Podcasts about yehudah

In ch.6 we read Cyrus' original memorandum giving the Jews permission to build the Temple. We shall focus on some of the unique features of this document.The Temple is completed on the 3rd Adar in the 6th year of Darius. It took 4 years to complete.The Jews - who still describe themselves as the "Captives of Yehudah" or possibly the "Returnees of Yehudah " - engaged in a celebratory Pesach and dedicated the Temple in a 7-day celebration.

Resh Lakish bounces off the wicked kings of Yehudah to talk about wickedness in general. With playing on the spelling of words as implying the way bad things happen in the world, with the letter "ayin." Plus, more on Menashe -- among several of the other wicked kings who didn't make it onto the list of those who don't have a portion in the World to Come. With a list of how many midrashic interpretations these wicked kings had learned -- that is, they learned more Torah than one might have expected. And idolatry and the killing of the prophet Isaiah.

Yehudah Alcabes LCSW on Let's Get Real with Coach Menachem Sunday, March 2, 2025, #223A Night of Therapeutic Comedy, Healing, and Learning - Finding Joy in Any Circumstance: Purim, Clean Humor, and Lasting Happiness

Halachah From The Parshah Series: Parshas Shemos - May one marry a woman with the same name as one's mother? Understanding and Analyzing the opinion of Rav Yehudah HaChassid 12/20/2021

Living Emunah 2712 The Depth of Hashgacha Everything that happens in this world is precisely calculated and orchestrated by Hashem. Even the simplest interactions in our daily lives—those that seem to follow the natural course of events—are, in reality, entirely governed by hashgachat Hashem . There is nothing "natural" about what happens in our lives. Everything is connected to our purpose in this world and to our deeds. If we are approved or denied for something, it is not because administrators made the decision, but because Hashem directed them based on what is truly best for us. Rabbi Gad Busquila from Congregation Netivot Yisrael in Brooklyn shared an incredible story that recently took place: Rabbi Busquila traveled to Israel at the beginning of Tevet for his father's yahrzeit . While there, he met an old congregant who had made aliyah in 2012. This man, whom we'll call Yehuda, had initially learned in kollel full-time after his marriage and later tried to enter the business world. But nothing worked out for him in the U.S., so he moved to Israel, where he became a highly successful real estate developer. This past year, before Rosh Hashanah , Yehudah purchased a large plot of land, planning to build major developments on it. He had a great relationship with his bank, so he assumed his building loan would be approved without issue. The bank told him they would finalize the loan after Sukkot but mentioned that interest rates had increased by 2% since his last loan, meaning he would have to pay the higher rate. Weeks passed with no response. Yehudah repeatedly contacted the bank, but they kept telling him they didn't know why there was a delay—it was stuck in upper management. By the time Chanukah arrived, he still had not been approved. The delay was costing him a significant amount of money, and he was growing increasingly anxious. Then one night, he had a dream in which he saw the Baba Sali . The Baba Sali told him that he had an outstanding debt towards him, and if he would pay it, everything would work out. Yehudah woke up shaken. He had only ever seen pictures of the Baba Sali but had no recollection of ever pledging money to one of his institutions. Three days later, while driving, Yehudah received a call from an American number. Normally, he wouldn't answer unknown calls, but for some reason, this time he did. It was the secretary from Netivot Yisrael in Brooklyn, informing him that he had an outstanding balance from two pledges he had made in 2012 at a hilula for the Baba Sali hosted by the shul. One pledge was for $180 for a candle, and the other was for $101 for besamim . Yehudah froze. Pulling his car over, he took out his credit card and immediately paid the balance in full. As the secretary thanked him and was about to hang up, he asked her to stay on the line until the transaction was confirmed. Only once he received confirmation did he end the call. Fifteen minutes later, Yehudah received another phone call—this time from the bank. His loan had been approved. Not only that, but the bank had decided to grant him the lower interest rate he had previously received—2% lower than the current rate. Stunned, Yehudah called Rabbi Busquila to share the incredible story. However, the call went straight to voicemail—Rabbi Busquila was on a flight to Israel at the time. When they finally met in person, Yehudah recounted the entire experience. Who could have imagined that a $281 pledge made 12 years earlier could have impacted his bank loan? Yehudah was a known ba'al tzedakah , yet this small, unpaid pledge had a significant effect on his business dealings. But in reality, this was a great chesed from Hashem. Had this situation never happened, Yehudah would have completely forgotten about that pledge and never fulfilled it. Nothing happens in this world without being decreed by Hashem first. How fortunate we are to recognize the depth of hashgacha pratit in every moment of our lives.

In this episode of the Tribesmen Podcast, I sit down with Yehudah Kamman, the founder of Men of Integrity, to talk about what it takes to step up as a leader in your home, build trust in your marriage, and become the man you're meant to be. What We Talked About: Yehudah's Story: From a young, struggling marriage to a life dedicated to helping Jewish men and couples thrive. The 5 Pillars of Masculinity: Yehudah's simple steps to becoming the man your wife admires: 1️⃣ Mindset: Take responsibility for your life and relationships. 2️⃣ Keep Your Word: Reliability builds trust and connection. 3️⃣ Consistency: Discipline over motivation—it's the little things done daily that make the biggest difference. 4️⃣ Build Your Armor: Learn how to handle emotions, stay calm, and set boundaries. 5️⃣ Massive Action: Make bold moves and show up fully in your marriage and life. Masculine Leadership: Why men need to take the lead in their homes and relationships, not just financially but emotionally too. Polarity in Marriage: How understanding masculine and feminine energy can reignite attraction and harmony. Breaking the Cycle: Why Jewish men often avoid stepping into leadership roles and how to reclaim the warrior within. Why This Episode is Important: This episode is a wake-up call for Jewish men who want to be better husbands, fathers, and leaders. It's not about perfection—it's about showing up consistently, leading with strength, and creating a safe space for your wife and family. Takeaways for the Tribe: Step Up: Start small—pick one of Yehudah's pillars to focus on this week. Be Consistent: Commit to three daily non-negotiables that move you closer to being the man you want to be. Lead the Conversation: Take the initiative to connect with your wife—ask how you can create more safety and trust in your relationship. Chazak ve'Ematz! Yigal P.S. Join our community on Facebook and share your thoughts on this episode with fellow Tribesmen.

