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 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 18th, 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 11th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on March 14th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on March 7th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 28th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 21st, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 14th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 7th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on January 31st, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on December 20th, 2020 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education