Untold Stories Of The Torah (Jewish History)

The story of Yehonasan (Jonathan), son of King Shaul, and Heir to the Throne. Birth - Parents - Pilegesh Begivah - Gilgulim King Shaul’s War Against the Plishtim Assassination of Plishti Tax Collector Yohonasan’s Rogue Mission

In King Yechonya - The Captive King (Part 2) , we revisit the mass deportation known as the exile of the Cheresh U’Masger, Jerusalem’s spiritual elite who were forced into Babylon along with their young king. The episode explores Yechonya’s personal suffering as he is imprisoned, while the throne is transferred to his uncle, King Tzidkiyahu. Though initially loyal to Babylon, Tzidkiyahu ultimately...

In King Yechonyah: The Captive King (Part 1), the episode opens by tracing the final kings of Judah leading up to the Babylonian exile. It begins with the righteous reign of King Yoshiayahu, whose reforms temporarily revived the nation’s spiritual strength. After his death, chaos and decline quickly followed. His son Yehoyachaz briefly ruled before being deposed, and King Yehoyakim ascended the th...

In Yiftach: The Forgiving Judge (Part 3), the episode opens with a recap before delving into Yiftach’s infamous vow—a promise that would become one of the most tragic moments in the Book of Judges. The discussion explores why Yiftach may have made such a vow in the first place. Two different versions of the story are then presented, each offering its own perspective on how the vow played out and t...

In Yiftach: The Forgiving Judge (Part 2) , the story picks up with the elders of Israel urgently begging Yiftach to return and lead them in battle against the Ammonites. Despite their earlier rejection of him, Yiftach agrees—under the condition that he will be made their official leader. After being accepted, he turns to Hashem in heartfelt prayer at Mitzpah, showing his sincerity and spiritual de...

In this episode, we explore the early life of one of the most complex leaders in the era of the Judges. The story begins with Yiftach’s ancestry and the controversy surrounding his mother, which leads to him being rejected by his family and driven out of his community. Forced into exile, Yiftach flees to the land of Tov, where he builds a new life among outcasts. Despite the shame and rejection he...

How did the Jews feel confident to attack Dovid Hamelech?, Sending Scouts with Chushai’s Warning, Chushai’s Message, Escaping Avsholom’s Conquered City, Ending to the Story, Last Will and Testament and Death, Lubavitcher Rebbe's Explanation on his Final Letter, Achitophel and Afterlife and Moshiach According to Gemara

1. Avshalom’s Assassination of Amnon, Escape and Return 2. Avshalom’s Cunning and Flattery 3. Avshalom’s Crowning in Chevron 4. Inviting Achitophel into the Coup 5. Dovid Hamelech’s Escape and the Plan with Chushai 6. Avsholom and Achitophel’s First Advice 7. Avsholom and Achitophel’s Second Advice

The Rise and Fall of Achitophel Q: Who was Achitophel? How was it possible for such a Torah Scholar to fall so badly? What was his motives for betraying King David? Why did Achitophel commit suicide? Analyzing the meaning of his strange suicide letter? 1. Birth and Origin 2. The Wisdom of Achitophel 3. Bringing Aron to Yerushalayim 4. Building Foundations of Beis Hamikdash

Final Instalment of Jonah the Prophet: Second Ninveh Prophecy and Ninveh’s Teshuvah, The Teshuvah of Nineveh, The Aftermath and Yonah Watching the City, The Lesson of the Kikoyon, Ninveh’s Downfall, The Segulah of Maftir Yonah, The Rebbe Explains Yonah and Simchas Beis Hasha’eva

Yonah Runs away and the Storm Aboard the Ship, 1) Why did Yonah run? 2) How did Yonah think that he could run from Hashem? 3) Why wasn’t Yonah punished for running away and suppressing his prophecy?, Yonah Inside the Fish (not the whale), Second Ninveh Prophecy

Part 2 of Jonah the Prophet. Anointing Yehu as King of The Northern Kingdom, Prophecy of Expanded Conquests, Prophecy of the Destruction of Beis Hamikdash

Part one of Jonah and the "Whale", Birth and Resurrection of Yonah, Backstory of the Northern Kingdom and King Achav, Early Years - Becoming a Prophet

This episode continues the story of Moshe's early years, beginning with a plot to overthrow him as king in Kush and his escape to Midian. It covers his heroic rescue of Yisro’s daughters, his imprisonment and miraculous survival, and his discovery of the sapphire staff. The episode concludes with Moshe’s marriage to Tzippora and the birth of their two sons. 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - The Plot Again...

This episode traces the early life of Moshe Rabbeinu, beginning with Pharaoh's decree to drown all newborn boys and Amram’s decision to remarry Yocheved, leading to Moshe’s birth. It follows Moshe as he is adopted by Basya, grows up in the palace, and begins to connect with his enslaved brethren. The episode ends with Moshe’s escape from arrest, his journey to the Kingdom of Kush, and his surp...

Officially Annulling the Decree, The New Decree, Mordechai’s Success and the Two Days of War, The Festival of Purim and Writing of the Megillah, After the Purim Story

Continued Story from Part 3 of Esther's First Feast. The Aftermath from the First Feast. Haman’s Humiliation. The Second Feast and Haman’s Fall from Grace

Continued from Part to of Queen Esther. Esther’s Dilemna and her Conversation with Mordechai. Esther’s Fast. Going to Achashverosh. Esther's First Feast

Esther is brought before King Achashverosh, setting the stage for her unexpected rise to power, while Mordechai earns a position of influence at the king’s gate. As tensions rise, a rebellion brews, and a terrifying decree threatens the Jewish people, forcing Mordechai to lead a movement of repentance. When Esther uncovers a sinister plot, she is faced with the ultimate test of courage—one that wi...

Esther’s journey begins with her birth and the significance of her name, followed by a deep dive into her ancestry and how it shaped her destiny. As the story unfolds, we explore her marriage, the dramatic introduction to the Purim events, and the unexpected beauty competition that led her to the palace. With Haman’s rise to power and Mordechai’s crucial role, Esther’s courage is put to the test a...

Part 3 of the Story of Calev (Caleb) Ben Yefuneh: Conquering of Chevron, Conquering of Devir, Achsa and Osniel Ben Kenaz, and the Gilgul and second marriage of Kalev.

Continued from previous class.  In this section we discuss the second Spying for Moshe and the Spying Expedition for Yehoshua (Yehoshua’s Instructions, The Mission, Rachav Saving the Spies).

Story of Kalev Ben Yefuneh. Early Life and Ancestry, Marriage to Miriam, Miriam and Kalev’s Children, Chur and the Battle Against Amalek, The Murder of Chur, The Building of the Mishkan by Betzalel, Calev: The Successful Spy for Moshe, Detouring at Chevron, and Spies vs Kalev and Yehoshua.

In Yeshaya Hanavi: Isaiah the Prophet (Part 3), the episode continues with the Assyrian threat reaching its peak. We explore Sancheirev’s unexpected detour to Africa and the internal instability caused by the rebellion of Shevna, revealing that Jerusalem faced danger both from without and within. Sancheirev eventually arrives at the gates of the city, confident in his power, but his arrogance meet...

In Yeshaya Hanavi: Isaiah the Prophet (Part 2), the episode opens with the rise of King Chizkiyahu and the spiritual revival he brings to Yehudah. From the moment he becomes king, Chizkiyahu distinguishes himself through rare righteousness, restoring Torah observance and trust in Hashem at a time of moral decline. Just as the nation begins to strengthen, a grave external threat emerges when Sanche...