Tisha B’Av is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar, commemorating the destruction of the Temple. What caused the downfall of Jerusalem? What caused all the internal friction that led to its demise? And is there a lesson we can perhaps take away for use in our own lives, because we are destined to repeat those mistakes unless we fix them.

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This week we examine the southern border of Eretz Yisrael. Is Eilat part of halachic Eretz Yisrael? What about the Sinai Peninsula? Do the refuge cities (arei miklat) play a role in the discussion? Find out now!

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This week we take a look at Semicha (ordination). How it began, what it was needed for, and when did it end. An exciting journey through history! Listen now!

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Click here for an article in Hebrew with the letters from the Geonim.

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This week we take a look at who was Bilaam, where did he come from, and how does he do his stuff. Is he a prophet or a scumbag? Listen to find out!

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Click here for the full text of the inscription at Deir Alla.

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This week we take a look at the halachic debate about Kohanim visiting graves of various righteous people, including Kever Rachel, Mearas Hamachpela, and MIron. Listen for more info!

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This week we examine the itinerary the spies took on their journey of Eretz Yisrael. From where did they go, where did they stop, and where exactly were the group of those who rebelled going? Check it out!

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This week we examine the episode of the slav (quail). What happened, how was this different than the other episodes of demanding food, and the kosher status of quail. Check it out.

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This week we take a look at the custom of Akdamus. Lots of clasehs between cultures have taken place over this poem. We trace the history and origins of this holy hymn. Listen now!

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This week we trace the historical development of Shemittah observance throughout the ages, including the still hotly debated Heter Mechirah. A must listen!

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This week we delve into the Lag Baomer celebration at Meron. Is it really Rashbi’s yahrtzeit or is there some other reason? Find out more!

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For more info about Lag Baomer and Rashbi’s yahrtzeit, look at this article from Seforim blog.

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