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Exodus: The Prequel (Why did Lot serve matzah to the angels?)
Posted: 03/25/2018
Posted: 03/25/2018
Exodus: The Prequel (Why did Lot serve matzah to the angels?)
Recorded from a webinar given March 25, 2018.
Deception in the Exodus Story
Posted: 01/29/2015
Posted: 01/29/2015
Deception in the Exodus Story
There are many instances in the story of the exodus of God and the nation of Israel’s deception of the Egyptian people. Download this podcast to learn more. The Rapoport Family Memorial Lecture.
Aharon and the Golden Calf: Art and Responsibility
Posted: 11/13/2013
Posted: 11/13/2013
Aharon and the Golden Calf: Art and Responsibility
In Exodus 32, Aharon creates a golden sculpture that the people of Israel worship as a god. What responsibility does an artist bear for how others perceive his/her art? Are an artist’s intentions integral to the ultimate meaning of the work? This podcast explores these questions through a study of biblical and rabbinic texts relating to Aharon’s infamous creation.
Building Sacred Spaces: The Mishkan
Building Sacred Spaces: The Mishkan
The building of the Mishkan stands out as purposeful work, uniquely motivating the Israelites. How was this hard work different from other examples found in the Torah?
Book of Exodus (part 1 of 42 sessions)
Posted: 01/27/2013
Posted: 01/27/2013
Book of Exodus (part 1 of 42 sessions)
Click here to listen to the other course sessions.
We will conduct a close reading of the Book of Exodus.
When Did Yitro Visit and Why Do We Care?: Reflections on Parashat Yitro
When Did Yitro Visit and Why Do We Care?: Reflections on Parashat Yitro
An exploration of the journey of the Nation of Israel from the Red Sea through the Sinai wilderness through the lens of the weekly Torah reading.
Creation Narratives in the Book of Exodus
Posted: 11/29/2009
Posted: 11/29/2009
Creation Narratives in the Book of Exodus
Rabbi David Silber looks at several pivotal elements of the creation narrative as it appears in Exodus.
Creation and Birth in Exodus
Posted: 12/25/2007
Posted: 12/25/2007
Creation and Birth in Exodus
Motifs of creation and birth continue to resonate in the narratives of Exodus. We will consider the significance of these motifs for a deeper understanding of the Book of Exodus.
Part of Drisha's Winter Week of Learning 2007, dedicated in memory of Judy Tenzer, z”l