https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=gcdm6fiab&p=oi&m=1108300139590&sit=jpn775mgb&f=d11155c3-3db3-426f-a152-9157a774abf6enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Rabbi Haim Ovadiahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/01e195f42cf198ae0393c37e6b7def81.jpghttps://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=gcdm6fiab&p=oi&m=1108300139590&sit=jpn775mgb&f=d11155c3-3db3-426f-a152-9157a774abf6Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:44:25 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaRabbi Haim Ovadiarabbiovadia613@gmail.comcleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minyan-club-suzy-levin-yehoshua-rodriguez--28884437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28884437Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:13:00 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn our weekly Minyan club memebrs share their stories. In this session we hear Suzy Levin and Reynaldo Yehoshua Rodriguez1657cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-115-new-midrash-toledot--20362334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20362334Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:13:20 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia613cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-114-toledot-parasha-pointers--20362328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20362328Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:12:29 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia393toledotcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-112-haye-sara-wrestling-a-piece-of-canaan--20173103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20173103Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:09:20 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaAvraham's brilliant negotiation with Hittites. Surprise, Ephron is not a greedy villain.499parasha,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-112a-haye-sara-matchmaker-in-chief--20173098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20173098Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:09:11 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaHow was Avraham's servant able to convince Rivka's family to let her go to an unknown land?969parasha,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-113-haye-sara-parasha-pointers--20173093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20173093Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:09:04 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPointers and food for thought on the Parasha. Focus on the two negotiations in the Parasha. Avraham with the Hittites and his servants with Rivka's family.471haye-sara,parasha,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-116-yitzhak-and-rivka-the-early-years--19128412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19128412Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:40:34 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia3030cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-111-akedah-ashkenazi-perspective--18805984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18805984Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:25:18 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Akedah is one of the most challenging episodes of the Torah, if not of the whole Tanakh. the idea Dying for God has become embedded in Jewish consciousness largely because of the Akedah, but it has evolved differently among Sepharadm and...2959akedah,bereshit,bible,binding-of-isaac,genesis,tanakh,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-109-sodom-is-not-about-sodomy--18805979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18805979Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:24:07 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaChapter 18 in Genesis: The mysterious visitors. Why did Lot serve Matzah? What was the problem of Sodom and how is it related to the Tower of Babel?3372bereshit,bible,genesis,tanakh,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-110-does-abraham-doubt-god--18805974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18805974Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:22:23 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaAccording to the Midrash Abraham hesitated, or even refused, to be circumcised. in this discussion we see that this interpretation was a clever campaign by the rabbis to convince their contemporaries t circumcise their children, despite Greek...2737abraham,bereshit,genesis,tanakh,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-108-tower-of-babel-nimrod-abraham-and-melchizedek--18805962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18805962Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:20:17 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn this episode: The Tower of Babel was an attempt at a 1984 style society. What exactly happened there? who is Nimrod? What was the origin of Abraham? The first energy war, and the mysterious King Melchizedek.3212abraham,bereshit,bible,genesis,nimrod,torah,tower-of-babelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-107-from-cain-to-lemekh--18805942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18805942Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:18:09 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaHere we analyze the story of Cain and Abel. It is a multi-layered story which represents rifts in society and among families. Is it possible that God favored Abel in order to show us what not to do, as the horrible consequence was the first murder?...3416cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-103-tree-of-knowledge-cycle-of-life--18805934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18805934Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:17:09 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThird session of the discussion of Genesis. Here we analyze the events following the act of eating of the Forbidden Fruit, the symbolism of Gan Eden in parallel to the Mishkan and the Jewish Home, and how to break out of the inevitable cycle of life...3747cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-102-tree-of-knowledge-not-a-sin--18063018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18063018Fri, 24 May 2019 10:23:24 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Tree of Knowledge was not an obstacle planted on man's path to make him sin, but rather a symbolic description of the process of coming of age and discovering free will.3430bereshit,bible,genesis,torah,tree-of-knowledgecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-101-genesis-1-2-2-creation-stories--17936079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17936079Wed, 15 May 2019 13:32:34 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaAn analysis of the differences between the two creation stories in Bereshit. Here I offer my theory that the first story describes God's perfect world while the second describes the imperfect world in which we live.3116cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-120-why-jacob-doesn-t-cry--16524563In this discussion this question is addressed and with it the riddle of Joseph's long silence and why he never let his father know that he is alive and well in Egypt.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16524563Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:38:59 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhen Jacob meets Joseph after more than 20 years of separation he does not cry. Was he really reading the Shema, as the Midrash says, or was he upset at Joseph? In this discussion this question is addressed and with it the riddle of Joseph's long...In this discussion this question is addressed and with it the riddle of Joseph's long silence and why he never let his father know that he is alive and well in Egypt.]]>1644cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-119a-yosef-s-journey-from-innocence-vayeshev--16348426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16348426Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:06:36 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaYosef starts his journey as an innocent and naive child, oblivious to the emotions of his brothers. He is betrayed by them, by Potiphar’s wife, and by the cup bearer, until he finally finds his own voice.2653genesis,joseph,tanakh,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-119-apologies-and-dysfunctional-families-vayishlah--16287215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16287215Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:46:43 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPre- Shabbat sermon on VaYishlah. Why all families are dysfunctional and what can we learn from the non-apology of Yaacob to Esau.861rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,sermon,vayishlah,yaacovcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-118-ladders-and-deceptive-twins-vayetze--16237292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16237292Fri, 16 Nov 2018 11:21:02 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhat was the meaning of the ladder? Why does Jacob switch between God’s names? How we transmit subliminal messages to our children, and how Jacob misunderstood Rachel.2434genesis,jacob,parasha,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-117-shiur-parashat-toledot--16175821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16175821Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:22:49 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia2321cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-112a-shiur-parashat-haye-sara--16117191We also discussed the clever manipulations of Avraham’s servant, the reason why Avraham wanted to import a bride, and why Rivka had communication problems with Yitzhak.