Yehoshua's Leadership

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  1. Yehoshua

    Haftarot: VeZot HaBerakha

    Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

    This chapter describes the reinforcement and fortification of Yehoshua's leadership, following Moshe's unique leadership. The haftara is The verse "You shall meditate on it day and night links the haftara with Simhat Torah. As a leader, Yehoshua was unable to enhance the depth of Torah, but he reinforces the ongoing existential link to Torah by urging the people to study daily, even if briefly. Simhat Torah as well is not only for the great scholars, but for the masses who participate in the weekly reading.

  2. Conclusion of Chapter 1: Yehoshua Assumes Leadership

    Rabbi Michael Hattin

    This lesson examines how Yehoshua goes about solidifying his leadership and living up to its mandate by instilling the people with direction and confidence. He leads the nations in preparations for the crossing of the Jordan River. The significance of the three day period of preparation is examined, and the story of the tribes Reuven, Gad, and half the tribe of Menasheh is reviewed in the context of Yehoshua.

  3. Erev Shabbat Parshat Pinchas - Pinchas, Yehoshua, and Bnot Tzlofchad

    Rabbi Ezra Bick | 20 minutes

    A few personalities are prominent in Parashat Pinhas: Pinhas, Yehoshua, and Bnot Tzlofchad.  We examine different opinions of the meaning of God establishing a "Brit Shalom" - "covenant of peace" with Pinhas. Was this a correcction for a problematic trait, or a badge of honor for orchestrating peace between Bnei Yisrael and God? 

    We take a look at a midrash about the elders' response to Yehoshua as Moshe's successor: Moshe shines like the sun,but Yehoshua shines like the moon.  Is this a negative reflection of Yehoshua or a negative reflection on others, seeing that Yehoshua, a more "regular" person than Moshe, was nevertheless able to reach enormous heights through his dedication and hard work?

    Finally, we look at the example of the Daughters of Tzlofchad, as well as other women in the desert generation (according to the midrash), who exemplified love and dedication to God and to the Land of Israel, who "fixed the breach in the fence" in the relationship between God and Israel. 

  4. Yehoshua Perek 1

    Jesse Salem | 19 minutes

    An overview of Yehoshua Perek 1: God’s words to Yehoshua, strengthening him as he begins his new role. Yehoshua commands his appointed officials to prepare the nation to cross the Jordan river into the Land of Israel. Through a close exploration of the text we can notice the similarities with the end of Sefer Devarim. 

     

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  5. Yehoshua Perek 4

    Jesse Salem | 23 minutes

    Yehoshua Perek 4 describes the end of the crossing of the Jordan river and the first monument that bnei yisrael built in Eretz Yisrael. 

     

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  6. A Portrait of Yehoshua Bin Nun

    Tanach Study

    Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom | 53 minutes

    Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom examines the character of Yehoshua Bin Nun, the leader who follows Moshe Rabbenu and brings the Jewish nation to the land of Israel, through an analysis of all the texts in which Yehoshua is mentioned. Rabbi Etshalom goes through the development of Yehoshua as a leader and explains the overarching theme of the first sefer of Neviim, Sefer Yehoshua.

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  7. Sefer Yehoshua: Nach's Opener or Torah's Closer? (Part 2)

    Rabbi Menachem Leibtag | 39 minutes

    This lecture is the second in the two-lecture series of introduction to Sefer Yehoshua. Rabbi Menachem Leibtag explains the reasons why Sefer Yehoshua belongs in the book of Neviim and the ways in which it serves as an introduction to this section of the Tanach.

     

    To watch the first part of the series click here.

     

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  8. Moshe and Joshua: Transmitting Leadership

    Dr. Yael Ziegler | Hour

    In this shiur, we will focus on the character of Joshua and the daunting task of assuming the mantle of leadership following the death of Israel's great leader, Moses. Which of Joshua's traits prepare him for leadership? What are some of the difficulties that he faces and how does he overcome them during his career? What are the similarities and differences between Moses' leadership and that of Joshua? In examining these questions, we will acquire a deeper understanding of both of these eminent biblical figures and address the challenge of transmitting leadership.