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Practical Parshah - Pekudei Moses publicly audits what all of the donations were used for in the building of the Sanctuary. To what lengths must one go to clear oneself of suspicion?

Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

Abandoned Treasures, Shifting Gears And Living In The Moment Pre - Shabbat Shira Sermon

Opening Parshat Yitro

Parsha Climax The Final Verses of: Parshat Bo The narrative of the Exodus concludes with Moses instructing us of its commemorative Mitzvot. Yet surprisingly the final verse focuses on a Mitzvah that will not reach fruition for another four decades. Why rush it prematurely?

Parsha Climax The Final Verses of: Parshat Va’eira In the Seventh Plague G-d unleashes a devastating mix of Lightening, Hail and Fire. Pharaoh admits defeat and pleads with Moses; “pray to G-d and end the storm.” Details of the miraculous mitigation are drenched with insight & inspiration.

Parsha Climax The Final Verses of: Parshat Shemot ! Demanding the release of the Slaves only worsened the intolerable situation. Moses cries out to G-d, questioning His Justice. G-d’s response is revealing and instructive for anyone experiencing suffering and a Crises of Faith!

Parshat Ki Tisa, 4th Portion (Exodus 33:17-33:23)

Parshat Ki Tisa, 3rd Portion (Exodus 33:12-33:16)

Parshat Tetzaveh, Conclusion

Parshat Tetzaveh, 3rd Portion (Exodus 28:31-28:43)

Discover the Unique dimensions of the High Priest’s Breastplate of Judgment, and see what that can mean for you in today's day and age! Parshat Tetzaveh, 2nd Portion (Exodus 28:13-28:30)

Mishkanic Face-Off: Wisdom Vs Wealth Parshat Terumah, 5th Portion (Exodus 26:31-26:37)

Learn about Mishkan wall beams, their fascinating history and glorious and eternal future. Parshat Terumah, 4th Portion (Exodus 26:15-26:30)

Parshat Terumah, 3rd Portion (Exodus 25:31-26:14)

The Cherubim: Symbol of Love or Communications Parshat Terumah, 2nd Portion (Exodus 25:17-25:30)

Faith, Disloyalties and Disillusionment! Parshat Mishpatim, 5th Portion (Exodus 23:6-23:19)

The working of Torah Courts and the virtue of our Principles of Justice. Parshat Mishpatim, 4th Portion (Exodus 22:27-23:5)

Parshat Mishpatim, 3rd Portion (Exodus 22:4-22:26)

Parshat Yitro — Pre-Torah Prep - Part 3

Preparing to Receive the Torah — Part 2 Parshat Yitro, 4th Portion (Exodus 19:1-19:6)

- Part One Why did our ancestors arrive at Mt Sinia so exhausted and what can it teach us about the widening Jewish political divide today? Parshat Yitro, 3rd Portion (Exodus 18:24-18:27)

Parshat Beshalach, 5th Portion (Exodus 15:27-16:10)

Parshat Beshalach, 3rd Portion (Exodus 14:15-14:25)

Standing before a raging sea, boxed in by rocky terrain with the Egyptian army fast approaching, the new nation of Israel lost their composure. Dividing into factions - conflicting plans of action were proposed. See how we can learn from their fearful mistakes today! Parshat Beshalach, 2nd Portion (Exodus 14:9-14:14)

Parshat Bo, 5th Portion (Exodus 12:21-12:28)

Parshat Bo, 4th Portion (Exodus 11:4-12:20)

The Torah truism that G-d’s Mitzvot were designed to refine our character, and make us better people would lead us to assume that this strategy to living life appropriately would certainly be reflected in the first Mitzvah. Yet, in identifying that very commandment, this axiom seems to ring hollow. A scriptural detail leads us to an enigmatic teaching in the Zohar, whose elucidation - drawn from profound Kabbalistic insight into human consciousness - ultimately most vividly demonstrates how the first Mitzvah does indeed provide the foundational recipe to correct character building and the maximization of our personal potential! Revealing layers of Torah truth and Kabbalah secrets that will ignite your imagination, and open your eyes to amazing new vistas!

