Pinchas 5781: Leadership Lessons
Moses hands over the reins of power to Joshua. "HE shall command him in the eyes of the nation." What did Moses instruct Joshua? What critical message needed to be communicated during the transition o...
29 Juni 202118min
Crises & Kings: Episode 12 – In Those Days there was a King in Israel
The Book of Samuel I Episode 12: In Those Days there was a King in Israel Podcast Overview: Although Saul is officially king, he will not win the people's confidence until he can act like one. The d...
28 Juni 202124min
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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 202122min
