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Ep. 5: The Second Half of the Story Feb 27, 2023

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In this episode, Rabbi Fohrman reveals where we find the second half of the return of the Tree and, in the process, offers a powerful message about the impact of our actions in this world.

Fascinated by the parallels Rabbi Fohrman points out in this episode? Check out these Aleph Beta courses mentioned in the podcast to learn even more: Moshe and Tzipporah at the Inn and Shavuot: Why do we celebrate “Law-Day”?

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Ep. 4: Beyond the Garden Walls Feb 20, 2023

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Last episode, Rabbi Fohrman promised that the Tree of Life isn’t left behind in Eden, never to be seen again once we’re exiled from the Garden. The tree actually returns! In this episode, we find out where and when – and begin to see how the tree’s return impacts the larger narrative of the entire Torah.

To read more about An Exodus You Almost Passed Over, Rabbi’s Fohrman’s book mentioned in this episode, click here. And if you’re curious to learn more about the Aleph Beta course Rabbi Fohrman mentions, Moshe and Tzipporah at the Inn, click here.

BONUS Epilogue to Episode 3 Feb 12, 2023

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Who wouldn’t want to eat from the Tree of Life and live eternally? Join Rabbi Fohrman and host, Imu Shalev, in this bonus episode as they explore the deep and meaningful implications of Rabbi Fohrman’s theory and consider what the tree — and Torah — might offer that's even better than eternal life.

To learn more about the ideas Rabbi Fohrman and Imu discuss here, check out these Aleph Beta courses mentioned in this episode: Grappling with Loss and How to Merit Long Life: A Hidden Message about Honoring our Mothers.

Ep. 3: Confronting the Theory Killer Feb 12, 2023

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Last episode, Rabbi Fohrman introduced a provocative new theory that re-envisioned the Garden of Eden, and began resolving all the puzzles raised in Episode One. But this theory has a fatal flaw – it seems to flatly contradict one verse, Genesis 3:22. Can Rabbi Fohrman reconcile the evidence or are we back to square one?

Ep. 2: The Paradigm Shift Feb 06, 2023

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Last episode left us scratching our heads over those two strange trees in the Garden. In this episode, Rabbi Fohrman begins answering our questions on the beginning of the Torah through the help of a clue found all the way at the Torah’s very end – and in the process, develops a single, paradigm shifting theory that re-envisions the simple layout of the Garden itself.

Want to learn more about what Rabbi Fohrman calls the two creation stories? Click here to check out his course, A Tale of Two Names, mentioned in this episode.

Ep. 1: The Elephant in the… Garden Jan 29, 2023

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We all know the story of the Garden of Eden. Adam, Eve, forbidden fruit, snake. But what if there’s another layer to this story lying beneath all the obvious drama? In the first episode of this six part series, Rabbi Fohrman takes a close look at the Garden of Eden story, pointing out some glaring – but easily glossed over – anomalies in the text, and inspiring us to reconsider what we thought we knew about Eden’s most basic features. This first episode lays the groundwork for what’s to come on A Book Like No Other this season: A journey that not only reveals layers of meaning in the Garden itself, but resounding connections between Eden and the rest of the entire Torah.

To check out Rabbi Fohrman’s book, The Beast that Crouches at the Door, which he mentions in this episode, click here.

A Book Like No Other: Trailer Jan 23, 2023

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Join Rabbi Fohrman for an epic journey into reading the Torah on its own terms.
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