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What drives someone to steal? Why does the Torah warn so strongly against false testimony?
In this episode of A Book Like No Other, Rabbi David Fohrman and Imu Shalev unpack the deeper emotional and psychological roots behind the 8th and 9th commandments: “Do not steal” and “Do not bear false witness.” Through the lens of Genesis, they explore Rachel’s theft of her father Lavan’s idols and Lavan’s manipulative covenant at Gal’ed.
What do these ancient stories reveal about our own struggles with honesty, justice, and broken trust? And how can the Ten Commandments guide us not just legally, but spiritually and emotionally?
Join us for a rich Torah exploration that uncovers surprising connections between personal pain, moral failure, and the wisdom of Sinai.
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For more on Rabbi Fohrman’s reading of the deception story, see this essay from his book Genesis: A Parsha Companion (https://bit.ly/thejacobsaga), as well as this video “Why Did Rebecca Trick Her Husband Isaac” (https://bit.ly/isaacandrebecca).
📌 Chapters 1:50- Theft in the Jacob Story 6:43- Exploring the Motivations behind Theft 15:08- Lavan’s Relationship with His Daughters 17:39: Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness 18:22- The Story of Gilead and False Witnesses 20:39- Lavan and Jacob’s Argument 27:05- Bringing God in as a Witness 30:23- Telling a Story of What Happened, and What Will Be 37:45- Caution in the Justice System 43:34- The Relationship Between the Last Three Commands
Previous episodes: Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbnN7eRJX-A&t=885s Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es4IhH1roBM&t=50s Episode 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSfM76uNqEA&t=4s&pp=0gcJCR0AztywvtLA Episode 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x6UwLLHRWk Episode 5: https://youtu.be/2dASYtMZAso Episode 6: https://youtu.be/Xl5Tto0HY24
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