Mine Is The Golden Tongue: The Hebrew Sonnets Of Immanuel Of Rome (Centro Primo Levi, 2023) contains the first known sonnets written in Hebrew. Their author is Immanuel of Rome, an intensely studied yet little-known 14th-century poet, who adapted the quantitative meter of Arabic and Hebrew poetry from al-Andalous to the syllabic meter of romance poetry. These poems are part of Immanuel's most studied book, Maḥbarot, a collection of poetic tales conceived between satire and allegory, which combine the Arabic maqama with the stilnovistic poetic form immortalized by Dante. Widely published during its author's lifetime and in the following centuries, the Maḥbarot as a whole has never been translated into any language. Immanuel lived in the Papal city during a period of great turmoil between the communal experience and the Papal exile to Avignon. He moved with ease in the Roman Jewish and non-Jewish worlds that were actively involved in translation. Writing in a milieu where Hebrew, Latin, Arabic, Greek, and the vernaculars were concurrent languages, Immanuel left us brilliant verses in Hebrew and vernacular. He was an admired biblical commentator whose references spanned from the Talmud and Maimonides to Aristotelian and neo-Platonic philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mine Is The Golden Tongue: The Hebrew Sonnets Of Immanuel Of Rome (Centro Primo Levi, 2023) contains the first known sonnets written in Hebrew. Their author is Immanuel of Rome, an intensely studied yet little-known 14th-century poet, who adapted the quantitative meter of Arabic and Hebrew poetry from al-Andalous to the syllabic meter of romance poetry. These poems are part of Immanuel's most studied book, Maḥbarot, a collection of poetic tales conceived between satire and allegory, which combine the Arabic maqama with the stilnovistic poetic form immortalized by Dante. Widely published during its author's lifetime and in the following centuries, the Maḥbarot as a whole has never been translated into any language. Immanuel lived in the Papal city during a period of great turmoil between the communal experience and the Papal exile to Avignon. He moved with ease in the Roman Jewish and non-Jewish worlds that were actively involved in translation. Writing in a milieu where Hebrew, Latin, Arabic, Greek, and the vernaculars were concurrent languages, Immanuel left us brilliant verses in Hebrew and vernacular. He was an admired biblical commentator whose references spanned from the Talmud and Maimonides to Aristotelian and neo-Platonic philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Mine Is The Golden Tongue: The Hebrew Sonnets Of Immanuel Of Rome (Centro Primo Levi, 2023) contains the first known sonnets written in Hebrew. Their author is Immanuel of Rome, an intensely studied yet little-known 14th-century poet, who adapted the quantitative meter of Arabic and Hebrew poetry from al-Andalous to the syllabic meter of romance poetry. These poems are part of Immanuel's most studied book, Maḥbarot, a collection of poetic tales conceived between satire and allegory, which combine the Arabic maqama with the stilnovistic poetic form immortalized by Dante. Widely published during its author's lifetime and in the following centuries, the Maḥbarot as a whole has never been translated into any language. Immanuel lived in the Papal city during a period of great turmoil between the communal experience and the Papal exile to Avignon. He moved with ease in the Roman Jewish and non-Jewish worlds that were actively involved in translation. Writing in a milieu where Hebrew, Latin, Arabic, Greek, and the vernaculars were concurrent languages, Immanuel left us brilliant verses in Hebrew and vernacular. He was an admired biblical commentator whose references spanned from the Talmud and Maimonides to Aristotelian and neo-Platonic philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Mine Is The Golden Tongue: The Hebrew Sonnets Of Immanuel Of Rome (Centro Primo Levi, 2023) contains the first known sonnets written in Hebrew. Their author is Immanuel of Rome, an intensely studied yet little-known 14th-century poet, who adapted the quantitative meter of Arabic and Hebrew poetry from al-Andalous to the syllabic meter of romance poetry. These poems are part of Immanuel's most studied book, Maḥbarot, a collection of poetic tales conceived between satire and allegory, which combine the Arabic maqama with the stilnovistic poetic form immortalized by Dante. Widely published during its author's lifetime and in the following centuries, the Maḥbarot as a whole has never been translated into any language. Immanuel lived in the Papal city during a period of great turmoil between the communal experience and the Papal exile to Avignon. He moved with ease in the Roman Jewish and non-Jewish worlds that were actively involved in translation. Writing in a milieu where Hebrew, Latin, Arabic, Greek, and the vernaculars were concurrent languages, Immanuel left us brilliant verses in Hebrew and vernacular. He was an admired biblical commentator whose references spanned from the Talmud and Maimonides to Aristotelian and neo-Platonic philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Mine Is The Golden Tongue: The Hebrew Sonnets Of Immanuel Of Rome (Centro Primo Levi, 2023) contains the first known sonnets written in Hebrew. Their author is Immanuel of Rome, an intensely studied yet little-known 14th-century poet, who adapted the quantitative meter of Arabic and Hebrew poetry from al-Andalous to the syllabic meter of romance poetry. These poems are part of Immanuel's most studied book, Maḥbarot, a collection of poetic tales conceived between satire and allegory, which combine the Arabic maqama with the stilnovistic poetic form immortalized by Dante. Widely published during its author's lifetime and in the following centuries, the Maḥbarot as a whole has never been translated into any language. Immanuel lived in the Papal city during a period of great turmoil between the communal experience and the Papal exile to Avignon. He moved with ease in the Roman Jewish and non-Jewish worlds that were actively involved in translation. Writing in a milieu where Hebrew, Latin, Arabic, Greek, and the vernaculars were concurrent languages, Immanuel left us brilliant verses in Hebrew and vernacular. He was an admired biblical commentator whose references spanned from the Talmud and Maimonides to Aristotelian and neo-Platonic philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/italian-studies

Mine Is The Golden Tongue: The Hebrew Sonnets Of Immanuel Of Rome (Centro Primo Levi, 2023) contains the first known sonnets written in Hebrew. Their author is Immanuel of Rome, an intensely studied yet little-known 14th-century poet, who adapted the quantitative meter of Arabic and Hebrew poetry from al-Andalous to the syllabic meter of romance poetry. These poems are part of Immanuel's most studied book, Maḥbarot, a collection of poetic tales conceived between satire and allegory, which combine the Arabic maqama with the stilnovistic poetic form immortalized by Dante. Widely published during its author's lifetime and in the following centuries, the Maḥbarot as a whole has never been translated into any language. Immanuel lived in the Papal city during a period of great turmoil between the communal experience and the Papal exile to Avignon. He moved with ease in the Roman Jewish and non-Jewish worlds that were actively involved in translation. Writing in a milieu where Hebrew, Latin, Arabic, Greek, and the vernaculars were concurrent languages, Immanuel left us brilliant verses in Hebrew and vernacular. He was an admired biblical commentator whose references spanned from the Talmud and Maimonides to Aristotelian and neo-Platonic philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A king does not judge and is not judged -- but what kind of king is this? Specifically, the kings of Israel and not Judah (or Yehudah), the latter of which are the kings of the Davidic dynasty, his descendants, and who did judge (and presumably therefore were judged). Plus, the story of Shimon ben Shetach and the refusal of King Yannai to be part of the judgement after his slave killed a person. The sages refused to stand with Shimon ben Shetach, and they were judged harshly for it, but from then on, the king was no longer judged. [Who's Who: Shimon ben Shetach] Also, a king's widow can't marry another, though David married Saul's widow, which sparks a discussion about David, his wives, and the legitimacy of those marriages. Plus, 4 teachings on child-raising -- from Moshe to Yaakov and his many sons.