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16117191Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:43:35 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhat went on between Ephron and Avraham? Why was Avraham away from Sara? We also discussed the clever manipulations of Avraham’s servant, the reason why Avraham wanted to import a bride, and why Rivka had communication problems with Yitzhak.We also discussed the clever manipulations of Avraham’s servant, the reason why Avraham wanted to import a bride, and why Rivka had communication problems with Yitzhak.]]>2320bible,genesis,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-109a-abraham-vs-lot-vayera--16061669Sodom and extreme capital.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16061669Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:06:43 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhy did the rabbis say that Abraham had doubts regarding the circumcision? Sodom and extreme capital.Sodom and extreme capital.]]>2712abraham,bible,genesis,rabbi-ovadia,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-131-korah-4-hellenized-cohanim--15049989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15049989Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:34:39 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1329korah,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-130-korah-3-corruption--15047451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15047451Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:22:23 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1556korah,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-129-korah-2-bribe-and-breaching-boundaries--15027224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15027224Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:38:33 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1202korah,parasha,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-128-korah-1-hypocrisy--15020280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15020280Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:15:54 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1106korah,parasha,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-122-an-amazing-journey-in-6-words-10-command-part-ii--14826409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14826409Fri, 18 May 2018 12:26:59 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Ten Concepts form a covenant which help us make sense of the world and get the best in us.1325rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,shavuot,ten-commandments,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-121-commandments-are-there-really-ten-part-i--14817357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14817357Thu, 17 May 2018 12:40:09 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Torah never calls the 10 Commandments by that name. Rather, they are referred to as the 10 statements or the 10 concepts. In this discussion we try to understand the overall structure of the 10 Commandments and the character of each one of them,...1328rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakh,ten-commandments,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ruth-mgylt-rwt--14789771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14789771Mon, 14 May 2018 14:58:42 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia807bible,rabbi-ovadia,ruth,trope,yerushalmicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-132-red-heifer-explained--14242939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14242939Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:17:46 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe seemingly enigmatic ritual of the red heifer is actually a brilliant therapy.1419mourning,psychology,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-143-esther-5-ultimate-manipulator--14145448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14145448Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:47:12 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaEsther pits the king and Haman against each other in the final confrontation.1187bible,esther,megillah,purim,rabbi-ovadiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-142-esther-4-i-did-it-my-way--14127746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14127746Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:21:28 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1117bible,esther,megillah,purim,rabbi-ovadiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-141-esther-3-haman-rises-esther-morphs--14127742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14127742Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:20:57 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1412bible,esther,megillah,purim,rabbi-ovadiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-140-esther-2-from-vashti-to-esther--14127737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14127737Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:20:12 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1367bible,esther,megillah,purim,rabbi-ovadiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-139-esther-1-setting-the-stage--14096733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14096733Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:22:55 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1262bible,esther,megillah,purim,rabbi-ovadiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-105a-man-in-search-of-god-and-himself--13914898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13914898Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:39:19 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWho are we running away from and what are we searching for?2377bible,philosophy,rabbi-ovadia,self-realization,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-105b-life-of-joy-and-purpose-torah-s-secret--13858692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13858692Mon, 22 Jan 2018 06:25:40 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPositive psychology meets the Torah’s golden rule and social philosophy. It explains the compelling and healing power of the Torah.2593psychology,purpose,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-116a-yitzhak-is-a-loving-man-toledot--13353360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13353360Fri, 17 Nov 2017 13:38:03 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia2987bible,genesis,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-150-nehemiah-4-shabbat-in-biblical-times--13321575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13321575Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:03:46 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn the last chapters of Nehemiah we find a surprising description of the status of Shabbat. We examine it in comparison with Jeremiah ch. 17 and Isaiah ch. 58.1318bible,nehemiah,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-149-nehemiah-3-covenant-reenacted--13311968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13311968Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:20:48 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaChapters 9-10: Renewal of the covenant1234bible,nehemiah,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-148-nehemiah-2-feudalism-oral-law--13306611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13306611Sun, 12 Nov 2017 18:22:13 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaCh. 5-8: Oppression by the upper class creates a situation similar to slavery. Nehemiah serves as a role model. First religious awakening gathering. Questions regarding Torah observance.1239bible,nehemiah,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-147-nehemiah-1-statesman-and-general--13291425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13291425Fri, 10 Nov 2017 13:30:52 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaChapters 2-4 of Nehemiah describe his clever manipulation of the king and his success in uniting the Jews and building the walls of Jerusalem.1176bible,nehemiah,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-146-ezra-3-assimilation--13283098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13283098Thu, 09 Nov 2017 13:23:26 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaEzra ch. 7-10. Ezra is authorized to travel to Israel and have judicial autonomy but is shocked to find out that there is massive assimilation.1370bible,ezra,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-145-ezra-2-adversaries-block-temple-reconstruction--13273970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13273970Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:52:10 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaEzra ch. 3-6: Work starts on the Second Temple. Opposition of the neighboring nations.1298bible,ezra,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-141-ezra-1-cyrus-proclamation--13250608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13250608Sun, 05 Nov 2017 17:43:08 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaChapters 1-2 of Ezra: the return to Zion.1492bible,ezra,ovadia,rabbi,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-135-conclusion-and-purpose-revealed-qohelet-ix--13226149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13226149Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:26:24 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaChapter 12 concludes the book of Qohelet with a beautiful and touching poem, and with final words which reiterate the author’s understanding of our purpose in life.1154bible,ecclesiastes,qohelet,rabbi-ovadia,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-134-advice-and-maxims-qohelet-viii--13217261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13217261Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:50:58 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn chapters 10-11 Qohelet offers tidbits of wisdom, popular máxima, and some of his observations.1329ecclesiastes,qohelet,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-133-positivity-abuse-and-body-language-qohelet-vii--13209618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13209618Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:04:45 