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Book Dedication: Subversive Sequels in the Bible

by Judy Klitsner

Jewish History, Biblical Times, Jewish Calendar, Rosh Hashana

Book Dedication: II Kings – in a Whirlwind

by Rabbi Alex Israel

Jewish History, Biblical Times

The Jewish Story Episode 3: The Men of the Great Assembly – What Made Them Great

In episode 3 of The Jewish Story, Rabbi Mike Feuer focuses on The Men of the Great Assembly, who lie on the other side of the Persian period from Daniel. They will begin to lay the foundations of Judaism as…

by Rabbi Mike Feuer

Jewish History, Biblical Times, Podcast Series, The Jewish Story

The Jewish Story Episode 2: Ezra and Nechemia

In Episode 2 of The Jewish Story, Rabbi Mike Feuer explores the walls built by Ezra and Nechemia, and the nature of the identity which emerged. Deepen your relationship with Israel as a People and take a journey through the…

by Rabbi Mike Feuer

Jewish History, Biblical Times, Podcast Series, The Jewish Story

The Jewish Story Episode 1: Daniel

The opening episode of the Jewish Story! Rabbi Mike Feuer touches his perspective on history and then tells the story of Daniel as the link between the age of prophecy and the age of wisdom. Deepen your relationship with Israel…

by Rabbi Mike Feuer

Jewish History, Biblical Times, Podcast Series, The Jewish Story

5774–Tzav: The Minha, or Meal, Offering

Rabbi Michael Hattin discusses parsha Tzav. Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write us at: info@pardes.org.il Credits Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant Arlene Harel, David Bogomolny – Production Coordinators Dr. David Bernstein – Executive Producer

by Rabbi Michael Hattin

Jewish History, Biblical Times, Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Tzav

The Meaning of the Mishkan

Introduction Parashat Pekudei constitutes the final reading of the book of Shemot. It opens with a tally of the various materials contributed by the people of Israel towards the construction of the Mishkan, placing emphasis upon the precious metals. Of…

by Rabbi Michael Hattin

Jewish History, Biblical Times, Tanakh, Torah, Shemot (Exodus), Pekudei

Dramatic Intervention in the Course of Human History

More than six chapters of Exodus are devoted to a lengthy and detailed description of the ten plagues. Many have wondered why the plagues were necessary, and why these plagues. I would like to explore a different question altogether. Assuming…

by Zvi Grumet

Personalities, Biblical Personalities, Jewish History, Biblical Times, Tanakh, Torah