Study Tanakh with Rav Alex Israel. 10 mins a day. One chapter a day. 929 schedule.
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Tanakh Podcasts
Sacred Garden offers calm, thoughtful reflections on stories from the Tanakh. Each short episode retells a biblical moment in plain, gentle language and ends with a personal insight to carry with you. A weekly Torah bite for anyone seeking light, meaning, or a peaceful pause in their day.
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The Israelities Podcast covers a diverse range of topics including life and ministry in Israel as well as biblical insights from King of Kings Ministries.
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Join Jason from Spiritualbabies.net as he chews the fat about all things Tanakh/Torah/Bible with an array of wonderful special guests.
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Every two weeks, we ponder, riff and consider 4 chapters of the Tanakh, starting in Genesis and finishing in 2 Chronicles. It might take a while. Please be patient.
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Zohar with Rabbi Avraham ben Yaakov http://www.azamra.org
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What if the prophecies you thought were about Jesus… weren’t? In this podcast, Tassja Cadoch—a Jewish convert who grew up Christian—unpacks the Hebrew Bible verse by verse, separating what the text actually says from how it’s been interpreted. With honesty, curiosity, and careful study, each episode examines the tension between Jewish and Christian interpretations of prophecy, Messiah, and salvation. Whether you’re a seeker, skeptic, or believer, this is your place to ask bold questions and ...
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Job Series with Rabbi Avraham be Yaakov http://www.azamra.org
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Tanach Study is an initiative to promote the independent study of the books of Tanach (Torah, Neviim and Ketuvim) through a web-based platform and weekly class. Our program aims to provide the Jewish community with immediate access to Torah knowledge in the form of a daily e-mail/podcast to complete and understand Neviim and Ketuvim in just 3 years. Tanach Study hopes to broaden Torah learning, to increase knowledge of our Jewish history, heighten our Yirat Shamayim, Ahavat Hashem, and stre ...
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In Hebrew "Gal Einai" means: "open my eyes." This name was adopted from the verse: "Open my eyes that I may behold wonders from your Torah" (Psalms 119:18)–thereby expressing the institute's commitment to rendering the hidden, inner dimension of Torah, a source of wonder, inspiration and insight for all. Under the leadership of Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh, our goal is to open the world's eyes to Divine consciousness, spreading G-d's good light to every household, classroom, and community on earth.
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Join us on a journey of exploration and discovery as we delve into the depths of the Bible from a Jewish perspective. Our podcast offers an in-depth reading and analysis of the scriptures, exploring the nuances and meanings of each passage. But we don't stop there - we also tackle questions that arise along the way, providing thoughtful and informative answers. Our podcast is designed for those who are seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible and want to explore its teachings in a meaning ...
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The Hebrew Bible is full of stories that have informed much of human existence for thousands of years. World-renowned Torah scholar, Rabbi David Silber, has dedicated his life to teaching people to read and understand these stories for themselves. The first two books of the Tanakh, Genesis and Exodus, in many ways can be viewed as one unit, filled with lessons about what it means to be human, to be with other people, and to seek closeness to the Divine. Join us for a line-by-line close-readi ...
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Welcome to the Midrash Rabbah Podcast. 🔍 Curated Segments: Carefully selected portions from the Midrash cater to a diverse audience, offering compelling content for anyone interested in Jewish ethics, philosophy, polemics, and stories. 🎙️ Optimized for Podcast Listening: Each episode is thoughtfully crafted for an engaging and immersive listening experience, designed with you in mind. ⌛ Concise Lessons: Enjoy quick, crystal-clear insights that inspire and deepen your understanding. 📖 Text-Ba ...
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Let's Get Biblical Q&A"on TeNak Talk with Host Wil'liam Hall. TeNaK Talk is a LIVE video Broadcast Our goal is to have guest speakers who will be able to interact with the viewers and listeners, mostly on a Q&A format. We also have guest teachers and Authors to discuss their Books and or testimonies. All speakers are TaNaKh teachers only and will discuss topics ranging from the Hebrew Scriptures to the Christian New Testament.
