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Vaeira – Educational Plagues (Rebroadcast)
In Parshas Vaeira we see the humbling of Pharaoh and the Egyptians. We learn about the first seven of the Ten Plagues and their purpose and significance. More broadly, we delve into the objective of …
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
Shemos – The Iron Crucible (Rebroadcast)
The book of Exodus begins with the enslavement of the Jewish people in Egypt. Interestingly, when Abraham was selected to be the father of the Chosen People he was informed that his descendents will …
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
Vayechi – Spiritual Diagnostician (Recorded Live in Harrisburg, PA)
In his last act, Jacob gathers his sons and offers each of the twelve a blessing. To us, however, it does not seem that the first three received a blessing at all. Reuben was castigated for being imp…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
Vayechi – Deathbed Priorities (Rebroadcast)
Parshas Vayrchi is oriented around the illness and death of Jacob. The Jewish family is growing and establishing roots in Egypt. Their spiritual leader and guide is going to pass, and they will ease …
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
Vayigash – The Chariot of God
This week’s parsha recounts the tale of how after decades of separation, Jacob is finally reunited with Joseph. But when they finally meet something odd happens. While Joseph responds to the moment e…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
Vayigash – A Family Descends (Rebroadcast)
Parshas Vayigash begins with Joseph’s dramatic revelation to his brothers and ends with the descent of Jacob and his descendents to Egypt, where they will spend the next several hundred years burgeon…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago
Chanukah – Small Miracles
When reading about the story and the miracles of Chanukah, the most prominent and memorable one seems to be the military victory of a small ragtag guerrilla army over the mighty Greeks. Yet the mitzv…
Published on 8 years ago
Mikeitz – From Prisoner to Viceroy (Rebroadcast)
Parshas Mikeitz tells the dramatic transformation of Joseph from lowly prisoner to exalted viceroy of Egypt, his oversight of Egyptian preparation for famine and how he related to his brothers who so…
Published on 8 years ago
Vayeishev – Death by Unnatural Means
In Parshas Vayeishev, the conflict between Joseph and his brothers reaches the tipping point when they plot to kill him. In the end, Reuben saves Joseph by successfully lobbying that he be thrown int…
Published on 8 years ago
Vayeishev – Strange Paths to Redemption (Rebroadcast)
Parshas Vayeishev marks the dramatic descent of Joseph, from Jacob’s favorite son to alleged attempted rapist languishing in an Egyptian prison. In retrospect, this Parsha tells the beginning of the …
Published on 8 years ago