Podcast Episodes

Daniel ch.7 - Four Wild Beasts

With ch.7 we begin the second segment of Sefer Daniel - Daniel's vision. We start with a vision of 4 terrifying beasts outlining the history of "Four…

1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel ch.6 - In the Lion's Den

Chapter 6 bears a startling similarity to ch.3.

What are the unique lessons we can glean from this chapter? Why is the storyline repeated?

1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel ch.5 - The Writing on the Wall

This chapter, immortalized in a historic painting by Rembrandt, tells how Belshazzar, drinking at a royal feast from the Temple vessels, is startled …

1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel ch.4 - The King who became a Bird

The king has a dreadful dream (- yet again!) Daniel interprets it. It is all about a tree being cut down. What does it mean?

1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel ch.3 - The Statue of Dura and the Fiery Furnace

In an exciting story of religious defiance, self-sacrifice, and miraculous salvation, Daniel's three friends prefer death rather than bow to the grea…

1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel ch.2 - The Dream Interpreter

In a nail-biting chapter, the king threatens his "wise-men" if they fail to recall and interpret his dream. Daniel prays to God and succeeds.

We discu…

1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel ch.1 - The Jew in a Foreign Culture

Today we introduce the book and figure of Daniel.

Daniel is a personality who is very much in dialogue with other "Jews in a foreign court" - the Bibl…

1 year, 3 months ago

Esther ch.10 - Unstable Victory

The final chapter of Esther seems such an anti-climax. Do we need to hear about taxes and royal prowess? Why is this a suitable close to this story? …

1 year, 3 months ago

Esther ch.9 - A Very Jewish Celebration

How did Purim become a holiday in the Jewish calendar? This is the first post-biblical chag or festival. It must have been controversial. We will see…

1 year, 3 months ago

Esther ch.8 - Saving the Jews is Complicated

Haman is dead. Let's go celebrate! But no - we cannot relax! The decree to annihilate the Jews is still in full force. Mordechai and Esther will disc…

1 year, 4 months ago