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The Land of Israel network broadcasts the truth and beauty of the land of Israel and the Jewish people. Our show hosts include Ari Abramowitz, Jeremy Gimpel, Eve Harow, Josh Hasten, Rav Mike Feuer, Yishai Fleisher and more. Learn more at http://www.TheLandofIsrael.com

  1. The Soul of the Land & the Destiny of Israel (Behar/Bechukotai) | The Land of Israel Fellowship

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    The Soul of the Land & the Destiny of Israel (Behar/Bechukotai) | The Land of Israel Fellowship

    👉 Join The Land of Israel Fellowship and walk this prophetic journey with us from the mountains of Judea to your home around the world. https://thelandofisrael.com/membership-tiers/ This is the full recording of The Land of Israel Fellowship, Session #274, hosted live from the Judean Hills by Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel. This powerful gathering comes at the unique intersection of Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim), Mother’s Day, and the completion of the biblical books of Joshua and Judges together with our worldwide Prophets of Israel Daily family. In this deeply moving and prophetic teaching, Ari shares a message about the living soul of the Land of Israel, the eternal covenant between Hashem and the Jewish people, and the unfolding redemption of Israel in our generation. In this episode, we explore: • Why the Land of Israel itself keeps Shabbat • The deeper meaning of Shemita and Yovel • “And I will walk among you” — understanding Hashem’s presence in the Land • The miracle of Jerusalem’s reunification in 1967 • The prophetic journey through Joshua, Judges, and redemption • The eternal connection between Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael • The spiritual role of mothers, faith, and generational memory in returning the Jewish people home More than a Bible study, The Land of Israel Fellowship is a living global family gathering to reconnect with Torah, prophecy, Jerusalem, and the heart of Hashem. “Chazak, Chazak, V’Nitchazek” Be strong, be strong, and may we strengthen one another.

    59 min
  2. Judges, 21 - Israel Unravels | Prophets of Israel Daily

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    Judges, 21 - Israel Unravels | Prophets of Israel Daily

    👉 Join the Land of Israel Fellowship for powerful Torah learning from the heart of Israel. https://thelandofisrael.com/membership-tiers/ In Judges Chapter 21 (Sefer Shoftim Bible study), Jeremy Gimpel and Ari Abramowitz bring the Book of Judges to its haunting and unforgettable conclusion, a chapter that closes not with victory, but with grief, broken vows, and the struggle to rebuild a fractured nation. After the civil war with Benjamin, Israel is left with a devastating consequence: one of the twelve tribes is on the verge of extinction. In an attempt to preserve the unity of Am Yisrael, the nation finds itself navigating a painful moral crisis where oath, justice, and compassion collide in ways that are deeply uncomfortable and profoundly human. From the tragedy of Jabesh-Gilead, to the survival of Benjamin through the daughters of Shiloh, to the final verse “In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did what was right in his own eyes” — this chapter reveals the spiritual diagnosis of an entire era. Yet even here, in the ruins, we see something extraordinary: Israel refuses to disappear. Benjamin survives. Unity is preserved. And the seeds of monarchy are quietly planted. 📖 Topics include: Judges Chapter 21 explained The aftermath of the civil war with Benjamin Broken oaths and unintended consequences Jabesh-Gilead and the cost of moral decisions The daughters of Shiloh and the dance in the vineyards How Benjamin survives extinction From Judges to Kings: the rise of Shaul, David, Mordechai, and Esther “Every man did what was right in his own eyes” explained Why Sefer Shoftim ends without a king Unity, grief, and national responsibility in Israel The transition from chaos to monarchy This final chapter of the Book of Judges (Shoftim) reveals a timeless truth: even when Israel reaches its lowest point, the covenant is not broken it is waiting to be rebuilt through unity, responsibility, and the coming of leadership.

