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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
Ciencias Sociales Espiritualidad
Episodios
  • Ramban #12 - Miketz: Why Didn’t Yosef Contact His Father?
    Dec 17 2025

    Explanation of Ramban 42:9 - why didn't Yosef contact his father to let him know he was alive? Discussion of Tosafos' 2 answers, Ramban's approach, and the discussion surrounding Ramban's approach.

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  • Ramban #11 - Vayeshev: Tamar’s Yibum
    Dec 11 2025

    Explanation of Ramban - 1) 38:3, 38:5 - explanation of Yehuda's three older sons' names and who named them, and 2) 38:8, 46:2 - debate between Rashi and Ramban what the purpose of yibum is (a memorial versus the kabbalistic concept of reincarnation) and whether Yehuda's marriage to Tamar was motivated by yibum.

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  • Ramban #10 - Vayishlach: The Killing of Shechem
    Dec 3 2025

    Explanation of Ramban 34:7, 34:13, 48:22 - a wide-ranging debate between Rambam and Ramban as to Shimon and Levi's justification for killing the men of Shechem and why Yaakov was upset with them, and what the seven Noahide laws are.

    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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