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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Podcast by Rabbi Joshua Maroof
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Welcome to our channel! We're a community dedicated to critical thinking, spiritual growth, and healing. In our Winter Gospel Series, we dive deep into Luke-Acts, exploring Jesus' mission and kingship through historical and literary lenses. Our goal is to challenge conventional teachings and offer fresh perspectives on the Gospel, connecting it to the broader Bible narrative. Join us as we foster transformation, build deeper spirituality, and engage in meaningful discussions.
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#96 | Vayikra ch.5 - Inaction and Perfectionism
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14:39In chapter 5 we see two categories of sin-offering: * korban oleh ve-yored * Asham We will discuss the states of mind that underpin these two sin-offerings.
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David Arnovitz, "Koren Tanakh of the Land of Israel: Deuteronomy" (Koren, 2025)
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16:18The Koren Tanakh of the Land of Israel breathes new life into the biblical narrative by incorporating the latest discoveries from archaeology, Near Eastern studies, Egyptology and more to connect the ancient world with modern scholarship, offering readers a deeper and more informed understanding of the Bible. Tune in as we speak with Editor in Chie…
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We all sin! Sin is endemic to human nature: "There is not even a righteous person in the world who fails to sin." said Kohelet. But our chapter directs attention not to the sin of the ordinary Israelite but to the sins of leaders: The High Priest, the judiciary and the political leadership. Are their sins more egregious, or are they merely more pro…
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Erica Brown, "Ecclesiastes and the Search for Meaning" (Maggid, 2023)
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21:00Ecclesiastes has long been viewed as the great existential work of the Hebrew Bible, containing the famous cry "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." As part of a search for enduring meaning, it questions the nature of work, mortality, happiness, justice, goodness, and life itself. Abounding with careful observations, disappointments, and insights, E…
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#94 | Vayikra ch.3 - Putting God on the Guest List
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12:05Today we discuss the Shelamim, a joyous sacrifice, eaten with friends, expressing the bond that humans make with God.
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#93 | Vayikra ch.2 - Korban Mincha - The Flour Offering
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15:40Vayikra ch.2 describes and outlines the FIVE types of Korban Mincha - an offering of flour and oil. Why does it come in five recipes? What does this vegetarian korban represent?
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#92 | Vayikra ch.1 - Understanding Korbanot
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18:15We haven't brought sacrifices-korbanot for 2000 years. What does the word "korban" mean? And how have major Jewish thinkers understood the rationale for Korbanot? Can we, as modern people, come to an appreciation of their significance?
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Shemot ends with the assembly of all the constituent parts of the Mishkan and God's "glory-Kavod" resting within the Mishkan. We spend todays podcast discussing the structure of Shemot according to two systems - that of Ramban and that of Rashi. They each teach different messages about the spiritual thrust of the book.…
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#90 | Shemot ch.39 - Mishkan. Creation. Shabbat.
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12:57What is the connection between the Mishkan, Creation, and Shabbat?
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#89 | Shemot ch.38 - The Kiyor: Purification and Sexuality
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12:33The washbasin, the kiyor, was a feature of the Mishkan. What purpose did it serve? How does Halakha reflect its use even today? Our chapter informs us that the kiyor was constructed from donations of women's mirrors. To what might this detail be alluding?
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#88 | Shemot ch.37 - Symbolism of the Aron
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13:09The Ark sits at the epicenter of the Mishkan What does it symbolize? In fact it is not just one of the Temple vessels but two parts that have a dynamic relationship between them.
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Matthew Pawlak, "Sarcasm in Paul's Letters" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
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31:38In this recent monograph Sarcasm in Paul's Letters (Cambridge University Press 2023, Matthew Pawlak offers the first treatment of sarcasm in New Testament studies. He provides an extensive analysis of sarcastic passages across the undisputed letters of Paul, showing where Paul is sarcastic, and how his sarcasm affects our understanding of his rheto…
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#87 | Shemot ch.36 - The Curious Case of the Acacia Tree
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14:46The boards of the Mishkan are pretty large; too large to be constructed from the Acacia trees in the Sinai desert! So where did the timber come from?
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#86 | Shemot ch.35 - Does the Torah like Repetition?
