Exploring the Bible

Exodus from Egypt: The Hidden Agenda, Conclusion

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Rabbi Fohrman completes his fascinating journey of the Exodus.

Exodus from Egypt: The Hidden Agenda, Part 20-23

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Rabbi Fohrman continues the journey to discover a hidden side to the Exodus.

Exodus from Egypt: The Hidden Agenda, Part 14 - 19

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Rabbi Fohrman continues the journey to discover a hidden side to the Exodus.

Exodus from Egypt: The Hidden Agenda, Part 10-13

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Rabbi Fohrman continues the journey to discover a hidden side to the Exodus.

Exodus from Egypt: The Hidden Agenda, Part 6-10

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Rabbi Fohrman continues the journey to discover a hidden side to the Exodus.

Exodus from Egypt: The Hidden Agenda, Part 1-5

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Join Rabbi Fohrman in this groundbreaking video podcast, as he takes you on a journey to discover a hidden side to the Exodus.

Explaining the Binding of Isaac

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Where was Abraham's own moral sense when he agreed to murder Isaac?

Serpents of Desire: Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden. An Introduction

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Beyond the Lullaby Effect: Reading the Bible with open eyes.

Adam, Eve and the Elephant in the Room - Serpents of Desire, Part 1

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Why would God want to withhold a knowledge of good and evil from us?

A Tale of Two Trees - Serpents of Desire, Part 2

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Mankind's undetermined nature, perched precariously between mortality and immortality.

The Dark Side of Paradise - Serpents of Desire, Part 3

by Rabbi David Fohrman

The mystery of the walking, talking snake.

The Naked Truth: Serpents of Desire, Part 4

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Discovering the key to the deeper layers of meaning beneath the narrative.

What's In It for the Snake? Serpents of Desire, Part 5

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Forbidden Fruit and the assassination attempt.

Beauty and the Beast: Serpents of Desire, Part 6

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Which 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?

A World of Broccoli and Pizza: Serpents of Desire, Part 7

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Knowledge and the nature of good and evil.

A Dark and Rainy Night in Manhattan: Serpents of Desire, Part 8

by Rabbi David Fohrman

The boxer named Desire.

The I of the Beholder: Serpents of Desire, Part 9

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Desire can confound our perception of the way things really are. A biblical case study.

Friedrich Nietzsche and the Disc Jockey: Serpents of Desire, Part 10

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Torah as the Spice of Life.

History's First Question: Where Are You? Serpents of Desire, Final Chapter

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Even 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.

Rejected Gifts The World's First Murder, Part 1

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Why does God reject Cain's gift? Doesn't He know that favoritism can lead to sibling rivalry?

The Enigmatic Genius of Cain The World's First Murder, Part 2

by Rabbi David Fohrman

The story of Cain and Abel is not a simple scenario of sibling rivalry.

Echoes of Eden The World's First Murder, Part 3

by Rabbi David Fohrman

The connection between the story of Cain and Abel and the story of Adam and Eve is not easily deduced, but very relevant.

Blood on the Ground: The World's First Murder, Part 4

by Rabbi David Fohrman

If it was up to you to sentence the first murderer in the history of the world, what punishment would you impose?

Eve Acquires a Son: The World's First Murder, Part 5

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Eve's reaction to the birth of her son gives us insight into Cain's nature and motivations.

Partnering With God: The World's First Murder, Part 6

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Can we co-create with the Creator? Or are we just a tool He uses to create new life?

Creator or Owner: The World's First Murder, Part 7

by Rabbi David Fohrman

What happens when something you make means so much to you that you view the wondrous creation as an expression of your deepest self?

Cain Buys Insurance: The World's First Murder, Part 8

by Rabbi David Fohrman

What can you give to someone who has everything? The gift of gratitude is always appreciated.

The Blame Game: The World's First Murder, Part 9

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Cain thinks his problems are because of other people's choices, even God's.

Can Desire be Divorced from Need? The World's First Murder, Part 10

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Eve's desire for her husband is not necessarily based on her needs.

An Overflowing Cup. The World's First Murder, Part 11

by Rabbi David Fohrman

When you have more than what you need, it is natural to want to give.

Cain's Creative Passion. The World's First Murder, Part 12

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Our passions can be directed to drive us to greatness, or they can pull us into the depths of self-destruction.

Thank You Presents The World's First Murder, Part 13

by Rabbi David Fohrman

When 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.

There's No Place Like Home: The World's First Murder, Part 14

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Our connection to the land has similarities to our connection to God.

The Death of Cain. The World's First Murder, Epilogue

by Rabbi David Fohrman

Does the one who brings death into the world deserve protection from God?

Audio - Rachel: The Courage of Silence

by Rebbetzin Tzipporah Heller

Beautiful, beloved, and barren - Rachel's victory over heartbreaking adversity has earned her the eternal crown as the Jewish people's best heavenly advocate.

Audio - The Hidden Structure of the Ten Commandments

by Rabbi David Fohrman

A fascinating exploration of their underlying meaning.

Joshua: No Task Too Menial

by Emuna Braverman

Want to be a great Jewish leader? Learn from a consummate example -- the prophet Joshua.

Our Mother Rachel

by Dina Coopersmith

What is so special about Rachel that we commemorate her death more than any of the other matriarchs and patriarchs?

Abraham

by Lori Palatnik

It's no wonder that going against the grain is part of the essence of being Jewish. Abraham was the world's first Jewish radical.

Joseph: Unifying the Jews

by Rabbi Eytan Feiner

A foreshadowing of the future paradise.

Leah and the Lesson of Gratitude

by Lori Palatnik

Being a Jew is synonymous with expressing gratitude. Our matriarch Leah taught us to see everything in life as a gift.

Talking Back to God

by Rabbi Levi Meier

We learn from Abraham that it is possible to have an argument with God and win, and that, indeed, God invites us to dialogue with Him.

The Light of the Life Force

by Rabbi Levi Meier

The stories of the Bible contain ancient, timeless secrets for living an empowered life. From the very first words, we are inspired to connect with the light.