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Dr. Yael Ziegler Source:

Names of biblical characters are often an integral part of the story. This lesson will explore the meaning of names in the Book of Ruth: Elimelekh,...

Naomi: The Wife of Elimelekh

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Dr. Yael Ziegler Source:

Ruth 1, 1 - 22

Why did Naomi survive her husband and sons? Was her survival a form of punishment, or does it attest to her righteousness? Textual analysis shows that...

Naomi

The Tziklag Period

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Chapter 27

Rabbi Amnon Bazak Source:

I Samuel 27, 1 - 12

David escapes to Philistine territory, for the second time, and receives Ziklag from Akhish King of Gat. Ziklag becomes David's base for acting against...

David and Akhish King of Gat Ziklag David in Gat

Shaul in Ein-Dor (I)

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Chapter 28 (Part I)

Rabbi Amnon Bazak Source:

I Samuel 28, 1 - 14

Shaul seeks God's advice, but God refuses to answer him. Why does Shaul turn to the witch? How did the Witch of Ein Dor and Shaul know that the ghost they...

Shaul's War against the Philistines Shaul's last war Shaul and the Witch of Endor

Shaul in Ein-Dor (II)

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Chapter 28 (Part II)

Rabbi Amnon Bazak Source:

I Samuel 28, 15 - 25

This lesson completes our discussion of Shaul and the fortune teller. Why did Shmuel appear before Shaul? Why do Shaul and his men argue about whether...

Shaul and Shmuel Shaul's War against the Philistines Shaul's last war Shaul and the Witch of Endor

David in the Camp of Plishtim

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Chapter 29

Rabbi Amnon Bazak Source:

I Samuel 29, 1 - 11

Akhish King of Gat agrees to join forces with David, but the Philistines reject him. Why did David's plan fail? Was he correct in letting Akhish think...

David and Akhish King of Gat David and the Philistines

David and the Amaleki Troop

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Chapter 30

Rabbi Amnon Bazak Source:

I Samuel 30, 1 - 31

Upon his return from the Philistine camp, David discovers that Amalek has taken the Israelite camp, and taken the women and children. Why did David...

David and Amalek Amalek

The Death of Shaul

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Chapter 31

Rabbi Amnon Bazak Source:

I Samuel 31, 1 - 13

Shaul embarks on his final battle, knowing he is going to his death. This lesson will discuss Shaul's bravery, burial, and the relationship between the...

Shaul's War against the Philistines Shaul's burial Shaul's heroism Death of Shaul Shaul's last war

Why Was this Megilla Written?

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Introduction to Ruth

Dr. Yael Ziegler Source:

Ruth 1 - 4, 22

What can we learn from the Book of Ruth? Is the purpose of Ruth to teach us about chessed? Or perhaps to clarify David's ancestry, and the fact that he...

Introduction to Ruth David's Ancestry Ammonites and Moabites Monarchy Parashat haMelekh

Megillat Ruth and the Book of Shoftim: Part I

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Dr. Yael Ziegler Source:

Ruth 1 - 4, 22

The story of Ruth takes place during the Era of Judges. The Book of Judges describes a lack of leadership which leads to spiritual, moral, and social...

Introduction to Ruth Sefer Shoftim Monarchy Boaz and Ruth

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