Koheles Introduction

Transcription KOHELES INTRODUCTION Welcome back to another episode of Nach Daily, with an introduction to Megilas Koheles. Koheles was written by Shlomo Hamelech, the wisest of men. It could be said that it is the most controversial of all the books of Nach. VaYikra...

Koheles: Perek 1

Read the text of Koheles 1 Transcription KOHELES PEREK 1 Welcome back to NachDaily, with the 1st perek in Megilas Koheles. The Megilah opens with the words, “Divrei Koheles ben Dovid Melech Birushalayim – The words of Koheles, son of David, King of Yerushalayim.”...

Koheles: Perek 2

Read the text of Koheles 2 Transcription KOHELES PEREK 2 Welcome back to another episode of NachDaily with the 2nd perek of Koheles. This chapter describes the luxuries and financial wealth that Shlomo Hamelech had attained during his lifetime yet found worthless....

Koheles: Perek 3

Read the text of Koheles 3 Transcription KOHELES PEREK 3 Welcome back to another episode of NachDaily with the 3rd perek of Koheles, probably the most famous. As my Rebbe, Rabbi Kurland, likes to joke, “It’s a “famous song later made into a passuk!” It opens with the...

Koheles: Perek 4

Read the text of Koheles 4 Transcription Welcome back to another episode of NachDaily, with the 4th perek of Koheles. Shlomo Hamelech continues to ponder the meaning of life. He shares observations that he’s made from experience and wisdom. He also gives advice,...

Koheles: Perek 5

Read the text of Koheles 5 Transcription Welcome back to another episode of NachDaily with the 5th perek of Koheles. In this chapter Shlomo speaks about the power of speech and the benefits and pitfalls of financial wealth. Verse 1 says, “Al tivaheil al picha v’lib’ch...