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn chapter 8-9 Qohelet discusses emotions, body language, dealing with authority, and finally, the answer to the big question: what is my purpose in Life?1154bible,logotherapie,qohelet,rabbi-ovadia,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-132-one-in-a-thousand-woman-qohelet-vi--13161426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13161426Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:56:20 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaTowards the end of chapter 7 Qohelet has harsh words for women. But it turns out it is a hidden criticism of King Solomon himself.1215bible,ecclesiastes,qohelet,rabbi-ovadia,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-131-can-wisdom-be-bought-qohelet-v--13154265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13154265Sun, 29 Oct 2017 13:39:55 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaQohelet chapter 7: advice on wisdom, anger, long term planning and more.1276bible,ecclesiastes,qohelet,rabbi-ovadia,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-130-wealth-purpose-vows-qohelet-iv--13141884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13141884Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:17:30 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn chapters 4-7 Qohelet questions the purpose of life, encourages people to visit a mourner’s house, and contemplates the futility of wealth.1341bible-study,ecclesiastes,qohelet,rabbi-ovadia,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-129-secret-of-survival-and-logotherapy-qohelet-iii--13132191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13132191Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:24:52 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1192cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-128-a-time-for-all-corruption-despair-qohelet-ii--13121884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13121884Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:55:41 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaChapters 2-5. The famous list of “time to” is misleading. Signaling imperfection and imbalance.1174bible,ecclesiastes,qohelet,rabbi-ovadia,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-127-vanity-of-vanities-qohelet-i--13113615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13113615Tue, 24 Oct 2017 13:47:51 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaQohelet chapters 1-2: In the pursuit of happiness and purpose, Qohelet drags the readers into an abyss of despair.1225bible,ecclesiastes,qohelet,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-107-job-vii-conclusion-serve-man-not-god--13104409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13104409Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:26:01 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaAt the conclusion of Job, Elihu disappears, Job and God have a dialog and both confess. Also comparison to Eikha-lamentations.1237bible,book-of-job,rabbi-ovadia,tanakh,theodicycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-106-job-vi-job-lennon-imagine-there-s-no-heaven--13098245Muster man Elihu joins the conversation do deliver a revolutionary and not easily digestible solution to the question of theodicy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13098245Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:23:24 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaJob chapters 29-35: Job delivers s final statement in which the true nature of his personality and observance is revealed. Muster man Elihu joins the conversation do deliver a revolutionary and not easily digestible solution to the question of theodicy.Muster man Elihu joins the conversation do deliver a revolutionary and not easily digestible solution to the question of theodicy.]]>1157bible,book-of-job,rabbi-ovadia,tanakh,theodicycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-105-job-iv-the-quarrel-intensifies--13085436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13085436Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:57:43 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaJob chapters 11-28: The argument between Job and his friends intensifies, with insults thrown at each other. Job accuses God and then turns to talk of wisdom.1212bible,book-of-job,rabbi-ovadia,tanakh,theodicycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-104-job-iv-job-accuses-god-of-injustice--13076404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13076404Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:21:48 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaJob chapters 5-10. Job replies to Eliphaz. He argues that he is innocent and that had there been an objective arbiter he would win his suit against God.1182bible,book-of-job,rabbi-ovadia,tanakh,theodicycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-103-job-iii-job-the-heretic-and-his-unfriendly-friends--13067185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13067185Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:18:49 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaJob 2:11-5:1: Job reveals his true belief. His friend Eliphaz offers consolation that is not very helpful.1157bible,book-of-job,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-102-job-ii-the-instigator-god-or-satan--13058382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13058382Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:28:48 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaJob 1:6-2:10. Job is afflicted. God and Satan fight over him. His wife turns out to be a heretic.1424bible,book-of-job,rabbi-ovadia,tanakh,theodicycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-101-job-i-divine-justice-questioned--13045220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13045220Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:28:09 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaJob 1:1-5: introduction to the book. The question of theodicy. Was Iyyov real?1262bible,job,rabbi-ovadia,tanakh,theodicycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-128-was-r-karo-the-chief-rabbi--12279988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12279988Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:33:25 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWas R Karo the chief rabbi מרא דאתרא of Safed or Israel1150halakha,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,shulchan-aruchcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-127-the-rule-of-shulhan-arukh--12272784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12272784Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:21:21 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhat was the basis for the Halakhic methodology of Rabbi Yosef Karo and why was it challenged?1153halakha,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,shulchan-aruchcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-126-refuting-previous-rulings--12267411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12267411Sun, 02 Jul 2017 13:37:13 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhen can a rabbi disagree with a majority? Can a community or a city discontinue a minhag based on the ruling of the new rabbi?1130halakha,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,shulchan-aruchcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-125-rabbis-must-pick-and-choose--12249650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12249650Fri, 30 Jun 2017 12:19:55 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1282halacha,halakha,jewish-law,judaism,rabbi-ovadiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-124-ruling-in-mishnaic-disputes--12242841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12242841Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:06:54 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn this session we follow the analysis of rabbi David Chelouche in Hemda Genuza, discussing the source of halakhic tules.1074halacha,halakha,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-123-changing-rulings-and-practices--12197934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12197934Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:24:17 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn this session we follow the analysis of rabbi David Chelouche in Hemda Genuza1017halacha,halakha,jewish-law,judaism,rabbi-ovadiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-122-morocco-vs-chief-rabbinate--12183310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12183310Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:28:47 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe story of the struggle for hegemony between the chief rabbis of the Yosef dynasty and the rabbis of the Maghreb1158halacha,halakha,jewish-law,judaism,rabbi-ovadiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-121-moroccan-modernity-ii--12173778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12173778Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:22:41 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia949halacha,halakha,jewish-law,judaism,rabbi-ovadiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-120-moroccan-modernity-i--12165837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12165837Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:13:49 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe battle of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef against Moroccan tradition and, on the other hand, the modern and innovative approach of those rabbis.1200halacha,halakha,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-119-jewish-diaspora-center-in-israel--12153364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12153364Mon, 19 Jun 2017 12:33:40 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe argument for the hegemony of the Shulhan Arukh is that he was the central authority in israel. We examine this