In a classic role reversal, the Book of Judges recounts a great battle in which two women led the military forces of Israel to victory. In this series, we'll take a closer look at this intriguing story. What is the significance of the special role that the female characters play in the story? Is the lone male military leader, Barak, a genuine hero -- or is he the subject of a Biblical parody? What, if any, is the enduring message of this epic battle between the Jews and Sisera's hordes? We will address these questions and others, as we read the story with fresh eyes, and seek to decrypt the culmination of the narrative -- the beautiful song that Deborah sings to commemorate this war that was won by women.

This three part series is taught by one of Rabbi Fohrman's star students, Rabbi Jonathan Grossman