Podcast Episodes

Vaeira – Educational Plagues

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 8 years, 10 months ago

Shemos – The Iron Crucible

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 8 years, 10 months ago

Vayechi – Deathbed Priorities

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 8 years, 11 months ago

Vayigash – A Family Descends

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 8 years, 11 months ago

Mikeitz – From Prisoner to Viceroy

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, 11 months ago

Vayeishev – Strange Paths to Redemption

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, 11 months ago

Vayishlach – Twin Tussles

Telling the story of this week’s parsha while gleaning insights and lessons from it. The topics discussed in this episode:

Jacob’s Preparation for the Encounter with Esau – [0:00]
Jacob’s Fears: Of L…

Published on 9 years ago

Vayeitzei – Nation Building

Telling the story of this week’s parsha while gleaning insights and lessons from it. The topics discussed in this episode:

Jacob’s Dream – [0:00]
Jacob’s Ladder – [9:10]
Jacob’s Pledge compared to Go…

Published on 9 years ago

Toldos – Intrauterine Cosmic Struggle

Telling the story of this week’s parsha while gleaning insights and lessons from it. The topics discussed in this episode:

Praying As Response to Infertility – [0:00]
God Answers Isaac’s Prayer – [4:…

Published on 9 years ago

Chayei Sara – Unselfish Spouses

Telling the story of this week’s parsha while gleaning insights and lessons from it. The topics discussed in this episode:

The Death, Bereavment and  Burial of Sarah – [0:00]
The Cave of the Machpela…

Published on 9 years ago