Explore every episode of the podcast The First Two Books
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| The Covenant of Sinai, 9 of 9 | 22 May 2025 | 01:15:15 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! The reception of the Torah at Sinai and the episode of the Golden Calf and its aftermath are formative events for the Jewish people. | |||
| The Covenant of Sinai, 8 of 9 | 22 May 2025 | 01:18:07 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! The reception of the Torah at Sinai and the episode of the Golden Calf and its aftermath are formative events for the Jewish people. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Freedom, 4 of 5 | 22 May 2025 | 01:17:00 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of the Exodus, including the Paschal sacrifice, crossing the Red Sea, and the beginnings of the desert journey. | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Altar Ego” — Isaac, Abraham, and Sarah in the Biblical Narrative (2/5) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:20:36 | |
This series offers an analysis of the roles Isaac plays in the Torah, including the Akeidah. It offers a close reading of the text and an examination of the understandings of Isaac through the prism of rabbinic sources.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on April 18th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Altar Ego” — Isaac, Abraham, and Sarah in the Biblical Narrative (1/5) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:17:53 | |
This series offers an analysis of the roles Isaac plays in the Torah, including the Akeidah. It offers a close reading of the text and an examination of the understandings of Isaac through the prism of rabbinic sources. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on April 11th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (16/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:15:51 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on March 14th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (15/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:20:26 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on March 7th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (14/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:24:33 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 28th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (13/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:17:52 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 21st, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (12/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:18:36 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 14th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” — The Abraham Narrative (11/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:15:55 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 7th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (10/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:14:53 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on January 31st, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (9/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:02:19 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on December 20th, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Freedom, 3 of 5 | 22 May 2025 | 01:17:03 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of the Exodus, including the Paschal sacrifice, crossing the Red Sea, and the beginnings of the desert journey. | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (8/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:09:35 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on December 13th, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis:”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (7/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:01:25 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on December 6th, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (6/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:07:41 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on November 22nd, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (5/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:05:05 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on November 15th, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (4/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:04:11 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on November 8th, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (3/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:16:29 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on November 1st, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education | |||
| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” The Abraham Narrative (2/16) | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:10:30 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on October 25th, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
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| Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” - The Abraham Narrative (1/16) | 16 Oct 2023 | 01:04:45 | |
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on October 18, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Freedom, 2 of 5 | 22 May 2025 | 01:15:11 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of Exodus as the narrative leads to the Revelation at Sinai. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Freedom, 1 of 5 | 22 May 2025 | 01:15:10 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of the Exodus, including the Paschal sacrifice, crossing the Red Sea, and the beginnings of the desert journey. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Sinai, 8 of 8 | 22 May 2025 | 01:16:36 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of Exodus as the narrative leads to the Revelation at Sinai. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Sinai, 7 of 8 | 22 May 2025 | 01:22:02 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of Exodus as the narrative leads to the Revelation at Sinai. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Sinai, 6 of 8 | 22 May 2025 | 01:15:38 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of Exodus as the narrative leads to the Revelation at Sinai. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Sinai, 5 of 8 | 22 May 2025 | 01:13:46 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of Exodus as the narrative leads to the Revelation at Sinai. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Sinai, 4 of 8 | 22 May 2025 | 01:16:24 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of Exodus as the narrative leads to the Revelation at Sinai. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Sinai, 3 of 8 | 22 May 2025 | 01:10:13 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of Exodus as the narrative leads to the Revelation at Sinai. | |||
