Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Zechariah 8 - Grasping a Jewish Cloak

God reveals to us when and how the redemption will occur. He is here and ready to be present among us, but we need to be truthful, honest and just.  The nations of the world will then grasp the cloak of the Jews and ask to come to Jerusalem and learn the ways of God.

Zechariah 7 - God Answers a Question With a Question

The people ask the prophet, "Is this the redemption we have been waiting for? Do we still need to fast in commemoration of the destruction of the First Temple?"  A seemingly innocent question reveals to God that they missed the entire point of both the reason for the destruction and the purpose of redemption itself.

Zechariah 6 - The Shining Chariots of God Return

In the final vision in the prophet's dream, we learn of the chariots of God as they search the land and return to the Temple.  The separation of Church and State is crucial to the success of the redemption.

Zechariah 5 - Flying Scrolls and a Woman in a Box

Zechariah's prophecies get more mysterious as he sees a flying scroll, a flying box, and a woman in a box. We attempt to decipher the meaning of these unusual visions.

Zechariah 4 - The Menorah and the Olive Trees

This vision of Zechariah is read in synagogue every holiday of Chanukah.  We as human beings must make God's presence felt in this world.  If we do that, then the light of the menorah will shine throughout the Earth.

Zechariah 2b & 3 - Dirty Clothing and the Eyes of God

Zechariah is witness to a heavenly trial.  Yehoshua the high priest stands in dirty clothing, with all of the accumulated sins of the people in exile.  Can he be cleansed? Can he lead the people in purification and atonement? 

Zechariah 2a - A Wall of Flame Surrounds, and the Honor of God in the Heart.

The greatest fear of those who destroy, are the carpenters and builders who seek to build.  Zechariah is afraid that the building of Jerusalem may be limited, but God reassures the people and the prophet that if they build, and the people come, Jerusalem will grow.

Zechariah 1b - The Persian KGB

Zechariah echoes the people's concern that they are still subservient to the might of the Persian empire.  We try to comprehend a mysterious vision of colorful horses, and God promises the people that He will yet choose Jerusalem.

Zechariah Intro and 1a - You Already Know What To Do

We begin the book of Zechariah, and we get the sense that the period of prophecy is coming to a close.  Your forefathers already learned their lesson.  God has already shown us the path.  We no longer will need prophets to remind us to improve our ways

Haggai 2 - Halacha and Potential

The prophet exhorts the people to be strong, be pure, and dedicate themselves.  The potential for the full and true redemption lies in their hands.  If only they apply themselves, the redemption is already here.  We learn of the purpose of Halacha, Jewish law.