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Lenny Goldberg Bible Classes
The Bible is the foundation of Judaism. Unfortunately, as a result of our long exile, it has been neglected. Jewish studies today usually revolve around the oral traditions like the Talmud, and the Bible is left on the shelf. The Jews wrote it, and the gentiles read it. The fact is, only by studying Tanach can one can learn authentic Jewish concepts - nationalism, leadership, redemption, Eretz Yisrael, war, vengeance.... Through the David's, Saul's, Jonathan's, and other dynamic figures in the…
Episodes
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJoshua ch.3 v.1-7 Preparing for the Miracle
The nation prepares for the miracle at the Jordan River, the final step for their entry into the Promised Land.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJoshua ch.2 v.12-24 From Harlot to Heroine
Rachav helps the spies escape via a red chord from her window. This will be a sign for the Israeli armies not to hurt Rachav and her family when the war starts.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJoshua ch.2 v.7 to 11 The Faith of Rachav and the Fear of Canaan
Rachav tells the spies the mood of the Canaanites, and declares faith in the God of Israel
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJoshua ch.2 v.1-6 Two Spies and One Brave Woman
Joshua sends two spies to spy out the land, and they end up at Rachav's place.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJoshua ch.1 v.10-18 The Warriors of Reuben, Gad, and Menasheh
The eastern bank tribes pledge to cross the Jordan and fight with their brothers
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJoshua ch. 1 v.6-9 "Be Strong and Courageous"
God gives Joshua encouragement before he gathers the nation for war to conquer Canaan
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJoshua ch.1 v1-5 Arise and Cross Over
Joshua is given the mission to cross the Jordan and conquer Canaan
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch 21 v.13-25 A Loophole for Survival
Israel sends the remainders of the tribe of Binyamin to choose wives from the girls of Shilo who go out to dance in the vineyards.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.21 v.1-11 The Day After the Civil War
The tribe of Binyamin is on the brink of extinction after a brutal civil war, and the rest of Israel searches for ways to fix it.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.20 v.26-46 The Turning Point: Prayer, Sacrifice and Strategy
Israel goes to inquire of God a third time, demonstrates repentance, and destroys Binyamin in brutal fashion
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.20 v.12-25 Israel Loses Twice to Binyamin
The tribes of Israel go to war against the tribe of Binyamin twice, and lose badly. Why?
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.20 v.1-11 Israel Mobilizes For War Against Binyamin
The tribes unify, 400,000 strong, to go to war against Binyamin in the Giva
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch. 19 v.10-30 A Night of Horror in Givah
Violent and vulgar men from the tribe of Binyamin attack the guests in Giva, with behavior strikingly similar to the Sdom and Amora episode.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.19 v.1-10 The Beginning of the Story of the Concubine
This domestic dispute in the times of the Judges isn't going to spiral into chaos out of control
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More on Pesel Micha
We cover this episode from some different angles, with the help of the Talmud.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.18 v.13-31 Stealing a Priest - the Tribe of Dan's Religious Startup
On their way to war, the men of Dan steal Micha's idols and his priest, and make them their own. .
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch. 18 v. 1 -12 The Tribe of Dan Seeks a Portion
Families from the tribe of Dan scout out the north of Israel to find an place to settle.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch. 17 v. 7-13 A Levite for Hire
A Levite leaves Bethlehem to look for another job, and runs into Micha who offers him to be a priest at his temple.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch. 17 v.1-6 - Building a Temple in the Wild West Bank
We begin the story of "Pesel Micha", one of two stories at the end of the book of Judges that reflects the spiritual decay of the period
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.16 v18-31 Samson's Fall and Comeback
After being captured and his eyes put out, Samson gets the last laugh and brings the house down on the Philistines.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch. 16 Samson's Fall; Who was Delilah?
We reflect on how Samson has changed in this chapter, and raise the question, could Delilah have been Jewish?
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.16 v. 1-18 Samson in Gaza; Samson and Delilah
Samson uproots the gates of Gaza, and then falls for Delilah, and the drama begins....
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges - Exploring Samson: From Scripture to Midrash
We look at Genesis Raba 98 and Sota 10 to see what the sages say about Samson
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch. 15 v.7-20 Samson Unleashed - Jawbone Justice
Samson continues his hits on the Philistines, even as his own people try to turn him in.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.15 v.1-6 The Foxes of Reprisal
Samson takes vengeance on the Philistines by burning their crops.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesDecoding Samson’s Riddle
We finish up chapter 14, taking a deeper dive into Samson's riddle.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.14 v.8-21 Shimshon’s Trap: Riddle, Honey, and Blood
Samson poses a riddle at his "sheva Brachos" before his "best men", and they can't solve it.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.14 v.1-6 Samson Goes Down to Timna
On his way to Timnah, Samson is confronted by a lion
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.13 v 9-25 Manoach Faces the Divine
Manoach brings the man of God a young goat, and instead of eating it, the goat is sacrificed and the angel of God ascends into the flames.....
