
Episode 1·Jul 4, 2021
Adam and the Astronauts: The Biblical Understanding of Human Nature
Explore how Genesis 1-2's creation stories reveal insights into today's technological marvels and their profound implications for humanity.
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A daily 15-minute podcast guiding listeners through the entire Hebrew Bible in one year, with insightful commentary and analysis.
Episode 1·Jul 4, 2021
Explore how Genesis 1-2's creation stories reveal insights into today's technological marvels and their profound implications for humanity.
Episode 2·Jul 5, 2021
Explore Genesis 2-6, revealing love, gratitude, and the potent power of words amidst mankind's failings, leading to the flood's tale.
Episode 3·Jul 6, 2021
Explore how ravens in Genesis reveal human resilience and divine reconciliation post-flood, predating Poe's famous avian symbol.
Episode 4·Jul 7, 2021
Explore how post-flood events in Genesis 9-12 reveal Jewish ideas' global impact, guided by insights from two non-Jewish writers.
Episode 5·Jul 8, 2021
Explore why God chose Abraham, unraveling divine intentions through a careful reading of Genesis 12-17, beyond common misunderstandings.
Episode 6·Jul 9, 2021
Abraham and Sarah's laughter at Isaac's birth reveals profound insights into Jewish identity and the significance of names in biblical narratives.
Episode 7·Jul 11, 2021
Explore the profound relevance of the Binding of Isaac through a rabbi's letter and Rembrandt's etchings, revealing timeless insights into our lives.
Episode 8·Jul 12, 2021
Abraham's response to Sarah's death reveals life's lessons and the significance of a Jewish grave near Thomas Jefferson's home.
Episode 9·Jul 13, 2021
Explore Jacob and Esau's enigmatic tale, revealing Rebecca as a heroic figure ensuring Judaism's future through a careful reading of Genesis 25-28.
Episode 10·Jul 14, 2021
Rachel and Leah's struggles reveal how one child's birth links Thanksgiving to Jewish history, highlighting themes of love, sorrow, and gratitude.
Episode 11·Jul 15, 2021
Jacob's wrestling match symbolizes personal battles and the birth of Israel, as explored in Genesis 30-33.
Episode 12·Jul 16, 2021
Explore Jacob's family tensions through Rembrandt's art, revealing insights into Genesis and the rise of the modern Jewish state.
Episode 13·Jul 19, 2021
Joseph's dream interpretations in Genesis 39-41 are unraveled through insights from a modern cult film, revealing timeless wisdom and mystery.
Episode 14·Jul 20, 2021
Einstein's view on human nature aligns with Judah's story in Genesis, highlighting Judaism's belief in mankind's moral capacity.
Episode 15·Jul 21, 2021
Explore how Jacob's death and Socrates' philosophy reveal the secret of Jewish endurance, drawing insights from Genesis 46-50.
Episode 16·Jul 22, 2021
Moses' adoptive mother, a non-Jew, emerges as a hero in Exodus, highlighting a precious Judaica tale amid Jewish persecution.
Episode 17·Jul 23, 2021
Churchill's essay on Moses explores leadership evolution, reflecting on a man from Egyptian palaces to leading the Israelites, inspired by Exodus 2-6.
Episode 18·Jul 25, 2021
Egyptology reshapes the Exodus narrative, revealing the biblical plagues' lessons through a key statue inscription at the Met.
Episode 19·Jul 26, 2021
Explore the Paschal offering's misunderstood power through Exodus 11-13 and Tocqueville's insights on its political significance.
Episode 20·Jul 27, 2021
Explore how ancient bread-making redefines matzah as a symbol of freedom and Jewish eternity, rooted in the biblical text of Exodus 12-14.
Episode 21·Jul 28, 2021
Explore how the founders drew from Exodus 13-16, shaping America's identity with themes of liberation and covenant on July 4, 1776.
Episode 22·Jul 29, 2021
Explore why Amalek's attack on Israel is followed by Moses's father, a key philo-Semitic figure, in Exodus 17-18's narrative.
Episode 23·Jul 30, 2021
Explore the profound experiences of Israel at Sinai and discover if we can relive this pivotal revelation through Exodus 19-20's timeless lessons.
Episode 24·Aug 1, 2021
Shakespeare's portrayal of Shylock misrepresents Jewish justice and mercy, revealing profound misconceptions in English literature.
Episode 25·Aug 2, 2021
Explore how the Tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant reveal Jewish theological mysteries and the enduring strength of the Jewish people.
Episode 26·Aug 3, 2021
Lincoln's use of "under God" in the Gettysburg Address is crucial, as the study of priestly garments in Exodus 28-29 reveals its profound significance.
Episode 27·Aug 4, 2021
Rod Serling's series bridges the philosophical divide between Jerusalem and Athens, echoing themes found in Exodus 30-31.
Episode 28·Aug 5, 2021
Explore the greatest Jewish-themed painting in Germany, depicting the golden calf story, with insights from Michelangelo and Rembrandt's masterpieces.
Episode 29·Aug 6, 2021
Explore the connections between a British PM, a Chief Rabbi, and the Hebraic themes in Exodus 35-40, revealing deep cultural and historical insights.
Episode 30·Aug 8, 2021
Explore how a beloved food film illuminates the purpose of Temple offerings, drawing insights from Leviticus 1 & 3.
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