Podcast Episodes

Lech Lecha – The Essence of Bris Milah (Circumcision)

The mitzvah of Bris Milah (circumcision) is unique of several fronts. It is the first mitzvah given to Abraham and the first done to a Jewish child; it is the mark of the Jewish fraternity; and the T…

Published on 8 years, 1 month ago

Lech Lecha – (Rebroadcast + New Podcast: Eternal Ethics)

Begining this week, we will, God-willing, upload two weekly Parsha Podcast episodes, the one orginally recorded last year on the whole Parsha and a shorter, orginal one on a specific point on the par…

Published on 8 years, 1 month ago

Noach – Lessons from an Enigma

For last year’s podcast on Parshas Noach click HERE. In this podcast we draw three lessons from the Torah’s chracter assesments of Noah.

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Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Bereishis – Adam and the Fruit Fly

Welcome to Year 2 of the Parsha Podcast. This year’s cycle will differ from last year’s in that we will only pick an angle or an idea from the parsha but will not give a comprehensive overview of the…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Vezos HaBracha – A Torah Retrospect (Speech at Celebration of Completion of the Torah)

Over the past year we have studied the entire Torah, the five books of Moshe. In this podcast, we try to identify the underlying theme that strings throughout the Torah. What is the overarching theme…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Maximizing Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is associated with prayer and liturgy that we may not understand, very long services and, of course, fasting. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of the power, meaning and opportunity o…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

The Core Theme of Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashana is the anniversary of the creation of man. It is also the Day of Judgement. What are the various elements and themes of the day and how do they interrelate?

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Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Ha’azinu – The Song of History

On the final day of his life, Moshe gathers the nation and sketches out the cycles of history both past and future in a poetic, song like way, all the while providing indispensable lessons.

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Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Nitzavim & Vayeilech – Eternal Exhortations

In the last few days of Moshe’s life, he gathers the entire nation, men women and children, and presents to them his final, departing message.

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Published on 8 years, 3 months ago

Ki Savo – Consequences of Closeness

A central theme of Parshas Ki Savo is the idea that we are the Chosen People of God. Why were we chosen, what are we chosen for, and what are the benefits and consequences of being chosen?

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Published on 8 years, 3 months ago