Podcast Episodes

Parsha: Ki Sisa - Aaron's Calculus

The most calamitous, catastrophic, disastrous event in Jewish history - and arguably the most devastating event in all of human history - happens in …

3 years, 7 months ago

Parsha: Ki Sisa - Hold Your Fire (5781)

Our nation commits the most grievous sin of our history in this week's parsha. A mere 40 days after we experienced the national revelation at Sinai, …

3 years, 7 months ago

The Secret of the Month of Adar with Rabbi Shmuly Botnick

"When the month of Adar commences, we increase joy." This oft-recited Talmudic dictum captures the emotion of this month. Adar is a time of joy due t…

3 years, 7 months ago

Parshas Ki Sisa (Rebroadcast)

This week’s parsha contains several instructions related to the Tabernacle, but the majority of the parsha is dedicated to arguably the most shocking…

3 years, 7 months ago

Parsha: Tetzaveh - The Choshen People

The High Priest was bedecked with garments of royalty. Our Parsha details the 8 special garments (vestments) of Splendor and Glory that the Kohen Gad…

3 years, 7 months ago

Purim Roundtable with the TORCH Podcasters

In preparation for the upcoming festival of Purim, my colleagues and I gathered together for a roundtable discussion about the power and meaning of t…

3 years, 7 months ago

Parsha: Tetzaveh - The Great Collaboration (5781)

Besides being brothers, Moshe and Aaron were both leaders of the Jewish people: Moshe was the king and Aaron was the high priest. These brothers had …

3 years, 7 months ago

Parshas Tetzaveh (Rebroadcast)

In a natural continuation to Parshas Terumah, in Parshas Tetzaveh we learn about the instructions to build the Tabernacle. Whereas last week the focu…

3 years, 7 months ago

Parsha: Terumah - Etched in Stone

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3 years, 7 months ago

Mitzvah: Sin Sacrifices (#120-1)

There are many different types of sacrifices featured in Temple-era Jewish life. A communal or an individual sin sacrifice is the subject of this Mit…

3 years, 7 months ago