argument.1123halacha,halakha,jewish-law,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-118-three-styles-maimonides-tur-r-karo--12132067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12132067Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:26:35 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1330halacha,halakha,jewish-law,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-117-beth-yosef-majority-rule--12120386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12120386Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:34:56 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1307halacha,halakha,jewish-law,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-116-beth-yosef-ii-methodology--12109948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12109948Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:30:21 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1133halacha,halakha,jewish-law,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-115-bet-yosef-introduction--12101531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12101531Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:16:37 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1178halacha,halakha,jewish-law,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-114-four-columns-turim--12071263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12071263Fri, 09 Jun 2017 12:39:46 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1156halacha,halakha,jewish-law,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-113-maimonides-part-2--12063326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12063326Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:26:49 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1140halakha,jewish-law,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-112-maimonides-part-1--12019224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12019224Fri, 02 Jun 2017 15:29:44 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1225jewish-law,judaism,maimonides,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-111-post-talmud-geonim--11991055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11991055Tue, 30 May 2017 18:07:31 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe geonic period, politics and power, and R Yitzhak al-Fassi1332jewish-law,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-127-structure-of-bemidbar-conclusion--11962359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11962359Fri, 26 May 2017 13:39:48 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaFinal class on the structure and message of Numbers - BeMidbar3685bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-110-babel-vs-jerusalem--11962355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11962355Fri, 26 May 2017 13:38:31 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWas the talmud edited? The political campaign against the Yerushalmi1490halakha,jewish-law,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-109-talmud-only-accept-the-logical--11951133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11951133Thu, 25 May 2017 12:24:49 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaR Shemueli b Hofni explains the nature of Talmudic texts and why illogical Midrashic material should be rejected. We also discuss the reason for the label Sephardic.1184jewish-law,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-108-talmud-introduction--11932930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11932930Tue, 23 May 2017 12:27:37 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Talmud is considered the central textbook in Yeshivot, but it hasn't always been that way.1225jewish-history,jewish-law,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,talmudcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-107-seams-and-digressions-in-the-mishnah--11924749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11924749Mon, 22 May 2017 12:30:36 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaSome proofs that the R Yehudah did not change or edit parts of the Mishnah.1037jewish-law,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,srphardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-106-structure-of-the-mishnah--11920671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11920671Sun, 21 May 2017 19:29:33 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1280jewish-law,judaism,rabbi,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-126a-structure-of-bemidbar-iii-general-framework--11906815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11906815Fri, 19 May 2017 15:00:17 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaAfter reviewing the decline in chapters 11-18 we analyze the general structure and message of the book.3053bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-126-structure-of-bemidbar-ii-trust-crisis--11906790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11906790Fri, 19 May 2017 14:56:54 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn chapters 12-18 we see ongoing deterioration in the structure of nation and government.2711bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanakhcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-105-from-midrash-to-mishnah--11905723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11905723Fri, 19 May 2017 12:19:23 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaA sample of Midrash Halakha. The concern of R Yehudah regarding the writing of the Mishnah. The importance of having a contemporary judge.1367jewish-law,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-124-shiur-parashat-behar--11905711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11905711Fri, 19 May 2017 12:17:30 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaFour amazing benefits of the seven-year cycle.1489bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-104-opposing-schools-necessary-disputes--11897110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11897110Thu, 18 May 2017 12:24:47 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaA brief discussion of the dispute between the schools of R Yishmael and R Akiva. The first known dispute and the reasons for its creation.1321jewish-law,judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-103-forgetfulness-and-retrieval--11887445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11887445Wed, 17 May 2017 12:41:48 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWe discuss the rise of Hillel, how laws can be forgotten, and why there was s need to write the Mishnah.1250jewish-law,judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-102-midrash-halakha--11876757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11876757Tue, 16 May 2017 12:31:42 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe origin of Midrash Halakha1142jewish-law,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-law-101-the-torah--11868349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11868349Mon, 15 May 2017 12:19:49 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn this new series we review the history of Jewish Law This session deals with the status of the different books of the Torah1051history,jewish-law,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-181-is-life-a-disease-and-death-the-cure--11848930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11848930Fri, 12 May 2017 12:36:30 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaA disturbing Midrash takes s surprising twist and is better understood in historical context.851judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-125-structure-of-bemidbar-i-chapter-eleven-is-bankruptcy--11842887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11842887Thu, 11 May 2017 17:19:38 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia3143bible,judaidsm,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-126b-structure-of-bemidbar-iv-trust-crisis-deepens--11842869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11842869Thu, 11 May 2017 17:17:59 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia2108bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-180-the-pillars-knowledge-responsibility-reciprocity--11840889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11840889Thu, 11 May 2017 12:45:37 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaTorah is much more than theoretical studies, and the rabbis emphasized the importance of work, in this succinct statement.902judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,srphardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-179-campaigning-for-hebrew--11825118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11825118Tue, 09 May 2017 12:22:39 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaSeveral Midrashic sources reveal the deep love of the early rabbis to the Hebrew language and their fear of Greek takeover.1130judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-178-the-education-of-an-arrogant-rabbi--11817557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11817557Mon, 08 May 2017 13:13:05 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaA Rabbi insults an ugly man and is taught a lesson in humility.667judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-177-r-meir-marriage-counselor--11810852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11810852Sun, 07 May 2017 13:52:31 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaA man who got upset at his wife fir staying late in a class wanted her to spit at the rabbi's eye. R Meir reaction teaches us deep lessons. We also discuss current problems of domestic violence.1148judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-176-elisha-tragic-heretic-ii--11797198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11797198Fri, 05 May 2017 12:33:37 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaDespite Elisha's claim that he cannot come back, his actions show his deep hope to reconnect.1012judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-123-unique-is-kadosh-parashat-kedoshim--11796527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11796527Fri, 05 May 2017 10:15:07 