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Recorded live on December 2nd, 2025, we continue Sefer Shmuel Bet and explore Perek 1, Pesukim 17-27 — in one of the most moving chapters in all of Tanach, David hears of the deaths of Shaul and Yonatan and breaks into a powerful eulogy — "How the mighty have fallen."

This episode explores David's grief, the complexities of his relationship with Shaul, the depth of his bond with Yonatan, and the message this lament sends about leadership, loyalty, and love.

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Tanach & Tea TSOD is officially back!
This is the first session of the new season and the 19th episode in our ongoing series, The Story of David HaMelech.

Recorded live on November 11, 2025, we open Sefer Shmuel Bet and explore Perek 1, Pesukim 1–16 — the dramatic moment when David learns of Shaul and Yonatan's deaths.

In this episode, we cover:

• David's return to Tziklag after the war with Amalek

• The Amaleki messenger and his account of the battle

• The inconsistencies in his story

• The poetic justice of Amalek standing between David and Shaul — in life and now in death

• David's response and ethical clarity

• The crucial transition from the fall of Shaul's kingship to the rise of David

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Tanach & Tea is back! Tune in for a special Episode that will prepare you for Purim. Also, we have video now! You can catch the full Episode with video on our Youtube and reels on our Instagram. 

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This week, we dive into Purim's wild ride: Which holidays match the days of the week? Why does Purim stick around post-Mashiach when others don't? We unpack its history, face off Purim vs. Yom Kippur, and explore its atonement edge. Life's a mermaid war—relentless and chaotic—but Yom Kippur and Purim offer rest. Except - is Purim a fake rest day? Roadmap to a killer Purim: Skip work? Costumes, unity, Purim Meshulash—does joy take effort? Are Adar and Nissan linked? Open vs. closed miracles, Is Haman the true hero, and Purim as a New Year's Eve bash + much more! 

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Bonus Recording of the Live Tanach & Tea: The Story of David Hamelech

We delve into the intense narrative of David's strategic escape to Philistine territory and King Shaul's desperate decline. We explore how David, fearing for his life, seeks refuge with the Philistine king Achish, cunningly navigating his dual identity to survive. David deceived Achish by reporting that his raids were against Judah and other southern areas of Israel, making him appear as a traitor to his own people in Achish's eyes. This deception was crucial to keep Achish believing that David was no longer a threat to Philistine interests. Meanwhile, Shaul, gripped by fear at the sight of the amassed Philistine army, resorts to the forbidden arts of necromancy in a desperate bid to connect with the divine when all other avenues fail. We also talk about Avner's role & how to talk to Hashem via dreams.

This is the 16th Episode of TSOD (Check our Youtube Page for the first 10 Episodes of The Story of David Hamelech)

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Recorded: 1/29/2025

In Episode 11 of Tanach & Tea, we discuss everything Shabbat. Is it really a day of rest? Does Hashem need rest? Tanach Barbershop Talk - Ranking the 7 days of Yom Tov

Also discussed - Kiddush, The Testimony that is Shabbat, Is Shabbat really a day of rest from speech?, Talking in Shul, Why the world was created in 6 days and the prophecies hidden within that, Are we in the messianic era?, The Sfirot of the 7 days, Hashem lowkey worked on Shabbat?, How to properly prepare for Shabbat, How sins are like stains + more!

This Episode is sponsored by my father, Rabbi Mark Rosenberg, as a thank you to Hashem for protection during a car accident. 

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בראשית פרק ב פסוק א–ב

Bonus Recording of the Live Tanach & Tea: The Story of David Hamelech (Episode 15)

In Perek 26 of Shmuel Aleph, David faces a familiar foe: King Shaul. Despite having the perfect opportunity to take Shaul's life when he sneaks into Shaul's camp while everyone is fast asleep, David chooses mercy over vengeance. Meanwhile, Avner, Shaul's loyal commander, fails to protect his king, and David takes him to task for it. Join us as we explore this event where David's actions reveal the depth of his character and faith.

This is the 15th Episode (Check our Youtube Page for the first 10 Episodes of The Story of David Hamelech from last year) & this is the 5th Epsiode of this years live Tanach & Tea

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Recorded: 1/14/2025

In Episode 10 of Tanach & Tea, we discuss many aspects of the Yetzer Hara & the mysteries of heaven via Kabalah with guest Shlomo Simpser! Tanach Barbershop Talk - Top 7 Villains in Tanach

Also discussed - 100 Brachot in a day, Shovavim, The exception in every day of creation, Why Friday is VERY good, Yetzer Hara vs Yetzer Tov, how the Evil Urge roots for us & we owe him an apology, Yosef vs Mrs. Potiphar,  The bath of hell, Why humans are not good, Shlomo Hamlech & his birds + much more!

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בראשית פרק א פסוק כט–לא

Bonus Recording of the Live Tanach & Tea: The Story of David Hamelech (Episode 14)

This is the 14th Episode (Check our Youtube Page for the first 10 Episodes of The Story of David Hamelech from last year) & this is the 4th Epsiode of this years live Tanach & Tea

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Recorded: 12/18/2024

In Episode 9 of Tanach & Tea, we discuss Pru Urvu, the commandment to create, our purpose in life & many more philsophical discussions with guest Elan Teichman! Tanach Barbershop Talk - Top 7 couples in Tanach

Also discussed - Why Shabbat might actually be a day of super creation, The commandment to listen to Tanach & Tea, Hashem wants us to develop & create, Does a convert need to redo Pru Urvu?, Why we thrive under pressure, Lessons from Rambam & Yosef Hatzadik, Moshiach, Society being numb, Washing our hands, the story of the Tziztit & the prostitute + much more! 

Thank you Dovi & Malkie Friedman for sponsoring this episode L'Zecher Nishmat Menachem ben Chaim, who spread Torah to so many

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בראשית פרק א פסוק כח

We were recording our next Episode with guest Elan Teichman but we could not help ourselves & started talking about Chanukah even though this Episode will be released after Chanukah. Therefore, I pulled the snippet of our discussion so you can hear it on Chanukah. The full Episode with Elan will be released Jan 6 Bezrat Hashem. 

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