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18:10The details of the Tabernacle are repeated over and over in chapter 35-40. Why? We have a tradition that the Torah is highly economical with its language, but these chapters seem to contradict that assumption. Why the detailed recapitualations?
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Emiliano Rubens Urciuoli, "Citifying Jesus: The Making of a Roman Religion in the Roman Empire" (Mohr Siebeck, 2024)
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56:20Religion and urban life are the most successful strategies of handling, enhancing, and capitalizing on human sociability. By integrating religious studies, archaeology, and spatial theory, Emiliano Rubens Urciuoli aims to re-describe the formation of Christ religion as urban religion in Citifying Jesus: The Making of a Roman Religion in the Roman E…
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Are the second tablets the same as the first? On the one hand - yes! They are a renewal of the covenant! And yet, the rabbis saw an innovation here that was critical to the work of human application and interpretation.
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After the great sin of the Golden Calf. How are God and Israel to move on together? In this chapter we see: 1. Israel expressing remorse 2. Moses arguing with God to eek out a mechanism whereby God might coexist with a sinful nation.
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Ben Wiggershaus, "The Man of Opened Eye: Ancient Near Eastern Revelatory Convention and the Balaam Cycle" (Gorgias Press, 2025)
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19:04Is it possible to read the Balaam narrative of Numbers 22-24 cohesively? Ben Wiggershaus says, “Yes,” and part of his solution is in reading the Balaam Cycle in light of its ancient Near Eastern context. Tune in as we speak with Ben Wiggershaus about his recent monograph, The Man of Opened Eye: Ancient Near Eastern Revelatory Convention and the Bal…
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Send us a text Moses receives unexpected guidance from Jethro, his Midianite father-in-law. In Exodus 18, an outsider helps shape Israel’s future and teaches Moses—and us—the humility to accept wisdom from unexpected places. A gentle reflection on help, humility, and the strangers who become our teachers. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natur…
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Our chapter tells the story of the Golden Calf. Did the Israelites, who heard God speak from heaven, genuinely think that they could exchange God with an image of a calf that they had constructed? How did they fall so swiftly into idolatry?
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#82 | Shemot ch.31 - The Sanctity of Art and Creativity
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15:53Our chapter introduces the artisans of the Mishkan - Betzalel and Oholiav - and this gives us the opportunity to explore Judaism's attitude to art.
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#81 | Shemot ch.30 - Contributing and Counting
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16:58Ch.30-31 give us 7 appendices to the instructions of the Mishkan. We focus today on the contribution of the half-shekel - where does it originate and what was the money used for?
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Exodus 17: Complaints, Prayers, and the Memory We're Commanded to Keep
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5:57Send us a text In Exodus 17, the Lord answers both the Israelites’ desperate complaints and Moses’ steadfast prayer, revealing a divine patience that holds all our voices. We also confront Amalek and the command to “remember,” learning how moral memory guides us to protect the vulnerable and act with justice. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for n…
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Daniel K. Falk and Rodney A. Werline, "Prayer in the Ancient World Vol.1" (Brill, 2027)
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35:14Prayer in the Ancient World is the resource on prayer in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean. With over 350 entries it showcases a robust selection of the range of different types of prayers attested from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, the Levant, early Judaism and Christianity, Greece, Rome, Arabia, and Iran, enhanced by critical commentary. Th…
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#80 | Shemot ch.29 - Seven Days of Inauguration
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13:51In this chapter we speak about the "Miluim" - a seven day inauguration of the Mishkan and the Kohanim. And we ask why Channuka is 8 days.
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Chapter 28 describes the special robes of the HIgh priest. But what is written upon them??
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#78 | Shemot ch.27 - Lighting the Menorah
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17:03Chapter 27 closes with the instruction to contribute oil for the Menorah and to light the candles from evening to morning. Why is this paragraph here? And what might it tell us about Channuka?
