7 Minute Nach

Shimshon’s encounter with the lion

Shimshon’s parents question his decision

Shimshon finds a Pelishti woman to marry

Discussion on why Shimshon’s methods of saving the people is very different and unique from other leaders in Tanach

The child is born and named Shimshon

Manoach’s wife calms his concerns

Realizing it was an Angel, Manoach is concerned they will not survive the encounter

The offering is accepted and the Malach returns to heaven

Manoach asks the Malach for his name

Manoach makes an offer which the Malach refuses

The angel repeats his message to Manoach

Manoach asks the messenger to repeat his directives

Manoach davens for the messenger to return

Manoach’s wife relates the directives she received from the individual

Manoach’s wife describes the individual that appeared to her

Shimshon will “begin” to save the Nation

The Angel gives further instructions and explains the child’s mission

An angel brings Manoach’s wife good news along with strict guidelines

The persecution of the Pelishtim; Manoach and his wife are childlessIncludes a Very Important Disclaimer to keep in mind when we learn the story of Shimshon

The rules of Aylon and Avdon

Brief Summary of Ivtzan/Boaz

Conclusion of Yiftach’s story

The Ephraimites are identified due to a speech impediment

As a result of insults, Yiftach and his men attack the men of Ephraim

Yiftach pushes back on their complaint

Shevet Ephraim lodges complaints and threatens Yiftach

Yiftach’s daughter’s fate; Why the vow was not annulled; Why Yiftach was not answered like Eliezer and Shaul; Gilgulim

Yiftach’s daughter lives out her days in solitude

Yiftach’s daughter accepts her fate

Tragedy strikes when Yiftach’s daughter exits first to greet him

Yiftach makes a terrible mistake; Amon is defeated

After Yiftach’s message falls on deaf ears, he initiates a wise military strategy

Yiftach asks if the King of Amon is superior to Balak

Yiftach mockingly tells Amon to get help from their god

Yiftach describes how Bnei Yisroel came on to the disputed land

Yiftach pushes back on the King of Amon’s claims

Yiftach and the King of Amon exchange messages

Yiftach has some words at Mitzpah

The elders accept Yiftach’s counteroffer

Yiftach calls out their hypocrisy

The Gilead elders make an offer to Yiftach

Yiftach attracts lowlife followers

Yiftach is banished by his family

Intro to Yiftach Hagiladi

As Amon retreats, the Gileadim look for a military leader

The Nation doubles down their efforts to repent and Hashem finally relents

Hashem refuses the teshuva of the Nation

Amon & Pelishtim oppress and demoralize the nation

The jews once again lapse into idol worship

Yair follows as the next Judge