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Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell

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19 minutes

Parashat Balak is one of the most fascinating parshiyyot. Most of the Torah is centered around Am Yisrael, but in this parasha, Bnei Yisrael are in the periphery - it is an opportunity...

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14 minutes

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Deuteronomy 21, 15 - 17

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Deuteronomy 4, 41

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Deuteronomy 19, 1 - 13

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The lecture presents a comprehensive discussion of the complex character of Joab ben Zeruiah, King David’s army commander, as described in various...

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Rav Moshe Taragin Source:

Song of Songs 3, 1 - 2

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Song of Songs 5, 2 - 6, 3

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Hour

After hesitating to open the door to her husband, the woman embarks on a desperate search to find him. She enlists others in this pursuit. She portrays...

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Nissim Bellahsen Source:

Numbers 27, 15 - 23

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Hour

The lecture deals with the verses in Num. 15-21 dealing with Moses asking God to choose his successor and God’s subsequent answer to Moses. Joshua, in...

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Exodus 12, 29

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Exodus 12, 41 - 42

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Hour and 8 minutes

The Bible describes Israel's exodus from Egypt in the middle of the night, while on the other hand it is said that Israel left at the height of the day....

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Prof. Daniel Reiser Source:

Genesis 23, 1 - 2

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56 minutes

Theological protest against God, often exemplified by figures such as Abraham, Moses, and Job, has deep roots in the Jewish tradition. This lecture...

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Leviticus 23, 26 - 32

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Leviticus 25, 7 - 11

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Leviticus 16, 1 - 31

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Hour and 6 minutes

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Genesis 22, 1 - 19

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Hour and 9 minutes

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