.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 10a - Righteousness Saves Us From Death

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:30:39 -0400

The path of the wise leads to life, confidence, and is built on honesty. The path of the fool leads to death, destruction and is built on lies.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 9 - The Two Seductive Women

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:33:24 -0400

Choose which woman to follow, the one who will lead to wisdom and truth, or the one who will lead you to the depths of Hell.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 8b - Find Me, Find Life

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:03:15 -0400

Wisdom is the way of morality, the way of life. It was with Wisdom that God created the universe.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 8a - Wisdom Calls Out in Public

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0400

While the path of wickedness entices you from the secretive darkness, Wisdom has nothing to be ashamed of.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 7 - The Enticing Pathway to Death

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:36:15 -0400

Her beautiful words entice you, but following her will lead you to death. Take Wisdom as your sister and hold her close, not the woman who leads you astray.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 6b - You Can't Buy Your Way to Forgiveness

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:05:23 -0400

Solomon continues to guide us through life. Though a sin out of desperation can eventually be forgiven, a sin that ruins other people's lives simply for our own pleasure can never truly be erased.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 6a - The Seven Abominations

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Take care of yourself and don't take on other people's responsibilities, don't be lazy, and prepare yourself in the good times to be ready for the bad. God hates nothing more than dishonesty and inciting hatred to take advantage of others.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 5b - Be Faithful to the Woman Who Loves You

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Don't stray after enticements of the selfish that only want to take advantage of you. Stay on the path before you, on the path of those who truly love you.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 4b & 5a - Watch Out!

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 22:00:00 -0300

Once you are on the path of wisdom, keep your eye on the goal! Don't veer off or get enticed to leave the path!

Mishlei (Proverbs) 4a - Listen, As I Did to My Parents

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0300

The teacher exhorts his student to follow the right path by using himself as an example.

Mishlei (Proverbs) Proverbs 3b - The Universe Was Created With Wisdom

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Look around you, it was with wisdom that the world was created, follow wisdom with humility, and you will be truly blessed by God.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 3a - The Path of Peace

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:19:05 -0300

Follow the path of Wisdom to true peace, true satisfaction, and true success.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 2b - Wisdom Will Protect You

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Listen to wisdom, for the path of wisdom will protect you from lies and from enticement. In the end, only the honest and straight will remain.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 2a - Wisdom Leads to Justice

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0300

The path to justice and righteousness begins with knowledge, seeking the truth, and humility.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 1c - Wisdom Calls

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Listen to wisdom, she calls to you in public, she will save you from disaster. Don't ignore her advice, or you will suffer the inevitable results of your ignorance.

Mishlei (Proverbs) 1b - There is No Victimless Crime

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:31:29 -0300

Don't reject the simple wisdom of your parents as you embark on your journey in life, and avoid the temptations of those who lead a life seeking only profiting from others.

Mishlei (Proverbs) - Introduction and 1a

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:58:44 -0300

We introduce and begin the study of the Book of Proverbs, Solomon's collection of wisdom for the ages.

Eichah (Lamentations) 5 - Bring Us Back to You, and We Will Return

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 07:56:25 -0300

Jeremiah laments the destruction, and God's abandonment of the people. He ends by begging God to bring us back, so that we can have another chance to return to Him.

Eichah (Lamentations) 4 - The Pride of Jerusalem In Despair

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Jeremiah laments the decline and destruction of the people of Jerusalem. Those who shone with beauty like gold, have withered into suffering and starvation.

Eichah (Lamentations) 3b - It Is Up To Us

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 22:00:00 -0300

There is hope, because it is within our ability to correct injustice.

Eichah (Lamentations) 3a - Never Give Up On Hope

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Jeremiah recounts his own terrible suffering he has borne while trying to deliver God's message. But despite the seeming futility of his daunting task, he refuses to give up on hope.

Eichah (Lamentations) 2 - The Temple Doesn't Save Us

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:48:39 -0300

Jeremiah warns the people by describing the terrible destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. Don't have faith in a building, as God's wrath will not spare you unless you change your ways.

