Challah Day
Challah Day
Tammy Priest
A weekly podcast with Tammy Priest, Jewish believer in Jesus. Sitting at the table over freshly-baked challah every Friday, Tammy shares short devotions about the intersection of the Old & the New. Challah Day content (c) Tammy Priest Challah Day logo (c) Olivia Priest
Firstfruits & Tu B'Shevat: The Jewish New Year for Trees
In this episode, Tammy talks about Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish “New Year for Trees,” and how it can teach us to offer firstfruits in our own lives. {01/29/2021 episode}
Feb 6, 2021
7 min
Going Downhill: Moses, the Disciples, and Jesus on the Mountaintop
In this week’s episode, Tammy talks about Moses, the disciples & Jesus on the mountaintop, and why we need to go downhill from there...
Feb 6, 2021
14 min
The Shema: Everything
What is the Shema, and what does it mean to love God with “all our strength?”   TRIGGER WARNING: At 7:36 there's a sudden, loud racket - the bulldogs barreling through at the sound of the mail truck...! {For those who know Hebrew, yes, I realized mid-sentence that I reversed “heart” and “soul;” But, keeping it real today…!}
Jan 24, 2021
9 min
"Man Plans & God Laughs" / Goodbye 2020 (Challah Day Episode 14)
Happy New Year! In today’s brief episode, Tammy talks about something to take with us from 2020 into 2021:  Words matter.
Jan 2, 2021
7 min
Merry Christmas! {Bethlehem, Bread & Jesus} (Challah Day Episode 13)
Merry Christmas on this very special Challah Day! What does challah bread have to do with Jesus and Bethlehem? Everything! Tune in for a quick episode at Tammy’s kitchen table...
Dec 27, 2020
9 min
Why Frankincense? Bearing Our Burdens (Challah Day Episode 12)
Why frankincense? How can the Magi’s gift to Jesus in Bethlehem more than 2000 years ago speak to each of us today, especially at Christmas 2020?
Dec 19, 2020
15 min
Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
What is the meaning of Hanukkah? Why do people eat foods fried in oil during the holiday? And what does it have in common with Christmas, besides taking place in the same season? Tune into today’s podcast and find out!  You may even catch some bulldog snores coming from under the table...! {If you want to see the goodies Tammy talks about during the podcast, or watch the menorah explanation, catch the video version on YouTube.}
Dec 12, 2020
16 min
The Magi Backstory (Challah Day Episode 10)
It's December! As we move closer to Christmas during this advent season, Tammy talks about the Old Testament roots of the Magi, and how their backstory can teach us to rejoice today.
Dec 5, 2020
15 min
The Veil (Challah Day Episode 9)
Today, Tammy talks about the veil in the ancient sanctuary that separated God's Presence in the Holy of Holies from the people, yet also painted a picture of Who dwelled within. And also Who was yet to come...
Nov 21, 2020
14 min
After the Flood (Challah Day Episode 8)
In today’s episode, Tammy talks about the connection between Noah’s Ark and the Cross, as well as what it means for us today, to step out onto dry land after the flood…
Nov 14, 2020
13 min
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