    15 min
  3. Judges, 20 - War Within | Prophets of Israel Daily

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    Judges, 20 - War Within | Prophets of Israel Daily

    👉 Join the Prophets of Israel Daily for powerful Torah learning from the heart of Israel. https://thelandofisrael.com/prophets-of-israel/ In Judges Chapter 20 (Sefer Shoftim Bible study), Jeremy Gimpel and Ari Abramowitz explore one of the most intense and emotionally charged chapters in the entire Tanach — the civil war between Israel and the tribe of Benjamin after the tragedy of Givah. What begins as national outrage over the horrific crime in Givah quickly turns into a full-scale Israelite civil war, as all of Israel gathers “k’ish echad” — as one man — seeking justice. But even righteous intentions become complicated when internal division, unresolved spiritual decay, and moral confusion collide. Through the three-day escalation of battle, we see a haunting theological truth: righteous causes can still lead to devastating loss when Israel has not fully repaired itself internally. The chapter forces us to confront justice, unity, grief, and divine timing — and what it truly means when Hashem says “Go up… for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.” This Book of Judges teaching also reveals the deeper arc of Shoftim: Israel’s struggle is not only against external enemies, but against internal fragmentation, moral confusion, and the absence of unified spiritual leadership. 📖 Topics include: Judges Chapter 20 explained The civil war of Israel vs. Benjamin The tragedy of Givah and its aftermath “k’ish echad” — Israel united as one man Why Israel loses the first two battles Justice, war, and divine timing in Tanach Pinchas and the return of spiritual leadership Benjamin’s near destruction and survival From chaos to the seeds of monarchy (Shaul, Esther, Mordechai) Internal division vs. national unity in Israel Biblical lessons for modern Israel and Jewish identity This Shoftim / Book of Judges Bible study reveals a timeless truth: even in moments of national unity and moral clarity, Israel must still confront its internal fractures — because redemption is not only about victory, but transformation.

    16 min
  4. Judges, 19 - Darkest Chapter | Prophets of Israel Daily

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    Judges, 19 - Darkest Chapter | Prophets of Israel Daily

    👉 Join the Prophets of Israel Daily for powerful Torah learning from the heart of Israel: https://thelandofisrael.com/prophets-of-israel/ In Judges Chapter 19 (Sefer Shoftim), Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel confront one of the most shocking and disturbing chapters in all of Tanach — a story that marks the moral collapse at the end of the Book of Judges, when “there was no king in Israel and every man did what was right in his own eyes.” What begins as a private domestic journey in the hill country of Ephraim quickly spirals into national tragedy. A Levite retrieves his concubine from Beit Lechem Yehudah, only to be drawn into a sequence of events that exposes the spiritual and moral breakdown of Israelite society. After being rejected hospitality in the city of Givah in Binyamin — where no one opens their door — an elderly Ephraimite finally takes them in. But what follows echoes the darkest moment in the Torah: the story of Sodom in Genesis 19. In Israel’s own territory, near the future site of Jerusalem, the nation descends into chaos and moral corruption. The Levite’s concubine is brutally abused and killed. In response, the Levite performs a shocking act that sends her body parts to the twelve tribes — forcing Israel to confront what has become of them. This chapter is not just a historical tragedy — it is a spiritual diagnosis of a society without shared truth, without leadership, and without moral boundaries anchored in Torah. 📖 Topics include: Judges Chapter 19 explained “No king in Israel” and national collapse (Judges 19:1) Levite and concubine from Beit Lechem Yehudah The failure of hospitality in Givah (Benjamin) Parallels between Givah and Sodom (Genesis 19) Spiritual decay in the Book of Judges The Levite’s moral breakdown The death of the unnamed woman Sending the body to the twelve tribes of Israel National awakening and the beginning of accountability Moral responsibility and collective silence This Book of Judges / Shoftim Bible study reveals a devastating truth: when a society loses shared moral vision, even those closest to holiness can become part of the chaos — and silence becomes the final sin.

