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About the Author
Rabbi David Fohrman
Rabbi David Fohrman directs the Areivim Curriculum Project, and was an editor and writer for ArtScroll’s Schottenstein Edition of the Talmud. Rabbi Fohrman’s works seek to open layers of meaning of Biblical text, and to help the reader develop a relationship with the texts that make us who we are. Many of his lectures are available on the web at rabbifohrman.com.
The Hidden Structure of the Ten Commandments
by Rabbi David FohrmanExploring Judaism’s central spiritual principle at the heart of the Ten Commandments.
Passover: What Does it Mean to be Chosen?
by Rabbi David FohrmanExploring the depth of God’s agenda in the Exodus story. A thrilling 8-part video series.
The Hidden Story of Queen Esther: A Video Series
by Rabbi David FohrmanA startling 6-part series that reveals the profound relevance of Purim.
Understand Purim in 5 Minutes or Less
by Rabbi David FohrmanThe quick scoop on Judaism’s most enigmatic holiday.
Heaven Can Wait: The Sabbath, Part 3
by Rabbi David FohrmanIf heaven's eternal bliss really lasts for an eternity, why doesn't it get boring?
Big Creator, Little Creator: The Sabbath, Part 2
by Rabbi David FohrmanRest is far more than the absence of work.
Does God Get Tired? The Sabbath: Part 1
by Rabbi David FohrmanWhy would an All-Powerful God need to rest?
Exodus Conclusion: The Hidden Agenda
by Rabbi David FohrmanRabbi Fohrman completes his fascinating journey of the Exodus.
Exodus 20-23: The Hidden Agenda
by Rabbi David FohrmanRabbi Fohrman continues the journey to discover a hidden side to the Exodus.
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Exodus from Egypt: The Hidden Agenda, Part 14 - 19
by Rabbi David FohrmanRabbi Fohrman continues the journey to discover a hidden side to the Exodus.
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Exodus 10-13: The Hidden Agenda
by Rabbi David FohrmanRabbi Fohrman continues the journey to discover a hidden side to the Exodus.
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Exodus 06-10: The Hidden Agenda
by Rabbi David FohrmanRabbi Fohrman continues the journey to discover a hidden side to the Exodus.
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Exodus 01-05: The Hidden Agenda
by Rabbi David FohrmanJoin Rabbi Fohrman in this groundbreaking video podcast, as he takes you on a journey to discover a hidden side to the Exodus.
_(english).jpg "Serpents of Desire: Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden. An Introduction")
Serpents of Desire: Good and Evil in the Garden of...
by Rabbi David FohrmanBeyond the Lullaby Effect: Reading the Bible with open eyes.
_(english).jpg "Adam, Eve and the Elephant in the Room - Serpents of Desire, Part 1")
Adam, Eve and the Elephant in the Room - Serpents...
by Rabbi David FohrmanWhy would God want to withhold a knowledge of good and evil from us?
_(english).jpg "A Tale of Two Trees - Serpents of Desire, Part 2")
A Tale of Two Trees - Serpents of Desire, Part 2
by Rabbi David FohrmanMankind's undetermined nature, perched precariously between mortality and immortality.
_(english).jpg "The Dark Side of Paradise - Serpents of Desire, Part 3")
The Dark Side of Paradise - Serpents of Desire,...
by Rabbi David FohrmanThe mystery of the walking, talking snake.
_(english).jpg "The Naked Truth: Serpents of Desire, Part 4")
The Naked Truth: Serpents of Desire, Part 4
by Rabbi David FohrmanDiscovering the key to the deeper layers of meaning beneath the narrative.
_(english).jpg "What's In It for the Snake? Serpents of Desire, Part 5")
What's In It for the Snake? Serpents of Desire,...
by Rabbi David FohrmanForbidden Fruit and the assassination attempt.
_(english).jpg "Beauty and the Beast: Serpents of Desire, Part 6")
Beauty and the Beast: Serpents of Desire, Part 6
by Rabbi David FohrmanWhich Divine voice should you listen to? The voice of God that comes to you in words, or the voice of God that pulses inside you, that animates your very being?
_(english).jpg "A World of Broccoli and Pizza: Serpents of Desire, Part 7")
A World of Broccoli and Pizza: Serpents of Desire,...
by Rabbi David FohrmanKnowledge and the nature of good and evil.