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaA new insight of the concept of קדוש not as the traditional "holy". The purpose of religion, moral values, and their place in evolution. A dispute with Yuval Noah Harari's Home Deus2608bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-138-ruth-iii--11792009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11792009Thu, 04 May 2017 18:18:31 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia3182cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-175-elisha-tragic-heretic-i--11789688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11789688Thu, 04 May 2017 12:29:33 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhat was the real cause of Elisha's rebellion?1131judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-174-r-akiva-brilliant-extremist--11776267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11776267Wed, 03 May 2017 13:02:30 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe famous story about Moshe Rabbenu and R Akiva is revisited as hidden criticism.1369judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-173-democratic-rabbis-part-ii--11739143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11739143Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:13:58 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaRabban Gamliel tries to appease R Yehosua but misunderstands him and is taught a lesson regarding rabbinical leadership803judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-122a-the-narrow-minded-leper--11739135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11739135Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:11:51 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1672bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-137-ruth-ii--11732585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11732585Thu, 27 Apr 2017 17:20:54 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaRuth manages to bring Naomi full circle and change her attitude without letting her know that Ruth took matter into her hands.2704bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanachcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-136-ruth-i--11732574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11732574Thu, 27 Apr 2017 17:19:03 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn chapter 2 Ruth continues to surprise us by being manipulative and pragmatic while managing to create an image of a docile and submissive girl.3362bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,tanachcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-172-democratic-rabbis-part-i--11731427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11731427Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:25:22 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaAfter the destruction, rabbis from the Davidic dynasty were the religious leaders. The contention among colleagues and followers led to a democratic, grass roots movement, culminating with the deposition of Rabban Gamliel1248judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-171-respect-your-opponent--11724843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11724843Wed, 26 Apr 2017 17:55:59 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThough Hillel and Shammai had major disputes, they've accepted each other's actions. Later generations have mitigated their achievements and promote instead divisiveness.811judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-170-champions-of-business-ethics--11724798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11724798Wed, 26 Apr 2017 17:53:02 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaStories about scholars were extremely cautious not to mislead customers, and about a scholar who found ways to give the banished children of a grumpy man, a portion of their inheritance.1034judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-169-the-importance-of-being-earnest-akavya--11706853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11706853Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:08:14 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaAkavya ben Mahalalel was a seeker of truth, excommunicated for his stubbornness. His last words to his son are surprising in their honesty and intensity.619judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-168-hillel-the-master-converter--11700624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11700624Sun, 23 Apr 2017 14:01:39 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaStories of three men rejected by Shammai but accepted by Hillel - is today's orthodoxy Shammai or Hillel?1311judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-167-true-tzaddik-constantly-aware--11680129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11680129Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:23:11 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Talmudic story about Abba Hilqiyya paints a different picture of a tzaddik. The values of work, honesty, transparency, and business Ethics are conveyed through the narrative.956judaism,midrash,moral,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tanakh-104-biblical-culture-qedesha-part-iv-david-s-dubious-origin--11523901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11523901Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:16:14 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaKing David drops hints to the possible shocking story of his conception.2605bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tanakh-103-biblical-culture-qedesha-part-iii-david-rejected-child--11523595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11523595Fri, 31 Mar 2017 11:19:59 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhen the prophet searches the next king, David is all but forgotten. What's his story?3308bible,david,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tanakh-102-biblical-culture-qedesha-part-ii--11469537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11469537Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:06:47 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPart 2 of the discussion of cult prostitution.2713bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tanakh-101-biblical-culture-qedesha-part-i--11469516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11469516Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:01:42 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn this discussion we explore the obscure story of cult prostitution in its many manifestations in the Bible.3250bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-106-cain-and-abel-a-cautionary-tale--11442537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11442537Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:50:34 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe story of Cain and Abel tells us what not to do as parents.2893bible,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-105-cycle-of-curses-or-a-blessing--11442535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11442535Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:50:06 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhat is the message of the curses cast on Adam, his wife, and the serpent?3577bible,genesis,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/torah-104-death-birth-serpent-woman--11394136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11394136Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:42:55 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaExploring the symbolism of birth and death, serpent and woman, in the Eden narrative.1727bible,genesis,judaism,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-126-the-final-confrontation-megillah-v--11356677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11356677Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:19:56 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaStarting in chapter 7 of the Megillah we review the final Confrontation of Esther with Haman.1042bible,judaism,purim,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-125-esther-s-plot-deepens-megillah-iv--11344930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11344930Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:26:52 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn chapter 5 of the Megillah we find the two men, the king and Haman, mercilessly manipulated by Esther.881bible,judaism,purim,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-124-esther-s-game-megillah-iii--11337163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11337163Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:30:21 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaEsther's paradigm shift, from a shy girl to a cunning queen.1096bible,judaism,purim,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-123-esther-mrs-mordechai-no-way-megillah-ii--11330525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11330525Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:55:57 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn the second installment of the series we discuss the theory that Mordechai and Esther were a married couple.941bible,judaism,midrash,purim,rabbi-ovadiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-122-megillah-without-midrash-part-i--11324585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11324585Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:10:52 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWho was Vashti? Was she killed or banished? Persian law, and more1140bible,judaism,purim,rabbi-ovadia,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-166-protecting-women-defying-tyrants--10380680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10380680Wed, 25 Jan 2017 02:20:53 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe story of R Shimon Ben Shatah who protected women's rights and defied tyrants.875judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-165-gender-separation--10349122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10349122Fri, 20 Jan 2017 16:44:48 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn the time of the II Temple a partition was adde in the courtyard. Why was it necessary? What was the argument for its creation? A look into a misunderstood mourning practice.1012judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-164-high-end-bribery-and-nepotism--10333219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10333219Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:33:59 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaSeveral paragraphs from Mishna and midrash showing the deterioration in the status of the priests and high priests during second temple period.1029judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-163-failing-temple-corrupt-priests--10328668distaste of the rabbis towards the priests and what they represented. Also the idea that sacrifices are a compromise.