The Mighty Nimrod | October 14th, 2026

Podcast: The Daily Derech from Exploring Judaism · Exploring Judaism

Opublikowano: 2026-10-14

See today's text here! In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Noach, Hilchot Shabbat, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about divine justice and measure for measure. The Parashah section examines Nimrod, Noah’s great-grandson, whose extraordinary power over animals led him to believe he could rule humanity without God. According to the Midrash, Nimrod promoted the Tower of Babel and opposed Abraham, who challenged his arrogance and affirmed the supremacy of God. The Rambam discusses when destructive labor violates Shabbat. Destruction intended to create something new in th...