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Let the Prophets Speak
Hosted by SAUL J WEINREB · EN
Let the beautiful words of the Prophets inspire and challenge you.
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Shir HaShirim 2 - A Lily Among the Thorns
2d ago00:20:41Tap to summarizeIn one of the most stunningly beautiful chapters of the entire Tanach, the captive young women imagines her lover coming to rescue her.
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Shir HaShirim 1b - Beds of Leaves
5d ago00:19:15Tap to summarizeThe King tries to entice her with riches, and the ladies of the court mock her attachment to her peasant shepherd, but the young woman remains steadfast in her devotion to her lover.
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Shir HaShirim Intro and 1a - The Enduring Bond of Love
6d ago00:24:22Tap to summarizeWe introduce the book of Shir HaShirim, which explores the powerful bond of love and passion that transcends logic and description.
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Mishlei (Proverbs) 31b - A Woman of Substance
Jun 1500:19:46Tap to summarizeMishlei concludes with a poetic description of a woman of substance. Sung in Jewish households every Friday night, this is Mishlei's vision of a woman's role as the leader of the family.
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Mishlei (Proverbs) 31a - Speak Up for Those Who Have No Voice
Jun 1200:11:42Tap to summarizeDon't waste your life chasing pleasures, as this leads to injustice. Speak up for those who have no voice, administer justice for the poor and the needy.
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Mishlei (Proverbs) 30b - Wonders of the World
Jun 1100:20:59Tap to summarizeAgur be Yakeh discusses the wonders of science and the downfall of the arrogant.
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Mishlei (Proverbs) 30a - The Humble Advice of Agur bin Yakeh
May 1900:25:41Tap to summarizeTruth, humility and concern for the downtrodden is all that matters. The sage Agur bin Yakeh delivers his beautiful speech.
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Mishlei (Proverbs) 29b - Don't Be Afraid of New Things
May 1800:17:04Tap to summarizeOne who trusts in God is not afraid of new things. Don't act too fast without thinking. We conclude the main portion of Proverbs.
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Mishlei (Proverbs) 29a - Meeting of the Minds
May 1700:20:14Tap to summarizeThe way to a stable regime is through justice and concern for the poor. When a rich and poor man truly meet: God brings light to the world.
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Mishlei (Proverbs) 28b - The Hungry Bear
May 1200:18:00Tap to summarizeGreedy leaders, guilty murderers and partial judges versus honest judges and generous souls.
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