התוכן עפ"י דבר המשנה בנוגע לכל מצוה ש"מצוה גוררת מצוה", ועאכו"כ שכן הוא כשמדובר ע"ד ה"מצוה רבה" ד"פדיון שבויים", מובן עד"ז בנוגע המצוה וענין "פדיון שבויים" של הספרים וכו' שהתחיל בה' טבת, שזה מביא גם את פדיון הספרים וכת"י שעדיין לא הוחזרו לבעה"ב שלהם האמיתי, לד' אמות של נשיא דורנו ב"בית רבינו שבבבל". ובפרט שהמדובר בנוגע לספרי חכמה שע"י כל ספר מיתוסף בידיעות שלמדו בספרים עד עתה; הקשר למ"ש בזהר עה"פ [בתחילת פ' ויגש] "ויגש אליו יהודה" שזהו הענין ד"סמיכת גאולה (יוסף) לתפלה (יהודה)" וכו'. ועוד.שיחת יום הבהיר ה' טבת – דידן נצח – ה'תשנ"ב ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=05-01-2025 Synopsis The Mishnah's statement that “A mitzvah brings another mitzvah” certainly applies to the “great mitzvah” of “redeeming captives.” Thus, it is understood that the same applies to redeeming the captive sefarim and manuscripts, etc. The redemption began on 5 Teves, and that will bring about the redemption of the sefarim and manuscripts that have not yet been returned to their true owner – to the four cubits of the Nasi of our generation, to Beis Rabeinu Sheb'bavel. Especially because these are sefarim containing the Torah's wisdom, where every sefer enhances and adds to the knowledge acquired from all the other sefarim until now. This relates to the Zohar's statement (at the beginning of Parashas Vayigash) that “And Judah approached him” represents “juxtaposing redemption (Yosef) to tefillah (Yehudah)” etc.Sichah of 5 Teves 5752. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=05-01-2025 לע"נ מרת הינדא בת ר' יעקב ע"ה צירקוס ליום היארצייט שלה ה' טבת. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.

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More on semikhah - ordination -- both the process of whether laying on of hands is necessary and why 3 judges were essential. Including the promised story and Who's Who about Yehudah ben Bava. Ordination itself was grounds for a death sentence (during the Hadrian persecutions), and destruction of the places where it was being given, to eliminate Jewish authority. The discussion comes back to the position that 3 judges are not required for ordination, but a complicated route to get there with regard to rabbinic authority and Jewish continuity. Also, how 3 judges, or maybe 5, are required for a case of an "eglah arufah," the heifer whose neck is broken, when a murdered body is found outside city limits -- from the verses in the Torah on this case.

Sanhedrin 11 : Marc Chipkin : 2024-12-28 Taking blame to save someone from embarrassment. Factors for establishing a leap year. A leap year is established in Yehudah, and during the day.

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Vayeshev opens with apparent  jealousy and hatred that results in his sons selling their brother Yoseph (Joseph) into slavery. The sidra (weekly Torah reading) follows the twists and turns of Yoseph's saga as he rises up to seniority in the household of an Egyptian official Potiphar, only to be framed and thrown in jail. There too his attempt to help Pharoah's imprisoned servants through dream interpretation, ends up with him being abandoned and neglected for two more years.  In between these episodes the Torah introduces the saga of Yehudah and Tamar, raising moral questions about Yehuda that result in his brave confession and the building of his own family. Yehuda and Yosef turn out to be the ancestors of the Israelite Kings, and it is their descendents who rupture the unfiied kingdom.  In this talk we discover that their divisions were not merely about jealousies but about a deep fear that the brothers had of Yoseph's charm and charisma. They feared the short path from their to manipulation, narcissism, self worship and ultimately paganism. History proved them right, but also wrong. It turns out that Yoseph is also indispensible. Without him Israel can never survive in exile nor bring redemption.  Navigating the fine line between charm and holiness is the theme of the talk, that weaves together threads laid out by Midrashim, Rashi, and other commentators. 

I speak with Yehudah Pryce about critical topics like antisemitism in prison, Black and Jewish relations, Black Hebrew Israelites, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), progressivism, and Zionism. This is a thought-provoking conversation you don't want to miss! Catch our first conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/08F5CY4hFn4EgQaXCHKVPb?si=4Bo8Y0MIQcu4TldRDEQ23w&nd=1&dlsi=203a31283d8b4b7b Keywords: #Black #Jewish #Israel #BlackHebrewIsraelite #Prison #Antisemitism #Zionism #DEI #Progressivism

