34 episodes

Unpacking the Torah stories (and drama) behind the heroes of the Jewish bible. An inside scoop on little know details of the people inside Tanach (Torah, Neveim, and Kesuvim). Jewish History through the lens of Chabad Teachings.

These classes are based on the teachings of Navi as seen through the lens of Gemara, Mishnah, Midrash, and the Rabbinic Commentators.

Previously known as: The Heroes of the Torah. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torah-heroes/support

Untold Stories Of The Torah (Jewish History‪)‬ Rabbi Shmuel Aber

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Unpacking the Torah stories (and drama) behind the heroes of the Jewish bible. An inside scoop on little know details of the people inside Tanach (Torah, Neveim, and Kesuvim). Jewish History through the lens of Chabad Teachings.

These classes are based on the teachings of Navi as seen through the lens of Gemara, Mishnah, Midrash, and the Rabbinic Commentators.

Previously known as: The Heroes of the Torah. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torah-heroes/support

    Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 2)

    Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 2)

    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

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    • 35 min
    Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 1)

    Shimshon. Judge and Fighter. Samson. (Part 1)

    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.




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    • 46 min
    70 Years of Exile and Start of the Purim Story

    70 Years of Exile and Start of the Purim Story

    (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 Belshazzar becomes King of Babylon.
    (3389) Belshatzar, calculated 70 years (45 + 23 + 2) from the Rise of his grandfather Nevuchnezzer in the year (3319), makes a feast. End of Babylonian Empire.
    (3390) Daniel makes a calculation of 70 years, then recalculates.
    (3391) Koresh calculation of 70 years. Orders rebuilding of Beis Hamikdash.
    (3392) Achashverosh becomes King of the Persian Empire.
    (3395) Achashverosh’s party and his calculation of 70 years.
    (3408) 70 years from destruction. Rebuilding of Beis Hamikdash by Daryovesh II son of King Achashverosh and Queen Esther.


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    • 50 min
    Devorah the Prophetess (Part 2)

    Devorah the Prophetess (Part 2)

    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












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    • 54 min
    Devorah the Prophetess (Part 1)

    Devorah the Prophetess (Part 1)

    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?)




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    • 50 min
    Prince Yehonasan. Unconditional Friendship. (Part 4)

    Prince Yehonasan. Unconditional Friendship. (Part 4)

    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


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    • 55 min

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