Jonathan

Philistine Oppression, Jonathan's Victory, Saul's Disobedience, Jonathan's Bravery, The Victory, Jonathan Is Saved

The Philistines Attack Again, Saul and the Witch of Endor, David Returns To Ziklag, Death of Saul and Jonathan, David Mourns For Saul and Jonathan

David -- National Hero, Saul's Jealousy Grows, David's and Jonathan's Secret Pact, The New-Moon Banquet, David and Jonathan

David and Jonathan’s pure, eternal friendship rose above Saul’s hatred. Their bond is commemorated in the haftarah read before Rosh Chodesh.

David had a tumultous, yet ultimately triumphant life. He was the progenitor of a royal dynasty chosen by G‑d, but he suffered mightily from strife, especially at the hand of those closest to him.

Learning the story of David and Jonathan from the Book of Samuel, which is the haftorah of Machar Chodesh.

G‑d tells the prophet Samuel that the kingship must be removed from King Saul and given to a previously unknown shepherd named David, the son of Jesse. In this class we learn of the tragic and final chapter of Saul’s life, in which he becomes obsessed wit...

Following the passing of Samson, the Jewish people were led by a high priest named Eli, who ministered in the sanctuary in Shiloh. After Eli’s death, the prophet Samuel becomes the leader of the Jewish people, until he anoints Saul as the first king of Is...

King David (who ruled from 877 BCE to 837 BCE) is one of the most well-known figures in Jewish history. His life was filled with much happiness and much pain. He is known by many titles: David the conqueror, David the pious man, David the sweet singer, Da...

On the essence of lunar time.