Podcast Episodes

#155 | Devarim ch.1 - Re-telling the Story

A class for Erev Pesach and Devarim ch.1

Devarim is called Mishneh Torah - the "review" of the Torah. But is Moshe repeating the stories and laws, or …

4 months ago

#154 | Bamidbar ch.36 | When a Solution Becomes a Problem

Here we see part 2 of the Daughters of Tzelophchad story.

The Tribe of Menashe appeal God's decision regarding the daughters of Tzelophchad, claiming …

4 months ago

#153 | Bamidbar ch.35 - Vigilantes and Refuge Cities

Ch.35 describes the Levite cities.

Why do Levites need special cities?

And we also discuss the idea of Ir Miklat - cities of Refuge - and the law of th…

4 months ago

#152 | Bamidbar ch.34 - Borders of the the Land

In this chapter the borders of Eretz Yisrael are transcribed.

But this topic is confusing, because sometimes the borders of the land are small, are li…

4 months ago

#151 | Bamidbar ch.33 - The Jouney or the Destination?

Ch.33 gives us the 42 stops in Israel's trek to the promised land.

But why list each and every location?

4 months, 1 week ago

#150 | Bamidbar ch.32 - An Indecent Proposal?

Bnei Gad and Bnei Reuven request to remain in the Transjordan.

Was their request illegitimate?

Did Moses save the day or did he misunderstand their int…

4 months, 1 week ago

#149 | Bamidbar ch.31 - Ethics of the War Booty

Israel wage war against Midyan

Most of the chapter relates to the ethics of the spoils of war.

Why is this such a critical topic?

4 months, 1 week ago

#148 | Bamidbar ch.30 - Promises to Keep

Our chapter speaks about promises or vows that invoke God's name. These verbal pronouncements must be kept.

But why would a person vow?

And why is this…

4 months, 1 week ago

#147 | Bamidbar ch.29 - The Power of Numbers

Ch.29 completes the annual cycle of Jewish festivals, in listing the additional sacrifices for festive days.

We talk today about some of the ideas and…

4 months, 1 week ago

#146 | Bamidbar ch.28 - Tamid and The Power of Routine

Chapter 28 and 29 are dedicated to the daily and "additional" sacrifices. What lessons can this chapter teach us?

4 months, 2 weeks ago