Why Was The First Temple destroyed? Yirmiyahu vs. Mesechet Yoma
Rabbi Menachem Leibtag
As often quoted, Mesechet Yoma claims that the First Temple was destroyed due to the three severe sins of idol-worship, forbidden relationships, and murder. However, when studying Yirmiyahu, the prophet who witnessed (and tried to prevent) that destruction, we find a very different message. Our shiur will attempt to explain the reason for this apparent discrepancy and its meaning for us today.
In partnership with Herzog College’s week-long Yemei Iyun b’Tanakh: summer.herzog.ac.il
Rabbi Menachem Leibtag
Rabbi Menachem Leibtag, founder of the Tanach Study Center, is an internationally acclaimed bible scholar and pioneer of Jewish Education on the internet. Rabbi Leibtag teaches at Yeshivat Har Etzion, Matan, Midreshet Lindenbaum, & Yeshivat Shaalavim; and routinely lectures around the globe.