    15 min
  5. Judges, Chapter 18 - Religious Chaos | Prophets of Israel Daily

    MAY 6

    Judges, Chapter 18 - Religious Chaos | Prophets of Israel Daily

    👉 Join the Prophets of Israel Daily for powerful Torah learning from the heart of Israel: https://thelandofisrael.com/prophets-of-israel/ In Judges Chapter 18 (Sefer Shoftim), Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel uncover one of the darkest and most unsettling chapters in the Book of Judges — a story not of foreign enemies, but of Israel collapsing spiritually from within. After the dramatic conclusion of Samson’s life in Gaza, we expect a new leader or redemption. Instead, the Tanach shifts into the quiet hills of Ephraim and reveals a nation spiraling into moral and spiritual confusion — where “every man did what was right in his own eyes.” At the center is Micah, a man who builds a private shrine, steals silver, installs an idol, and hires a wandering Levite as his personal priest — all while believing he is serving Hashem. What follows is a chain reaction that leads the tribe of Dan to abandon their inheritance, steal Micah’s entire religious setup, and conquer the peaceful city of Laish — renaming it Dan. But the most shocking revelation comes at the end: the Levite priest is identified as Jonathan son of Gershom, son of Moses — a spiritual descendant of Moshe Rabbeinu himself — now serving a stolen idol. This chapter exposes a devastating truth: Israel’s greatest danger is not external enemies, but internal spiritual confusion when truth becomes personal preference. 📖 Topics include: Judges Chapter 18 explained Micah’s idol shrine and “private religion” “Every man did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 17:6, 18:1) Tribe of Dan and the conquest of Laish Stolen priesthood and corrupted worship Jonathan son of Gershom (descendant of Moses) Spiritual decline in the Book of Judges The collapse of national moral leadership When religion becomes self-made truth Shiloh vs. Micah’s private temple This powerful Book of Judges / Shoftim Bible study reveals a timeless warning: when there is no shared spiritual authority, even sincere people can drift into destructive confusion — believing they are serving God while building something entirely different.

    14 min
  6. Judges, Chapter 17 - False Worship | Prophets of Israel Daily

    MAY 5

    Judges, Chapter 17 - False Worship | Prophets of Israel Daily

    👉 Join the Prophets of Israel Daily for powerful Torah learning from the heart of Israel. https://thelandofisrael.com/prophets-of-israel/ In Judges Chapter 17 Bible study (Sefer Shoftim), Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel uncover one of the most unsettling and foundational chapters in Tanach — a story not of war or foreign oppression, but of internal spiritual collapse. After the death of Samson, instead of national redemption or a new judge rising, the Book of Judges shifts suddenly to a quiet home in the hills of Ephraim. There, a man named Micah builds a private religious system with stolen silver, a homemade shrine, an ephod, teraphim, and a hired Levite priest. What begins as sincere devotion quickly becomes the blueprint for distorted worship: a system where Hashem’s name is used, but His instructions are replaced. This chapter introduces the haunting foundation verse of Sefer Shoftim: “In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” But as this teaching reveals, the crisis is not lawlessness — it is self-defined religion. Micah and his mother are not rebels; they are believers who have unknowingly crossed the line between serving Hashem and reshaping Him into something manageable, familiar, and controllable. From the stolen silver to the “Beit Elohim,” from the Levite-for-hire to the illusion of spiritual certainty (“Now I know Hashem will do good for me”), this episode exposes how quickly holiness can be rebuilt in human image when Torah boundaries are removed. Ari and Jeremy also explore the role of the Levite from Bethlehem — a man meant to guard Israel’s spiritual clarity — who instead validates Micah’s system for payment, turning religious authority into something transactional. This Book of Judges teaching reveals a timeless warning: the greatest threat to faith is not rejection of Hashem, but redefining His service according to what already feels right. 📖 Topics include: Judges Chapter 17 explained Micah and the stolen silver The origins of spiritual distortion in Tanach “Everyone did what was right in their own eyes” (Judges 17:6) The private Beit Elohim and counterfeit Mishkan The Levite from Bethlehem and spiritual compromise Maimonides on the roots of idolatry Religion vs. self-authored spirituality The danger of religious certainty (“Now I know…”) Torah authenticity vs. human projection This Shoftim / Book of Judges teaching reveals a timeless truth: the collapse of Israel begins not in the battlefield, but in the living room — when holiness is defined without hearing Hashem.

