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Ep1366 Shoftim 13:15-16
Ep1366 Shoftim 13:15-16
Aug 19, 2026
9:52
Manoach makes an offer which the Malach refuses
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Ep1367 Shoftim 13:17-18
Ep1367 Shoftim 13:17-18
Aug 20, 2026
8:44
Manoach asks the Malach for his name
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Ep2 Shmuel 1 - 1:1-3
Ep2 Shmuel 1 - 1:1-3
Jan 9, 2020
5:06
Introduction to Shmuel’s father Elkana This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Ep217 Deeper Dive - What Avigail's words teach us about the soul in the afterlife.
Ep217 Deeper Dive - What Avigail's words teach us about the soul in the afterlife.
Dec 2, 2020
15:57
We discuss what the Gemara in Shabbos and various Meforshim learn out from our pesukim about what happens to the soul in the afterlife
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Ep220 Shmuel 1 - 25:35
Ep220 Shmuel 1 - 25:35
Dec 6, 2020
1:18:41
Dovid accepts Avigail's provisions and sends her home in peace.
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Ep271 Shmuel 2 - 1:1-5
Ep271 Shmuel 2 - 1:1-5
Feb 17, 2021
7:58
A man returns from the battlefield dressed in mourning and apprises Dovid of events.
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Ep213 Shmuel 1 - 25:24-25
Ep213 Shmuel 1 - 25:24-25
Nov 25, 2020
7:59
Avigail asks Dovid why he expected anything different from Naval - after all his name says it all.
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Ep214 Shmuel 1 - 25:26
Ep214 Shmuel 1 - 25:26
Nov 26, 2020
7:59
Avigail continues speaking with Dovid and praises him for showing restraint by not spilling innocent blood
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Ep215 Shmuel 1 - 25:27-28
Ep215 Shmuel 1 - 25:27-28
Nov 30, 2020
8:53
Avigail asks Dovid to accept her gift for his servants and prophesizes that Dovid will have an eternal dynasty
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Ep216 Shmuel 1 - 25:29
Ep216 Shmuel 1 - 25:29
Dec 1, 2020
7:44
Avigail promises Dovid if he forgoes punishing Naval his soul will be bound with Hashem while his enemies will be thrown like a slingshot in the afterlife.
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Ep218 Shmuel 1 - 25:30-31
Ep218 Shmuel 1 - 25:30-31
Dec 3, 2020
9:28
Avigail concludes with a plea to Dovid to avoid risking his bright future with an act of murder
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Ep219 Shmuel 1 - 25:32-34
Ep219 Shmuel 1 - 25:32-34
Dec 4, 2020
7:25
Dovid blesses Avigail for her advice and for preventing him from committing bloodshed
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Ep47 Deeper Dive - The Request for a Jewish Monarchy (Part 1)
Ep47 Deeper Dive - The Request for a Jewish Monarchy (Part 1)
Mar 16, 2020
10:14
Is a jewish monarch an obligation or optional (Mitzva or Reshus) ?
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Ep234 Shmuel 1 - 26:24-25
Ep234 Shmuel 1 - 26:24-25
Dec 25, 2020
5:10
Dovid finishes his words with Shaul and they go their separate ways.
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Ep235 Shmuel 1 27:1-2
Ep235 Shmuel 1 27:1-2
Dec 27, 2020
7:29
To ensure his safety from Shaul, Dovid leaves Eretz Yisroel for the land of the Pelishtim
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Ep236 Shmuel 1 - 27:3-5
Ep236 Shmuel 1 - 27:3-5
Dec 28, 2020
5:30
When Shaul hears of Dovid's escape to Achish in Gas, Shaul gives up further pursuit of him.
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Ep237 Shmuel 1 27:6-7
Ep237 Shmuel 1 27:6-7
Dec 29, 2020
6:35
Achish grants Dovid the city of Ziklag
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Ep238 Shmuel 1 27:8-9
Ep238 Shmuel 1 27:8-9
Dec 31, 2020
5:41
Dovid raids the surrounding nations for food and leaves no survivors
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Ep239 Shmuel 1 - 27:10-12
Ep239 Shmuel 1 - 27:10-12
Jan 1, 2021
7:12
Dovid gains Achish's trust by convincing him that Dovid's raids were against his fellow jews
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Ep240 Shmuel 1 - 28:1-3
Ep240 Shmuel 1 - 28:1-3
Jan 3, 2021
7:44
As the pelishtim mobilize for battle against the jews, Achish wants Dovid as his personal bodyguard.
