Avraham doesn't offer much in the way of criteria, but Eliezer devises a test of character to find a spouse worthy of Yitzchak. Parashat Chaye Sarah 5782 - Rivka: The Original Influencerĭescription: In Parashat Chaye Sarah, Avraham sends his servant Eliezer on a mission to find a spouse for his son Yitzchak. Podcast Overview: David secures the realm by defeating all of the surrounding kingdoms that threaten it. Joseph Neustein, on the occasion of his 4th yahrzeit.
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This series is a production of Pardes North America in partnership with The Koren Podcast Network and is lovingly sponsored by the Neustein family in memory of Rabbi Dr. misplaced religious devotion, and good leadership vs. The dramatic narrative of Sefer Shmuel introduces us to themes still relevant today: divine destiny vs. His exploits, including some spectacular moral failures, are unrivaled. Saul, the first king, brings hope but his reign is marred by missteps, leading to his downfall.ĭavid, arguably the most famous character in Jewish tradition, succeeds Saul and strategically lays the foundations for an empire. The Israelites have settled in their new land but tribal rivalries weaken them against the ascendant Philistines. To learn more with Michael, click here.Ĭrises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a tumultuous period in Biblical history. Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email Rabbi Michael Hattin However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. (Samuel II 11:1-15)Ī special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a havruta learning dynamic. Podcast Overview: David's glorious ascent is abruptly derailed by a crime that redefines him and his kingdom. There is only one more thing to say: TO THE BEIT MIDRASH! Credits Rabbi Dr.Crises & Kings Episode 35: David and Batsheva Part 1: The Crime An enchanting adventure from the Bible, on to the Medieval Rabbis, and through to the beginning of the twentieth century. Yet with the fields lying fallow during this Sabbatical year, need we ask for rain? Who might we have in mind as we hope and pray for a rainy winter? Thinking more broadly: What might the prayer for rain during Shmitta tell us about the Jewish religious experience and spiritual quest? This is a 4-part series: Episode 1: A land flowing, but not with water Episode 2: For the sake of non-Jews and sinners Episode 3: Water cisterns, trees, and the needy Episode 4: From theory to practice Subscribe to the Hasidic Lore Newsletter Whether or not you have the pleasure and privilege of being physically present in our Beit Midrash, this is a golden opportunity to learn Torah with the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. At the end of Sukkot we start mentioning rain in our daily prayers. This need is expressed in the immemorial Yom Kippur prayers. Levi Cooper Praying for Rain During Shmitta: Episode 3: Water cisterns, trees, and the needy With no great rivers coursing through the Land of Israel, we are heavily dependent on rain. Pardes North America Presents: A Shot of Torah with Rabbi Dr.