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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. …
5 years, 2 months ago
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 supernat…
5 years, 2 months ago
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 fruit…
5 years, 2 months ago
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 th…
5 years, 2 months ago
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 wate…
5 years, 2 months ago
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 appoi…
5 years, 2 months ago
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 …
5 years, 2 months ago
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 prev…
5 years, 3 months ago
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 disa…
5 years, 3 months ago
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 …
5 years, 3 months ago