by Dr. Yael Ziegler
Dr. Yael Ziegler discusses the dual failures of King Saul as reflected in his death stories: his inability to combat the ideologies represented by the Philistines and Amalekites.…
by Rabbi Dr. Yoel Bin-Nun
Rabbi Yoel Bin Nun discusses how the ingathering of Jewish exiles (Kibbutz Galuyot) is a divine act orchestrated by God, reflected in Jewish prayers and history, and seen in the modern return of Jews to Israel. The shiur is in Hebrew.…
by Dr. Devora Steinmetz
Dr. Devora Steinmetz explores how the Ketoret altar’s primary role in the Mishkan is distinct from other elements—it honors God’s presence after sacrifices and serves as a tool for purgation, resetting the Mishkan’s purity.…
by Rabbi Alex Israel
Rabbi Alex Israel analyzes the differences between Moshe’s spies and Yehoshua’s spies, focusing on their methods, successes, and failures.…
by Rabbi Dr. Yuval Cherlow
Rabbi Yuval Cherlow explores the concept of bitahon (trust in God), contrasting the traditional view, as represented by the Chafetz Chaim, with a nuanced alternative approach inspired by the teachings of the Chazon Ish.…
by Dr. Tova Ganzel
Dr. Tova Ganzel explores the message of the prophet Haggai and delves into the challenges faced by the Judeans in rebuilding the Second Temple after the Babylonian exile.…
by Rabbi Menachem Leibtag
Rabbi Menachem Leibtag discusses the distinctions between “Am Kadosh” (holy people) and “Goy Kadosh” (holy nation) in the Torah, exploring the concept of nationhood, its first appearances in the Bible, and how the Jewish people relate to both peoplehood and sovereignty.…
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