What do Doña Gracia, Glückel of Hameln, and Deborah Lipstadt have in common? They are all celebrated as iconic Jewish women in Dr. Aliza Lavie's incisive book, "Iconic Jewish Women". Dr. Lavie's book features 59 remarkable role models, highlighting the significance of women's voices and leadership in the Jewish community. In a compelling conversation guest-hosted by Dr. Alexandra Herzog, the national deputy director of AJC's Contemporary Jewish Life department, Lavie reflects on her grandmother's strength and her own experiences serving in the Israeli army and parliament. By showcasing the resilience and leadership of Jewish women throughout history—some stories well-known, others less recognized—Dr. Lavie emphasizes the need to confront the pervasive silence surrounding antisemitism. She urges us to learn from those who have paved the way, advocating for greater awareness and action against this global issue. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC. Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus: with Hen Mazzig, Einat Admony, and more. People of the Pod:  The Nova Music Festival Survivor Saved by an 88-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Is Nasrallah's Death a Game-Changer? Matthew Levitt Breaks What's at Stake for Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah At the UN General Assembly: Jason Isaacson Highlights Israel's Challenges and the Fight Against Antisemitism Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. __ Transcript of Interview with Aliza Lavie: Manya Brachear Pashman: Former Israeli Knesset member, Aliza Lavie is the author of six books, including the award winning "A Jewish Women's Prayer Book". Her latest, "Iconic Jewish Women"–59 inspiring, courageous, revolutionary role models for young girls, introduces readers to amazing women from Queen Esther to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and others in between, many of whom have been overlooked, but offer inspiring tales.  My colleague, Alexandra Herzog, is the national deputy director of AJC's Contemporary Jewish life department, and another amazing woman. She is our guest host this week, and she had the honor of speaking with Dr. Lavie. Alexandra, the mic is yours. Alexandra Herzog:   It's an honor and great pleasure to welcome Dr. Aliza Lavie to People of the Pod today. She's the author of six books. I want to especially highlight the two latest ones, "A Jewish Women's Prayer Book," which won a National Jewish Book Award in 2008. And the latest one that we will be talking about today, "Iconic Jewish Women". In many ways, Aliza gives voice to women who have been forgotten from Jewish history, and for that, I and so many women are so very grateful.  Since this book is about women, I want to make sure we don't forget all the women who are still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. Not just our women, but also the children and the men. May we bring them all back.  Okay, let's dive into the conversation. Aliza, welcome to People of the Pod. Aliza Lavie:   Thank you so much, Alexandra. Alexandra Herzog:   It's very interesting that you have focused much of your writing about and for women. Let's also remind our listeners that your academic and professional background show your very long standing interest in women's issues. During your time in the Knesset, you served as the chair of the Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality, and the chair of the Committee to Combat Women Trafficking and Prostitution. So let me ask you this. Why this interest? Where does it stem from?  Aliza Lavie:   I believe in equality, and we need to work for it. We need men and women together to build a society. My grandmother came from Afghanistan, together with her husband. It was 1920, many, many years ago. They came to Jerusalem as a Zionist before Israel was established and became part of Jerusalem. They built and established a Bukharian neighborhood in Jerusalem, very, very old neighborhood.  But my granny, she lost her husband years after, two, three years after. Suddenly, she found herself without a voice, without a language, and she raised nine children. At that time, it was the big war just before Israel was established. And my granny, my granny, knew all the halachic code and all the Torah by heart. And always I asked myself, who told her? Who gave her the information?  And more, I became, you know, part of the Israeli society, as an officer in the army, in the Israeli army, and later as a lecturer at the University, and later became a parliament member and activist in Israel. So I found myself asking questions without finding answers. And I say to myself, come on, be part of the tikkun, be part of changing the mood.  Not because it's women's issue or problems, it's because the society needs men and women together, otherwise the society will lose. And more we have our part and position in Israeli society, in the Jewish world, in all of the world, we will build a better world for all of us.  I can declare and give lectures about it, but the question is, what are you doing?  How have you become a part of this? So I find myself starting as a social activist and at that time, I had a 20 years TV show in the Israeli broadcasting. And I find myself asking questions, bringing more women to the TV show, and you have to see role models around you. And I found that we have a lot of answers, but we need to continue working.  Alexandra Herzog:  Iconic Jewish Women offers readers 59 role models. And you were just now talking about role models, the book was designed as a bat mitzvah gift for girls celebrating their Jewish coming of age. But it's really about discovering one's Jewish identity and Jewish heritage. What is particularly compelling to you about that, about also the Bat Mitzvah practice in general? Aliza Lavie:  I asked myself, what is going on? You know, the big roads in the streets, most of them named after men. How come there is not even one public place in Israel named after Golda Meir? How come? Why is that? And it's not only questions of awareness. It's a question of knowledge and position and role models.  And the more I become familiar with the fact that I'm not that familiar with my heritage, with my history as a Jewish woman, as an Israeli woman. And even though women from the Bible, what really we know about Deborah the Prophet, or Miriam, the prophet or Esther the queen. Okay, so all of us, and the girls especially wants to be Esther the queen with a nice dress. But Esther the queen, she became from beauty queen to a leader.  She was the one that told Mordechai, okay, you want me to go to the king without permission, so do something fast three days. And then it was a huge fight between still and old high. And what Mordechai told her, No, no, no, we can't fast three days. But she gave him the order, and she was the one that told him that we should do it, to have future. So suddenly, from a woman in the megila, she became the leader, and more than that, in the end, she wrote, remember me for the next generation. She knew that women in the future will need her knowledge, her help, her position, her role modeling.  So more of you became familiar with the presence that our mothers, the women that were here before us, gave to us, so you will become much stronger. And more than that, Alexandra, you can find your only voice in a world that we are living in a very, very challenging time, increasing antisemitism and political instability, a lack of leadership and growing disconnected from a tradition, and we in Israel, in the middle of a war, where a brave soul who took responsibility. Alexandra Herzog:  And I think that that's really a project that you did also in your previous book, Tefillat Nashim, A Jewish Women's Prayer Book, you explore Jewish identities through the rich tradition of women's prayers that is often absent from traditional historical or religious consciousness. Is Iconic Jewish Women, in some ways, also a project about restoring, reclaiming and recovering? Aliza Lavie:  You are so right. And thanks for this question. My previous book, when I first spoke, Tefillat Nashim, A Jewish Women's Prayer Book. Actually, it's a collection of prayers that were written by women. When I start my journey, my research, nobody believed and felt that Jewish women wrote prayers. More than that, some professors wrote, Jewish women? They didn't know how to write, or they didn't allow the, you know, by the spiritual leaders to write, and they didn't know Hebrew or other languages.  And always, when I find myself as a politician or social activist, in a position that I didn't know what to do, I thought: what other women did when you can't find answer yourself? You have to go and make your own research. And believe it or not, I found ancient prayers. Actually the most ancient one is from the 13th century written by Paula [dei Mansi], the daughter of Rabbi Abraham [Anau] in Milan, north of Italy.  And actually, Paula, she copied the book we are talking about before the printing press time, and only men were allowed to copy books, because you need knowledge. So when I found this prayer in the end of the book named Yehudah de Trani, and she copied it. In the end, she wrote a prayer in Hebrew. Who was Paula, who taught her Hebrew, who gave her the thinking that you can add prayer for good days, for redemption, for coming back to Israel. 13th century.  And what about us? What about our knowledge and level of Hebrew and the permission to write your own personal prayer. And we are talking 13th century, not our days. So a lot of understanding about our position. Sometimes we think that, you know, in our generation, everything is open, and we are brave people and I suggest that we need to be a little bit modest and bring back knowledge from the past with the tools of our days and continue to tell the story. Alexandra Herzog:  I was particularly intrigued, really, by the choice of women that you picked, as well, actually, as the organizing format of the book. The women are not in chronological order, but rather in alphabetical order.  