Bible Classes - Tanakh

Despite Elisha's claim that he cannot come back, his actions show his deep hope to reconnect.

A new insight of the concept of קדוש not as the traditional "holy". The purpose of religion, moral values, and their place in evolution. A dispute with Yuval Noah Harari's Home Deus

What was the real cause of Elisha's rebellion?

The famous story about Moshe Rabbenu and R Akiva is revisited as hidden criticism.

Rabban Gamliel tries to appease R Yehosua but misunderstands him and is taught a lesson regarding rabbinical leadership

Ruth manages to bring Naomi full circle and change her attitude without letting her know that Ruth took matter into her hands.

In chapter 2 Ruth continues to surprise us by being manipulative and pragmatic while managing to create an image of a docile and submissive girl.

After the destruction, rabbis from the Davidic dynasty were the religious leaders. The contention among colleagues and followers led to a democratic, grass roots movement, culminating with the deposition of Rabban Gamliel

Though Hillel and Shammai had major disputes, they've accepted each other's actions. Later generations have mitigated their achievements and promote instead divisiveness.

Stories about scholars were extremely cautious not to mislead customers, and about a scholar who found ways to give the banished children of a grumpy man, a portion of their inheritance.

Akavya ben Mahalalel was a seeker of truth, excommunicated for his stubbornness. His last words to his son are surprising in their honesty and intensity.

Stories of three men rejected by Shammai but accepted by Hillel - is today's orthodoxy Shammai or Hillel?

The Talmudic story about Abba Hilqiyya paints a different picture of a tzaddik. The values of work, honesty, transparency, and business Ethics are conveyed through the narrative.

King David drops hints to the possible shocking story of his conception.

When the prophet searches the next king, David is all but forgotten. What's his story?

Part 2 of the discussion of cult prostitution.

In this discussion we explore the obscure story of cult prostitution in its many manifestations in the Bible.

The story of Cain and Abel tells us what not to do as parents.