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Lenny Goldberg Bible Classes

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The Bible is the foundation of Judaism. Unfortunately, as a result of our long exile, it has been neglected. Jewish studies today usually revolve around the oral traditions like the Talmud, and the Bible is left on the shelf. The Jews wrote it, and the gentiles read it. The fact is, only by studying Tanach can one can learn authentic Jewish concepts - nationalism, leadership, redemption, Eretz Yisrael, war, vengeance.... Through the David's, Saul's, Jonathan's, and other dynamic figures in the Bible, we reveal how a Jew conducted himself in the land of Israel before the exile.

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Shmuel 1 Ch.9 v.6-17 Saul Seeks Out the Prophet Shmuel 31.03.2022 21:32

In his search for his lost donkeys, Saul is trying to track down Shmuel the Prophet

Shmuel 1 Ch.9 vs.1-5 Meet Saul, the First King of Israel 24.03.2022 15:03

The verses explain why G-d chose Saul to be Israel's first king.

Shmuel 1 Ch.8 v.18-22 The People Insist, Despite Shmuel's Objections, to Request a King 17.03.2022 13:18

What is the role of the Jewish King?

Shmuel 1 Ch.8 v 1-17 The People Request a King 10.03.2022 20:34

Shmuel has grown old, the people want a change in leadership

Shmuel 1 Ch.7 v.7-17 Shmuel the Prophet - A National Leader Too 03.03.2022 26:12

The Philistines attack while Shmuel has assembled them. 

Shmuel 1 Ch.7 v.1-6 The prophet Shmuel brings the Jews to repentance 24.02.2022 19:04

Shmuel gathers the children of Israel for a prayer session and preparations for war

Shmuel 1 Ch.6 v.7-21 The Philistines Return the Arc to Bet Shemesh 17.02.2022 28:22

The Jews of Beit Shemesh are also hit hard by the Holy Arc

Shmuel 1 Ch. 6 v.1-6 Consulting with Priests and Wizards 10.02.2022 17:25

The Philistines consult with their spiritual leaders regarding what to do with the Holy Arc

Shmuel 1 Ch. 5 Hemorrhoiders of the Lost Arc 03.02.2022 21:29

The Holy Arc creates havoc in the land of the Philistines

Shmuel 1 Ch. 4 v.15-22 The National Disgrace of the Captured Ark 27.01.2022 16:15

For Eli and his daughter in law, the national catastrophe of the Arc's capture trumps any personal considerations

Shmuel 1 Ch.4 vs.10-14 Jews are Defeated by Philistines. Why didn't the arc protect them? 20.01.2022 17:14

The Philistines defeat the Children of Israel, and take the arc. A man of the tribe of Benjamin hurries to Shilo to bear the tidings.

Shmuel 1 Ch. 4 v.1-9 The Children of Israel vs. the Philistines 13.01.2022 18:09

The Jews take the arc from Shilo into battle with them, after suffering initial defeat at the hands of the Philistines.

Shmuel 1 Ch.3 v.11-21 Shmuel Reveals His Prophecy to Eli 06.01.2022 18:05

Shmuel receives a prophecy, and eventually becomes a prophet, and changes the culture in Israel.

Shmuel 1 Ch. 3 v. 1-10 G-d Calls Out to Shmuel, Shmuel Thinks It's Somebody Else 30.12.2021 16:02

The young Shmuel hears G-d's voice for the first time, and thinks it is Eli who is calling him.

Shmuel 1 Ch.2 v. 27-36 The Punishment on the House of Eli 23.12.2021 18:50

We finish off Ch. 2, where the man of G-d metes out the punishment of the House of Eli

Shmuel 1 Ch.2 vs. 22-26 Rebuke 16.12.2021 15:47

Eli rebukes his sons,  but to no avail. G-d hardened their hearts from repentance. Why?

Book of Shmuel 1 Ch. 2 vs.11-21 The Sins of the Sons of Eli 09.12.2021 15:12

Hofni and Pinchas, the priests in Shilo, sin to the Lord, and they are rebuked by their father Eli

Shmuel 1 Ch. 2 vs. 1-10 Chana's Song of Praise 02.12.2021 22:38

Chana brings a song of thanks and praise to Hashem after the birth of her child.

Shmuel 1 Ch. 1 The Birth of Shmuel the Prophet 25.11.2021 38:01

This first chapter introduces us to the parents of Shmuel, who make the trip to Shilo during the holidays. Chana, the wife of Elkana is barren, and she prays fervently for a son. Her prayers are answered when Shmuel is born. She "donates" him to the Lord. 

Kings 2 Ch. 25 vs. 27-30 The Release of King Yehoyachin 18.11.2021 14:10

After 37 years in a Babylonian prison, the Evil Merodach releases King Yehoyachin. What is the symbolism of this event?

Kings 2 Ch. 25 vs.22-26 Gedalia is Appointed as Governor of Judea 10.11.2021 18:25

The King of Babylonia allows a remnant to remain in Judea, under the supervision of Gedalia ben Achikam

Kings 25 vs. 18-21 Slaughter in Judea 03.11.2021 13:13

Nevuzadaran, the Chief Butcher of the Babylonian King slaughters without mercy. He miraculously becomes a convert to Judaism. 

Kings 2 Ch. 25 vs. 8-17 The Holy Temple is Destroyed 28.10.2021 19:00

Nevuzadaran, the Chief Butcher and servant to Nevuchadenzzar, burns down the Temple and pillages the vessels

Kings 2 Ch.25 v.1-7 The Babylonian Seige on Jerusalem, the Death of King Zedkiyahu 21.10.2021 16:16

In this final chapter of the Book of Kings, Jerusalem is besieged as the Babylonian exile gets underway

King Zedkiyahu and the Prophet Jeremiah 14.10.2021 20:37

We examine the complex relationship between King Zedkiyahu and the Prophet Jeremiah. We also learn about the oath that Zedkiyahu made to the King of Babylon