Eichah (Lamentations) 1 - The Treachery of "Friends"

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:01:44 -0300

Jeremiah laments the reliance on political strength and alliances, as when the day comes they will turn on Judea. We have rebelled against God, and nothing can save us other than God.

Eichah (Lamentations) - Introduction

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:22:39 -0300

We introduce the book of Eichah as Jeremiah's prophecy of what will come if we do not heed his exhortations and change our ways. The image of a potential disastrous future is used to inspire people to change.

Kohelet 12 - Boom and Bust

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:06:51 -0300

Remember during the boom times to use it well, because the times of bust are coming. In the end, there is purpose to it all.

Kohelet 11 - Take the Opportunity Now!

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:09:38 -0300

Spread goodness without restriction, because what goes around, comes around. Don't keep waiting for the right moment to do something good, as no moment is better than right now.

Kohelet 10 - Choose Your Leaders Wisely

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:15:45 -0300

A fool talks and talks and pretends to know things that cannot be known, while a wise man understands his limitations. Choose leaders who know what they can and cannot do and say.

Kohelet 9 - Wisdom Conquers All

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:35:10 -0300

It is not the powerful who win wars, but the wise.

Kohelet 8 - Eat and AND be Merry

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:58:48 -0300

Don't waste your emotional energy trying to understand God's ways. just appreciate what you have and enjoy it.

Kohelet 7b - No One is Perfect

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:44:20 -0300

Kohelet teaches us to take the middle path, too much in either direction leads down to a destructive path.

Kohelet 7a - Eat & Drink, But Don't be So Merry

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:05:15 -0300

It is all about the present, but that is a reason to value the present and use it right. It is not the time to waste the opportunity to live properly.

Kohelet 6 - Let in the Sunshine!

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Who knows what will happen tomorrow? Let in the sunlight today!

Kohelet 5b - Enjoy it Now Because It Won't Last long

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Better to enjoy the fruits of your labor while you have it, because we all leave the world the same as we entered it.

Kohelet 4b & 5a - God is in Heaven, We Are on Earth

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Kohelet reminds us that we will never understand God and thus challenging Him is a waste of time. Instead we should focus on our lives, keep our promises, and be smart about our actions.

Kohelet 4a - Two is Better Than One

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Kohelet advises us that despite the seeming futility of our efforts, we should still not fold our hands and do nothing. However we should choose something meaningful, with purpose and together with others.

Kohelet 3 - There is a Time For Everything

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0300

There is a time and season for everything, we must enjoy and experience each moment, and live properly each moment of our lives.

Kohelet 2b - Enjoy the Moment

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0300

We don't understand the ways of God, but it is better to be wise than to be foolish, and it is important to enjoy the momentary pleasures that we are privileged to experience.

Kohelet 2a - The Pleasures of This World

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0300

Kohelet examines three possible paths; physical pleasure, wisdom, and purposelessness. He begins by observing that while he derived pleasure from seeking out the luxuries oif this world, they were only fleeting and temporary.

Kohelet 1c - The More You Know, the Worse it Gets

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Wisdom itself is a source of pain and anxiety. Maybe it would be better to be ignorant?

Kohelet 1b - Nothing New Under the Sun

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Everything that was will be again, there is nothing new under the sun.

Kohelet Introduction and 1a - Vanity of Vanities

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:46:42 -0300

We introduce the Book of Ecclesiastes, and begin reading this masterpiece in which we encounter the seeming futility of the search for meaning in our lives.

Chronicles 2:36 - Destruction and Rebirth

Sun, 18 May 2025 06:00:00 -0300

The kingdom of Judah is destroyed, and the people are exiled. Cyrus of Persia issues a proclamation to allow the return of the exiles.

Chronicles 2:35 - The Great Passover of Josiah, and His Untimely Death

Fri, 16 May 2025 06:00:00 -0300

The reign of Josiah reaches its greatest height in the most wonderful Passover celebration in history. Tragically Josiah meets his untimely death due to a severe military error.

