The Real Story of Moses

Who Was the Pharaoh of the Exodus?

The Torah doesn’t use Pharaoh's actual name. Who was he?

The "Eye for an Eye" Fallacy

The phrase doesn’t mean what you think it means.

Introduction to the Bible

Understanding the origins and purpose of the Five Books of Moses.

The Purpose of Creation

God created a world in need of perfecting.

In the Garden of Eden

Reconstructing the drama of the tree and the snake.

Noah’s Flood

Unraveling the cause of the Flood, and Noah’s preeminent role.

God’s Covenant with Abraham

The forging of an eternal, immutable contract.

The Binding of Isaac

A seminal event in Jewish national consciousness.

 

Explaining the Binding of Isaac

Where was Abraham's own moral sense when he agreed to murder Isaac?

The Jacob-Esav Rivalry

The physical-spiritual balance of power.

Jacob vs. Esau, Part 1: The Two Roles

Unravelling one of the most cryptic episodes of the entire Torah.

Jacob vs. Esau, Part 2: Jacob Becomes Israel

Jacob, in assuming Esau’s mission, receives both a second wife and a second name.

Jacob vs. Esau, Part 3: The Next Generation

Joseph embodied Jacob's mission to the world; Judah embodied Israel's.

The Story of Joseph

Sold by his brothers into slavery, Joseph rises to great heights.

Moses: Prophet and Leader

Understanding the early choices that molded Moses into the giant he was.

The Ten Plagues

Unique lessons for Egyptians and Jews.

Splitting of the Sea

Jews go through on dry land, while the Egyptians drown.

The Ten Commandments

Exploring the earth-shattering events at Mount Sinai.

The Golden Calf

How could the Jews seem to forget God so quickly?

The Tabernacle

Understanding why four full parshas are devoted exclusively to this topic.

Understanding Korbanot

Does God need our sacrifices?

Pursuing Holiness & Love Your Neighbor

The entire nation gathers to hear about holiness.

The Jewish Festivals

Unraveling the annual celebration cycle.

Sin of the Spies

In Israel, the only option is to turn our eyes to the sky.

Korach's Rebellion

The secret behind the great rebellion against Moses.

The Balak-Bilam Duo

Uses and abuses of the holy power of speech.

Wars of the Jews

The Torah innovation of “battlefield ethics.”

Tochacha and Teshuva

We all face a personal choice with world-resounding implications.

Transition of Leadership: Moses to Joshua

A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.

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