Journey through Nach - Shoftim 9: Bad Followership

Nach Yomi by Nach Yomi - A Chapter a Day

Jun 10, 202600:40:04Religion & Spirituality

In this episode of Journey Through Nach, Rabbi Ya’akov Trump explores Shoftim chapter 9 and the rise of Avimelech, focusing on the danger of failed followership, selfish leadership, and communal collapse. Through the sto...

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