Chronicles 2:34 - Josiah and the Hidden Torah

Wed, 14 May 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Josiah cleanses the nation and the Temple. A hidden Torah scroll is found and sparks a renewal of the covenant between God and His people.

Chronicles 2:33 - The Chaos of Kings Menasheh and Amon

Mon, 12 May 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Menasheh and Amon lead the people of Judah back on the sorry and evil path towards darkness.

Chronicles 2:32 - Hezekiah's Fatal Flaw

Sat, 10 May 2025 22:00:00 -0300

Hezekiah leads the people to a miraculous victory over the Assyrian forces, but arrogance gets to his head.

Chronicles 2:31 - The Bountiful Harvest

Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Under Hezekiah's leadership, the wealth and bounty of the harvest is celebrated, storehouses are built, and the priestly class is supported in their holy work.

Chronicles 2:30 - Hezekiah Celebrates Passover

Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Hezekiah reunites the people of Judah and the remnants of the people of Israel in a wonderful and joyous celebration of Passover.

Chronicles 2:29 - Hezekiah Restores the Temple

Sun, 04 May 2025 10:33:31 -0300

Hezekiah begins his remarkable reign with a dramatic restoration of the Temple.

Chronicles 2:28 - The Sorry Career of King Ahaz

Fri, 02 May 2025 09:47:17 -0300

King Ahaz leads the people down a path of corruption, idol worship and abomination. The Kingdom of Judah begins to fall apart as it is attacked from all sides.

Chronicles 2:27 - The Reign of King Yotam

Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Yotam is faithful to God and has a mostly successful reign for 16 years.

Chronicles 2:26 - The Reign of King Uzziyahu

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Once again, we read of a King who rules successfully until his arrogance got the better of him.

Chronicles 2:25 - The Career of King Amatzyahu

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:15:55 -0300

We read of the reign of King Amatzyahu of Judah. While he started with great promise, arrogance once again brings a King down to an ignominious end.

Chronicles 2:24 - Yo'ash, His Successes and His Failures

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0300

We read of Yo'ash's refurbishing of the Temple, and how he abandoned God due to arrogance after his mentor Yehoyadah passed away.

Chronicles 2:23 - The Crown Returns to the House of David

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 22:00:00 -0300

Athaliah is deposed, Yehoyadah the High Priest leads the reestablishment of the House of David and the 6 year old Yo'ash is placed on the throne of Judah.

Chronicles 2:22 - Athaliah Overthrows the Judean Monarchy

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:23:12 -0300

The House of Ahab is destroyed in the North, but its negative influence persists in the Kingdom of Judah. Achaziah fails dramatically and is killed and almost the entire House of David is wiped out by Athaliah in a violent coup.

Chronicles 2:21 - The Sad Career of King Yehoram

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:42:31 -0300

KKing Yehoram rules with a murderous iron fist, leads the people astray, and the once great Kingdom of Judah begins to fall apart.

Chronicles 2:20 - God Himself Battles for Judah

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:47:54 -0300

Yehoshaphat leads the people in prayer when presented with a seemingly impossible threat. A miraculous delivery occurs when God himself does battle on the people's behalf.

Chronicles 2:19 - Yehoshaphat's Justice System

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Yehoshaphat fulfills the Torah's commands to set up a system of justice.

Chronicles 2:18 - A Shaky Alliance and Ahab's Yes-Men

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:17:00 -0300

Yehoshaphat forms an alliance through marriage with the Northern kingdom and goes into battle with his new ally Ahab. We learn a timely lesson about speaking truth to power.

Chronicles 2:17 - Yehoshaphat Teaches Torah

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0300

Yehoshaphat builds a powerful kingdom, loyal to God, and beloved by the people.

Chronicles 2:16 - Asa's Disappointing Decline

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0300

The promising reign of King Asa ends with a failure of leadership.

Chronicles 2:15 - A Renewed Covenant With God

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:10:10 -0300

At the advice of the prophet Azaryahu, King Asa leads the people of Judah into a renewal of the covenant with God.

Chronicles 2:14 - King Asa Leads Judah Back to God

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:56:17 -0300

King Asa takes the proper path and wins a major military victory to defend Judah.