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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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Judges ch.9 v.31-45 Avimelech Slaughters the Shechem Residents 15.01.2026 17:38

Gaal ben Eved's rebellion fails, as Avimelech squashes it, and then takes it out on all the people of Shechem who supported him

Judges ch.9 v.24-30 Resistance to Avimelech 08.01.2026 18:19

Gaal ben Eved leads a contingent against Avimelech

Judges Ch.9 v.20-24 Understanding the Parable 01.01.2026 17:47

We learn in depth the parable of Yotam and its significance

Judges Ch.9 v.5-21 Yotam's Parable 25.12.2025 24:40

Gideon's lone surviving son Yotam rebukes the people of Shchem with a parable on Mt. Grizim

Judges Ch.9 v.1-4 Avimelech's Power Play in Shechem 18.12.2025 15:32

The usurper Avimelech, the son of Gideon's concubine, makes a power play for the throne.

Judges ch.8 v.28-35 Summing Up Gideon 11.12.2025 20:20

Gideon goes home to his family. He has many wives and 70 sons. The verses close how the people went off the derech and did not return the kindness that Gideon had done for them.

Judges Ch.8 v.22-27 Gideon Makes an Efod from the Spoils of War 04.12.2025 24:02

After turning down the people's offer that he rule over them as king, Gideon collects spoils from the people and build with in an Efod

Judges Ch.8 v.18-21 Gideon Executes the Midyanite Kings 27.11.2025 21:25

The Midyanite campaign comes to an end when Gideon executes Zevach and Zalmuna.

Judges Ch.8 v.10-17 Gideon Punishes the Jews of Succot and Panuel 20.11.2025 21:27

After returning the victor from his campaign against Midyan on the east bank, Gideon captures the two Midyan kings. He then confronts two Jewish towns to punish them for their refusal to help him

Judges Ch. 8 v. 1-9 "Friendly Fire" - Gideon vs. His Own People 13.11.2025 26:38

On his way to chasing down the Midyanites, Gideon requests help from fellow Jews on the east bank, and doesn't get it.

Judges Ch.7 v.14-25 Gideon Goes on the Attack 06.11.2025 27:27

Gideon and his 300 men approach the Midyanite camp and carry out the plan of the shofars, torches and jars.

Judges Ch 7 v.8-14 The Barley Dream 30.10.2025 25:36

Gideon overhears a Midianite soldier recounting a dream to his comrade — a dream that is interpreted as a sign that Gideon and the Israelites will defeat the Midianite camp. This unexpected moment gives Gideon the reassurance and courage he needs to move forward with confidence.

Judges ch.7 v.1-7 Gideon Prepares for War vs. Midyan 23.10.2025 27:58

G-d tells Gideon to thin out his forces, until he is left with only 300 "lickers" to wage war against MIdyan. We learn the lessons for today.

Judges Ch. 6 v. 33-40 Gideon Asks For a Sign, and is Answered Twice 16.10.2025 24:16

Gideon wants to see a sign from G-d that he is worthy to lead the children of Israel against Midyan

Judges Ch.6 v.25-32 Gideon Smashes the Baal 09.10.2025 26:15

Gideon takes ten men and destroys the altar of the Baal, and the Ashera tree next to it. The people of the town demand that his father turn him over

Judges Ch.6 v.16-24 "Do Not Fear for I am With You" 02.10.2025 19:20

After getting reassurance, Gideon prepares a meal and the angel sacrifices it on a rock, and Gideon builds an altar there.

Judges Ch.6 v. 11-16 Gideon and the Angel 25.09.2025 22:21

While threshing wheat in a wine press, Gideon is confronted by an angel of the Lord and given a charge to deliver Am Yisrael from the Midyanites.

Judges Ch.6 v.1-10 The Midyanites Ravage Israel 18.09.2025 17:34

Midyan terrorizes Israel causing economic and psychological damage.

Judges Ch. 5 v.28-31 "So May Your Enemies Perish" 10.09.2025 25:05

Devora ends her song of praise with a graphic description of Yael's killing of Sisera and the anguish of Sisera's mother worrying about her late-arriving son. We explore the Talmud which says that a lot more happened between Yael and Sisera than meets the eye

Judges Ch.5 v.20-25 Devora Curses and Blesses 04.09.2025 18:51

Devora continues in her song to describe the war victory and the execution of Sisera by Yael

Judges Ch.5 v.14-19 Devora "Stings" the Tribes 28.08.2025 21:25

Devora praises the tribes who stepped up and criticizes sharply those who didn't

Judges Ch.5 v.8-14 Devora's Song 21.08.2025 20:05

Devora praises the tribes that fought with Barak

Judges Ch.5 v. 1-7 Devora Begins Her Song 14.08.2025 19:35

Shir Devora sings a song of triumph and gives us a glimpse into what it was like for the children of Israel under oppression.

Judges Ch.4 v.15-24 Yael Smashes Sisera 07.08.2025 24:00

Sisera escapes from the battlefield into the tent of Yael, who kills him with a tent peg.

Judges Ch.4 v.9-15 Barak and Sisera Square Off 31.07.2025 16:14

Explaining the miraculous victory over Sisera's army...