Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Kohelet 1c - The More You Know, the Worse it Gets

Wisdom itself is a source of pain and anxiety. Maybe it would be better to be ignorant?

Kohelet 1b - Nothing New Under the Sun

Everything that was will be again, there is nothing new under the sun.

Kohelet Introduction and 1a - Vanity of Vanities

We introduce the Book of Ecclesiastes, and begin reading this masterpiece in which we encounter the seeming futility of the search for meaning in our lives.

Chronicles 2:36 - Destruction and Rebirth

The kingdom of Judah is destroyed, and the people are exiled. Cyrus of Persia issues a proclamation to allow the return of the exiles.

Chronicles 2:35 - The Great Passover of Josiah, and His Untimely Death

The reign of Josiah reaches its greatest height in the most wonderful Passover celebration in history.  Tragically Josiah meets his untimely death due to a severe military error.

Chronicles 2:34 - Josiah and the Hidden Torah

Josiah cleanses the nation and the Temple. A hidden Torah scroll is found and sparks a renewal of the covenant between God and His people.

Chronicles 2:33 - The Chaos of Kings Menasheh and Amon

Menasheh and Amon lead the people of Judah back on the sorry and evil path towards darkness.

Chronicles 2:32 - Hezekiah's Fatal Flaw

Hezekiah leads the people to a miraculous victory over the Assyrian forces, but arrogance gets to his head.

Chronicles 2:31 - The Bountiful Harvest

Under Hezekiah's leadership, the wealth and bounty of the harvest is celebrated, storehouses are built, and the priestly class is supported in their holy work.

Chronicles 2:30 - Hezekiah Celebrates Passover

Hezekiah reunites the people of Judah and the remnants of the people of Israel in a wonderful and joyous celebration of Passover.