After the destruction, rabbis from the Davidic dynasty were the religious leaders. The contention among colleagues and followers led to a democratic, grass roots movement, culminating with the deposition of Rabban Gamliel

Though Hillel and Shammai had major disputes, they've accepted each other's actions. Later generations have mitigated their achievements and promote instead divisiveness.

Stories about scholars were extremely cautious not to mislead customers, and about a scholar who found ways to give the banished children of a grumpy man, a portion of their inheritance.

Akavya ben Mahalalel was a seeker of truth, excommunicated for his stubbornness. His last words to his son are surprising in their honesty and intensity.

Stories of three men rejected by Shammai but accepted by Hillel - is today's orthodoxy Shammai or Hillel?

The Talmudic story about Abba Hilqiyya paints a different picture of a tzaddik. The values of work, honesty, transparency, and business Ethics are conveyed through the narrative.

King David drops hints to the possible shocking story of his conception.

When the prophet searches the next king, David is all but forgotten. What's his story?

Part 2 of the discussion of cult prostitution.

In this discussion we explore the obscure story of cult prostitution in its many manifestations in the Bible.