Shlomo's Wisdom

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  1. Shlomo's Spiritual Aspirations

    Rabbi Alex Israel

    Shlomo's public spectacle in Givon is essentially his announcement of his initiative to transfer the altar to Jerusalem and eventually build the Mikdash there. He  offers sacrifices on the central altar at Givon, but then immediately travels to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices there.
    Shlomo's request for wisdom is followed by the famous case of his judgement. The story has two powerful messages: random people had access to the highest authority in the land and Shlomo sought to apply justice to the entire nation, and not simply to the upper classes.

  2. Building an Empire

    Rabbi Alex Israel

    Shlomo's government, free of military conflict, can turn itself towards a different set of priorities; it is primarily engaged in the Temple and affairs of State. Shlomo's reign includes colossal efforts on several fronts to change the kingdom into an empire: The creation of military cities for the maintenance of a large standing army, the creation of the port city in modern-day Eilat, the development of Jerusalem as a center of world knowledge, and all of these efforts for the purpose of exalting God's name in the world.  One of these endeavours is the demarcation of twelve administrative regions. Does this division to regions overtax the tribes of Yosef while exempting the tribe of Yehuda?

  3. Mishlei Perek 1

    Tanach Study

    Shani Taragin | 20 minutes

    This podcast serves as an introduction to Sefer Mishlei, presenting its structure and authors, and describes the methodology for learning the sefer.

    Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

  4. The Rise & Fall of King Solomon

    Tanach Study

    Rabbi Alex Israel | Hour and 4 minutes

    This class examines the character of King Solomon and attempts to explain the downfall he experiences throughout his life. This analysis allows us to gain important insights into both the character of King Solomon, and to learn important messages for our lives as well.

    Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

  5. Split the Baby: The Mystery of King Solomon's Wisdom

    Rabbi David Fohrman

    תאריך פרסום: 2022 | | Hour and 10 minutes

    The story of Solomon and the two babies is one of the most famous and iconic in the entire Tanach. But it is also one of the most mysterious. The text seems to present the story as a great test of Solomon’s marvelous wisdom. And yet, is it really? In this lecture, Rabbi Fohrman argues that the story of Solomon and the two babies isn’t meant as a proof of his wisdom, but something far more profound: a mechanism by which he achieves that wisdom. Hidden in the depths of the court case facing the king, is everything he will need to know to achieve true understanding in his life.