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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 Sciences sociales Spiritualité
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  • 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.

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    1 h et 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.

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    1 h et 2 min
  • Ramban #41: Korach - When and Why Did Korach Rebel?

    Ramban #41: Korach - When and Why Did Korach Rebel?
    Jun 14 2026

    Explanation of Ramban - 16:1, 4, 5 - 1) Debate between Ibn Ezra versus Ramban whether Korach's rebellion was before or after the spies, 2) Who joined Korach's rebellion and why? A) Rashi - Korach wanted power, and got his neighbors from Reuven to join. B) Rabbenu Chananel - Korach led Leviim in rebelling against the Kohanim's elevation. C) Ibn Ezra - Korach led firstborns in rebelling against the Leviim's elevation. D) Ramban - It was a disunited group, Korach wanted power, some people from Reuven opposed Moshe's leadership, and some firstborns opposed the Leviim's elevation

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    54 min
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