| The Covenant of Sinai, 7 of 9 | 22 May 2025 | 01:16:31 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! The reception of the Torah at Sinai and the episode of the Golden Calf and its aftermath are formative events for the Jewish people. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Sinai, 2 of 8 | 22 May 2025 | 01:11:38 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of Exodus as the narrative leads to the Revelation at Sinai. | |||
| Exodus: Marching to Sinai, 1 of 8 | 22 May 2025 | 01:15:34 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! A careful study of the story of Exodus as the narrative leads to the Revelation at Sinai. | |||
| The Book of Exodus: Reclaiming the Past & Building the Future, 10 of 10 | 22 May 2025 | 01:17:43 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! Moshe has been chosen to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and bring them to their ancestral home. Through a careful reading of the first part of Exodus we will explore the strategies employed by Moshe, the challenges, and the triumphs of our guiding hero. | |||
| The Book of Exodus: Reclaiming the Past & Building the Future, 9 of 10 | 22 May 2025 | 01:16:08 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! Moshe has been chosen to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and bring them to their ancestral home. Through a careful reading of the first part of Exodus we will explore the strategies employed by Moshe, the challenges, and the triumphs of our guiding hero. | |||
| The Book of Exodus: Reclaiming the Past & Building the Future, 8 of 10 | 22 May 2025 | 01:08:59 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! Moshe has been chosen to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and bring them to their ancestral home. Through a careful reading of the first part of Exodus we will explore the strategies employed by Moshe, the challenges, and the triumphs of our guiding hero. | |||
| The Book of Exodus: Reclaiming the Past & Building the Future, 7 of 10 | 22 May 2025 | 01:17:47 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! Moshe has been chosen to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and bring them to their ancestral home. Through a careful reading of the first part of Exodus we will explore the strategies employed by Moshe, the challenges, and the triumphs of our guiding hero. | |||
| The Book of Exodus: Reclaiming the Past & Building the Future, 6 of 10 | 22 May 2025 | 01:15:25 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! Moshe has been chosen to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and bring them to their ancestral home. Through a careful reading of the first part of Exodus we will explore the strategies employed by Moshe, the challenges, and the triumphs of our guiding hero. | |||
| The Book of Exodus: Reclaiming the Past & Building the Future, 5 of 10 | 22 May 2025 | 01:19:19 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! Moshe has been chosen to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and bring them to their ancestral home. Through a careful reading of the first part of Exodus we will explore the strategies employed by Moshe, the challenges, and the triumphs of our guiding hero. | |||
| The Book of Exodus: Reclaiming the Past & Building the Future, 4 of 10 | 22 May 2025 | 01:22:04 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! Moshe has been chosen to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and bring them to their ancestral home. Through a careful reading of the first part of Exodus we will explore the strategies employed by Moshe, the challenges, and the triumphs of our guiding hero. | |||
| The Book of Exodus: Reclaiming the Past & Building the Future, 3 of 10 | 22 May 2025 | 01:16:25 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! Moshe has been chosen to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and bring them to their ancestral home. Through a careful reading of the first part of Exodus we will explore the strategies employed by Moshe, the challenges, and the triumphs of our guiding hero. | |||
| The Covenant of Sinai, 6 of 9 | 22 May 2025 | 01:18:19 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! The reception of the Torah at Sinai and the episode of the Golden Calf and its aftermath are formative events for the Jewish people. | |||
| The Book of Exodus: Reclaiming the Past & Building the Future, 2 of 10 | 22 May 2025 | 01:22:19 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! Moshe has been chosen to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and bring them to their ancestral home. Through a careful reading of the first part of Exodus we will explore the strategies employed by Moshe, the challenges, and the triumphs of our guiding hero. | |||
| The Book of Exodus: Reclaiming the Past & Building the Future, 1 of 10 | 22 May 2025 | 01:16:23 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh! Moshe has been chosen to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt and bring them to their ancestral home. Through a careful reading of the first part of Exodus we will explore the strategies employed by Moshe, the challenges, and the triumphs of our guiding hero. | |||
| Exodus! 5 of 5 | 22 May 2025 | 01:17:07 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh!
A careful study of the story of the Exodus, including the ten plagues, the journey out of Egypt, and the Song of the Sea all as preludes to the challenging path to freedom. | |||
| Exodus! 4 of 5 | 22 May 2025 | 01:20:36 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh!
A careful study of the story of the Exodus, including the ten plagues, the journey out of Egypt, and the Song of the Sea all as preludes to the challenging path to freedom. | |||
| Exodus! 3 of 5 | 22 May 2025 | 01:16:16 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh!
A careful study of the story of the Exodus, including the ten plagues, the journey out of Egypt, and the Song of the Sea all as preludes to the challenging path to freedom. | |||
| Exodus! 2 of 5 | 22 May 2025 | 01:18:50 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh!
A careful study of the story of the Exodus, including the ten plagues, the journey out of Egypt, and the Song of the Sea all as preludes to the challenging path to freedom. | |||
| Exodus! 1 of 5 | 22 May 2025 | 01:20:02 | |
Join Rabbi David Silber as he continues his ongoing series covering the First Two Books of Tanakh!
A careful study of the story of the Exodus, including the ten plagues, the journey out of Egypt, and the Song of the Sea all as preludes to the challenging path to freedom. | |||
| Genesis to Exodus: From Family to Nation, 9 of 9 | 22 May 2025 | 01:18:57 | |
The construction of the Family of Israel takes place in the concluding chapters of Genesis. The Book of Exodus is about the formation of the nation. These sessions will focus on nation-building in Exodus and the relation of family and nation as reflected in the first several chapters of Exodus. | |||