    16 min
  7. The Final Countdown & Ultimate Count Up (Parsha Emor) | The Land of Israel Fellowship

    MAY 4

    The Final Countdown & Ultimate Count Up (Parsha Emor) | The Land of Israel Fellowship

    Full recording of the Land of Israel Fellowship, captured live on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, on the Torah portion of Emor. A serene Shabbat in the Judean Desert is suddenly interrupted by a moment that reflects the reality of life in Israel today where even a distant paraglider can trigger memories of October 7th and the ongoing war. Beneath the tension and uncertainty, a deeper spiritual story is unfolding. This episode explores the inner dimension of the times we’re living through, and how the mitzvah of the Counting of the Omer offers a path to transformation, clarity, and connection with Hashem. In this teaching: A personal story that captures the emotional reality of Israel right now The lasting impact of October 7th and the ongoing multi-front war Why counting the Omer is described as “for yourselves” The connection between the Manna in the wilderness and the Omer offering Gratitude as the foundation for spiritual growth and receiving the Torah The journey from Passover (freedom) to Shavuot (purpose) The 7 Divine attributes and a practical framework for inner refinement This is more than a weekly teaching—it’s a guide for navigating uncertainty with faith, and for using this sacred time of the Omer to grow into who you’re meant to be. As Israel faces challenges from every direction, this episode offers a deeper lens into the spiritual process shaping the nation and each of us. Follow & share the podcast to stay connected to the Land of Israel Fellowship.

    59 min
  8. Judges, Chapter 16 - Samson & Delilah | Prophets of Israel Daily

    MAY 4

    Judges, Chapter 16 - Samson & Delilah | Prophets of Israel Daily

    👉 Join the Prophets of Israel Daily for powerful Torah learning from the heart of Israel. https://thelandofisrael.com/prophets-of-israel/ In Judges Chapter 16 (Sefer Shoftim / Book of Judges), Jeremy Gimpel and Ari Abramowitz conclude the dramatic and tragic story of Samson (Shimshon), Judge of Israel, in one of the most powerful and heartbreaking chapters in all of Tanach. This chapter reveals the final descent of Samson—chosen before birth, filled with divine strength, and yet brought down through betrayal, temptation, and the slow forgetting of where his power truly comes from. The story of Samson and Delilah is not only about seduction—it is about spiritual blindness, identity, and the danger of mistaking divine gift for personal power. From the gates of Gaza carried on his shoulders, to the valley of Sorek where his downfall begins, to the final moment in the temple of Dagon, we witness a devastating truth: when a person forgets Hashem as the source of their strength, even the strongest soul can fall into darkness without realizing it. Yet even in collapse, the door to redemption is never fully closed. 📖 Topics include: Judges Chapter 16 explained (Sefer Shoftim study) Samson (Shimshon) and Delilah story explained Gaza, strength, and spiritual arrogance “Sorek” — the valley of the grape and forbidden desire Delilah and the symbolism of night vs sun The three failed attempts to bind Samson “He told her all his heart” (Judges 16:17) The secret of Samson’s strength and the Nazirite vow “And he did not know that Hashem had departed from him” (Judges 16:20) Spiritual blindness and loss of awareness of divine source Midah k’neged midah — measure for measure in Samson’s downfall Samson’s eyes vs his spiritual vision Grinding in Gaza and the humiliation of exile “Remember me” — Samson’s final prayer (Judges 16:28) The collapse of the temple of Dagon (Judges 16:30) Teshuva, brokenness, and final redemption This Book of Judges Bible study (Shoftim Torah teaching) reveals a timeless warning and hope: true strength is never self-generated—it is always a gift from Hashem, and when that truth is forgotten, even greatness can fall. But when it is remembered again, even in the darkest moment, redemption begins.

    17 min
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The Land of Israel network broadcasts the truth and beauty of the land of Israel and the Jewish people. Our show hosts include Ari Abramowitz, Jeremy Gimpel, Eve Harow, Josh Hasten, Rav Mike Feuer, Yishai Fleisher and more. Learn more at http://www.TheLandofIsrael.com

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