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The Tanakh Podcast

Study Tanakh with Rav Alex Israel. 10 mins a day. One chapter a day. 929 schedule. --- To donate, see https://buymeacoffee.com/alexisrael https://patreon.com/u51407457

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00:14:19

#161 | Devarim ch.7 - Chosen People

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/04/09

What is the concept of the chosen people?It is mentioned by our chapter. Are we chosen because we are better? Or we called to act better?

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00:18:08

#160 | Devarim ch.6 - The Right and the Good

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/04/06

Today we address three major topics:1. The first line of the Shema - What does it mean that God is "one"? What is the connection between "shema" and the "love" of God?2. The notion of "you shall teach your children" and the power of Talmud Torah as a major principle.3. Is there an ethic independent of Halakha? - "You shall do that which is just and good"

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00:13:43

#159 | Devarim ch.5 - Paradoxes of Revelation

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/04/06

Did God speak to the people or did Moses act as an intermediary, due to the people's fear of God's fire?Are the Ten Commandments in Devarim the same as Shemot or different? If they are the same, why is the text different? If they are different why is this an accurate rendition of the law?

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00:14:23

#158 | Devarim ch.4 - The Key to Life

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/04/05

In this chapter Moshe advocates for adherence to the covenant and warns against idolatry. We evoke the central themes and ideas of the chapter which read like a list of the key faith principles of Judaism. And we discuss two diverse motives for idolatry.

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00:13:50

#157 | Devarim ch.3 - Og The Giant?

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/04/04

Today we discuss the story - according to peshat (the biblical text) and derash (Jewish legend) and try to probe the intriguing persona of Og, King of the Bashan.

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00:15:35

#156 | Devarim ch.2 - To Fight or Not to Fight

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/31

Today we begin with an Introduction to the structure of Sefer Devarim.We then proceed to an analysis of the first speech of Devarim, and its message.

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00:13:47

#155 | Devarim ch.1 - Re-telling the Story

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/31

A class for Erev Pesach and Devarim ch.1Devarim is called Mishneh Torah - the "review" of the Torah. But is Moshe repeating the stories and laws, or adapting them?

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00:13:50

#154 | Bamidbar ch.36 | When a Solution Becomes a...

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/30

Here we see part 2 of the Daughters of Tzelophchad story.The Tribe of Menashe appeal God's decision regarding the daughters of Tzelophchad, claiming that it will hurt their tribal interests.We speak about situations in which a legal solution becomes a gateway for new problems.

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00:14:59

#153 | Bamidbar ch.35 - Vigilantes and Refuge Cities

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/29

Ch.35 describes the Levite cities.Why do Levites need special cities?And we also discuss the idea of Ir Miklat - cities of Refuge - and the law of the "blood avenger".

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00:15:54

#152 | Bamidbar ch.34 - Borders of the the Land

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/28

In this chapter the borders of Eretz Yisrael are transcribed.But this topic is confusing, because sometimes the borders of the land are small, are limited; at other times they are expansive! What are the borders of the land?

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00:11:41

#151 | Bamidbar ch.33 - The Jouney or the Destination?

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Ch.33 gives us the 42 stops in Israel's trek to the promised land.But why list each and every location?

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00:17:42

#150 | Bamidbar ch.32 - An Indecent Proposal?

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Bnei Gad and Bnei Reuven request to remain in the Transjordan.Was their request illegitimate?Did Moses save the day or did he misunderstand their intention?That is a debate between Rashi and the Abarbanel.--To support our work, please see my Patreon or my BuymeaCoffee account.Thank you!

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00:16:49

#149 | Bamidbar ch.31 - Ethics of the War Booty

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/23

Israel wage war against MidyanMost of the chapter relates to the ethics of the spoils of war.Why is this such a critical topic?

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00:14:23

#148 | Bamidbar ch.30 - Promises to Keep

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/22

Our chapter speaks about promises or vows that invoke God's name. These verbal pronouncements must be kept.But why would a person vow?And why is this topic relevant at this point in Sefer Bamidbar?And how do we deal with the status of women in this chapter?---Regarding bookings for Shabbat Scholar-in-residence, email alexisrael99@gmail.com or see https://www.alexisrael.org/scholar-in-residence

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00:12:51

#147 | Bamidbar ch.29 - The Power of Numbers

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/21

Ch.29 completes the annual cycle of Jewish festivals, in listing the additional sacrifices for festive days.We talk today about some of the ideas and patterns that are revealed through the numbers contained in this detail laden chapter.

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00:13:31

#146 | Bamidbar ch.28 - Tamid and The Power of Routine

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/18

Chapter 28 and 29 are dedicated to the daily and "additional" sacrifices. What lessons can this chapter teach us?

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00:14:17

#145 | Bamidbar ch.27 - Visionary Leadership

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/17

Today we discuss leadership via the stories of the Daughters of Tzelophchad, and the appointment of Joshua bin Nun.

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00:13:08

#144 | Bamidbar ch.26 - The Second Census

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/16

A new generation. A new census.But how does this second count of the nation differ in texture, context, and purpose than the first?

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00:15:33

#143 | Bamidbar ch.25 - Seduction and Idolatry

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/15

Chapter 25 gives us the worst sin of this generation - the seduction and idolatry at Baal Peor. But why were Israel not condemned as they were at the sin of the Golden Calf? Possibly because this was a deliberately planned attempt by the enemy (Midyan, Moav and Bilaam) to subvert and corrupt the Israelites.

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00:15:49

#142 | Bamidbar ch.24: Lions, the Mashiach, and Abraham

The Tanakh Podcast ·

2026/03/14

Today we address three themes:1. The theme of lions in Bilaam's prophecy, and the balance between peaceful and warlike images.2. Bilaam as a source for the Messiah and the End of Days3. The parallel between Bilaam and Avraham.

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