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 Juni 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 Juni 202122min
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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 202116min
