Crises & Kings Episode 40: Avshalom Ascendant
The Book of Samuel II Episode 40: Avshalom Ascendant Podcast Overview: Avshalom triumphantly enters Jerusalem. There will be no turning back. (Samuel II 16:1-23) Download Source Sheet A special no...
15 Marras 202122min
Parashat Vayishlach 5782 – Cyclical History
Parashat Vayishlach 5782 - Cyclical History Description: Does History repeat itself? Nachmanides thinks it does! He reads the entire standoff between Jacob and Esau as a paradigm of future events - Is...
14 Marras 202124min
Crises & Kings Episode 39: David’s Exile from Jerusalem
The Book of Samuel II Episode 39: David's Exile from Jerusalem Podcast Overview: Avshalom rebels against his father David and the kingdom threatens to unravel. (Samuel II 15:1-37) Download Source S...
11 Marras 202122min
Crises & Kings Episode 38: Avshalom Rehabilitated
The Book of Samuel II Episode 38: Avshalom Rehabilitated Podcast Overview: Through the agency of Yoav and the parable of the wise woman of Tekoa, David is convinced to allow Avshalom to return to Je...
8 Marras 202122min
Parashat Vayetze 5782 – Ya’acov and the Stone Upon the Well
Parashat Vayetze 5782 - Ya'acov and the Stone Upon the Well Description: After securing the blessings, Ya'acov must flee the wrath of his brother Esav. Arriving at Charan, he encounters the shepherds ...
7 Marras 202121min
Crises & Kings Episode 37: The Rape of Tamar
The Book of Samuel II Episode 37: The Rape of Tamar Podcast Overview: The consequences of David's crime now begin to play themselves out, with great destructive effect. (Samuel II 12:24-13:39) Down...
4 Marras 202120min
Crises & Kings Episode 36: David and Batsheva Part 2: The Punishment
The Book of Samuel II Episode 36: David and Batsheva Part 2: The Punishment Podcast Overview: Natan the prophet pronounces God's harsh judgment against David. (Samuel II 11:16-12:23) Download Sourc...
1 Marras 202123min
Parashat Toldot 5782 – But I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong
Parashat Toldot 5782 - But I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong Description: The podcast examines the different strategies that rabbis and others have used to lessen the moral issues of Jacob tricking Esau to g...
31 Loka 202120min