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Ep241 Shmuel 1 - 28:3-5
Ep241 Shmuel 1 - 28:3-5
Jan 4, 2021
7:33
After Shmuel's death, Shaul banishes all practitioners of Ov and Yedoni; Shaul assembles the Jews for battle.
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Ep242 Shmuel 1 - 28:6-7
Ep242 Shmuel 1 - 28:6-7
Jan 6, 2021
7:39
After Shaul fails to get guidance from Hashem he turns to Ov (necromancy)
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Ep243 Shmuel 1 - 28:8-10
Ep243 Shmuel 1 - 28:8-10
Jan 6, 2021
7:54
Shaul disguises himself and visits an Ov sorceress
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Ep244 Shmuel 1 - 28:11-13
Ep244 Shmuel 1 - 28:11-13
Jan 7, 2021
7:49
The sorceress reacts to raising the spirit of Shmuel with shock and accuses Shaul of entrapment
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Ep245 Deeper Dive Part 1 - Is Ov (and other magic) real or a hoax?
Ep245 Deeper Dive Part 1 - Is Ov (and other magic) real or a hoax?
Jan 10, 2021
17:22
An overview of how Ov was performed and the various views of whether it was real or a hoax?
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Ep246 Deeper Dive Part 2 - Understanding Shaul's justification and where Moshe fits in
Ep246 Deeper Dive Part 2 - Understanding Shaul's justification and where Moshe fits in
Jan 10, 2021
16:17
What was Shaul's justification for utilizing Ov when the Torah prohibits? Why did Shmuel bring Moshe with him as his advocate?
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Ep247 Shmuel 1 - 28:14-15
Ep247 Shmuel 1 - 28:14-15
Jan 12, 2021
7:59
The spirit of Shmuel calls out Shaul for disturbing him.
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Ep248 Shmuel 1 - 28:16-17
Ep248 Shmuel 1 - 28:16-17
Jan 13, 2021
7:59
Shmuel continues to criticize Shaul for trying to get answers from him when Hashem has turned away from Shaul.
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Ep206 Shmuel 1 - 25:7-9
Ep206 Shmuel 1 - 25:7-9
Nov 15, 2020
7:55
Dovid's servants deliver Dovid's request for Naval.
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Ep208 Shmuel 1 - 25:12-13
Ep208 Shmuel 1 - 25:12-13
Nov 18, 2020
8:00
After Dovid's men repeat Naval's insults, Dovid convenes a Bais Din and sets out to execute Naval
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Ep209 Shmuel 1 - 25:14-16
Ep209 Shmuel 1 - 25:14-16
Nov 19, 2020
7:45
One of Avigail's servants informs her off how Naval treated Dovid's messengers
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Ep210 Shmuel 1 - 25:17-20
Ep210 Shmuel 1 - 25:17-20
Nov 20, 2020
8:01
Avigail prepares a substantial gift and sets out to meet Dovid
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Ep211 Deeper Dive - What really went down between Avigail and Dovid?
Ep211 Deeper Dive - What really went down between Avigail and Dovid?
Nov 23, 2020
15:47
Chazal see hints from our Pasuk to further details of the meeting between Avigail and Dovid
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Ep212 Shmuel 1 - 25:21-23
Ep212 Shmuel 1 - 25:21-23
Nov 24, 2020
6:52
After Dovid resolves to wipe out Naval and his possessions, Avigail arrives, dismounts and kneels before Dovid.
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Ep221 Shmuel 1 - 25:36-38
Ep221 Shmuel 1 - 25:36-38
Dec 8, 2020
8:00
Naval learns of the gift given to Dovid and becomes numb and depressed; after 10 days he gets sick and dies.
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Ep222 Shmuel 1 - 25:39-40
Ep222 Shmuel 1 - 25:39-40
Dec 8, 2020
6:47
Dovid praises Hashem for avenging Naval on his behalf and makes a marriage proposition to Avigail
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Ep223 Shmuel 1 - 25:41-44
Ep223 Shmuel 1 - 25:41-44
Dec 10, 2020
7:49
After Dovid takes Avigail and Achinoam as wives, Shaul takes Michal from Dovid and gives her to Palti ben Laish
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Ep48 Deeper Dive - The Request for a Jewish Monarchy (Part 2)
Ep48 Deeper Dive - The Request for a Jewish Monarchy (Part 2)
Mar 16, 2020
12:18
Why were the Jews criticized for requesting a king? Why did Hashem fulfill an inappropriate request?
