Moshe and Yehoshua

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1. The Hidden Face of Eliyahu

   Rabbi Yitzchak Twersky

   תאריך פרסום: תשעב | |

   Eliyahu is one of the most misunderstood characters in all of Tanach. Misunderstood by his contemporaries, he has been misunderstood by students of Tanach throughout history (including in our day). This shiur offers a fresh perspective on this fascinating and important personality, shedding much light on the Eliyahu narratives in Sefer Melakhim.

2. Yehoshua

   Haftarot: VeZot HaBerakha

   Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

   This chapter describes the reinforcement and fortification of Yehoshua's leadership, following Moshe's unique leadership. The haftara is The verse "You shall meditate on it day and night links the haftara with Simhat Torah. As a leader, Yehoshua was unable to enhance the depth of Torah, but he reinforces the ongoing existential link to Torah by urging the people to study daily, even if briefly. Simhat Torah as well is not only for the great scholars, but for the masses who participate in the weekly reading.

3. A Portrait of Yehoshua Bin Nun

   Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom |

   We will study the relevant passages introducing us to Yehoshua, discerning the reason for his Divine selection as Moshe Rabbenu's successor and the primary challenges he faced as he assumed the reins of leadership of B'nei Yisrael. This session will serve as an introduction to the study of Nevi'im Rishonim - the "historic" books of the Prophets.

4. The Power of Honoring

   Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz

5. When Did Moshe Pass the Mantle of Leadership to Yehoshua?

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   The commandement for Moshe to ascend Mt. Avarim and to die there appears in parshat Pinchas. However, quite a few months and events transpire between Parashat Pinchas and the parashot of Ha'azinu and Ve-Zot Ha-Berakha, where Moshe is commanded once again to ascend Mt. Avarim to die, and he does so. It is therefore impossible that at this very early stage, with many very important tasks still awaiting Moshe, he would be told that his time has come to die, before completing his life's mission. What, then, is the point of the verses? The article explores various exegetical approaches, and suggests that this commandment is referring to the future, and is mentioned here within the context of Yehoshua's appointment. 

6. Parshat Pinchas - A New Leader

   Rabbi Alex Israel | 38 minutes

   God commands Moshe to ascend a mountain to view the Land which he will not enter. Moshe asks that God appoint a leader to continue after Moshe’s death so that Bnei Yisrael will not be like sheep without a shepherd. Why does this need to come from Moshe’s initiative? How could it be that Bnei Yisrael would be without a leader? We examine various commentator’s perspectives on this episode. Is this a way of continuing Moshe’s relevance? Or is this a painful reminder that Moshe will not be entering the Land? Moshe’s response exemplifies his positive vision of the future. We examine the strange wording of Moshe’s request and God’s response. Linguistic ties to the episode of Korah provide us with a reminder of the type of leadership Bnei Yisrael will need -one of checks and balances-, and the challenge of transferring leadership from Moshe. 

7. What's in a Name?

   HaTanakh.com Staff

8. He Who Answered Yehoshua

   HaTanakh.com Staff

9. Yehoshua Perek 1

   Jesse Salem | 19 minutes

   An overview of Yehoshua Perek 1: God’s words to Yehoshua, strengthening him as he begins his new role. Yehoshua commands his appointed officials to prepare the nation to cross the Jordan river into the Land of Israel. Through a close exploration of the text we can notice the similarities with the end of Sefer Devarim. 

    

   Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

10. Yehoshua Perek 12

    Jesse Salem | 21 minutes

    Yehoshua perek 12 begins with a recap of Moshe’s conquest of the eastern side of the Jordan, and then continues with a summary of Yehoshua’s conquest of the western side of the Jordan, concluding with a list of the 31 kings he defeated. 

     

    Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

11. Yehoshua 1-2

    Matan Al Haperek

    Matan Al HaPerek - Neta Shapira

    Perakim 1 and 2 of Yehoshua mark the beginning of a momentous transition for Am Yisrael. After the death of Moshe, Yehoshua becomes the new leader, the nation must adapt to life in the Land of Israel, and the people must evolve from their miraculous existence in the desert to a mundane one steeped in human conquest and agriculture. Throughout our learning, we will analyze different aspects of this transition by comparing it to related events from Chumash.

     

12. For love is fierce as death

    Rabbanit Dr. Michal Tikochinsky