So one of the things that I particularly love about the book is the fact that the reader is asked to actively engage with the content and to add their own stories to a vast historical network of political, scientific, activist, literary, and religious figures. What advice would you give to young women aspiring to make a difference in the world? Aliza Lavie:  First of all, think about your dream. About your dream, and don't hesitate. You can make it. You can make it. And find role models for your lives. You know, you ask, Why I put alphabetic? By the way, in Hebrew, it's 71 women, and I hope in the next book to add much more women or in the technological project that I'm working on, and I invite girls, women men, to add their voice and to use the tools that they are professional with.  Remind yourself that one of us can make a story in the TikTok, video about Doña Gracia. The richest Jewish woman in the 16th century. She was the one that took control during the Inquisition about her brothers and sister in Spain and Portugal. Who was she? And how come that, you know, she became back to her Hebrew name Chana, and what is all about her and why we are not that familiar with her? Take the opportunity during your Bat Mitzvah or family dinner to share a little bit or to ask people and to open a discussion and bringback, see something again new. Go out of your comfortable area and find and bring back and tell your friends and be ambassadors. Because it's not a history book. It's not a history book.  And another thing I want to mention why I chose these amazing women, they didn't plan to be famous. They were in the right time for and chose to be helpful for the Jewish people and the Israeli society. When they found, like Henrietta, Golda, other names in this book, that the people of Israel need them. Need their help, or no one did something to stop the issue or to be there. They were there. Alexandra Herzog:  And so you're basically inviting young women to really, by engaging also with all of those amazing role models. And by the way, I do think that the you know, the chronological–using an alphabetical order rather than a chronological order, actually adds a lot of dynamism, because it really creates a conversation across time periods between Queen Esther, Glückel of Hameln, Golda Meir, and Deborah Lipstadt. And so, you know, the person, the reader is really asked to add their voice to this amazing group of women that they can be a part of. And I think that that acts, that really adds a content and a component of leadership that they can take on into their own life. Aliza Lavie:  In the end, you can also find timeline of iconic Jewish women, because we not always remember and now which year and Hebrew years and the area, etc, etc. Alexandra Herzog:  And I love that. And so I was wondering, because the book really delves into Jewish identity across continents, across time periods, sewing together different pieces of our history as a people. And I would be remiss if I didn't connect the difficult time that we are in as a people since October 7 with the powerful examples of leadership we find in the book. And we are asked to look for, around us in our daily lives. What do you think makes the book even more important, at this particular time? Aliza Lavie:  We're very upset to find a lot of our colleagues in all over the world, in United Nation and in universities, colleagues. I represent the Israeli parliament in the European Council, and I worked very hard together with other colleagues in the committee of status of women in the European Committee. And suddenly, when you saw all this blaming, and the way that nobody believe in what's happening October the seventh, and what Hamas did to our brothers and sisters and the situation, and the way the world treats us. First of all, you feel that you become betrayed.  What is, what is going on? Why is that? First of all, the aims are laid out in the document of Hamas. But what about the democratic world? Why is that? And when you saw all of this, I think that first we have to put it in a frame that it's not the first time in our history. It's not the first time. So when you see the story of the Jewish people, and it's maybe a sign for us to understand who are we, where are we coming from, and to remember all the difficult time in Egypt. When Pharoh say to the people of Israel that you know should not have boys, the baby boys, and to kill them. And the fact that brave women, Miriam and her mother, Yocheved, they gave birth to the children, and they didn't pay attention to Pharaoh, and they took control about the future of the people of Israel the men didn't want. And by the way, thanks to them, to these women, the promise of redemption, got from God.  And later in the Inquisition, more women took responsibility, and we know it from all the testimonies and all the understanding, and women that didn't, didn't lost Judaism, didn't lost and and become Christian. And when you see the numbers, you see that more men became Christian, or left the women together with the children. And later in the Holocaust, we see, and now we are in our days, we see that women, men, of course, brave people around us, men and women, but I see what women did. Women that didn't have a choice. They took control. They protect the people. They protect the children. And when Noa Argamani came back from Gaza, thanks to our soldiers. But Noa Argamani, she was the leader of the soldiers that kidnapped from their basic and Noa, without any help, she was the one that support. And I can share with you a lot of examples of women that lost their children and are going every day to other families and widows to support, to hug, to give help. Alexandra Herzog:  The book was published, as you said, before, in both English and Hebrew. Of course, Hebrew and English are the languages spoken by the two largest Jewish communities in the world, Israel and the United States. So how do you think that a book like this can contribute to strengthening Jewish peoplehood and conversations in the Jewish world? Aliza Lavie:  So knowledge is a power, and let's start with our common history. Let's start with our common heritage. So this book invites you to start, to begin, to continue the conversation between yourself, between you and your spouse, or your family. Of course, your children. That you know what, to bring back the responsibility, parents to the family.  What's happened actually, that in ancient world, the family took responsibility to the Jewish education or belonging, and then later the communities, because when they saw what's happening in the families and later organizations, we can start, you know, discussion about your amazing organization that's taking the responsibility and think about new directions or legacy or tools to continue. This book is an invitation to, you know, maybe to grandmothers, to aunts, to teachers, to educators, to organizations, to take knowledge and inspiration from a book like this. Alexandra Herzog:  Thank you, Aliza. So in a post October 7 world where Jewish women worldwide have had to make their voices heard even more than usual, to denounce the sexual violence that occurred on October 7, the deafening silence of many women's organizations, how has that impacted the conversations you're having? Could you tell us a little bit about how women have been engaging with you about the book? Aliza Lavie:  When this book was established in Israel, it was before the war, but in Israel that time, it was not an easy time in between the people of Israel that start, you know, many, many voices, again, the government and again, the parliament and etc, etc. And we need to bring, you know, the peaceful and to understand that the enemy is out of us, and for the enemy, all the Jewish are the same. It doesn't matter if you are secular, religious, Orthodox, reconstruction, reform. For them, we had this experience. Remember? Yeah, we had it in the Holocaust. They count seven generations ahead. Your question is a wake up call, the answer is a wake up call for all of us, for all of us, the citizens, the governments, the Jewish people all over the world. And to start getting serious thinking about the day after. And even now, even now, when you ask yourself, how come that our brothers and sisters are still in Gaza, where is the Red Cross?  So you can blame Israel all the time about that we are not, you know, delivering food to Gaza. But you know what is going on in Gaza. And you know who took all the food, etc. The Hamas. And it's not going to women and children. And what about our people? Where are they? So hypocrisy, yes, tikkun olam, of course. But in between, in between, we need to understand that we Jewish people have to work together and to bring back knowledge from the past. It's not a history lesson. Alexandra Herzog:  Thank you so much. I love that we end on hope and a better future. So I'm going to keep these words as the last ones, and with the notion I'm going to add of: Bring Them Home. Thank you so much for joining us, Aliza, to People of the Pod. Aliza Lavie:  Thank you so much, Alexandra, for having me, and we'll pray for good days. Manya Brachear Pashman: If you missed last week's episode, be sure to tune in for my conversation with Nova music festival survivor Daniel Vaknin about the horrific events that unfolded on October 7, 2023 and the brave Holocaust survivor who kept him and a handful of others safe and alive that day.