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Ep224 Deeper Dive - Understanding the "marriage" of Michal to Palti
Ep224 Deeper Dive - Understanding the "marriage" of Michal to Palti
Dec 11, 2020
11:36
We discuss 3 issues: (1) How could Shaul have given Michal to Palti if she was married (2) How could Palti and Michal gone through with it (3) how could Dovid have taken back an unfaithful wife?
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Ep225 Shmuel 1 - 26:1-4
Ep225 Shmuel 1 - 26:1-4
Dec 13, 2020
6:39
The Ziphim once again instigate Shaul to pursue Dovid
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Ep226 Shmuel 1 - 26:5-7
Ep226 Shmuel 1 - 26:5-7
Dec 14, 2020
6:39
Dovid and Avishai secretly infiltrate Shaul's camp while the guards are asleep.
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Ep227 Shmuel 1 26:8-10
Ep227 Shmuel 1 26:8-10
Dec 15, 2020
7:57
Avishai wants to take advantage of everyone sleeping and kill Shaul but Dovid does not allow it.
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Ep228 Shmuel 1 - 26:11-12
Ep228 Shmuel 1 - 26:11-12
Dec 16, 2020
7:14
Instead of killing Shaul, Dovid takes his spear and water jug; Dovid also learns a lesson about the flea
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Ep229 Shmuel 1 - 26:13-14
Ep229 Shmuel 1 - 26:13-14
Dec 17, 2020
7:40
Dovid climbs a mountain to wake up the people and specifically calls out to Avner
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Ep230 Shmuel 1 - 26:15-16
Ep230 Shmuel 1 - 26:15-16
Dec 20, 2020
7:57
Dovid rebukes Avner and the army for failing to stay awake and protect the king.
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Ep231 Shmuel 1 - 26:17-19
Ep231 Shmuel 1 - 26:17-19
Dec 23, 2020
7:58
Shaul recognizes Dovid's voice; Dovid questions who incited Shaul to resume the pursuit of Dovid
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Ep232 Shmuel 1 - 26:19-20
Ep232 Shmuel 1 - 26:19-20
Dec 23, 2020
7:07
Dovid accepts that he will have to leave Eretz Yisroel to evade Shaul and compares it to idol worship
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Ep233 Shmuel 1 - 26:21-23
Ep233 Shmuel 1 - 26:21-23
Dec 24, 2020
7:33
Shaul admits his failing and begs Dovid to return with him, Dovid refuses but offers to return Shaul's spear
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Ep249 Shmuel 1 - 28:18-19
Ep249 Shmuel 1 - 28:18-19
Jan 14, 2021
7:51
Shmuel informs Shaul that he and his children will die in the ensuing battle with the Pelishtim due to his failure with Amalek
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Ep250 Shmuel 1 - 28:20-22
Ep250 Shmuel 1 - 28:20-22
Jan 15, 2021
7:45
Shaul is terrified and loses his strength, the woman tried to get him to eat
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Ep251 Shmuel 1 - 28:23-29:1
Ep251 Shmuel 1 - 28:23-29:1
Jan 17, 2021
7:16
Shaul is exhausted after his encounter with Shmuel and from fasting and is convinced to eat
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Ep3 Shmuel 1 - 1:4-8
Ep3 Shmuel 1 - 1:4-8
Jan 10, 2020
5:44
We are introduced to Elkana, Chana, Penina and the family dynamic. L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Ep4 Deeper Dive - Penina & Chana: Why was Penina punished if her intentions were good ?
Ep4 Deeper Dive - Penina & Chana: Why was Penina punished if her intentions were good ?
Jan 10, 2020
5:17
If Penina provoked Chana with good intentions why did she deserve a punishment? This shiur should be a Zchus L'zecher Nishmas Yechezkel Shraga Ben Avraham Yehuda
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Ep200 Shmuel 1 - 24:15-17
Ep200 Shmuel 1 - 24:15-17
Nov 5, 2020
7:43
Dovid ends by rebuking Shaul; Shaul realized his mistakes in chasing Dovid and cries.
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Ep201 Shmuel 1 - 24:18-21
Ep201 Shmuel 1 - 24:18-21
Nov 9, 2020
7:46
Shaul admits that Dovid is more righteous than him and that Dovid will be the next king of Israel
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Ep202 Shmuel 1 - 24:22-25:1
Ep202 Shmuel 1 - 24:22-25:1
Nov 10, 2020
7:48
Shaul asks Dovid to swear that he will not harm his children; Shmuel dies and is mourned by the entire nation.
