Podcast Episodes

Tzav – Scaling the Rungs of Greatness

Parshas Tzav continues the instructions relating to the Tabernacle and its sacrifices. We learn more details regarding some of the sacrifices mentioned earlier and also we  are taught about some new …

Published on 8 years, 8 months ago

Vayikra – Sacrificial Repentance

The Book of Leviticus begins with Parshas Vayikra. In this section we learn about the processes and procedures of many different varieties of sacrifices. What is the reason for sacrifices? Who benefi…

Published on 8 years, 8 months ago

Vayakhel & Pekudei – Rectifying the Golden Calf

Parshiyos Vayakhel and Pekudei retell the implementation of the instructions to build the Tabernacle, its vessels and the vestments of the Kohen Gadol given in the Parshiyos of Terumah and Tetzaveh. …

Published on 8 years, 8 months ago

Ki Sisa – Tragedy at Sinai

Parshas Ki Sisa wraps up the instructions regarding the Tabernacle, and then tells the story of perhaps the most shocking and troubling episode in the whole Torah – the Golden Calf episode.

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Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

Tetzaveh – Holy Vestaments

In Parshas Tetzaveh the Torah outlines the various garments needed for the Kohein Gadol, the instruction to raise the funds for the oil for the Menorah, and the incense Altar. What are some practical…

Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

Terumah – A Dwelling Place for God

Parshas Terumah records the Almighty’s directive to Moshe to fundraise the raw materials needed to build the Mishkan and its vessels and the instruction to construct them.

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Mishpatim – Jewish Jurisprudence

The Torah is generally perceived as addressing matter of religion and the spiritual. In Parshas Mishpatim we see how it is an exhaustive guide to life in every arena, including governance of civil an…

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Yisro – A Kingdom of Priests and A Holy Nation

Parshas Yisro is a tale of two stories: The first is the episode of Yisro the father in law of Moshe. He abandons his post as the priest of Midian to join the people and provide valuable insight to t…

Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

Beshalach – Exhilarating Exodus

Parshas Beshalach begins with the Exodus from Egypt. This begins a spiritual transition for the Jewish people. For the duration of the 40 years in the wilderness, the Jews are going to be eating heav…

Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

Bo – Climactic Exodus

The Ten Plagues reach their crescendo in Parshas Bo. After Pharaoh’s repeated intransigence, he undergoes a series of humbling miraculous plagues that prompt him to evict the Jews from his land.

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Published on 8 years, 10 months ago