_(english).jpg "A Dark and Rainy Night in Manhattan: Serpents of Desire, Part 8")
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The I of the Beholder: Serpents of Desire, Part 9
by Rabbi David FohrmanDesire can confound our perception of the way things really are. A biblical case study.
_(english).jpg "Friedrich Nietzsche and the Disc Jockey: Serpents of Desire, Part 10")
Friedrich Nietzsche and the Disc Jockey: Serpents...
by Rabbi David FohrmanTorah as the Spice of Life.
_(english).jpg "History's First Question: Where Are You? Serpents of Desire, Final Chapter")
History's First Question: Where Are You? Serpents...
by Rabbi David FohrmanEven as God banished us from Eden, He bequeathed to us the tools we would need to make it in the new world of our own making.
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Rejected Gifts The World's First Murder, Part 1
by Rabbi David FohrmanWhy does God reject Cain's gift? Doesn't He know that favoritism can lead to sibling rivalry?
_(english).jpg "The Enigmatic Genius of Cain The World's First Murder, Part 2")
The Enigmatic Genius of Cain The World's First...
by Rabbi David FohrmanThe story of Cain and Abel is not a simple scenario of sibling rivalry.
_(english).jpg "Echoes of Eden The World's First Murder, Part 3")
Echoes of Eden The World's First Murder, Part 3
by Rabbi David FohrmanThe connection between the story of Cain and Abel and the story of Adam and Eve is not easily deduced, but very relevant.
_(english).jpg "Blood on the Ground: The World's First Murder, Part 4")
Blood on the Ground: The World's First Murder,...
by Rabbi David FohrmanIf it was up to you to sentence the first murderer in the history of the world, what punishment would you impose?
_(english).jpg "Eve Acquires a Son: The World's First Murder, Part 5")
Eve Acquires a Son: The World's First Murder, Part...
by Rabbi David FohrmanEve's reaction to the birth of her son gives us insight into Cain's nature and motivations.
_(english).jpg "Partnering With God: The World's First Murder, Part 6")
Partnering With God: The World's First Murder,...
by Rabbi David FohrmanCan we co-create with the Creator? Or are we just a tool He uses to create new life?
_(english).jpg "Creator or Owner: The World's First Murder, Part 7")
Creator or Owner: The World's First Murder, Part 7
by Rabbi David FohrmanWhat happens when something you make means so much to you that you view the wondrous creation as an expression of your deepest self?
_(english).jpg "Cain Buys Insurance: The World's First Murder, Part 8")
Cain Buys Insurance: The World's First Murder,...
by Rabbi David FohrmanWhat can you give to someone who has everything? The gift of gratitude is always appreciated.
_(english).jpg "The Blame Game: The World's First Murder, Part 9")
The Blame Game: The World's First Murder, Part 9
by Rabbi David FohrmanCain thinks his problems are because of other people's choices, even God's.
_(english).jpg "Can Desire be Divorced from Need? The World's First Murder, Part 10")
Can Desire be Divorced from Need? The World's...
by Rabbi David FohrmanEve's desire for her husband is not necessarily based on her needs.
_(english).jpg "An Overflowing Cup. The World's First Murder, Part 11")
An Overflowing Cup. The World's First Murder, Part...
by Rabbi David FohrmanWhen you have more than what you need, it is natural to want to give.
_(english).jpg "Cain's Creative Passion. The World's First Murder, Part 12")
Cain's Creative Passion. The World's First Murder,...
by Rabbi David FohrmanOur passions can be directed to drive us to greatness, or they can pull us into the depths of self-destruction.
_(english).jpg "Thank You Presents The World's First Murder, Part 13")
Thank You Presents The World's First Murder, Part...
by Rabbi David FohrmanWhen giving a thank you gift there is always the danger that our intentions may be to insure our place in the relationship, rather than express our gratitude.
_(english).jpg "There's No Place Like Home: The World's First Murder, Part 14")
There's No Place Like Home: The World's First...
by Rabbi David FohrmanOur connection to the land has similarities to our connection to God.
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The Death of Cain. The World's First Murder,...
by Rabbi David FohrmanDoes the one who brings death into the world deserve protection from God?