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Send us a text A special Hanukkah bonus episode exploring the rededication of the Temple, the courage of the Maccabees, and a powerful parallel to Isaac in Genesis 26. A reflection on resilience, Jewish identity, and the enduring miracle of keeping our inner light alive. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candles crafted to inspire peace…
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#77 | Shemot ch.26 - Sister to Sister. Brother to Brother
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14:01Today we speak about: 1. The multiple coverings of the Mishkan. Why is the Mishkan so rich inside and so plain on the outside? 2. We speak about the engaging language that depicts the coverings and boards of the Mishkan: sister to sister; brother to brother. What does it mean?
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Yael Leibowitz, "Ezra-Nehemiah: Retrograde Revolution" (Maggid, 2025)
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13:26Ezra-Nehemiah: Retrograde Revolution (Maggid, 2025) takes its readers on a literary tour of an era in which cohesiveness between Jews in Israel and the Diaspora is being tested, the parameters of Jewish identity are being re-assessed, political tact is being learned by necessity, and biblical literacy is at long last becoming the centerpiece of the…
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Send us a text In Exodus 16, the Israelites long for Egypt when fear clouds the present. The Lord responds with manna and the gift of Shabbat, teaching daily trust instead of clinging to the past or grasping for certainty. A gentle exploration of faith, provision, and sacred rest in the wilderness. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural cand…
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Why did God command Israel to build a sanctuary? If God cannot be contained by a physical structure, what do we mean by: "Make me a Sanctuary that I may dwell among them"(25:8)? What is the focal point of the Sanctuary? And
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In this chapter the Jewish people make a covenant at Sinai. They proclaim "Naaseh VeNIshma - We will do and we will hear!" But what is the conent of this covenant? And when exactly did it happen?
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#74 | Shemot ch.23 - From an Enemy to a Friend
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12:17This chapter offers an eclectic mix of topics; from judicial procedure, to Shabbat and Shemitta and the festivals, and it ends with a projection and a strategic plan of how the nation will enter the land of Canaan. We try to look under the surface of this chapter and the society is envisages.
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#73 | Shemot ch.22 - Elohim: The God Behind the Law
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15:45Do not curse "Elohim"! Is that God or the Judiciary? Here we discuss the weighty role of government and the courts in leading society, the responsibility they bear and the need to protect the systems that govern our lives.
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Send us a text In Exodus 15, the Israelites move from fear to song and back to fear again. This episode explores the sacred pause of gratitude between their complaints—and our own. A gentle reflection on faith, humanity, and finding light even in the wilderness. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural candles crafted to inspire peace and cult…
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#72 | Shemot ch.21 - "These are the Laws"
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12:34Up to this point, Shemot has been a flowing narrative. Now we take a sharp turn to a detailed legal text. What is the nature, structure and purpose of this text?
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Send us a text A journey to the Sea of Reeds, where Israel faces the impossible. In this episode, we explore how hitting rock bottom can open our eyes to the Lord’s presence, why He preserves our free will even in miracles, and how Exodus 14 teaches us to be still and trust the One who parts the sea. Beeswax Garden Explore the garden for natural ca…
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#71 | Shemot ch.20 - The Ten Commandments
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15:44Today we try to say something about the structure, texture and tone of one of our most iconic and covenantal texts. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/u51407457 or https://buymeacoffee.com/alexisrael
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Reading the Bible with AI?: A Conversation with John Kaag, Philosopher and Co-Founder of Rebind AI
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42:40Rebind combines reading with AI-chat to deepen learning and simulate the experience of conversing with some of the greatest scholars and thinkers. With Rebind, you can read A Tale of Two Cities with Margaret Atwood, Huck Finn with Marlon James, and Candide with Salman Rushdie. John and his team have recently launched the Rebind Study Bible, an inte…
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Chapter 19 depicts the lead-up to revelation. God approaches the nation to gat their consent prior to giving the Torah. The Torah is not imposed. This is a covenant and it can only take place of both sides are willing. We also discuss the terms of revelation. How close will God be? Is this a moment of listening or a full sensory experience. And why…
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Yitro is the priest of Midyan. And yet, in our chapter we find him proclaiming his faith in God, sacrificing to Him and creating a Justice system for the people of Israel. What is the religious faith of Yitro? What is his affinity to the God of Israel?
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