Mishlei 17:1 - A Dry Piece of Bread vs. a House Filled with Meat

Mishlei 17:1 - A Dry Piece of Bread vs. a House Filled with Meat

Author: Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss September 9, 2025 Duration: 1:43:15

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Mishlei 17:1 - A Dry Piece of Bread vs. a House Filled with Meat

טוֹב פַּת חֲרֵבָה וְשַׁלְוָה בָהּ, מִבַּיִת מָלֵא זִבְחֵי רִיב:

Length: 1 hour 42 minutes
Synopsis: This evening (9/8/25), in the first Monday Night Mishlei shiur of the 2025–2026 season, we began Chapter 17. The challenge was that I’ve given so many classes on so many pesukim in this chapter that I knew it would be hard to find chidushim (new ideas) I hadn’t seen before. Thankfully, we had a powerhouse crew tonight, consisting of longtime Mishlei students alongside new faces, and we managed to come up with nine original interpretations, plus two more from the meforshim. Suffice it to say, it was a good haul, and we learned both great ideas and core Mishlei methodology! If you’re looking to introduce someone to Mishlei, this shiur makes an excellent starting point!
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מקורות:
משלי יז:א
מצודת דוד
תרגום רס"ג
מלבי"ם
רבינו יונה
זרחיה חן
משלי כב:יג; כה:יא
אבות ב:ז
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Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss hosts The Mishlei Podcast, a series of classes dedicated to a deep and practical exploration of Sefer Mishlei, known in English as the Book of Proverbs. This isn't a theoretical lecture series; instead, the rabbi grounds the ancient wisdom in a framework articulated by the sage Saadia Gaon, treating the text as a timeless manual for making smarter choices. The central idea is that Mishlei offers a path toward increasing lasting fulfillment and reducing future regret, making its lessons immediately relevant to daily decisions and relationships. Each episode, or shiur, usually concentrates on unpacking a single verse, examining its language, context, and layers of meaning. Listeners will find a thoughtful, step-by-step analysis that connects the biblical text to contemporary challenges in work, character development, and personal growth. The pace is deliberate, allowing space for reflection on how these principles apply off the page. For anyone interested in Jewish thought, self-improvement, or simply gaining a more thoughtful approach to life's complexities, this podcast provides a structured yet accessible guide. You'll hear a teacher's passion for the material without pretense, focusing on clarity and real-world application. Tune in for a quiet, intellectual engagement with one of the world's most enduring collections of wisdom literature.
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