Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Zechariah 12 - Every Person Lost is a Tragedy

In Zechariah's vision of the ultimate battle between God's enemies and His people, one major lesson will be learned.  Humility of the victors will be the result.  The victors will win with God, with Grace, with empathy and compassion for each and every person who suffered injury or death in the war.

Zechariah 11 - The Shepherd With Two Staffs

We read of God's frustration with corrupt leadership, as God asks the prophet himself to lead the people.  If no one else will, God promises to do it Himself.  When God Himself takes over, He leads with both punishment and reward. 

Zechariah 10 - A New World

Zechariah envisions a new Messianic world. In this world, people turn to God and not to sorcery. In this world, peoples achieve greatness and power through God and not through wealth and might.  In this world, the people of Judah and Ephraim are once again united, together and strong.

Zechariah 9 - A Humble Man Riding a Donkey

The eyes of all mankind look toward God and His people for guidance, but those who are too arrogant will ultimately be destroyed.  Those who follow God though, will become included in His people.  The Messiah will not conquer the world with power and weapons, but he will rule by speaking peace to all corners of the Earth.

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?