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10328668Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:41:41 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThree paragraphs from midrash showing the deep distaste of the rabbis towards the priests and what they represented. Also the idea that sacrifices are a compromise.distaste of the rabbis towards the priests and what they represented. Also the idea that sacrifices are a compromise.]]>1048judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-162-alexander-not-so-great--10328660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10328660Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:39:21 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe rabbis, and their contemporaries, were awed by Alexander's prowess and feared his influence. We discuss here several paragraphs leveling harsh criticism at him.1067judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-161-haman-antisemitism-czar--10297982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10297982Fri, 13 Jan 2017 14:12:08 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe chilling midrashic rendition of Haman's decree, some thoughts on anti-Semitism and on the secret of survival and success of the Jewish people.912anti-semitism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-160-in-praise-of-women--10254475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10254475Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:34:10 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaRabbi Yehuda b. Simon praises Deborah and Esther. R Shimon b. Yohai rejects his disciples' criticism of Persian Jews and explains that sometimes even paganism is superficial.1023judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-159-four-men-a-woman--10254456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10254456Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:30:34 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn this segment, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Moses ask God to forgive the Jews as a reward for their merits. Each man lists his achievements and sacrifices but God doesn't respond. It is Rachel who wins the argument presenting a feminine and very...1002judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-158-avraham-challenges-godl--10254440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10254440Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:25:39 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaHere we see Abraham visiting the ruins of the Temple. He is described as practicing non-Jewish and even pagan mourning practices. We discuss the literal meaning of the prohibition to destroy the beard. Later on Abraham puts God on trial and summons...940judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-157-god-in-mourning--10232117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10232117Tue, 03 Jan 2017 14:16:09 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaTwo beautiful paragraphs dealing with the reaction to destruction. In one Jeremiah meets the embodiment of Zion and forced himself out of his misery to comfort her. In the other, God mourns his actions and in a dialog with Metatron reveals insights of...992judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-156-masada-forgotten--10202348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10202348Thu, 29 Dec 2016 15:04:54 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaHere we explore the reason for the thundering silence of the rabbis regarding Hanukkah and Masada.1111cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-155-surprising-end-for-shmuel-and-shaul--10169566The second is the sad story of Saul and his fall from grace, which ends with a surprising twist as in a last act of heroism he redeemed himself.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10169566Fri, 23 Dec 2016 16:09:38 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaTwo passages are discussed here. One is the corruption of the sons of Shemuel and how the rabbis drew analogy to their contemporary corrupt leaders. The second is the sad story of Saul and his fall from grace, which ends with a surprising twist as in...The second is the sad story of Saul and his fall from grace, which ends with a surprising twist as in a last act of heroism he redeemed himself.]]>980leadership,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-154-eight-days-of-paganism--10154361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10154361Wed, 21 Dec 2016 14:36:45 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhy are Hanukkah and Christmas always adjacent? A Midrash found in the Talmud might shed light on the Dec 27 2016question.859hanukkah,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-153-failed-leaders-rejected-women--10146820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10146820Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:51:26 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Midrash rebukes the successors of Yehoshua did failing to connect to the people. This message is very applicable today. Other sources speak disparagingly of Deborah, a premonition of the current situation in the orthodox Jewish community.709leadership,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,womencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-152-ten-commandments-of-civility--10097051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10097051Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:27:36 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn this Talmudic passage the 10 commandments Joshua passes on to the Israelites deal with shared resources, civility, border flexibility and human dignity. Not your typical 10 commandments996judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-151-pious-hypocrites--10071559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10071559Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:19:56 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe rabbis criticize the hypocrites who adhere to external factors but lack inner faith and moral values. The Midrash about the wife of Ohn Ben Pelet was distorted by later rabbis to the exact opposite of its original goal.592bible,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-150-fighting-corrupt-cohanim--10056474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10056474Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:38:06 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaHow the rabbis twisted the story of Korah to attack the corrupt priests.1078judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-149-mishkan-and-religious-ocd--10049995Listen to learn more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10049995Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:51:45 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaGod laments the completion of the Tabernacle because it was just a distraction, a remedy for the tendency to turn religion into an obsession. Listen to learn more.Listen to learn more.]]>800bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-148-a-land-without-jews--10010552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10010552Thu, 01 Dec 2016 02:56:17 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Midrash speaks of the gap felt in Egypt after the Exodus. It resonates with many similar events in later history.1144judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-147-clothes-language-and-names-never-change--10010546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10010546Thu, 01 Dec 2016 02:54:14 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Midrash says that the Israelites did not change their names, clothes, and language, but it wasn't so throughout history. Are we missing something?1044judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-146-women-s-wisdom-of-generations--9988212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9988212Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:53:44 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhy was it important for Yosef to be buried in Israel? Why the focus on Moshe's actions? Who is Sarah bat Asher?1122judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-145-moshe-meets-pharaoh--9939319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9939319Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:33:22 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Midrash describes differ leadership styles, the selfish and unselfish. Moshe's encounter with Pharaoh is also described as a theological clash. Illustrated through a brilliant analogy.982midrash,ovadia,rabbi,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-144-moshe-s-job-interview--9931275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9931275Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:27:54 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaA late European Midrash depicts Moshe as a loving leader, who cares about his people's well-being in the desert. God promises survival rather than comfort. Why? Also: God presents Himself by an enigmatic