Crises & Kings: Episode 11 – A Tentative Coronation
The Book of Samuel I Episode 11: A Tentative Coronation Podcast Overview: Saul is offered three curious signs to indicate that he has been chosen. But they are not random. (Samuel I 10:1 - 27) Down...
24 Jun 202122min
Balak 5781: The Strange Case of the Talking Donkey
Parshat Balak is highly unusual. On the one hand, it does not contain even a single mitzvah. On the other hand, it describes events that are supernatural and strange. Perhaps the most peculiar occurre...
22 Jun 202126min
Crises & Kings: Episode 10 – In Search of Donkeys
The Book of Samuel I Episode 10: In Search of Donkeys Podcast Overview: The appointment of Israel's first king implausibly begins with Saul's fruitless search for lost donkeys. It ends with Saul ins...
21 Jun 202124min
Crises & Kings: Episode 9 – The King’s Law
The Book of Samuel I Episode 9: The King's Law Podcast Overview: Monarchy as an institution has great potential but also carries great risks. In this podcast, we begin to consider both. (Samuel I 8:...
17 Jun 202119min
Chukat 5781 – Real Leaders Fail
Parashat Chukat marks many transitions, not the least of which is the end of an era in leadership. This podcast explores the sin of Moshe at the waters of Meriva and offers insight into the critical l...
14 Jun 202123min
Crises & Kings: Episode 8 – The Clamor for a King
The Book of Samuel I Episode 8: The Clamor for a King Podcast Overview: With Shmuel's career-ending, the elders and the people demand that he appoint a king. But Shmuel is reluctant. A close reading...
14 Jun 202122min
Crises & Kings: Episode 7 – The Ideal Judge
The Book of Samuel I Episode 7: The Ideal Judge Podcast Overview: The old corrupt order has been swept away. Shmuel now emerges as a true judge in Israel, highlighting what real religious/political ...
10 Jun 202122min
Crises & Kings: Episode 6 – The Philistines Chastened
The Book of Samuel I Episode 6: The Philistines Chastened Podcast Overview: The pagan Philistines believe that by capturing the ark, they have prevailed against the God of Israel. But He soon makes ...
7 Jun 202122min
