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Welcome to the Tsur Institute Podcast!We are a small Biblical research institute committed to responsible biblical research, Both New and Old Testament. As Israelis, we believe we can provide a unique insight to understand the Bible in its context. In this podcast, Yohanan, Dan, and guests explore different biblical topics and books. They read, explain, and apply the text in a way that faith tp the original intention of the author, in the hope of benefiting the body of Christ worldwide. Happy listening!

Episodes

  1. 07/16/2025

    Motifs in the Book of Samuel

    Welcome to another episode of the Tsur Institute Podcast! In this episode, Dan and Yohanan discuss the Biblical motifs in the Book of Samuel. A motif is a word or idea that recurs throughout a literary work and is used to convey a message. Often, tracing motifs reveals the author's intention that cannot be identified through a superficial reading. What are the motifs in the Book of Samuel? And how do the heights of King Saul and Goliath influence our understanding of 1 and 2 Samuel? The answers are all on this episode. Happy listening!

    14 min

  2. 06/24/2025

    Psalm 46 - God is our refuge and strength

    Welcome to another episode of the Tsur Institute podcast! In these turbulent days, with war raging in Israel everyone is searching for a stable anchor, a support to hold onto. Yohanan suggests that this very support, this refuge, is clearly seen in Psalm 46. God Himself is our refuge, better than any bomb shelter or safe room. How is this truth expressed? How does the psalmist emphasize this again and again? And what can one truly hold onto when everything is shaking? Happy listening! (This episode was recorded during 'Operation Rising Lion', the Israel-Iran war)

    36 min

  3. 06/23/2025

    Psalm 73 - Will the wicked triumph?

    Welcome to another episode of the Tsur Institute podcast! In this episode, Yohanan and Dan open Psalm 73 in search of comfort. They ask: Are the lives of the wicked truly better? What does it mean to be righteous? And why do the righteous ultimately come out on top? The answers they find in the psalm offer immense comfort, which also holds both encouragement and a challenge. Happy listening! (This episode was recorded after the murder of Yaron Lishansky by a terrorist in Washington D.C.)

    22 min

  4. 04/21/2025

    The Hiding of the Face - cont’d (Deuteronomy episode 4)

    in this edition of the Tsur Institute Podcast, Yohanan and Dan go to Ezekiel to conclude their investigation of the hiding of the face motive. Is Israel doomed to stay in eternal captivity? Or will God bring them back to their land and to him? These answers are waiting in the episode. Happy listening!

    28 min

  5. 12/02/2024

    The Hiding of The Face (Deuteronomy episode 3)

    Welcome to the Tsur Institute Podcast! In today's episode, Yohanan and Dan explore one of the fascinating themes of the Torah (and the whole Bible): the concept of "The Hiding of the Face." What is this about, where can we see this theme, and is this even relevant to us today? The answers to these questions are in today's episode. Happy listening!

    21 min

  6. 07/13/2024

    Of Giants and Faith (Deuteronomy episode 2)

    Welcome to another episode of the Tsur Institute podcast! In this episode, Dan and Yohanan are discussing the topic of Faith in the book of Deuteronomy. In chapter 5, Moses uses giants to show the people of Israel what real faith is all about.  Happy listening!

    33 min

  7. 05/27/2024

    Psalm 13- Are the Scriptures still relevant to our day?

    Yohanan is recording from Jerusalem with a special guest- Dani Kalisher. Dani and Yohanan are discussing Psalm 13- the poetic structure and meaning- and are asking, "Is the Bible still relevant to our lives today in the year 2024?" Happy listening!

    42 min

  8. 05/26/2024

    Deuteronomy: episode 1

    Welcome to the new series from Machon HaTzur on the Book of Deuteronomy! In the first episode, Yochanan and Dan begin to unpack the Book of Deuteronomy, discussing its internal divisions,recurring motifs, and above all, the hope it holds for a living relationship between the people of Israel and God – a relationship rooted in God's power, not the people's efforts! Happy listening!

    34 min

  9. 02/29/2024

    A String of Pearls

    This is our third episode diving into the Psalms. After having covered Psalms 1 and 2, Dan and Yohanan now turn to look at the connections between them. They discuss how the opening Psalms serve as an introduction to the whole Psalter, and how the Book of Psalms seems to have been intentionally structured. Enjoy your listening!

    30 min

  10. 02/19/2024

    Psalm 1- Blessed is the Man

    Psalms 1 & 2 have been on Yochanan's heart and mind, and in this episode he will tackle Psalm 1, together with Dan, and look at the structure, images, meaning behind some of the Hebrew words, and teasing out some of its connections to Psalm 2 and elsewhere in the Bible.  This is the first of several episodes to include Psalm 2, and then others on the Psalter

    41 min

  11. 02/19/2024

    Psalm 2- Why Do the Nations Rage

    Yochanan & Dan move from Psalm 1 to Psalm 2, and delve into the Hebrew, the structure, the connection and literary devices, and where this psalm sits in the Bible.

    46 min

  12. 02/08/2024

    Ezekiel 36- New Hearts in the Promised Land

    What is God’s promise for the land? What is his plan for his people? Does the promised land still belong to Israel? Hoe is God going to put his plan to action?  Join Michael, Dan and Yohanan on a discussion of Ezekiel 36, while they try and answer theses questions and a few more.

    35 min
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Welcome to the Tsur Institute Podcast!We are a small Biblical research institute committed to responsible biblical research, Both New and Old Testament. As Israelis, we believe we can provide a unique insight to understand the Bible in its context. In this podcast, Yohanan, Dan, and guests explore different biblical topics and books. They read, explain, and apply the text in a way that faith tp the original intention of the author, in the hope of benefiting the body of Christ worldwide. Happy listening!

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