May 27, 2025
Behar-Bechukotai | 5785 | Abarbanel as Philosopher, by Rav Elyakim Krumbein
Reward on earth or in the afterlife?
May 15, 2025
Emor | 5785 | Abarbanel on the Holidays by Rav Elyakim Krumbein
How does the Torah use disrupted patterns to create meaning?
May 8, 2025
Achari Mot - Kedoshim | 5785 | Why Be Holy? by Rav Elyakim Krumbein
Abarbanel solves the riddle of Parashat Kedoshim.
May 8, 2025
Tazria Metzora | 5785 | The Concept of Tum'a by Rav Elyakim Krumbein
Why is ritual purity so central in Sefer Vayikra?
Apr 24, 2025
Abarbanel on the Parasha | Shemini | 5785 | Why Couldn't David Build the Mikdash? by Rav Elyakim Krumbein
The haftara for Shemini is particularly dramatic. A glimpse of the commentary of Abarbanel on Neviim Rishonim.