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.13 v.1-8 The Birth of Samson
An angel tells the barren wife of Manoach, that she will mother a child who will be Nazarite, and will begin to deliver Israel from the hands of the…
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch. 12 v.5-15 Shibolet, Wrapping Up Yiftach, the Hidden Judges
We examine the "Shibolet" test, Yiftach's reign and burial, and the short description of succeeding judges.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.12 v.1-6 Effraim's Challenge and Yiftach's Revenge
After returning from war, Yiftach is confronted by the tribe of Effraim, who threatens to burn his house down because he didn't call on them when he went to…
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.11 Yiftach’s Oath Through the Eyes of Chazal
We look at what our sages teach us concerning Yiftach and his ill-fated vow
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.11 v.25-40 Yiftach's Oath
Yiftach makes a reckless oath on his way to battle with the Amonites
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.11 v.25-29 Yiftach Makes Case, Amnon Refuses
When the King of Amon rejects Yiftach's speech, Yiftach prepares for war
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.11 v.12-23 Yiftach States the Case for Israel
Yiftach gives the King of Amon a history lesson to prove that the land belongs to the children of Israel
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.11 v.4-11 Yiftach - From Outcast to Commander
The elders turn to Yiftach to save them from the children of Ammon.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.11 v.1-3 Yiftach the Outcast
The future judges is banished from his family and flees into the wilderness. He is joined by "empty men".
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.10 v.6-18 When G-d Says No
We see the familiar cycle of the Book of Judges repeat itself, but this time G-d delays the deliverer.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.10 v.1-5 The Brief Legacy of Tola and Yair
We learn about Tola ben Pua from the tribe of Issacher, and Yair HaGiladi from Menashe
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.9 v.45-52 From Slaughter to Shame: Avimelech’s Final Battle
Judges 9’s Climax - Avimelech continues his onslaught on the cities outside of Shechem, and finally meets his end
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.9 v.31-45 Avimelech Slaughters the Shechem Residents
Gaal ben Eved's rebellion fails, as Avimelech squashes it, and then takes it out on all the people of Shechem who supported him
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.9 v.24-30 Resistance to Avimelech
Gaal ben Eved leads a contingent against Avimelech
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.9 v.20-24 Understanding the Parable
We learn in depth the parable of Yotam and its significance
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.9 v.5-21 Yotam's Parable
Gideon's lone surviving son Yotam rebukes the people of Shchem with a parable on Mt. Grizim
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.9 v.1-4 Avimelech's Power Play in Shechem
The usurper Avimelech, the son of Gideon's concubine, makes a power play for the throne.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.8 v.28-35 Summing Up Gideon
Gideon goes home to his family. He has many wives and 70 sons. The verses close how the people went off the derech and did not return the kindness that Gideon…
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.8 v.22-27 Gideon Makes an Efod from the Spoils of War
After turning down the people's offer that he rule over them as king, Gideon collects spoils from the people and build with in an Efod
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.8 v.18-21 Gideon Executes the Midyanite Kings
The Midyanite campaign comes to an end when Gideon executes Zevach and Zalmuna.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.8 v.10-17 Gideon Punishes the Jews of Succot and Panuel
After returning the victor from his campaign against Midyan on the east bank, Gideon captures the two Midyan kings. He then confronts two Jewish towns to…
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch. 8 v. 1-9 "Friendly Fire" - Gideon vs. His Own People
On his way to chasing down the Midyanites, Gideon requests help from fellow Jews on the east bank, and doesn't get it.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.7 v.14-25 Gideon Goes on the Attack
Gideon and his 300 men approach the Midyanite camp and carry out the plan of the shofars, torches and jars.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch 7 v.8-14 The Barley Dream
Gideon overhears a Midianite soldier recounting a dream to his comrade — a dream that is interpreted as a sign that Gideon and the Israelites will defeat the…
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges ch.7 v.1-7 Gideon Prepares for War vs. Midyan
G-d tells Gideon to thin out his forces, until he is left with only 300 "lickers" to wage war against MIdyan. We learn the lessons for today.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch. 6 v. 33-40 Gideon Asks For a Sign, and is Answered Twice
Gideon wants to see a sign from G-d that he is worthy to lead the children of Israel against Midyan
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.6 v.25-32 Gideon Smashes the Baal
Gideon takes ten men and destroys the altar of the Baal, and the Ashera tree next to it. The people of the town demand that his father turn him over
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.6 v.16-24 "Do Not Fear for I am With You"
After getting reassurance, Gideon prepares a meal and the angel sacrifices it on a rock, and Gideon builds an altar there.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.6 v. 11-16 Gideon and the Angel
While threshing wheat in a wine press, Gideon is confronted by an angel of the Lord and given a charge to deliver Am Yisrael from the Midyanites.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch.6 v.1-10 The Midyanites Ravage Israel
Midyan terrorizes Israel causing economic and psychological damage.
Lenny Goldberg Bible ClassesJudges Ch. 5 v.28-31 "So May Your Enemies Perish"
Devora ends her song of praise with a graphic description of Yael's killing of Sisera and the anguish of Sisera's mother worrying about her late-arriving son…