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Ep203 Shmuel 1 - 25:1-2
Ep203 Shmuel 1 - 25:1-2
Nov 11, 2020
6:34
We are introduced to an exceedingly wealthy man named Naval
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Ep204 Shmuel 1 - 25:2-3
Ep204 Shmuel 1 - 25:2-3
Nov 12, 2020
7:43
The pesukim describes the characteristics of the evil Naval and his righteous wife Avigail
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Ep205 Shmuel 1 - 25:4-6
Ep205 Shmuel 1 - 25:4-6
Nov 13, 2020
6:43
Dovid hears of Naval's celebration and sends 10 of his men with greetings of peace
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Ep207 Shmuel 1 - 25:10-11
Ep207 Shmuel 1 - 25:10-11
Nov 15, 2020
7:58
Naval responds by disparaging Dovid and even questioning his rights to the throne
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Ep46 Shmuel 1 - 8:10-15
Ep46 Shmuel 1 - 8:10-15
Mar 13, 2020
6:42
Shmuel begins to teach the laws of a Jewish King.
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Ep50 Shmuel 1 - 9:1-2
Ep50 Shmuel 1 - 9:1-2
Mar 18, 2020
6:55
We are introduced to Shaul ben Kish.
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Ep51 Shmuel 1 - 9:3-6
Ep51 Shmuel 1 - 9:3-6
Mar 19, 2020
8:05
Shaul takes a servant and heads out in search of the lost donkeys
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Ep252 Shmuel 1 - 29:2-3
Ep252 Shmuel 1 - 29:2-3
Jan 18, 2021
7:45
The Pelishti officers question the Jews' allegiances but Achish defends them.
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Ep253 Shmuel 1 - 29:4-6
Ep253 Shmuel 1 - 29:4-6
Jan 19, 2021
7:50
The officers insist that Dovid cannot be trusted and force Achish to dismiss Dovid.
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Ep254 Shmuel 1 - 29:7-11
Ep254 Shmuel 1 - 29:7-11
Jan 21, 2021
7:06
Achish dismisses Dovid and his men from the upcoming battle and they head back to Ziklag
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Ep255 Shmuel 1 - 30:1-3
Ep255 Shmuel 1 - 30:1-3
Jan 21, 2021
7:53
In Dovid's absence the Amalekim attack Ziklag, capture the woman and children and burn the city to the ground.
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EP256 Shmuel 1 - 30:4-6
EP256 Shmuel 1 - 30:4-6
Jan 25, 2021
7:49
The discovery of the Amalekite attack, destruction of Ziklag, and capture of the women and children leads Dovid to despair and his men to consider stoning him
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Ep257 Shmuel 1 - 30:7-10
Ep257 Shmuel 1 - 30:7-10
Jan 25, 2021
8:01
Dovid consults with the Ephod and then leaves to pursue the Amalekites with 600 men
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Ep258 Shmuel 1 - 30:11-14
Ep258 Shmuel 1 - 30:11-14
Jan 26, 2021
7:17
Dovid's men discover an Egyptian slave left behind by the Amalekites to die and nurse him back to health
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Ep259 Shmuel 1 - 30:15-17
Ep259 Shmuel 1 - 30:15-17
Jan 27, 2021
8:09
The egyptian slave leads Dovid to the celebrating Amalekim; Dovid kills all except for 400 camel riders
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Ep260 Shmuel 1 - 30:18-19
Ep260 Shmuel 1 - 30:18-19
Jan 29, 2021
7:47
Dovid rescues the hostages, his wives and all the belongings that were stolen and returns each piece to it's owner.
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Ep261 Shmuel 1 - 30:20
Ep261 Shmuel 1 - 30:20
Feb 1, 2021
7:42
A cryptic Pasuk describes livestock and a proclamation that this is the spoils of Dovid
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Ep262 Shmuel 1 - 30:21-24
Ep262 Shmuel 1 - 30:21-24
Feb 2, 2021
7:56
Some of Dovid's soldiers are greedy/selfish and want to deny the soldiers guarding the supplies from sharing in the spoils
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Ep263 Shmuel 1 - 30:25
Ep263 Shmuel 1 - 30:25
Feb 3, 2021
7:30
Dovid establishes it as law that soldiers and supply officers share evenly in spoils of war.
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Ep264 Shmuel 1 - 30:26-31
Ep264 Shmuel 1 - 30:26-31
Feb 4, 2021
5:56
Dovid send gifts to all of the cities that aided him during his escape from Shaul
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BONUS - Siyum on 100th Shiur - In memory of Chezky Bergman A"h
BONUS - Siyum on 100th Shiur - In memory of Chezky Bergman A"h
Jun 3, 2020
4:46
A few words of gratitude and recognition in light of reaching our 100th shiur.