A person's son is considered to be his primary son, and not even the deceased's father, but the father may precede the deceased's daughter. Which raises the question whether the father should take precedence over the son too. Plus the question of the paternal uncle. Also, delving into the biblical text establishing these ties of kinship - including establishing the father's side of the family as "family" (but the mother's side is also called "family"). Plus, the tricky issue of naming people who are not in a given tribe by the name of that tribe (e.g., Levi and Yehudah).

In this insightful episode, we welcome Rabbi Yaakov Beasley to discuss his book "Joel, Obadiah, and Micah: Facing the Storm," part of the acclaimed Maggid Studies in Tanakh series. Rabbi Beasley begins by sharing his background and what inspired him to write this work. He also introduces the Gush Tanakh Method for listeners unfamiliar with it, before directly addressing JJ Kimche's criticisms from our previous interview. We then dive into the etymology and role of a נביא (prophet) and explore how we should understand prophecies that seem to have gone unfulfilled. Rabbi Beasley identifies three key reasons why modern readers often struggle to connect with the writings of the prophets, while also providing a brief history of Yisrael and Yehudah, essential for understanding the prophets' messages. Next, we turn to the specific prophets discussed in his book. Rabbi Beasley elaborates on why Yoel is particularly challenging to interpret, offering insights into the various opinions about when and where he prophesied. We also examine Ovadiah's sharp condemnation of Edom, exploring the debates about the date, authorship, and audience of his prophecies. Finally, we delve into the life and message of the prophet Micah, discussing what sets him apart from other prophets and how his unique style enhances our understanding of his book. To close, Rabbi Beasley gives us a preview of his upcoming work on the prophets Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the biblical prophets and their relevance today. --- • Bio: Rabbi Yaakov Beasley is the Tanakh Coordinator at Yeshivat Lev haTorah and completed a doctorate on the book of Micah at Bar Ilan University. He is the author of "Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: Lights in the Valley" and "Joel, Obadiah, and Micah: Facing the Storm" for the Maggid Studies in Tanakh series. Rav Yaakov has been teaching and writing about Tanakh for over twenty years. A popular lecturer around Jerusalem and Israel, including such yeshivot as Matan, Darchei Noam, Midreshet Rachel, and others, he co-edited Yeshivat Har Etzion's groundbreaking series "Torah MiEtzion" on the application of new literary methodologies to the study of parashat ha-shavua. Additionally, he authored several years of Har Etzion's Virtual Beit Midrash Introduction to the Parasha series, and his articles on Tanakh have appeared in Tradition and other publications. --- • Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Joel-Obadiah-Micah-Facing-Storm/dp/1592645976 --- • Welcome to JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED: A PODCAST FOR THE PERPLEXED | Co-hosted by Benjy & Benzi | Thank you to...Super Patron: Jordan Karmily, Platinum Patron: Craig Gordon, Gold Patrons: Dovidchai Abramchayev, Lazer Cohen, Travis Krueger, Vasili Volkoff, Rod Ilian, Silver Patrons: Ellen Fleischer, Daniel Maksumov, Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Fred & Antonio, Jeffrey Wasserman, and Jacob Winston! Please SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube Channel and hit the BELL so you can get alerted whenever new clips get posted, thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judaismdemystified/support

Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message.#303> > This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is  the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most intimate writings found in his personal notebooks from throughout his career.> Get 10% off all Koren and Maggid books with code SeforimChatter – click here for a list of the Rav Kook titles published by Maggid > This episode > To purchase Prof. Mirsky's biography "Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revoloution" click here.> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's book about the first part of Rav Kook's life "Towards the Mystical Experience of Modernity: The Making of Rav Kook, 1865 - 1904" click here.> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)

Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message.#302> > This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is  the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most intimate writings found in his personal notebooks from throughout his career.> Get 10% off all Koren and Maggid books with code SeforimChatter – click here for a list of the Rav Kook titles published by Maggid. > This episode picks up where episode 1 left off, and discusses Rav Kook's life during his first stay in the land of Israel and ends with his return as the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem after spending WWI in Europe. > To purchase Prof. Mirsky's biography "Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revoloution" click here.> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's book about the first part of Rav Kook's life "Towards the Mystical Experience of Modernity: The Making of Rav Kook, 1865 - 1904" click here.> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)

Questions, comments, feedback? Send us a message.#301> This mini-series is sponsored by Maggid Books, a division of Koren Jerusalem, who is  the proud publisher of several works by Rav Kook including a commentary on the siddur compiled by Rabbi Bezalel Naor, and the newly translated Hadarav: In his inner chamber – a collection of Rav Kooks most intimate writings found in his personal notebooks from throughout his career. > Get 10% off all Koren and Maggid books with code SeforimChatter – click here for a list of the Rav Kook titles published by Maggid  > This 1st episode is also sponsored  by Simon and Danielle Springer in honor of the Midwest Torah Center and its Kollel Zakeinim, entering its second year. in South Bend, Indiana.In a town where you can live like a mensch, in a Kollel geared towards giving the opportunity for all levels to transition into learning part or full time, Midwest Torah Center's Kollel Zakeinim  has become a huge hit, drawing new members locally and from all over the United States, to South Bend.Visit the website for more information about the Shul and the Kollel Zakeinim, as well as Parnas HaYom, HaShavua, and HaChodesh options.> This episode focused on the first part of Rav Kook's life until becoming Rabbi of Jaffa in then-Palestine and his move to the land of Israel in 1904. > To purchase Prof. Mirsky's biography "Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revoloution" click here.> To purchase Prof. Mirsky's book about the first part of Rav Kook's life "Towards the Mystical Experience of Modernity: The Making of Rav Kook, 1865 - 1904" click here.> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community click here.>  To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 1 hour 19 minutesSynopsis: This evening (7/24/24), in our Stoic Jew Shiur, we learned the third entry in Meditations Book II, which deals with some weighty topics: God, the universe, hashgachah (providence), and theodicy (the question of evil in the world). We began by underscoring the fundamental differences between the Stoic view of God and the teachings of Judaism, but by the end of the shiur, nearly everything that Marcus wrote is consistent with Judaism's teachings! Special shoutout to the Rambam and R' Yehudah ha'Levi for providing such a solid framework, which enabled us to answer all of our questions.-----מקורות:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoic_physicshttps://plato.stanford.edu/ENTRIES/stoicism/Aurelius - Meditations 2:3 (trans. Long, Farquharson, Waterfield)ר' יהודה הלוי - כוזרי ג:יא (קאפח)רמב"ם - מורה הנבוכים ג:י,יב,יזhttps://rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/p/how-i-teach-maaseh-bereishis-part-2-of-2-----The Torah Content for the remainder of July has been sponsored by the Lichters in honor of Jonny Schneeweiss, just "for being Jonny."-----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Content Hub (where I post all my content and announce my public classes): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharelSupport the Show.

