The Books of Ezra and Nehemia describe a lengthy period of time. We shall take a look at the structure of these books and their central themes in order to orient ourselves in our learning. This session was given by Rabbi Alex Israel as part of the Pardes Executive Learning Seminar, Summer 2017. If you are listening to this podcast on a podcast application, please see www.elmad.pardes.org for accompanying Power Point presentation.
Executive Seminar Summer 2017: Overview — The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah
Introduction
Alex Israel
Rabbi Alex Israel teaches Bible at Pardes. Born and raised in London, he holds degrees from London School of Economics, the Institute of Education London and Bar-Ilan University. Alex studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion under Rav Aharon Lichtenstein and Rav Yehudah Amital, and gained Rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Rabbinate.
Alex has taught for twenty years in many top Jerusalem Yeshivot and Midrashot. He is also a volunteer for Tzohar, a group that seeks to bridge the gaps between religious and secular communities In Israel. Alex lives with his wife and 4 children in Gush Etzion.