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| Rosh Hashana 5781-A Mask-Free Relationship! | 15 sept. 2020 | 00:07:02 | |
What is the difference between teshuva mei'yira and teshuva mei'ahava and what does wearing a mask have anything to do with it? | |||
| Parshas Nitzavim-Vayeilech- 3 big questions! | 10 sept. 2020 | 00:09:09 | |
If you look at the passukim (Devarim 31: 14-23) where Hashem invites Moshe and Yehoshua into the Tent of Meeting, you will see 3 big questions that jump out at me. One of which is "Why would G-D set up a system where the Torah is meant to bear witness against us?". | |||
| Parshas Ki Savo-Why bring the 1st fruits for Bikkurim, why not the best fruits? | 04 sept. 2020 | 00:03:15 | |
Hashem commands us to bring the first ripe fruit as the mitzvah of Bikkurim, but why does He ask for the first ones as opposed to the best ones? Listen in to hear why! | |||
| Parshas Shelach- Why did Calev silence the people? | 18 juin 2020 | 00:06:18 | |
What was it that Calev heard that made him realize that he needed to step in say something? | |||
| Parshas Naso- Why are the wagons called an offering? | 05 juin 2020 | 00:04:59 | |
When the Nessiim offer the Korbanos they send it on wagons and the Torah tells us that the wagons were considered part of the offering. The obvious question is, why?
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| Parshas Bamidbar-Count what counts! | 22 mai 2020 | 00:03:24 | |
The Ramban has an interesting explanation of what it means to "raise up Bnei Yisrael". At first glance it seems like he is in direct contract to Rashi's view. Listen in to hear how we can reconcile this seeming disagreement. | |||
| Parshas Behar-Why you can't charge interest to your BROTHER! | 15 mai 2020 | 00:06:02 | |
The passukim that deals with this prohibition conveys much more than just not charging interest. Listen in to find out what else is going on here!
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| Parshas Emor- Why is it called the Omer? | 08 mai 2020 | 00:07:02 | |
Isn't that a strange name for a korban? All of the other sacrifices give you some indication as to what the korban is about, but omer is just a Biblical measurement?!
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| Parshas Achrei Mos-Kedoshim: What does loving your neighbor look like nowadays? | 30 avr. 2020 | 00:07:14 | |
How are we to love our neighbors when we can't be within 6 feet of each other? Listen in to see how this mitzvah can bring change the way we experience others!
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| Parshas Tazria-Metzora: So Where's the Moshiach? | 22 avr. 2020 | 00:06:15 | |
If you were like me, you were waiting, praying, and visualizing the coming of the Moshiach over Pesach. Well, he's not here yet, so now what?
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| Pesach by myself? | 31 mars 2020 | 00:08:33 | |
If you or someone you know is going to be alone for Pesach or with less people than planned, please listen in!
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| Parshas Vayikra- The connection between korbanos and COVID-19 | 24 mars 2020 | 00:04:00 | |
Every parsha can be related to current events, listen in to see the connection between this week's parsha and the current situation.
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| Parshas Vayakhel- Shabbos at its best, thank you COVID-19! | 16 mars 2020 | 00:04:22 | |
This is the first Shabbos in Seattle that all of the shuls will be closed due to the COVID-19 virus. The passuk gives us some guidance in how we should see this Shabbos and perhaps many more to come. | |||
| Purim-Who can drink that much anyway? | 06 mars 2020 | 00:05:42 | |
The Gemara says that one is supposed to drink until he doesn't know the difference between blessed Mordechai and cursed Haman. That's seems like a crazy amount of alcohol and completely contrary to Jewish values. Additionally, what benefit is there is mixing up Mordechai and Haman? Listen in to hear an alternate explanation! | |||
| Parshas Terumah-A roller-coaster of emotions! | 27 févr. 2020 | 00:05:10 | |
Why didn't Hashem tell Bnei Yisrael when they were leaving Egypt that He would live amongst them? Wouldn't that have been so motivating for them? | |||
| Parshas Mishpatim-Don't oppress the stranger! | 19 févr. 2020 | 00:02:22 | |
The Torah says that we should not taunt or oppress the stranger because we were strangers in the land of Egypt. Listen in to hear 3 reasons that explain what being a stranger in Egypt has anything to do with not oppressing strangers nowadays. | |||
| Parshas Yisro-Who finishes all of their work in just 6 days?! | 12 févr. 2020 | 00:04:51 | |
The Torah says that we should labor for 6 days and complete all of our work. I have never had a week where there wasn't more left to do the following week. What is the Torah trying to communicate to us here? Listen in to hear how Rashi & Ramban answer our question! | |||
| Why is the mitzvah of tefillin in the middle of the exodus? | 06 févr. 2020 | 00:03:17 | |
This question leads us to a beautiful insight into human nature. The Torah is full of our history and laws, but most importantly, is the lesson to live by. Listen in to hear a practical tool that we can learn from the placement of this mitzvah. | |||
| Parshas B0 -Why is Rosh Chodesh the 1st mitzvah Hashem gives the Jews in Egypt? | 28 janv. 2020 | 00:05:26 | |
What makes Rosh Chodesh so significant? Aren't there many other mitzvos that Hashem could have chosen to be the first after 210 years of slavery? Listen in to find out! | |||
| Parshas Vaeira- Moshe's perspective or | 23 janv. 2020 | 00:04:57 | |
Moshe thinks that the Jews don't listen to him because of his challenge in speaking, yet the Torah tells us that the reason was because they were short of breath and had been burdened with hard work, which is it? Listen in to find out and to gain 2 important insights into relationships. | |||
| Parshas Shmos-"What motivated Pharaoh?" | 15 janv. 2020 | 00:06:23 | |
Ever wonder why Pharaoh decided to enslave the Jews? If you think about it, it was completely illogical! Listen in to understand why.