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Yesef put money in his brothers' sacks, Until Yaakov was reunited, he could not relax. Yosef sat the brothers by their ages, Yehudah offered to work for Yosef without wages!

A new mishnah: the rights of the worker to eat - but what if the value of the produce he eats is more than his wages? It's a machloket. Plus, fine-tuning the extent of these rights. Plus, a hidden scroll of Oral Law quoting Isi bar Yehudah. Also, when a worker ears while working, is that food on top of his wages or is he permitted to eat from that which is not his? Plus, the workers isn't always entitled to eat, nor does he have to, even when he's allowed.

Closing chapter 6, starting chapter 7. First, 6: If one is a witness, one must come forward to give proof, and avoid litigants needing to take an oath. This law (of Isi ben Yehudah) is then put into practice in a series of example. And 7: More attention to workers rights, especially pertaining to food, while on the job, and also whether an employer can require his workers to work very early and/or very late in the day.

Daily Morning Class- Pesah 8- 4/18/24

Supposed to be a commentary , but is more an independent tour de force of incredible Renaissance philosophical erudition

Arrested by the Duke and tortured for trying to prevent a Jew from converting. It's like a novel!

The case of one who gives a gold coin to a woman, and tell her that it is silver - what is she obligated to pay if it's damaged? Or lost or stolen? Given that she has no idea that the coin is gold (maybe she wouldn't have agreed to watch over a silver coin). Plus, some confusion by Rav about R. Yehudah's teaching. Also, 2 new mishnayot, one to end the chapter, and another to begin the new chapter. Reconnecting to Chanukah candles and the damage caused by fire - flax on a camel and a shopkeeper's Chanukah candles, as is mentioned earlier in Bava Kamma too. And the opening of Perek HaMerubah - the penalties for stealing an item, for damaging after theft, and when those penalties are not put into play.

In this week's parashah Vayechi , Yaakov Avinu blesses his children before he passed away. When he got to Yehudah, he said, “ יהודה אתה יודוך אחיך ” One explanation of this beracha is that Yaakov was telling Yehudah, because you admitted when you were wrong, your brothers are going to admit to you that you will be their king. Another explanation given by Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai is, יהיו כל אחיך נקראים על שמך - the Jewish people will be called by your name. We are not Re'uvenim or Shimonim . Rather, we are Yehudim . Because the purpose of every Jew is to reveal the glory of Hashem's Kingship in this world, by admitting that He is behind everything, and then thanking Him for everything He does. The word מודה means to admit and to thank. The Rishonim tell us, there is a positive commandment from the Torah that we can fulfill any time we want. It is called remembering the kindnesses of Hashem – זכרון חסדי ה ' . Rabbenu Yonah in the Sha'areh Teshuvah lists this mitzvah amongst the ten reasons why man was created. All it requires of us is to recognize that any chesed we get comes from Hashem, and then thank Him for it. Before we say the Birkot HaShahar in the morning, we should have in mind that we are recalling the great chasadim of Hashem. And besides saying the berachot , we will also be fulfilling many positive commandments from the Torah. Before we say Modim in the Amidah , we should have in mind we are fulfilling the positive commandment of זכרון חסדי ה ' . The sefer K'asher Tziva Hashem writes, it was the practice of Rav Shmuel Huminer to keep a record of every kindness that Hashem did for him, in fulfillment of this great mitzvah. Some of the things he wrote were, Hashem gave me a certain amount of money, הודו לה' כי טוב . Something collapsed and fell at my doorway, and nobody was harmed, הודו לה' כי טוב . Hashem healed the infection in my mother's hand, הודו לה' כי טוב . A shard of glass was removed from my daughter's mouth, הודו לה' כי טוב . I was standing outside and a flaming rocket flew over my head and I wasn't harmed, הודו לה' כי טוב . Every year the Rabbi would make a Seudat Hodaah in which he would reflect on all the miracles that Hashem did for him that year. There are so many kindnesses that Hashem gives every single person. If we take a moment to pause and recognize them, we could fulfill this great mitzvah numerous times. I saw a video of an Israeli soldier who had been away fighting in Gaza for more than two months. He walked into a room in which his father was learning and surprised him there. His father was so excited to see him healthy and alive. He got up and hugged him with all of his might. And then, with tears in his eyes, he said, שמע ישראל ה' אלוקינו ה' אחד . He channeled all his feelings of love towards heartfelt thanks to Hashem for giving him the pleasure of being able to hug his son. He learned this lesson from Yaakov Avinu, when he saw Yosef after thinking he was dead for 22 years. The chasadim of Hashem are endless. We have so many opportunities to fulfill this great mitzvah. It could be thanking Hashem for something so small. Whatever brings us any type of enjoyment is a reason to thank Him. It is our ability to recognize that the chasadim come from Hashem and then thank Him for them that makes us who we are, Yehudim . Shabbat Shalom.

Jacob's blessings for his children are extremely puzzling. The language is rich and poetic, but the content is not what one might expect as a blessing. Rabbi Dunner focuses on the blessings given by Jacob to his four eldest sons - Reuven, Shimon, Levi, and Yehudah. With the help of Ramban, Rabbi Dunner reveals the timeless messages behind each one.

In war, there is no substitute for total victory!

