Nach Stories
Rabbi Shloime Balsam
Jewish history contains the oldest and most iconic form of storytelling. Both inspirational and informative, theses narratives form the bedrock of Judaism. In a generation spending so much time engulfed in fantasy tales for entertainment, let's go back a few years when our minds wandered to our epic mystical past.
Shiurim
- Ep. 1 - Yehoshua Part 1
Rabbi Shloime Balsam
The legendary life of Yehoshua, the ultimate Talmid, disciple. The miracles, the battles, the leadership, and courage.
- Ep. 3 - Shoftim Part 1
Rabbi Shloime Balsam
In the first chapter of Shoftim we meet Gideon who leads the Jews into a new era of freedom and service to Hashem by demolishing their idols and crafting a deceptive military coy to ride out their oppressors.
- Ep. 2 - Yehoshua Part 2
Rabbi Shloime Balsam
In the second and final portion of Sefer Yehoshua, Klal Yisroel begin a pattern of straying from Hashem and falling under the oppression of the Canaan Kings.
- Ep. 6 - Shoftim Part 4 - The Shimshon Legend
Rabbi Shloime Balsam
In the sixth episode of "Nach Stories," we explore the dramatic and tragic conclusion of Shimshon's saga. Discover the seductive betrayal by Delila that led to Shimshon's downfall and capture by the Philistines. Witness the final act of his
- Ep. 7 - Shoftim Part 5 – The Dark Days of Micha and the Pilegesh
Rabbi Shloime Balsam
In one of the darkest chapters of Sefer Shoftim, we encounter a time when there was no king in Israel—and no boundaries. Part 5 of Nach Stories brings two haunting episodes to life: Micha’s homemade religion, led by none other than the gran
- Ep. 5 - Shoftim Part 3 - Shimshon's Beginning
Rabbi Shloime Balsam
In this installment of "Nach Stories," we delve into the fascinating tale of Shimshon, the formidable judge of Israel. Journey with us as we uncover Shimshon's extraordinary origins and the divine decree of his nezirus, setting him apart fr
- Ep. 4 - Shoftim Part 2
Rabbi Shloime Balsam
Welcome back to Nach Stories! In this episode, we meet Avimelech and Yiftach. Join us as we unravel their complex stories, exploring the contrasting paths they took and the enduring lessons they left behind. Yiftach, a fearless warrior, and