Dr. Yael Ziegler
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Why did Naomi survive her husband and sons? Was her survival a form of punishment, or does it attest to her righteousness? Textual analysis shows that...
Dr. Yael Ziegler
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A comparison of the book of Shoftim (particularly the story of the Concubine at Giv'ah) and the story of Ruth reveals that the two seem like opposing...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Shaul embarks on his final battle, knowing he is going to his death. This lesson will discuss Shaul's bravery, burial, and the relationship between the...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Shaul seeks God's advice, but God refuses to answer him. Why does Shaul turn to the witch? How did the Witch of Ein Dor and Shaul know that the ghost they...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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This lesson completes our discussion of Shaul and the fortune teller. Why did Shmuel appear before Shaul? Why do Shaul and his men argue about whether...
Dr. Yael Ziegler
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What can we learn from the Book of Ruth? Is the purpose of Ruth to teach us about chessed? Or perhaps to clarify David's ancestry, and the fact that he...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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David escapes to Philistine territory, for the second time, and receives Ziklag from Akhish King of Gat. Ziklag becomes David's base for acting against...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Akhish King of Gat agrees to join forces with David, but the Philistines reject him. Why did David's plan fail? Was he correct in letting Akhish think...
Dr. Yael Ziegler
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The story of Ruth takes place during the Era of Judges. The Book of Judges describes a lack of leadership which leads to spiritual, moral, and social...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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Upon his return from the Philistine camp, David discovers that Amalek has taken the Israelite camp, and taken the women and children. Why did David...