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What was the meaning of the exchange that Yehudah had with Yosef? Did the brothers achieve full repentance for selling Yosef? Did Yosef forgive his brothers? Learn the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Toras Chaim. Toras Chaim is a weekly parshah series, in which we will learn the week's torah portion with a focus on Toras Chaim - the study of the torah - not a story, but as a guide to live our lives. The other voice you hear is me, his wife Miriam, known online as @overtimecook.  Comments, questions and requests are welcome! overtimecook@gmail.com

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְקוָק, אֱלֹקינוּ וֵֽאלֹקי אֲבוֹתֵֽינוּ, אֱלֹקי אַבְרָהָם, אֱלֹקייִצְחָק, וֵֽאלֹקי יַעֲקֹב. הָקל הַגָּדוֹל הַגִּבּוֹר וְהַנּוֹרָא, אֵל עֶלְיוֹן,גּוֹמֵל חֲסָדִים טוֹבִים, קוֹנֵה הַכֹּל, וְזוֹכֵר חַסְדֵּי אָבוֹת, וּמֵבִיאגוֹאֵל לִבְנֵי בְנֵיהֶם לְמַֽעַן שְׁמוֹ בְּאַֽהֲבָה:Love 13 Echad One and Names 13+13 = 26 Havaya Colors מֶֽלֶךְ עוֹזֵר וּמוֹשִֽׁיעַ וּמָגֵן: Instead of paraphrasing Rabbi Kaplan, I thought it importantto quote him directly as this is such an incredible lesson, I doubt there is asingle person who would not benefit tremendously, He writes: The first paragraph in the Amidah concludes withfour words that are designated to bring Hashem closer to the worshiper. These fourwords are 'Melech - King, Ozer - Helper, Moshia - Rescuer, and Magen -Shield,' Whereas in the first part of this paragraph we relate toHashem in a general manner, here we develop our personal relationship with Him.These four words are the key to the entire Amidah. If one says them correctly,one is left in a perfect spiritual space for the rest of the service. Even ifone has said the first parts of this paragraph without proper concentration, ifthese four words are said properly, they will bring the worshiper to such acloseness to Hashem that the rest of the Amidah will be perfect. Let us look atthese four words in detail. The first word is 'King' (Melekh). We begin bylooking at Hashem as our king and at our relationship to Him as that of asubject to a king. A king is far away, in his capital city, in his palace. Ifyou want something from the king, you must send him a formal request, and itgoes through his staff, his ministers, his secretary. Then, if you are lucky,after a few months you may get a reply. Therefore, when we address Hashem asKing, we see Him as majestic but distant. Help is available from him, but notclosely available. In the next word, we address Hashem as 'Helper'(Ozer). Now we see him as much closer than a king. A 'helper' issomeone whom we can readily approach. He is a friend whom we know we can always call on and who always will make himself available.Therefore, when we call Hashem 'Helper,' we realize that we can callon Him at any time and He will be there for us. This is a relationship much closer than that to a king. In saying this word, we arebeginning the process through which we draw closer to Hashem. Third, weaddress Hashem as 'Rescuer' (Moshia). Again, a rescuer is much closerthan a helper. A rescuer is someone who is available to save you when you aredrowning in a river; he is right there to jump in and pull you out. A helpermay have the best intentions in the world, but if he is not close to you at alltimes, he cannot save you when you are in danger. Therefore, when we speak toHashem as our 'Rescuer,' we see Him as being available whenever weneed Him, ready to rescue us in an instant. We recognize that Hashem is alwaysclose enough to help us, even when we are in imminent danger. Thus, therelationship of Rescuer is much closer than that of Helper. This word brings usyet a step closer to Hashem. Finally, we speak to Hashem as our 'Shield'(Magen). A shield is even closer than a rescuer. A shield can help even when anarrow is flying at me and there is nothing else that can stop it. When the arrowis flying, there is no time for even the rescuer to intercept it. The shieldmust be there in place—right in front of me. Thus, when I address Hashem as my'Shield,' I can feel Him right in front of me. Hashem is all aroundme, surrounding me like a suit of divine armor. I am totally aware of Hashem'sprotective power, surrounding me on all sides. I feel that I am being protectedby Hashem, so that nothing in the world can harm me. Thus, in the four words 'Melech - King, Ozer -Helper, Moshia - Rescuer, and Magen - Shield,' we become more and moreaware of Hashem's closeness. First we see Him as a benevolent but distant king,then as a willing helper, then as a nearby rescuer, and finally, as an immanentshield. In these four words, we make the transition from viewing Hashem as aremote transcendental force to seeing Him as a protector who is closer than theair around us. The one person who reached the level where he couldconstantly see Hashem as his shield was Abraham. Hashem had told him, 'Donot fear, Abram, I am a shield to you' (Gen. 15:1). From that time on,Abraham had a constant perception of Hashem as his shield. He was always awareof Hashem being very close to him, surrounding him and protecting him on a mostimmanent and direct level…. Of all the levels of relationship to Hashem, thelevel of shield is the closest. Here we see Hashem close enough to us to stop evena flying bullet. This was the level attained by Abraham, and at this point inthe Amidah, we aspire to it. Even unaware of the danger and oblivious to even callout for help, Hashem is there protecting us. יֹּ֣אמֶר יְהוּדָ֗המַה־נֹּאמַר֙ לַֽאדֹנִ֔י מַה־נְּדַבֵּ֖ר וּמַה־נִּצְטַדָּ֑ק הָאֱלֹקים מָצָא֙אֶת־עֲוֺ֣ן עֲבָדֶ֔יךָ הִנֶּ֤נּוּ עֲבָדִים֙ לַֽאדֹנִ֔י גַּם־אֲנַ֕חְנוּ גַּ֛םאֲשֶׁר־נִמְצָ֥א הַגָּבִ֖יעַ בְּיָדֽוֹ׃ According to ourview Yehudah reasoned with Joseph as long as he felt that they were all beingpunished for something they had done in the past. When he realised thatinnocent Benjamin was being singled out for punishment whereas they, the guiltyones, were allowed to go free, he realised that he did not confront divinejudgment in the person of Joseph, but that Joseph was a capricious ruler whohad framed Benjamin for reasons of his own. There was therefore no cause forthe brothers to submit to what they had previously considered as divineretribution. The word אליו mayhave been inserted in order to deflect an accusation against Yehudah who hadpreviously offered that all the brothers including Benjamin would be slaves toJoseph whereas now he wanted Benjamin released. How could he dare reversehimself? The Torah therefore explains that the word אליו refers to Joseph whowanted to keep only Benjamin.

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In today's Talmud pages, Gittin 66 and 67, Isi ben Yehuda recount the praise of the Sages, listing each scholar with a descriptor of their wisdom. One Rabbi however, Rabbi Yehudah, is mentioned as “a scholar when he chooses.” Rabbi Dovid Beshevkin joins us to say that rather than the type of language that you wouldn't want to see on your report card, this descriptor is a praise in that R. Yehudah was able to find small times within his life to study. What can we learn from praising others? Listen and find out. Like the show? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Send us a note at takeone@tabletmag.com. Follow us on Twitter at @takeonedafyomi and join the conversation in the Take One Facebook group. Take One is a Tablet Studios production. The show is hosted by Liel Leibovitz, and is produced and edited by Darone Ruskay, Quinn Waller and Elie Bleier. Our team also includes Stephanie Butnick, Josh Kross, Robert Scaramuccia, and Tanya Singer.  Check out all of Tablet's podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.