Reading The Torah on Its Own Terms
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A Book Like No Other is a chance to learn alongside Aleph Beta Founder and Lead Scholar, Rabbi David Fohrman, a master close reader of Torah, as he embarks on his most far-reaching and in-depth explorations. Each season is a stand-alone journey into a different Torah text. Our only goal: reading the Torah carefully, on its own terms, and following wherever that leads. Together, we'll unwrap remarkable patterns and surprising connections that lie just beneath the Torah's surface, revealing the beauty and insight that truly make the Torah a book like no other.
Hosts
Rabbi David Fohrman
Founder and Lead Scholar
Immanuel Shalev
CEO
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August 25, 2025
Season 6 | Episode 1
The Secret Message in the Sound of the Shofar
You sit in shul. The shofar blows. What do you feel? You may not want to admit it, but for many of us the answer is: nothing. Come along on this deep dive through the Torah, revealing a hidden story from the Burning Bush to Mount Sinai to the walls of Jericho—that will finally make the shofar blast truly meaningful.
September 2, 2025
Season 6 | Episode 2
The Shofar's Cry Decoded: A Clue in God's Name
The cry of the shofar is one of empathy. As it turns out, so is the Name of God revealed at the burning bush. What can one teach us about the other?
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