Navot's Vineyard

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  1. The Gallows

    Prof. Jonathan Grossman

    Death by hanging is a punishment for treason. Haman, who is charged with the safety of the king, plots to accuse Mordekhai of treason, unaware that Mordekhai is "immune" to such accusations, while the king begins to suspect that Haman himself is plotting against him.

  2. Eliyahu in Horev (Part 2)

    Eliyahu's Flight (Part 1)

    Rabbi Elchanan Samet

    It is unlikely that Izevel sends a warning to Eliyahu about her intention to kill him in order to provide him with an opportunity to escape. Rather, it appears that Izevel, recognizing the limitations of her power, begins a process of a public trial for Eliyahu, similar to the case of Navot.

  3. Navot's Vineyard (Part 1)

    The Episode of Navot and the Rights of the King

    Rabbi Elchanan Samet

    This shiur focuses on the legal and cultural background of the King’s request for Navot’s vineyard, Navot’s refusal, and the need for an orchestrated trial in order to kill Navot.

  4. Navot's Vineyard (Part 2)

    "Have You Murdered And Also Inherited?!" ֠- Ahav's Responsibility

    Rabbi Elchanan Samet

    While Izevel plots and executes Navot’s murder, Ahav becomes a hidden but necessary partner. The attempt to enjoy the fruits of wickedness without dirtying one's hands with the actual deed, may work in relation to other people, but it cannot work in the real reckoning between man and God. This is Eliyahu’s harsh accusation towards Ahav.

  5. Navot's Vineyard (Part 3)

    Navot's Refusal and its Motives

    Rabbi Elchanan Samet

    Despite Ahav’s generous offer, Navot refuses to sell his vineyard. The narrative describes Ahav’s attempt to ignore the real reason behind Navot’s refusal and Izevel describes it as petty. In fact, Navot’s refusal is based on the value of preserving the patriarchal inheritance which was viewed not as an asset with monetary value, but rather as part of a social structure in which the individual was connected to his family.

  6. Navot's Vineyard (Part 4)

    Ahav's Personal Punishment and the Punishment of His Household

    Rabbi Elchanan Samet

    Eliyahu’s divine message to Ahav that informs him of the end of the rule of his house, relates both to the murder of Navot and to the idol worship in his time – both instigated by Izevel. Navot’s murder is viewed as more severe than idol worship and thus serves as the catalyst for this message.

  7. The Power of Repentance - Ahav's Teshuva

    Rabbi Elchanan Samet