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Ep270 Completion of Sefer Shmuel Aleph
Ep270 Completion of Sefer Shmuel Aleph
Feb 16, 2021
8:14
After the people of Yavesh Gilad rescue Shaul's remains and bury it, they observe 7 days of fasting
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Ep269 Shmuel 1 - 31:10-12
Ep269 Shmuel 1 - 31:10-12
Feb 14, 2021
6:57
After the pelishtim desecrate and hang the remains of Shaul and his sons on the wall of Bais Shan, the men of Yavesh Gilad stage a dangerous rescue
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Ep268 Shmuel 1 - 31:7-9
Ep268 Shmuel 1 - 31:7-9
Feb 11, 2021
6:22
Shaul is decapitated and the Pelushtim spread word of they're victory throughout their land
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Ep267 Shmuel 1 - 31:5-6
Ep267 Shmuel 1 - 31:5-6
Feb 10, 2021
7:00
Seeing that Shaul is dying, his arms bearer too falls upon his sword and dies.
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Ep266 Shmuel 1 - 31:4
Ep266 Shmuel 1 - 31:4
Feb 9, 2021
8:02
Shaul commits suicide - the rationale and halachic discussion
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Ep265 Shmuel 1 - 31:1-3
Ep265 Shmuel 1 - 31:1-3
Feb 8, 2021
6:24
The Pelishtim inflict heavy casualties on the Jewish Army and kills the sons of Shaul
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Ep1365 Shoftim 13:12-14
Ep1365 Shoftim 13:12-14
Aug 18, 2026
7:24
The angel repeats his message to Manoach
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Ep1342 Shoftim 11:23-24
Ep1342 Shoftim 11:23-24
Jun 17, 2026
7:53
Yiftach mockingly tells Amon to get help from their god
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Ep1321 Shoftim 9:44-45
Ep1321 Shoftim 9:44-45
May 15, 2026
7:23
The city is razed to the ground and salted over
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Ep1341 Shoftim 11:17-22
Ep1341 Shoftim 11:17-22
Jun 16, 2026
7:09
Yiftach describes how Bnei Yisroel came on to the disputed land
88
Ep1340 Shoftim 11:14-16
Ep1340 Shoftim 11:14-16
Jun 14, 2026
7:49
Yiftach pushes back on the King of Amon’s claims
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Ep1339 Shoftim 11:12-13
Ep1339 Shoftim 11:12-13
Jun 12, 2026
8:06
Yiftach and the King of Amon exchange messages
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Ep1338 Shoftim 11:11
Ep1338 Shoftim 11:11
Jun 11, 2026
8:11
Yiftach has some words at Mitzpah
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Ep1337 Shoftim 11:9-10
Ep1337 Shoftim 11:9-10
Jun 9, 2026
6:02
The elders accept Yiftach’s counteroffer
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Ep1336 Shoftim 11:7-8
Ep1336 Shoftim 11:7-8
Jun 8, 2026
6:48
Yiftach calls out their hypocrisy
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Ep1335 Shoftim 11:5-8
Ep1335 Shoftim 11:5-8
Jun 7, 2026
8:45
The Gilead elders make an offer to Yiftach
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Ep1334 Shoftim 11:3-4
Ep1334 Shoftim 11:3-4
Jun 5, 2026
7:13
Yiftach attracts lowlife followers
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Ep1333 Shoftim 11:2-3
Ep1333 Shoftim 11:2-3
Jun 4, 2026
7:17
Yiftach is banished by his family
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Ep1332 Shoftim 11:1
Ep1332 Shoftim 11:1
Jun 3, 2026
8:06
Intro to Yiftach Hagiladi
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Ep1331 Shoftim 10:17-18
Ep1331 Shoftim 10:17-18
Jun 2, 2026
7:16
As Amon retreats, the Gileadim look for a military leader
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Ep1330 Shoftim 10:15-16
Ep1330 Shoftim 10:15-16
Jun 1, 2026
7:45
The Nation doubles down their efforts to repent and Hashem finally relents
99
Ep1329 Shoftim 10:10-14
Ep1329 Shoftim 10:10-14
May 29, 2026
7:59
Hashem refuses the teshuva of the Nation
100
Ep1328 Shoftim 10:8-9
Ep1328 Shoftim 10:8-9
May 27, 2026
7:59
Amon & Pelishtim oppress and demoralize the nation