In this first episode of Rus the Moavite: Loyalty and Royalty, we begin the remarkable journey of Ruth, a Moabite woman whose unwavering devotion reshaped the future of the Jewish people. The podcast opens with an overview of the Book of Ruth, placing the story during the chaotic era of the Judges. We then explore Elimelech’s controversial decision to flee Israel during a famine and settle in Moav—a choice that brings dire consequences. His premature death is followed by the marriages of his son...
Jun 22, 2025•48 min
This episode continues the story of Ovadiah, beginning with the showdown on Har Karmel and Ovadiah’s rise to prophecy. It explores the powerful message within the Book of Ovadiah and follows his legacy after his death, focusing on his widow's desperate attempt to repay his debts. The episode concludes with Elisha’s miraculous intervention involving oil and a reflection on the fall of King Yehoram. 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Eliyahu Competition on Har Karmel 08:30 - Ovadiah Becomes a Prophet 15:24 - T...
Apr 15, 2025•43 min
This episode explores the life and background of Ovadiah Hanavi (Obadiah), beginning with his ancestry and early years in the shadow of the wicked Omri dynasty. It highlights Ovadiah’s quiet heroism, including hiding a hundred prophets during King Achav’s reign and borrowing money with interest to save them. The episode builds toward the dramatic moment when Ovadiah meets Eliyahu Hanavi during a time of famine and national crisis. 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Ovadiah's Ancestry 02:31 - Early Life of Ov...
Mar 24, 2025•44 min
Avigail, Part 2 continues to explore the life and legacy of one of the Torah's most fascinating women. This episode examines her connection to King Dovid, tracing key events in his timeline. It also delves into the story of Naval, his betrayal of Dovid, and the judgment that follows. The narrative highlights Avigail's wisdom and decisive actions during this critical moment in Biblical history. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Recap 01:10 - Avigail Meets Dovid Hamelech 14:26 - Dovid Hamelech's Gratitude to ...
Feb 09, 2025•45 min
Avigail, Part 1 explores the life and legacy of one of the Torah's most fascinating women. This episode examines her connection to King Dovid, tracing key events in his timeline and the significance of his anointing. It also delves into the story of Naval, his betrayal of Dovid, and the judgment that follows. The narrative begins to highlight Avigail's wisdom and decisive actions during this critical moment in Biblical history. 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Starting Questions on Avigail 01:09 - Timeline...
Jan 20, 2025•57 min
Part 2. Yoel Hanavi prophesized during one of the worst (famine and locust) disasters in Jewish History. He lived through the disaster himself and is also the author of the book of Yoel (in the Trei Asar, also known as the Minor Prophets). His book also contains some of the most fascinating prophecies about what the world will be like right before Moshiach comes. 00:00 - Intro and Recap 02:00 - Elisha Hanavi and the Assassin 05:04 - Elisha's Prophecy of the Famine's End 07:55 - The End of the Ar...
Dec 08, 2024•46 min
Yoel Hanavi prophesized during one of the worst (famine and locust) disasters in Jewish History. He lived through the disaster himself and is also the author of the book of Yoel (in the Trei Asar, also known as the Minor Prophets). His book also contains some of the most fascinating prophecies about what the world will be like right before Moshiach comes. 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Yaakov's Vision of Future Events 03:09 - A son of Shmuel Hanavi 07:56 - Yoel, the Judge after Shmuel Hanavi 16:40 - Yoel...
Nov 24, 2024•47 min
The final installment of the story of the life of Shimshon Hagibor, (Samson and Delilah). 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Shimshon’s Rulership and End of Leadership 07:06 - Going Down to Azza 17:10 - Marrying Delilah and Understanding Delilah 26:20 - Plishti Officers Bribe Delilah 33:10 - Delilah Pressing for Shimshon’s Power 50:19 - Shimshon’s Blinding and Imprisonment 55:55 - Plishtim’s Celebration Followed by Shimshon’s Revenge 1:06:50 - Shimshon’s Burial and Legacy...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Shimshon’s Wife Betrayal Discussion of Shimshon’s wife is given to another man and the differing opinions on why Shimshon was angry, including betrayal and infidelity. The Wheat Harvest & Shimshon’s Return Shimshon returns after a year, bringing a goat to reconcile with his wife, only to discover she’s been remarried. His anger builds, setting the stage for his revenge. Divine Providence and Timing Exploration of how Shimshon’s timing coincides with divine providence during the wheat harvest...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr
Rabbi Aber introduces Untold Stories of the Torah , continuing the story of Shimshon in part four. The focus is on Shimshon’s miraculous killing of a lion, and how this event, though kept secret from his parents, sets the stage for key moments in the wedding and riddle challenge. Recap of Shimshon’s Lion Encounter Shimshon’s encounter with the lion and later discovery of honey in its carcass becomes a central theme. The Wedding Feast and Companions Shimshon’s father arranges a wedding feast as w...