Parshat Bo, 3rd Portion (Exodus 10:24-11:3)

Parshat Bo — A Rosh Chodesh Special!

The Great Egyptian Frog Fallout Parshat Va'eira, 5th Portion (Exodus 8:7-8:18)

Lessons on Life from How to Break a Pharaoh! Parshat Va'eira, 4th Portion (Exodus 7:8-8:6)

Kabbalah On Parshat Va'eira ! Experiencing Exodus Personally: How viewing the world differently, can lift your spirit and liberate your soul! Making Good Better Revealing layers of Torah truth and Kabbalah secrets that will ignite your imagination, and open your eyes to amazing new vistas!

Giving Credit Where it’s Due... Who Made Moses? Parshat Va'eira, 2nd Portion (Exodus 6:14-6:28)

The Pyramid Paved Road to Riches Parshat Shemot, 5th Portion (Exodus 3:16-4:17)

Moses, the Burning Bush and Sacred Soil Parshat Shemot, 4th Portion (Exodus 3:1-3:15)

Making Good Better Revealing layers of Torah truth and Kabbalah secrets that will ignite your imagination, and open your eyes to amazing new vistas! ! ! Kabbalah On Parshat Shemot

The incredibly important lessons we can learn from the affirmative action undertaken by our eternal Teacher on his first day on the job!! Parshat Shemot, 3rd Portion (Exodus 2:11-2:25)

Parshat Shemot, 2nd Portion (Exodus 1:18-2:10)

“Glory on the Go” the Cloud of G-d’s Glory on the Mishkan and on the Road! Parshat Pekudei, 7th Portion (Exodus 40:28-40:38)

Moses the Mishkan-Maker: Understanding the unique single-handed participation of Moshe Rabbainu! Parshat Pekudei, 4th Portion (Exodus 39:33-39:43)

"Belted Out!" Why the Cohen’s sash seems to transcend the Torah Teachings! Parshat Pekudei, 3rd Portion (Exodus 39:22-39:32)

Name that Foreman —Why the Torah enumerated the Project Leadership yet again! Parshat Pekudei, 1st Portion (Exodus 38:21-39:1)

“Extreme Mishkan Makeover” Women’s beauty accessories become part of Hashem’s Tabernacle! Parshat Vayak'hel, 5th Portion (Exodus 36:20-37:16)

“Whodunit?!?” Solving the mystery of who actually built the Holy Ark! Parshat Vayak'hel, 4th Portion (Exodus 36:8-36:19)

“MIA Leaders” A well-intentioned but misguided absence of Jewish leadership resets the bar. Parshat Vayak'hel, 3rd Portion (Exodus 35:30-36:7)

"The Wisdom of Women" Learn to appreciating the women’s unique and historic superior role in Mishkan making! Parshat Vayak'hel, 2nd Portion (Exodus 35:21-35:29)

He who broke it must fix it, so why dual shattering rationales’ for Moses’s action? Parshat Ki Tisa, 5th Portion (Exodus 34:1-34:9)

Uncovering the metaphorical meaning of the “Knot of G-d’s Tefillin.” Parshat Ki Tisa, 4th Portion (Exodus 33:17-33:23)

Parsha Curiosities: Parshat Ki Tisa Cracking the Code on mysterious themes & ideas in the weekly Parsha! - Eyeing the Half-Shekel giving that enables national-census taking, we see Moses being shown a fiery coin; begging the obvious question: why the superfluous visual aid? A full investigation of this conundrum leads us into a passionate place of parallel perspectives. The emergent emphasis on incomplete pieces seems entirely incompatible with characteristic Mitzvah perfection and wholesomeness. Layers of fascinating insight unfold, providing extraordinary clarity and a profoundly inspiring and enriching spiritual message for the ages!