FireTorah

By Shlomo Sprung

A practical and rational approach to Torah, with unique and original ideas.... more

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The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.

FireTorah episodes:

January 05, 2023 Soundbite #4 - Vayechi
Yaakov's confusion about the identities of Yosef's sons; what he's really asking and why Yosef's reply is an answer.
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3min
January 03, 2023 #7 - Vayechi
Understanding the dialogue: Yaakov's burial request; Ephraim and Menashe.

How Yosef is truly different from his brothers.

Yaakov's final words to his sons, what his message really means.
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51min
December 27, 2022 #6 - Vayigash
What does Yosef show his brothers as proof that it's really him and and why?
Why does Yehuda lie to Yosef in front of everyone?
What is Yosef's true intent?
A deeper look at the significance of Yehuda's promise to keep Binyamin safe.
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40min
December 22, 2022 Soundbite #3 - Chanukah
300 barrels of oil explained.
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2min
December 21, 2022 Soundbite #2 - Chanukah
A closer look at the significance of oil.
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1min
December 21, 2022 Soundbite #1 - Chanukah
The relationship between Athens and Israel.
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3min
December 21, 2022#5 - Miketz
Pharaoh's Dreams:
Cows, grain, the Nile and a swamp; what do all of the details mean?

Why does Yosef give advice when he's been asked to interpret?

What actually is Yosef's advice?

Why does dream interpretation qualify Yosef to run a large country and oversee its economy?
Yosef & His Brothers:
Where did they look for him and why?

Why are they accused of being spies?

How does their reply -- "we are brothers" -- resolve Yosef's accusation?
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57min
December 15, 2022 #4 - Vayeshev
A review of the relationship between the brothers and Yosef: when did their hatred morph into jealousy and why?

A review of Yehuda and Tamar. What was her motivation? And what is the significance of their interactions?
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29min
December 15, 2022 #3 - Vayishlach
A review of the highlights in Vayishlach, together with some key insights and unique perspective from Rabbi Sprung.
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42min
December 02, 2022 #1 - Bereshis through Toldos
A summary of key ideas in Bereshis through Toldos.
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40min

FAQs about FireTorah:

How many episodes does FireTorah have?

The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.