Untold Stories Of The Torah (Jewish History)

This episode continues the story of Moshe's early years, beginning with a plot to overthrow him as king in Kush and his escape to Midian. It covers his heroic rescue of Yisro’s daughters, his imprisonment and miraculous survival, and his discovery of the sapphire staff. The episode concludes with Moshe’s marriage to Tzippora and the birth of their two sons.

00:00 - Intro

01:12 - The Plot Against Moshe Reign in Kush

05:29 - Moshe Goes to Midian

06:44 - Moshe Saves Yisro's Daughters

22:53 - Moshe Meets Yisro

29:14 - Moshe is Imprisoned

34:36 - Moshe is Freed and the Sapphire Staff

37:50 - Moshe gets Married to Tzippora

41:32 - Moshe and Tzippora have two sons

Continued from Part 1 of the Early Life of Moshe. King of Ethiopia, Honorable Discharge, Midian and Tziporah, and Yisro, Moshe’s Children

This episode traces the early life of Moshe Rabbeinu, beginning with Pharaoh's decree to drown all newborn boys and Amram’s decision to remarry Yocheved, leading to Moshe’s birth. It follows Moshe as he is adopted by Basya, grows up in the palace, and begins to connect with his enslaved brethren. The episode ends with Moshe’s escape from arrest, his journey to the Kingdom of Kush, and his surprising rise to kingship.

00:00 - Intro

00:49 - Drowning the Boys in the Nile

02:17 - Amram Remarries Yocheved

04:23 - Moshe is Born

10:01 - Basya Adopts Moshe

19:43 - Moshe Visits the Enslaved Jews

25:12 - Moshe is Arrested and Escapes

26:47 - Moshe Goes to the Kingdom of Kush

31:50 - Moshe Becomes King

What happened to Moshe (Moses) between his escape from Egypt and his return to be the Jewish Leader. Moshe left Egypt at age 12 or 18 and returned at the age of 80? What happened during that time? Moshe used a staff during Egypt and in the desert. Where did it come from? What did it look like? Why did Balaam hate Moshe so much and why was Bilaam so threatened by him? Moshe’s Birth - Drowning in the Nile - Moshe Growing up in the Palace - King of Ethiopia

Esther is brought before King Achashverosh, setting the stage for her unexpected rise to power, while Mordechai earns a position of influence at the king’s gate. As tensions rise, a rebellion brews, and a terrifying decree threatens the Jewish people, forcing Mordechai to lead a movement of repentance. When Esther uncovers a sinister plot, she is faced with the ultimate test of courage—one that will determine the fate of her people.

00:00 - Intro and Recap

04:30 - Esther Presented to King Achashverosh

16:40 - Promoting Mordechai to Judge of the King's Gate

21:11 - Esther has a child

24:48 - Rebellion from Bigsan and Seresh

30:26 - Recap of Purim Events

32:39 - The Decree Against the Jews

38:47 - Mordechai and Teshuvah Movement

43:37 - Esther Discovers the Plot and her Reaction

Esther’s journey begins with her birth and the significance of her name, followed by a deep dive into her ancestry and how it shaped her destiny. As the story unfolds, we explore her marriage, the dramatic introduction to the Purim events, and the unexpected beauty competition that led her to the palace. With Haman’s rise to power and Mordechai’s crucial role, Esther’s courage is put to the test as she navigates the dangers of the royal court.

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Esther's Birth and Name

04:22 - Esther's Ancestry

08:37 - Marriage

12:09 - Purim Story Catchup

15:00 - Beauty Competition

26:50 - Haman

28:10 - Esther Going to the Beauty Competition

38:57 - Mordechai's Assistance

Important Dates in the story: (3338) Destruction of the First Jewish Temple. (3359) Esther was born. (3392) Achashverosh becomes King. (3395) Achashverosh’s Party and Killing of Vashti. (3395 - 3399) The Beauty Contest

Part 3 of the Story of Calev (Caleb) Ben Yefuneh: Conquering of Chevron, Conquering of Devir, Achsa and Osniel Ben Kenaz, and the Gilgul and second marriage of Kalev.

Continued from previous class. 

In this section we discuss the second Spying for Moshe and the Spying Expedition for Yehoshua (Yehoshua’s Instructions, The Mission, Rachav Saving the Spies).

Story of Kalev Ben Yefuneh.

Early Life and Ancestry, Marriage to Miriam, Miriam and Kalev’s Children, Chur and the Battle Against Amalek, The Murder of Chur, The Building of the Mishkan by Betzalel, Calev: The Successful Spy for Moshe, Detouring at Chevron, and Spies vs Kalev and Yehoshua.