Podcast Episodes

Chukas -Repentance of the Red Heifer (Rebroadcast)

Parshas Chukas tells of the red heifer as an atonement from contamination of the dead. What is the meaning behind it and how does it relate to the Golden Calf?

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Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Korach – How to Have Strife-Free Arguments

Korach and his comrades launched an insurrection against Moshe that ended catastrophically for them. Our Sages maintain that his mistake was in the underlying cause of his dissent and how he conducte…

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Korach – A Cousin’s Rebellion (Rebroadcast)

Korach was Moshe’s envious first cousin who mounted an insurrection against Moshe and Aaron, even questioning their legitimacy. In this story we learn vital lessons about staying true to the role tha…

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Shelach – The Core of Mussar

Mussar is frequently translated as “ethics” or “character refinement”. In the debacle of the Spies found in this week’s parsha we see a definition of Mussar that can change our lives.

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Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Shelach – The Sad Saga of the Spies (Rebroadcast)

In Parshas Shelach we read about the disastrous episode of the Spies. These 12 men were initially great leaders of the people, but their libelous report about the Land condemned the Nation to 40 year…

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Behaaloscha – Amplified Output

In a series of events at the end of this week’s parsha we gain a glimpse of how God dispensed reward and punishment. Moshe’s older sister Miriam is stricken with tzaras and thanks to an act that she …

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Behaaloscha – Trouble in Paradise (Rebroadcast)

After nearly a year encamped at Sinai, the Jews begin their journey to Canaan in Parshas Behaaloscha. With the Tabernacle completed, the Levites consecrated and readied, the road was paved for their …

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Nasso – Community and Individuality

When detailing the gifts of the tribe leaders to celebrate the inauguration of the Tabernacle, the Torah contains what seems like a twelvefold repetition. Instead of listing the gifts once, the Torah…

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Nasso – Temporary Insanity (Rebroadcast)

Parshas Nasso is the longest parsha in the Torah, 176 verses. It details the final preparations for when the Tabernacle is erected, the laws of Sotah and Nazir, and the detailing of the offerings of …

Published on 7 years, 6 months ago

Shavuos: A Primer

Shavuos marks the time of the giving of the Torah and the climax of the nation building that began with the Exodus. In this podcast we offer a broad overview of the meaning of this Festival and its v…

Published on 7 years, 7 months ago