Jul 22, 2024•45 min
Yaakov’s Prediction of Shimshon Shimshon and Moshiach Moshe’s prophecy of Shimshon Birth of Shimshon Meaning Behind the Name: Shimshon Shimshon’s Ruach Hashem What is Ruach HaKodesh? Shimshon Sees his Wife from Timnah And Shimshon went down… Shimshon’s Motive Did the Woman from Timnah convert before? Parents Objections to Shimshon’s Marriage The Fight with the Lion and Meeting His Wife Returning to the Lion’s Carcass...
Jun 23, 2024•45 min
Manoach and the Malach, The Angel’s Revelation, Manoach bringing the Korban, The Malach bringing the fire, The Malach leaves, Manoach’s panic from the experience, and Tzalalphonis’s Response
May 19, 2024•35 min
Expanded Story of Shimshon Hagibor. Shamgar ben Anas, Plishti Rise in Power, Tzelalphonis and the First Visit of the Malach, Status of Nazirus of Shimshon, Tzelalphonis Telling Monoach the Message, Manoach’s Distress.
May 05, 2024•46 min
(3213) Fall of King Sancheirev of Ashur (3228) Delegation from Babylon visits King Chizkiyahu, at the behest of Berodach Baladan (3316) King Yoshiyahu. (3319) Rise of Nevuchnezzer and Babylonian Empire, conquered Ashur. (3320) Nevuchnezzer conquers Israel. (3321) Yirmiyahu gives the official prophecy. (3327) Golus Cheresh VeHamsger. Exile of King Yechonyah (and Mordechai). (3338) Destruction of the Beis Hamikdash by Nevuchnezzer. (3364) King Evil Merodach becomes King of Babylon. (3386) King Bel...
Mar 11, 2024•51 min
The War of Sisra, Who was Sisrah?, The Jews who joined the Battle, The War, Sisrah and Yael, History of Yael, Chever and the Keinim, Who was Yael?, Sisrah Seeking Hiding, Killing Sisrah, Sisrah’s Mother, Shiras Devorah, Devorah after the War
Feb 21, 2024•55 min
Story of Devorah Devorah was the 4th Judge of the Jewish People. 2654 - 2694. Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of Shoftim. The Scene in Israel at the time. King Yavin’s Rise to Power. Devorah and Barack - Marriage and Gilgulim. Devorah the Judge. Devorah’s Teshuvah Movement. Preparing for War (Who was Barak?)
Feb 05, 2024•50 min
The Story of Machar Chodesh. Convincing Yehonasan of the Danger. Dovid’s plan to Test King Shauls Heart Yehonasan’s Plan to Reveal the Results to Dovid The Rosh Chodesh Feast Warning Dovid of the Danger Dovid’s escape to Nov (Without Food) The Final Meeting Between Dovid and Yehonasan The War of Gilboa
Jan 14, 2024•56 min
Quick Summary of Events. Yenosan’s Love for Dovid Hamelech. King Shaul’s “Jealousy” of Dovid Hamelech. Yehonasan’s Defense of Dovid
Jan 08, 2024•36 min
Part 2 of the Story of Yehonsan (Jonathan), the Crown Prince of King Shaul. The Battle of Michmash Yohanasan Unwittingly Breaking the King’s Command Eating on the Blood Unanswered Urim VeTumim and the Lottery Unfinished War
Nov 26, 2023•45 min
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
Nov 13, 2023•38 min
Numbers of the Golus Cheresh VeHaMasger, Imprisonment of King Yechonya, the Reign of King Tzidkiyahu, Jailed King (Imprisonment and Teshuvah), Nevuchnezzer’s Insanity, Honor and Legacy, Zerubavel
Oct 06, 2023•44 min
Jewish History of the Penultimate Jewish King; King Yechonya (aka King Yehoyochin). His Grandfather: King Yoshiyahu and his Three Sons, King Yehoyokim (hsi father) and Yechonya’s Childhood, King Yechonya and Three Month Reign, Yirmiyahu’s Prophecy concerning Yechonya, Nevuchnezzer’s Regret, Golus HaCheresh VehaMasger. Part 2 will continue on the topic of Golus HaCheresh VehaMasger.
Sep 03, 2023•36 min
Tragic and Disturbing Story of the Fate of Yiftach’s Daughter Civil War between Ephraim and Menashe The Gilgul of Yiftach and Yiftach’s Daughter Overview of the Story of the Vow
Aug 21, 2023•51 min
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 depth before stepping into his new role. Rather than rushing into war, Yiftach first tries diplomacy, ...
Aug 06, 2023•48 min
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 endures, Yiftach’s character begins to emerge as resilient and principled, setting the stage for hi...
Jul 23, 2023•40 min
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
Jul 10, 2023•35 min
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
Jul 03, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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
Jun 12, 2023•46 min
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
Jun 05, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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
May 22, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 16
