Walking With the Prophets
About this course
What did the early Israelite nation look like? Who were the key characters in Scripture and what can we learn from them? What were their conflicts, challenges and struggles?
Join Shalvie as we read Judaism’s most beloved stories from a brand new perspective.
Rebbetzin Shalvie Friedman is one of the educators at Aish UK. Shalvie grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa and received her BSc in Maths and Finance from the University of South Africa. She studied Jewish thought and textual analysis at the Nishmat Seminary in Jerusalem. Shalvie has taught in high schools in Johannesburg, as well as at many seminaries in Israel, both for newly observant students as well as those with religious backgrounds.
She also ran a youth group for English-speaking teens in Ramat Beit Shemesh. She currently teaches Jewish Studies at Hasmonean Girls High School as well as teaching for various parts of the Aish family and raising her own family
Course Outline
All Chana wants is a child. She is barren and her husband’s other wife has many children. Shalvie takes a look at Chana’s bargain with God and how she turned her fortunes around.
During a time of civil unrest, the prophet Elijah tries to provoke change amongst the people. In dramatic fashion, he calls on the people to invoke their idols in a test against God on Mount Carmel.
Ever visited the excavated water tunnels in Jerusalem? They were built by King Hezekiah, one of the few righteous kings of Israel. Shalvie explores the impact that had on the kingdom and the struggles he faced when becoming deathly ill.
Job’s life is filled with pain, trauma and loss. In trying to come to terms with human suffering, Job is visited by his three friends who offer him advice. Eventually, he is comforted by God, but what was the answer that left Job satisfied?
The prophetess, Abigail, was both highly intelligent and very beautiful. Shalvie revisits the story of Abigail, her relationship to King David, and her ingenious plan to restore order.
