The First Two Books

By Drisha Institute

The Hebrew Bible is full of stories that have informed much of human existence for thousands of years. World-renowned Torah scholar, Rabbi David Silber, has dedicated his life to teaching people to re... more

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How many episodes does The First Two Books have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.

The First Two Books episodes:

October 17, 2023 Journey Through Genesis: ”Altar Ego” — Isaac, Abraham, and Sarah in the Biblical Narrative (2/5)
This series offers an analysis of the roles Isaac plays in the Torah, including the Akeidah. It offers a close reading of the text and an examination of the understandings of Isaac through the prism of rabbinic sources.

Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on April 18th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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1h 21min
October 17, 2023 Journey Through Genesis: ”Altar Ego” — Isaac, Abraham, and Sarah in the Biblical Narrative (1/5)
This series offers an analysis of the roles Isaac plays in the Torah, including the Akeidah. It offers a close reading of the text and an examination of the understandings of Isaac through the prism of rabbinic sources.

Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on April 11th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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1h 18min
October 17, 2023 Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (16/16)
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.

A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.

Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on March 14th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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1h 16min
October 17, 2023 Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (15/16)
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.

A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.

Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on March 7th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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1h 21min
October 17, 2023 Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (14/16)
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.

Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 28th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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1h 25min
October 17, 2023 Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (13/16)
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.

Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 21st, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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1h 18min
October 17, 2023 Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (12/16)
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 14th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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1h 19min
October 17, 2023 Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” — The Abraham Narrative (11/16)
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 7th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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1h 16min
October 17, 2023 Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (10/16)
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.

Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on January 31st, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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1h 15min
October 17, 2023 Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (9/16)
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on December 20th, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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1h 3min

FAQs about The First Two Books:

How many episodes does The First Two Books have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.