Parashat Vayishlach 5782 – Cyclical History

Description: Does History repeat itself? Nachmanides thinks it does! He reads the entire standoff between Jacob and Esau as a paradigm of future events – Isael and Rome, Judaism and Christianity. What are we … Read the rest

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The Book of Samuel II

Episode 39: David’s Exile from Jerusalem

Podcast Overview: Avshalom rebels against his father David and the kingdom threatens to unravel. (Samuel II 15:1-37)

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The Book of Samuel II

Episode 38: Avshalom Rehabilitated

Podcast Overview: Through the agency of Yoav and the parable of the wise woman of Tekoa, David is convinced to allow Avshalom to return to Jerusalem. But the resolution is a … Read the rest

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Parashat Vayetze 5782 – Ya’acov and the Stone Upon the Well

Description: After securing the blessings, Ya’acov must flee the wrath of his brother Esav. Arriving at Charan, he encounters the shepherds and their flocks, and when he sees Rachel … Read the rest

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The Book of Samuel II

Episode 37: The Rape of Tamar

Podcast Overview: The consequences of David’s crime now begin to play themselves out, with great destructive effect. (Samuel II 12:24-13:39)

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The Book of Samuel II

Episode 36: David and Batsheva Part 2: The Punishment

Podcast Overview: Natan the prophet pronounces God’s harsh judgment against David. (Samuel II 11:16-12:23)

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Parashat Toldot 5782 – But I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong

Description: The podcast examines the different strategies that rabbis and others have used to lessen the moral issues of Jacob tricking Esau to get the birthright and tricking his father … Read the rest

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The Book of Samuel II

Crises & Kings Episode 35: David and Batsheva Part 1: The Crime

Podcast Overview: David’s glorious ascent is abruptly derailed by a crime that redefines him and his kingdom. (Samuel II 11:1-15)

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The Book of Samuel II

Episode 34: David’s Victories

Podcast Overview: David secures the realm by defeating all of the surrounding kingdoms that threaten it. He also keeps his pledge. (Samuel II 8:1-10:19)

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Parashat Chaye Sarah 5782 – Rivka: The Original Influencer

Description: In Parashat Chaye Sarah, Avraham sends his servant Eliezer on a mission to find a spouse for his son Yitzchak. Avraham doesn’t offer much in the way of criteria, but … Read the rest

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