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| Vayeishev: Yosef- "a son of old age" | 17 déc. 2019 | 00:05:10 | |
Why does is Yosef called a son of his old age, weren't all of Yaakov sons born when he was old?! | |||
| Why does the Torah tell us that Yaakov came to the city of Shechem "Shalaim"? | 13 déc. 2019 | 00:03:53 | |
There are varying opinions as to why the Torah points out that Yaakov is Shalaim-intact, listen in to hear 3 different answers! | |||
| Parsha Vayeitzei: Isn't 7 years a really long time to wait for someone you love? | 04 déc. 2019 | 00:03:16 | |
The Torah tells us that Yaakov worked 7 years for Rachel and it seemed to him as only a few days because of his love for her, but doesn't that seem counter-intuitive? Wouldn't it have felt like an eternity waiting to be able to marry her? Listen in to quench your curiosity! | |||
| Can I bring Yitzchak with me? | 20 nov. 2019 | 00:05:00 | |
As Eliezer is in pursuit to find a wife for his master's son, Yitzchak, he asks whether or he can bring Yitzchak with him if he can't convince the woman to return with him to Israel. Why can't Yitzchak go with him, pick a wife, and return to Israel? What's the big deal? | |||
| What was the hardest test of Avraham? | 12 nov. 2019 | 00:06:14 | |
The sages discuss which of the last 2 tests was hardest. Was it the binding of Yitzchak or the purchase of the burial plot for Sarah? Sounds like a no-brainer, but listen in to hear both perspectives. | |||
| Lech Lecha-Why, in 2019, do I care that Avraham had to leave his country, birthplace, and father's home? | 06 nov. 2019 | 00:03:30 | |
Every parsha has a relevant message for how we are to behave today. Listen in to find out how these 3 categories can be a game changer in our relationship with Hashem. | |||
| Noach-Who cares if Noach was not more righteous than Avraham, at least he made it onto the Ark! | 29 oct. 2019 | 00:04:13 | |
What can we learn from the comparisons between Noach & Avraham and Noach & moshe? | |||
| Parshas Beraishis-What was the first Commandment Hashem gave to Man? | 24 oct. 2019 | 00:04:52 | |
Careful, most people think that it was the prohibition of eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, but that is actually incorrect! Listen in to hear 3 short (but sweet) ideas on this week's Torah portion. | |||
| Succos-Why do we sit in the Succah? | 11 oct. 2019 | 00:10:09 | |
We know the Gemara gives us 2 reasons, why do we need both? | |||
| Yom Kippur-Finding the Ability to Forgive | 03 oct. 2019 | 00:08:01 | |
Often, it is challenging to forgive others. Listen in to find some inspiration to be able to push through some of the obstacles. | |||
| Connecting Parshas Nitzavim to Rosh Hashana | 24 sept. 2019 | 00:05:33 | |
Thoughts on the weekly Torah portion with relevant messages for today's generation. | |||
| Parshas Ki Savo-Our Communal Obligation | 18 sept. 2019 | 00:03:02 | |
Thoughts on the weekly Torah portion with relevant messages for today's generation. | |||
| Parshas Ki Seitzei | 11 sept. 2019 | 00:04:57 | |
Returning a lost item
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