In this episode, we offer an introduction to the Book of Judges (Shoftim) explaining the book as a continuing cycle of sin-subjugation-redemption, and clarify the Halachic differences between Shoftim and Kings (Melachim).
We then segue to a discussion about the first Shofet, Osniel ben Knaz and how he captured the city of Kiryat Sefer and married his neice Achsa, the daughter of Caleb ben Jephunah.

In this episode, we offer an introduction to the Book of Judges (Shoftim) explaining the book as a continuing cycle of sin-subjugation-redemption, and clarify the Halachic differences between Shoftim and Kings (Melachim). We then segue to a discussion about the first Shofet, Osniel ben Knaz and how he captured the city of Kiryat Sefer and married his neice Achsa, the daughter of Caleb ben Jephunah.

Episode 1 - Othniel ben Knaz: Capture the City, Marry the Girl

These lectures on the Book of Judges (Sefer Shoftim) were delivered by Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein at the Wild Summer Program in Yeshivas Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem (August 2019). These lectures follow the Book of Judges based on traditional rabbinic sources. Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein is the author of God versus Gods: Judaism in the Age of Idolatry (Mosaica Press, 2018). He studied for over a decade at such premier institutes as Yeshiva Gedolah of Los Angeles, Yeshivas Mir in Jerusalem, and Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ. He currently lives in Beitar Illit, Israel where he continues to deliver lectures and publish articles in rabbinic and academic journals. He can be reached via email at rabbircklein@gmail.com

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Episode 1 - Othniel ben Knaz: Capture the City, Marry the Girl

Episode 1 - Othniel ben Knaz: Capture the City, Marry the Girl