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It's Genius

It's Genius

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The great Talmudic commentators of the past century have produced some of the most profound and penetrating Talmudic analyses in history. These writings offer us a window into the profound depth and insight of Jewish law and tradition. But often these ideas are not accessible to many people because of their complexity. These audio presentations by Rabbi Elisha Friedman are intended to make some of these insights more widely accessible.

Elisha Friedman Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Ramban #44: Pinchas - Serach bat Asher's Lifespan

    Ramban #44: Pinchas - Serach bat Asher's Lifespan
    Jun 29 2026

    Explantion of Ramban - 1) 26:46 - what made Serach bat Asher so unique? Three approaches of Rashi, Onkelos and Ramban. 2) 26:13 - discussion of Rashi (and R. Moshe Hadarshan) and Ramban what criteria the Torah used to identify and divide the families in the census.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ramban #42: Chukat - Does the Torah Quote Another Book?

    Ramban #42: Chukat - Does the Torah Quote Another Book?
    Jun 21 2026

    Explanation of Ramban - 22:13, 19 - debate between Rashi, Ibn Ezra and Ramban about the book cited in 21:14, and the meaning of the two poems recorded in the Sixth Aliyah.

    This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ramban #43: Balak - Was Bilam a Prophet or Magician?

    Ramban #43: Balak - Was Bilam a Prophet or Magician?
    Jun 24 2026

    Explanation of Ramban - 22:5, 22:31, 23:4, 23:16, 23:23, 24:1 - debate over what Bilam's abilities were: Rashi (prophet) vs. Ibn Ezra (astrologer) vs. Ramban (magician), and discussion of Bilam's prophetic abilities compared to Moshe.

    This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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