Episodes

  • Episode #9: Yerushalayim/Jerusalem: The Holy City

    Episode #9: Yerushalayim/Jerusalem: The Holy City
    Nov 29 2017
    In our final episode, we discuss the history of the city of Jerusalem, ranging from its original names given by Abraham and Melchizedek to the Holy Temple built by King Solomon, to Sannechrib's siege of Judah's capital under King Hezekiah.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode #8: Beer Sheva: Of Oaths and Wells

    Episode #8: Beer Sheva: Of Oaths and Wells
    Nov 29 2017
    In this episode, we discuss the history of the city Beersheba in tribal territory of Judah. That city was founded by both Abraham and Isaac, and also played a role later in Jewish History.
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    50 mins
  • Episode #7: Beis Lechem: The City of Royalty

    Episode #7: Beis Lechem: The City of Royalty
    Nov 29 2017
    In this episode, we focus on the connection between the city of Bethlehem (בית לחם) and the Davidic dynasty. Special attention is given to line of King David as delineated in the Scroll of Ruth, as well as the connection of Miriam to Bethlehem's alternate name, Efrat.
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    1 hr
  • Episode #7: Bethlehem: The City of Royalty (Bloopers edition)

    Episode #7: Bethlehem: The City of Royalty (Bloopers edition)
    Nov 29 2017
    In this episode, we focus on the connection between the city of Bethlehem (בית לחם) and the Davidic dynasty. Special attention is given to line of King David as delineated in the Scroll of Ruth, as well as the connection of Miriam to Bethlehem's alternate name, Efrat.
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    38 mins
  • Episode #6: Beth El: Revelation and Idolatry

    Episode #6: Beth El: Revelation and Idolatry
    Nov 29 2017
    In this episode, we discuss how Abraham and Jacob's sojourns in the city of Beth El (בית אל) foreshadow that city's role in the later Kingdom of Israel. We also discuss some interesting factoids about the early name Luz (לוז).
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    56 mins
  • Episode #5: Shechem: The City of Calamities

    Episode #5: Shechem: The City of Calamities
    Nov 29 2017
    This episode puts the spotlight on the Ephraimite city of Shechem and the different calamities which occurred there. Some of the tragic stories discussed are the rape of Dinah, the sale of Joseph, and the split of between the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah.
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    48 mins
  • Episode #4: Shiloh the Temporary Holy City

    Episode #4: Shiloh the Temporary Holy City
    Nov 29 2017
    This episode focuses on the Benjaminite city of Shiloh--the place where the Tabernacle stood the longest. As part of our discussion, we compare and contrast the idea of the Tabernacle to that of the Holy Temple.
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    35 mins
  • Episode #3: Dan: The City of Idolatry

    Episode #3: Dan: The City of Idolatry
    Nov 29 2017
    In this episode, we show how the northern city of Dan (also known as Banyas or Leshem or Layish) was associated with idolatry throughout the Bible. We focus on its early appearances in Genesis, as well as its role as the home to Micah's idol and one of Jeroboam's Golden Calves.
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    51 mins