Podcasts about Shoftim

Succos and Penuel are threatened for their refusals

Gideon's request for assistance from Succos is denied

Shevet Ephraim complains about their role in the battle

Gideon responds softly and removes their anger

Two leaders of the Midianite army are captured and executed

The midianites panic, turn on each other, and flee

The attack begins (and some relevant Halachos learnt out)

Gideon lays out his plan of attack

Gideon prepares his men for battle

The soldier's dream

Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita

Gideon is told to secretly approach the edge of the Midianite camp

The remaining force of 300 prepares for battle

The second reduction of the army

The first reduction of the army

As Gideon assembles for battle Hashem wants the force reduced

Gideon requests a second sign

Gideon requests a sign from Heaven

Gideon assembles the Jews for battle

Yoash persuades them to leave Gideon alone

Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita

The townspeople demand Gideon be handed over

Gideon carries out his mission at night

Gideon is given a dangerous mission

Hashem reassures Gideon who then builds an altar

The korban is consumed and Gideon reacts to this realization

In this conversation with Tamar Weissman, we explore the narrative and prose renditions of Devorah's story in Shoftim 4-5, read as this week's Haftorah. We discuss the uniqueness of the enemy and the uniqueness of Devorah as the national leader during this critical period of history. This week's episode has been sponsored by Rabbi Michael and Jeri Laxmeter for the Refuah Shleimah of their granddaughter Avigayil Sara bat Shaina Ahrona. This episode has also been dedicated in memory of Yitzchak Chaim Hacohen ben Yaakov and Chaya by his grandchildren in honor of his yartzeit. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.

Gideon prepares a Korban as a sign

Gideon requests a sign to affirm the message

Gideon questions his mission but receives assurances

Hashem tells Gideon to use his strength to save the people

Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita

Gideon questions the Malach why Hashem is not intervening

The malach greets Gideon

A malach of Hashem appears to Gideon

Hashem sends a Navi to rebuke them

The nation cries out to Hashem as a result of the persecution

Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita

The cruelty of the Midyanim against Bnei Yisrael.

The Jewish nation sins and is persecuted by Midyan.

Shiras Devorah - Devorah concludes with a Tefillah

Shiras Devorah - Sisera's mother anxiously awaits his return

Shiras Devorah - In the place that Sisera fell asleep is where he was slain

Shiras Devorah - Yael is blessed for her actions

Shiras Devorah - Further description of Yael's actions

Shiras Devorah - Meroz is cursed for failing to assist

Shiras Devorah - Foreign Mercenaries joined forces with Sisera without payment

Shiras Devorah - The forces of nature joined in the attack

Shiras Devorah - Devorah addresses the remaining Shevatim

Shiras Devorah - Praise for Yisachar, Criticism for Reuven