A letter by John Adams about his presidential predecessor allows us to better understand the beginning of Saul's story. Text: Samuel 7-12

Ezekiel has a unique emphasis on the way in which Jews testify to the world through Sabbath observance. Text: Ezekiel 20-23

In this episode, Rabbi Soloveichik quotes an article by Yehuda Avner. You can read it here.

A verse in Micah appears many times in George Washington's words—including one of the most famous letters in American Jewish history. Text: Micah 1-4

In this episode, Rabbi Soloveichik discusses two of George Washington's letters to Jewish communities in America. Click here to read Washington's letter to the Hebreww Congregation in Savannah, GA. Click here to read Washington's letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, RI.

The story of a committee formed on July 4, 1776, shows us how the founders read the Exodus story, and how they saw in it two separate and essential themes that they wished to impress upon America. Text: Exodus 13-16

A passage in the story of Gideon helped launch the American Revolution. Text: Judges 8-10

Just as he did in life, Menachem Begin channels the meaning of Jerusalem and Jewish eternity in passing.

Menachem Begin completes the Israeli withdrawal from Sinai, evacuating Israeli settlements there.

To Menachem Begin, the successful bombing of the Osirak nuclear reactor was both a strategic success and a gift from God.

In the midst of the 1981 election race, Menachem Begin gives a remarkable speech that embodies the central tenet of his worldview: love of all Jews.

Menachem Begin channels the Jewish past at the signing of the final peace agreement between Israel and Egypt.