The First Two Books
The Hebrew Bible is full of stories that have informed much of human existence for thousands of years. World-renowned Torah scholar, Rabbi David Silber, has dedicated his life to teaching people to read and understand these stories for themselves. The first two books of the Tanakh, Genesis and Exodus, in many ways can be viewed as one unit, filled with lessons about what it means to be human, to be with other people, and to seek closeness to the Divine. Join us for a line-by-line close-reading of the text from the call of one man to the work of a nation, from a ruptured paradise to a constructed sanctuary. These episodes are recordings from live classes with student participation.
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Episodes
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
"This course undertakes a close reading of Genesis chapters 27-32, Jacob’s exile and return. We will also examine the ways in which others have interpreted this foundational drama.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on October 10th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education"
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
This course undertakes a close reading of Genesis chapters 27-32, Jacob’s exile and return. We will also examine the ways in which others have interpreted this foundational drama.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on October 3rd, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Isaac and Rebecca are the inheritors of the covenantal blessing. Our 5 session class will focus on Genesis 22-26 and engage in a series of close readings to better understand their place within the covenantal narrative.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on July 11th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Isaac and Rebecca are the inheritors of the covenantal blessing. Our 5 session class will focus on Genesis 22-26 and engage in a series of close readings to better understand their place within the covenantal narrative.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on June 27th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Isaac and Rebecca are the inheritors of the covenantal blessing. Our 5 session class will focus on Genesis 22-26 and engage in a series of close readings to better understand their place within the covenantal narrative.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on June 20th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Isaac and Rebecca are the inheritors of the covenantal blessing. Our 5 session class will focus on Genesis 22-26 and engage in a series of close readings to better understand their place within the covenantal narrative.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on June 13th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Isaac and Rebecca are the inheritors of the covenantal blessing. Our 5 session class will focus on Genesis 22-26 and engage in a series of close readings to better understand their place within the covenantal narrative.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on June 6th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
This series offers an analysis of the roles Isaac plays in the Torah, including the Akeidah. It offers a close reading of the text and an examination of the understandings of Isaac through the prism of rabbinic sources.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on May 9th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
This series offers an analysis of the roles Isaac plays in the Torah, including the Akeidah. It offers a close reading of the text and an examination of the understandings of Isaac through the prism of rabbinic sources.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on May 2nd, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
This series offers an analysis of the roles Isaac plays in the Torah, including the Akeidah. It offers a close reading of the text and an examination of the understandings of Isaac through the prism of rabbinic sources.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on April 25th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education.