Discusses the stories of Yehudit, Hannah, and Miriam and their contribution to the debate regarding the real meaning of Chanukah. Recording at Lev haTorah 5780.

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Discusses the parallels between the story of Judah and Tamar with the story of Joseph, and the purpose of interrupting the latter story with this episode and all the parallels.

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 Explains the nature of the gifts that Jacob sends to Esau and the legnthy lists at the end of chapter 36 in Genesis

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Discusses different approaches to the episode where Jacob tricks Isaac to get the blessing destined for Esau.

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Discusses the meaning of the test, and competing interpretations regarding Avraham's state of mind.

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Discusses Genesis 12-13 - the structure of the story of the separation between Abraham and Lot

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Discusses the MANY interpretations of the enigmatic story of the Tower of Babel, from the traditionalists to Jordan Peterson, Richard Fenyman and Anakin Skywalker.

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Discusses the structure of the arden of Eden story and its message - includes identifying its boundaries, what the tree of Knowledge symbolizes, and whether the exile is a punishment or was pre-destined

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Compares the differing approaches of Mishlei and Kohelet / Proverbs and Ecclesiastes regarding wisdom and the purpose of life, and discusses why Kohelet is read by Jews on Sukkot, of all holidays,

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Explores the tumultous eighth century BCE which saw the emergence of four of Israel's greatest prophets - Isaiah, Amos, Hosea, and Micah. Discusses the historical social and political changes that swept across the Ancient Ner East and how they influenced Israel's religious works forever.

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