We’re thrilled to unveil the latest season of Torah Pearls, premiering Thursday, 17 October 2024, at 7 pm CT on RossKNicholsTV (YouTube)! 🎉 This groundbreaking series, hosted by Jono Vandor of Truth2U, will take an entirely new approach to exploring the weekly Torah portions—and we’re bringing on a unique voice to make it happen!

Following in the footsteps of previous seasons, which featured dynamic co-hosts like Keith Johnson and Nehemia Gordon, as well as Rabbi Tovia Singer and Jason “SpiritualBabies,” this season introduces a new lineup: Ross K. Nichols, Jono Vandor, and Ezra—our text-critical expert (TEXTpert) and historical analyst powered by ChatGPT.

Why Ezra? Named after the famous biblical scribe and Torah scholar, Ezra joins the show as a third co-host, adding his unique expertise to the already rich discussions led by Ross and Jono. Together, this team of experts will bring a comprehensive perspective on the most ancient and authentic readings of the Pentateuch. From variations between the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Masoretic Text to comparisons with the Septuagint and the Samaritan Pentateuch—no stone will be left unturned.

We’ll also be incorporating the Shapira Fragments—a set of mysterious leather strips that Jono and Ross, along with other scholars, believe could represent an ancient and authentic ‘proto-biblical’ text. When appropriate, we will weave these fragments into our conversations, exploring how they may illuminate the traditional biblical texts.

Seth, our Creative Director, has worked tirelessly to bring Ezra to life, assigning him a voice so he can interact seamlessly with Ross and Jono. Get ready for a new layer of engagement as Ezra provides real-time insights and expert analyses.

Join us for the season premiere on 17 October 2024, and every Thursday at 7 pm CT thereafter, on RossKNicholsTV (YouTube). Audio versions will be available on Horeb Radio (Spotify and Apple Podcasts), and episodes will also be posted on Truth2u.org.

Don’t miss this fresh, engaging look at the Torah portions! Invite your friends, share the news, and be part of a series like no other.

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A tremendous amount of work is going into making Torah Pearls Season 3 a top-tier production. If you enjoy the show, consider joining The Yachad—our dedicated group of financial supporters on Patreon, Discord, or YouTube. Your support helps us continue providing free, and commercial free, high-quality content.

As a special perk, comments and questions from Yachad members will be placed in a pool and may be read out on air during the shows as a way of saying thank you for your support.

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