Rabbi Fohrman - HFBS Institute for Biblical Studies

11/07/2013

In this week's parsha we learn about how Yaakov cries when he meets Rachel for the first time. Check out this 10 minute video where we explores the connection between these tears of Yaakov and the tears that Esav cries when his birthright is stolen.

What can we learn from these connections?

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Shabbat Shalom!

Last week, we saw Yaakov trick his father Yitzchak and steal Esav's birthright, devastating his brother and causing him to cry. Are we really meant to applaud Yaakov's behavior? In this video, Rabbi Fohrman explores the scene when Yaakov and Rachel first meet, in which Yaakov too cries. Through a de...

11/04/2013

I'm about to start a new lecture series called "Man of Truth? The Struggle of Yaakov and Eisav" and I want you all to join me!

Check out the information below:

A Series of Live, in-person, lectures with Rabbi David Fohrman
Saturday Nights at 7PM
at the Young Israel of Woodmere
Begins November 9th
Free and Open to the Public

I hope to see you all there this Saturday night!

Yaakov is always called a man of truth, but how accurate is that depiction? Someone who tricks his father, pretending to be his...

10/17/2013

I just started a new 10-minute parsha series that I'm pretty excited about!

Have you ever struggled with the story of the Akeidah? Check out some of my thoughts and ideas on it in this week's parsha video...

Let me know what you think!

What was Abraham thinking as he walked up the mountain to slaughter his long-awaited son? How could Abraham be disloyal to his own paternal responsibilities and betray Isaac? In this video, we explore Abraham’s struggle during the Binding of Isaac through his brief but rich conversation with his Isa...

02/22/2013

We just finished putting this together. I think its really done spectacularly well (kudos to our video editing team). It is an epilogue to "The Queen You Thought You Knew". Please enjoy, and a happy Purim to you!

A startling 6-part series that reveals the profound relevance of Purim.

12/18/2011

Just in time for Channukah. Rabbi Fohrman shares his ten commandment lectures in a new medium - 8 short videos. Keep an eye out for the latest lectures. Please enjoy this gift and let us know your comments!

02/24/2011

Rabbi Fohrman announces the release of his new book, "The Queen You Thought You Knew" on Megilas Esther, and show his book trailer to a public audience for the first time.

02/24/2011

After his shiur, "A Coat, a Goat, and a Pit: Understanding the Sale of Joseph", Rabbi Fohrman sold his new book, "The Queen You Thought You Knew" and stuck around to sign some copies.

02/23/2011

Rabbi David Fohrman, who delivered a phenomenal shiur on Sefer Yonah to our school at the beginning of the year has come out with a new book about Megillat Esther.

02/15/2011

Review: Hillel Goldberg at Intermountain Jewish News

02/15/2011

Cover, Queen You Thought You Knew

02/14/2011

Purim book. Unbelievable questions. Satisfying answers "The Queen You Thought You Knew" by Rabbi David Fohrman http://bit.ly/queenvideo

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