name.1116moses,moshe,ovadia,rabbi,sephardiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-143-moshe-s-exile--9918212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9918212Sun, 20 Nov 2016 01:55:00 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhy did Moshe flee? What happened by the well? How was Moshe "interviews"?1008judaism,midrash,rabbi,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-142-civil-rights-advocate--9917990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9917990Sun, 20 Nov 2016 01:05:34 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhat happened when Moshe first visited the Israelites? Why does the Midrash say he used mystical powers to kill the Egyptian? What energized Moshe?1172midrash,ovadia,rabbi,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-141-a-mole-in-the-palace--9887170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9887170Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:33:17 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Midrash says that Moshe tried on the king's crown. Was it even possible? Was Moshe a stutterer? Why did Pharaoh seek to kill him?1221judaism,midrash,rabbi,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-140-moshe-and-elastigirl--9887147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9887147Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:27:35 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhy did the Midrash bend the text to suggest a miracle happened when there is a much simpler explanation. Did the author of the Midrash believe that an arm can stretch to twice or three times its length or is there a hidden message here?934judaism,midrash,rabbi,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-140a-egyptians-nazis-and-righteous-women--9850954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9850954Fri, 11 Nov 2016 13:28:18 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Midrash describes the methods used by Pharaoh and praises righteous women.1358maryland,midrash,sepharad,sephardic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-139-yaacov-s-eternal-will--9842347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9842347Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:42:06 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaJacob rebukes his children; he is about to reveal secrets; the origin of Shema and Barukh Shem; Embalming, cremation, removal of bones, and organ donation.1016jacob,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-138-yosef-and-yehudah-final-confrontation--9834019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9834019Wed, 09 Nov 2016 13:23:46 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Midrash turns and twists the dialog between the brothers into a magnificent drama. We also discuss the wisdom of Joseph in delivering subliminal messages and achieving his goals.1209bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-137-yosef-s-border-patrol--9825986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9825986Tue, 08 Nov 2016 14:12:52 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaHow did Joseph know his brothers were in Egypt? What did he base his accusations on? The rabbis made delicatessen from the story of the first encounter between the viceroy and his brothers.1212joseph,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-136-elevator-pitch-yosef-and-pharaoh--9798893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9798893Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:18:43 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhy weren't the sages able to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. How was Joseph able to convince Pharaoh to appoint him viceroy.1068judaism,midrash,ovadia,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-135-the-temptation-of-yosef--9779630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9779630Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:05:32 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe story of Joseph's temptation was embellished by the rabbis. We also discuss the question whether biblical heroes are flawless.1025judaism,midrash,ovadia,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-134-yosef-s-robe--9774794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9774794Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:35:35 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia961judaism,midrash,ovadia,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-132-confrontation-and-apology--9774757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9774757Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:30:31 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaHow the rabbis used Midrash to uplift the spirit of Jews in Diaspora and how the disputed between Yaakov and Esau was never settled.993judaism,midrash,ovadia,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-133-yosef-naive-teenager--9608283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9608283Mon, 10 Oct 2016 17:20:14 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaYaakov shows preferential treatment to Yosef. He is deceived by his dons in the same method he deceived his father.1086judaism,midrash,ovadia,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-131-punished-by-deception--9576753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9576753Thu, 06 Oct 2016 13:43:39 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaYaakov deceives and is being deceived by Laban who makes all of his townspeople accomplices. Yaakov hurts Rachel, causes divide, and pays dear price.1083bible,midrash,ovadia,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-130-intimacy-and-deception--9576373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9576373Thu, 06 Oct 2016 12:38:06 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWas intimacy feared in Talmudic times? How was Yaakov tricked? Rachel and Leah were possibly twins. Yaakov's actions return to haunt him.1126bible,judaism,midrash,ovadia,rabbicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-129-yaakov-tender-strongman--9527625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9527625Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:17:08 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaYaakov kisses Rachel. How did the rabbi's view of and what is women's status in Jewish orthodoxy today.1178bjbke,midrash,ovadia,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-128-yaakov-s-travels--9527601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9527601Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:12:46 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhat is the significance of the place? Is quantum leap possible? One or many stones? Dreams and angels.1067bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi-ovadia,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-127-yitzhak-s-blindness--9497573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9497573Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:54:16 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhy did Yitzhak lose his eyesight? Lesson from a great teacher. And - whose side is God on?1022bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-126-jacob-s-deception--9490834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9490834Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:35:44 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhy did Jacob allow himself to deceive his brother? Did he have a moral struggle? Why did his father give him the blessing even after casting doubt in his identity?1111bible,midrash,rabbi,siblingrivalry,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-125-reverent-silence-causes-trouble--9490824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9490824Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:33:30 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhy didn't Rivka speak to her husband about their sons? Was there a problem with their marriage or something that stemmed from their past and societal norms?1277bible,education,feminism,midrash,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-124-how-esau-became-a-villain--9467394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9467394Fri, 23 Sep 2016 02:32:14 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhat is the meaning of the struggling twins? How it reflects the life of the author of the Midrash?1210bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-123-sarah-s-tent--9467386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9467386Fri, 23 Sep 2016 02:29:59 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe temple is not the center of jewish life - the home is!915judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-122-akedah-iil-serving-god-or-humanity--9418565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9418565Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:12:43 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaLast session on Akedah in Midradsh. Highlighting the idea of martyrdom as evolved in Ashkenazi Jewry under Christian influence.1119bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-121-akedah-ii-skeptical-believers--9403336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9403336Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:55:04 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaSatan tries to stop Abraham. An allegory to Abraham's fears. Influence on Islam.1193bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-120-akedah-the-great-misunderstanding--9392523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9392523Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:22:35 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaExploring the Akedah and martyrdom through biblical and rabbinical texts. Part 11315bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-119-interfaith-pro-islam-midrash--9369930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9369930Fri, 09 Sep 2016 15:09:17 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWritten in post Islamic period, this Midrash apologizes for Ishmael's expulsion by Abraham. It puts the