Christmas is a time for family. It’s no coincidence, then, that two of the Gospels begin the Nativity story with genealogies—lists of Yeshua’s ancestors. Rabbi Jason reveals not only why these ancestry lists are meaningful but how their structure is significant. And he also discusses how “letters and numbers” play a vital role in deepening our understanding of these Scripture passages.

We also welcome Kathie Lee Gifford to the show. Beyond their work together on the NY Times bestseller, The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi, Rabbi Jason has developed a beautiful friendship with Kathie Lee over the years.