Korach 5781: For the sake of heaven
In this podcast, we will look at the controversy of Korah which was not for the sake of heaven but for his own private interests and the ongoing disagreements between the sages Hillel and Shamai which...
6 Jun 202115min
Crises & Kings: Episode 5 – The Israelite Defeated
The Book of Samuel I Episode 5: The Israelite Defeated Podcast Overview: Initially defeated in battle by the Philistines, the Israelites bring the ark of the covenant to the fray. But its mere prese...
3 Jun 202123min
Shelach 5781 – Fixing our Broken Compasses
Critical thinking is the hallmark of our tradition. Overly critical thinking that leads to pessimism, on the other hand, can lead us down a path of demoralization and destruction. What was the failed ...
1 Jun 202118min
Crises & Kings: Episode 4 – Shmuel’s Coming of Age
The Book of Samuel I Episode 4: Shmuel's Coming of Age Podcast Overview: Eli the high priest is young Shmuel's mentor and guide. But now the word of God comes to Shmuel directly, sidelining old and ...
31 Mai 202121min
Crises & Kings: Episode 3 – The Crimes of the Priests
The Book of Samuel I Episode 3: The Crimes of the Priests Podcast Overview: Chana's piety stands in direct contrast to the officiating priests at Shilo, Chofni and Pinchas the sons of Eli. These two...
27 Mai 202122min
Beha’alotecha 5781 – A Time To Step Up and a Time to Step Down
How does one rise to the occasion and do what needs to be done? How does one know when to lovingly detach from a situation because you have done what you can do? A Rashi that is deceptively unremarkab...
24 Mai 202116min
Crises & Kings: Episode 2 – Chana’s Triumph
The Book of Samuel I Episode 2: Chana's Triumph Podcast Overview: Our book begins by introducing us to the fraught family dynamics of Elkana and his two wives, Penina and Chana. Chana, childless and...
23 Mai 202122min
Crises & Kings: Episode 1/Introduction – The Backdrop of the Book of Judges
The Book of Samuel I Episode 1: Introduction – The Backdrop of the Book of Judges Podcast Overview: In order to appreciate the opening chapters of the book of Samuel, we must first consider the back...
22 Mai 202119min
