Can you give us a brief introduction
to Don Isaac Abarbanel and his historical significance?

How did Abarbanel view the conversos
and what was his relationship with the?

What role did the Abarbanel play in
the Spanish expulsion of 1492, and how did it shape his writings?

The Abarbanel was both a statesman
and a Torah scholar. How did these two roles influence each other?

His commentaries are known for their
unique style. How do they differ from those of other commentaries like Rashi,
Ramban, or the Ibn Ezra?

What are some key themes that appear
consistently in Abarbanel’s biblical commentaries?

What are some of the innovative
Chidushim found in the Abarbanel’s Tanach commentaries?

The Abarbanel opens his Zevach
Pesach with a series of deep questions. What is his approach to
understanding the Haggadah?

How does Abarbanel’s interpretation
of Ma Nishtana differ from traditional explanations?

What does the Abarbanel say about
the concept of Yetziat Mitzrayim as an eternal lesson?

How did the Abarbanel’s works
influence later Jewish commentators and thinkers?

Are there any elements of his
thought that remain especially relevant in modern Jewish life?

What are some lesser-known works of
the Abarbanel that deserve more attention?

What challenges did he face in
writing Torah commentaries while navigating a turbulent political career?

If the Abarbanel were alive today,
what do you think he would say about Jewish continuity and exile?