blame on Sarah and shows Abraham as a doting father. Mohammed's wives are even mentioned by name.834bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-118-ishmael-s-exile--9353190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9353190Wed, 07 Sep 2016 12:34:50 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaOne rabbi says that Ishmael worshipped idols, while another says he was kicked out bc of inheritance disputes? Who is right?1094judaism,rabbi,rashi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-117-not-sodomy-misanthropy--9269534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9269534Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:48:32 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPeople believe that Sodom's sin was Sodomy, but Ezekiel and the Midrash teach otherwise.890jewish,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-116-circumcision-education-of-reluctant-jews--9269520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9269520Fri, 26 Aug 2016 12:46:08 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaWhy did the rabbis cast Abraham in a negative light, as one who refuses to be circumcised?1208abraham,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-115-hospitality-and-a-woman-in-a-box--9255550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9255550Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:33:44 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaThe Midrash describes Abraham's hospitality, generosity, and religious teachings. It also describe Sarah as being hidden in a box or trunk - is that a metaphor for men locking women away?1221abraham,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-114-idol-smashing-furnace-jumping-and-philosophy--9245325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9245325Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:39:58 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaIn the Midrashic story of Abraham the rabbis deliver complex philosophical and theological ideas through an apparently simple story.1206abraham,idolatry,judaism,midrash,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-113-abraham-spiritual-prodigy-or-accidental-prophet--9239059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9239059Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:12:05 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1160abraham,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-112-tower-of-babel-gift-of-language--9221606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9221606Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:11:28 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia9691984,judaism,midrash,orwell,rabbicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-111-noah-s-sin-and-punishment--9214559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9214559Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:42:07 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia945flood,midrash,noah,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-110-innocent-blind-hunter-or-tyrant-lemekh--9207644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9207644Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:09:25 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1252bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-109-cain-and-abel-god-s-fault--9200689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9200689Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:22:05 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1075bible,judaism,midrash,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-108-solstice-equinox-and-hanukkah-mythology--9194596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9194596Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:25:53 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1129judaism,midrash,myth,rabbi,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-107-jewish-pandora-challenging-god--9188669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9188669Sun, 14 Aug 2016 10:00:17 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia641judaism,midrash,rabbi,torah,tree-of-lifecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-106-beware-of-fences-tree-of-knowledge--9163132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9163132Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:01:04 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia970bible,judaism,midrash,rabbinic,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-105-disparaging-view-of-women--9163124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9163124Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:58:54 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1202bible,feminism,judaism,midrash,torahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-104-titus-monstrous-mosquito--9085794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9085794Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:14:48 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1513destruction,di-rossi,midrash,punishment,tituscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-103-the-peace-broker--9085791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9085791Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:13:10 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1359ben-zakkay,midrash,romecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-102-destruction-of-the-second-temple--9066153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9066153Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:16:34 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia985aggadah,barcamsa,sefer-ha'aggadah,templedestructioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-of-legends-101-miracles-at-the-temple--9066134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9066134Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:12:41 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia1215aggadah,miracles,sefer-ha'aggadah,templecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ruth-loving-therapist-and-model-convert-class--8727149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8727149Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:31:45 +0000Rabbi Haim Ovadia3455megillat-ruth,naomi,ruthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-121-psalm-35--8001090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8001090Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:35:32 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 35843judaism,psalm35,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-120-psalm-30--8001083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8001083Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:34:25 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 30849judaism,psalm30,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-119-psalm-29b--8001076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8001076Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:33:35 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 29B (part 2)1126judaism,psalm29,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-118-psalm-28-29a--8001068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8001068Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:32:21 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 28_29A1174psalm28,psalm29,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-117-psalm-27--8001065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8001065Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:31:10 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 27701judaism,psalm27,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-116-psalm-25-26--8001059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8001059Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:30:08 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 25-26 Part 1857psalm25,psalm26,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-115-psalm-24--8001053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8001053Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:29:02 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 24629judaism,psalm24,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-114-psalm-23--8001048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8001048Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:27:23 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 23992judaism,psalm23,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-113-psalm-22-part-ii--8001045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8001045Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:26:16 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 22 part 2881judaism,psalm22,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-112-psalm-21--8000999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8000999Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:19:33 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 21918judaism,psalm21,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-111-psalm-19--8000988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8000988Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:18:01 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 191203judaism,psalm19,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-110-psalm-18--8000984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8000984Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:17:14 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 181210psalm18,psalms,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-109-psalm-17--8000973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8000973Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:16:09 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 17665judais,psalm,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ketuvim-108-psalm-16--8000953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8000953Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:14:38 +0000Rabbi Haim OvadiaPsalm 16984judaism,psalms,rabbiovadia,sephardi,tehillimcleanfull