Episode 269 - Parshat Naso: Shimshon, His Mother, and the Nation of Israel

About this episode

This episode explores the motif of the 'barren woman' and Shimshon's character in relation to Israel's national destiny.

In this conversation with Yael Liebowitz we explore the motif of the 'barren woman' which features in this week's haftarah as well as what Shimshon's unusual character can teach us about our national destiny. This episode has been sponsored by Chava Mann. This year the Matan Podcast is studying the weekly Haftarah.

People in this episode

Guest: Yael Liebowitz

Topics covered

• barren woman
• Shimshon
• national destiny
• haftarah
• Parshat Naso

Keywords

• barren woman
• Shimshon
• national destiny
• haftarah
• Parshat Naso

Sponsors

Chava Mann

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Parshat Naso

Places: Israel

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