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Rabbi Zave Rudman

Chumash Themes #23: Transition of Leadership: Moses to Joshua

Chumash Themes #23: Transition of Leadership:...

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.


Chumash Themes #22: Tochacha and Teshuva

Chumash Themes #22: Tochacha and Teshuva

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

We all face a personal choice with world-resounding implications.


Chumash Themes #21: Wars of the Jews

Chumash Themes #21: Wars of the Jews

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

The Torah innovation of “battlefield ethics.”


Chumash Themes #20: The Balak-Bilam Duo

Chumash Themes #20: The Balak-Bilam Duo

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

Uses and abuses of the holy power of speech.


Chumash Themes #19: Korach's Rebellion

Chumash Themes #19: Korach's Rebellion

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

The secret behind the great rebellion against Moses.


Chumash Themes #18: Sin of the Spies

Chumash Themes #18: Sin of the Spies

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

In Israel, the only option is to turn our eyes to the sky.


Chumash Themes #17: The Jewish Festivals

Chumash Themes #17: The Jewish Festivals

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

Unraveling the annual celebration cycle.


Chumash Themes #16: Pursuing Holiness & Love Your Neighbor

Chumash Themes #16: Pursuing Holiness & Love Your...

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

The entire nation gathers to hear about holiness.


Chumash Themes #15: Understanding Korbanot

Chumash Themes #15: Understanding Korbanot

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

Does God need our sacrifices?


Chumash Themes #13: The Golden Calf

Chumash Themes #13: The Golden Calf

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

How could the Jews seem to forget God so quickly?


Chumash Themes #12: The Ten Commandments

Chumash Themes #12: The Ten Commandments

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

Exploring the earth-shattering events at Mount Sinai.


Chumash Themes #11: Splitting of the Sea

Chumash Themes #11: Splitting of the Sea

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

Jews go through on dry land, while the Egyptians drown.


Chumash Themes #10: The Ten Plagues

Chumash Themes #10: The Ten Plagues

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

Unique lessons for Egyptians and Jews.


Chumash Themes #9: Moses: Prophet and Leader

Chumash Themes #9: Moses: Prophet and Leader

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

Understanding the early choices that molded Moses into the giant he was.


Chumash Themes #8: The Story of Joseph

Chumash Themes #8: The Story of Joseph

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

Sold by his brothers into slavery, Joseph rises to great heights.


Chumash Themes #7: The Jacob-Esav Rivalry

Chumash Themes #7: The Jacob-Esav Rivalry

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

The physical-spiritual balance of power.


Chumash Themes #5: God’s Covenant with Abraham

Chumash Themes #5: God’s Covenant with Abraham

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

The forging of an eternal, immutable contract.


Chumash Themes #4: Noah’s Flood

Chumash Themes #4: Noah’s Flood

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

Unraveling the cause of the Flood, and Noah’s preeminent role.


Chumash Themes #3: In the Garden of Eden

Chumash Themes #3: In the Garden of Eden

by Rabbi Zave Rudman

Reconstructing the drama of the tree and the snake.


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