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The Tanakh Podcast

Alex Israel
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Study Tanakh with Rav Alex Israel. 10 mins a day. One chapter a day. 929 schedule. --- To donate, see buymeacoffee.com/alexisrael patreon.com/u51407457

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Our chapter speaks about rain.

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Today, to mark Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day - we speak about the tradition that "the tablets and the fragments of the tablets were both deposited in the Ark” (Bava Batra 14b)

In memory of the sacred six million who were murdered in the Sh... more

Moses addresses the possibility that Israel will see themselves as virtuous, self-righteous and conceited as a result of their entry to the land. He warns the people of their tendency to reject God's teachings and regulations and reminds them that th... more

Again, a chapter with famous verses, and with the source for Burkhat Hamazon, the archetype of all our blessings over food and other areas of personal sustenance and pleasure.

The danger in this chapter is not idolatry. It is prosperity, comfort, we... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 186 ratings
  • Great resource

    Really easy way to work my way through Tanakh. I pair it with JPS’s reading of each chapter on Soundcloud

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel from Australia11
    Australia3 months ago
  • very clear analysis

    Podcast Addict
    5
    simon
    7 months ago
  • The Tanakh Podcast

    Very interesting and informative. In sync with 929. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moxzith
    Australia8 months ago
  • Best way to learn Tanach daily!

    I love listening to Rav Alex Israel’s shiurim on Tanach. These 10-minute episodes brilliantly summarize and explain each perek with clarity, making even the more complex sections—especially in the later books—easy to understand and deeply engaging. I highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andidrew5454
    United States9 months ago
  • Great insights into the daily Tanach chapter, following 929 order.

    Part of my daily spiritual food.

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    iweisser
    2 years ago

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Clear, concise bite-sized Tanakh insights that make daily study doable.
The show pairs textual analysis with musical selections, which enhances memorability and engagement.
Listeners appreciate the blend of classical sources with modern interpretation and practical learning guidance.
The host makes complex sections approachable with helpful connections to traditional commentary.
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#66 | Shemot ch.15 - The Song of the Sea
Q: How did Bnei Yisrael sing this song?
There are various views in the Talmud: some suggest everyone sang it together in a prophetic moment, others propose a responsive singing style where Moses would sing a line and the people would repeat, and another suggests a chorus line format.
#26 | Genesis ch.25 - Yaakov and Esav
Q: What does it mean that Esav is described as being 'famished'?
The term suggests more than hunger; it symbolizes Esav's impulsive nature and his disregard for the birthright.
#26 | Genesis ch.25 - Yaakov and Esav
Q: Why was it destined that these twins should become two nations, rivals, adversaries?
They are seen as two distinct nations, reflecting historical tensions between Judaism and Rome.
#22 | Bereshit ch.21 - Yitzchak and Yishmael
Q: Was Avraham responsible for sending Hagar and Ishmael away?
This question explores the moral implications of Abraham's decision to expel them and the circumstances surrounding it.
#22 | Bereshit ch.21 - Yitzchak and Yishmael
Q: What caused Sarah's strong reaction regarding Ishmael?
Sarah was concerned that Ishmael would share in Isaac's inheritance, which led her to demand that Abraham expel Ishmael and Hagar.

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