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The Season 3 Finale wraps up the Book of Leviticus. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein look ahead to Season 4: The Book of Numbers (Bamidbar).

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein reflect on the Book of Leviticus, discussing what it means to be holy and how to lead a meaningful life.

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At the close of Leviticus, the final chapter discusses gifts and tithes to the community. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein share what obligations we have to our community and how those obligations bring us closer to one another.

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What does the Torah say about reward and punishment? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein dive deep into whether doing (or not doing) mitzvot leads to specific outcomes.

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How does wealth change a person? How do we address economic inequality? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein address the socioeconomic issues brought about by Chapter 25.

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In every community, there are red lines that few dare to cross. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss where those lines exist and for what purpose they serve.

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With Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut just around the corner, Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein reflect on how to observe these significant holidays during this complex moment.

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Passover and Yom HaShoah both deal in memory and history. In this episode, Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein break down the tension between those two ideas and how October 7 has reframed them.

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Which Haggadah should you use? How do you make your seder engaging for kids? How long until we eat?

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein prepare you to have a meaningful and enjoyable Passover seder this year.

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The Jewish calendar is more than just holidays. It marks the times of year where we draw close to one another as a family.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the rules and rituals around the kohanim, funerals, and death.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore how the Torah's prohibition of child sacrifice manifests today, through parental expectations, societal pressures, and missing what's truly important in life.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.

Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein continue their exploration of the Holiness Code, diving into the moral obligations that shape who we are when no one else is watching.

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Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein share a brand-new perspective on this year’s holiday. Whether you’re a Megillah expert or just here for the hamantaschen, this conversation will change the way you look at the Shushan story.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore the evolving landscape of Jewish intimacy, examining the core guidelines that remain essential today—and the ones we’ve chosen to leave behind.

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Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein introduce the Holiness Code—the rules God gives the Jewish people to help us make ourselves holy.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein reflect on the power of T'shuvah and our capacity for change. Later, they give their Super Bowl picks.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss everyone's favorite Torah portion, Tazria-Metzora, and its modern day application to our daily lives.

Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss the taboos of the Torah.

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Why was Aaron chosen to be the first High Priest? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore the qualities and moments that elevated Aaron and that can elevate ourselves.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.

Relationship with God matters just as much when things are going well as when they aren’t. This episode, Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and Rabbi Ed Feinstein review the peace and sin offerings of Leviticus chapters three and four.

Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and Rabbi Ed Feinstein discuss the terrible news of the last week and how Hanukkah can be the answer to moving forward.

Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz is joined by Rabbi Yael Aranoff for a special Hanukkah episode!

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In this episode's halachic deep-dive, Rabbi Avi Kushlan joins Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz to talk all things Kosher animal slaughter.

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Pastor Drew Sams of Bel Air Church joins Rabbi Lebovitz for a special Thanksgiving episode!For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.

Cantor Jacqueline Rafii joins Rabbi Lebovitz as they talk about the many ways to get closer to God.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.

Each one of us can find Godliness in time and place.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.

Leviticus shows us that holiness can follow us wherever we go.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the deeper meanings behind rituals laid out in Leviticus.For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.

Season 3 begins with the Book of Leviticus!For more information about Valley Beth Shalom, please visit www.VBS.org. Please LIKE this video and SHARE it with your friends and loved ones.

SEASON FINALE - Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein wrap up Season Two with their final thoughts on the Book of Exodus.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein are joined by Rabbi Yael Aranoff and Cantor Jacqueline Rafii to talk about the oft overlooked stories of women in Exodus.

Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein break down the most infamous moment of the Exodus narrative.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the holy items that define religious practice following the events at Mount Sinai.Enjoying the podcast? Support VBS at vbs.org/donate.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss Parsha Terumah and how we elevate our sacred spaces.

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Does building a fence around a swimming pool bring you closer to the Divine? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the laws of Parsha Mishpatim.Enjoy the podcast?

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Chag Sameach! Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the differences between the Exodus narrative as we read in the Torah and the Passover story we read in the Haggadah. They also give their best tips for a great Seder!

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Why are rules so important? Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss the meaning of the Ten Commandments and how it brings us closer to the Divine.

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How does one prepare to receive the Torah? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss what was going through the minds of the Jewish people as they awaited revelation.

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Great leaders need great mentors. Before Moses was ready to lead more than a flock of sheep, he took advice from his father-in-law, Yitro.

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There is a cosmic connection between the Book of Exodus and the Book of Esther. Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore that connection in this Purim-themed episode. Chag Sameach!

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Ever wonder what manna actually was? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss all you need to know about the stuff from heaven.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein discuss the chaotic moments that faced the Jewish people as they stood between the Sea of Reeds and the Egyptian army.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein drill down on often overlooked narrative pieces of our delivery from Egypt.

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Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein take a deep dive inside the 10 plagues.

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How do we understand the process of redemption from slavery? Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein explore the verbs of God's plan to free the Jewish people.

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When Moses returns to Egypt after decades in the desert, he discovers his biggest challenges lie not with Pharoah, but with his own people.

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When greatness calls, what does it sound like? Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss the moment Moses is called by God at the Burning Bush.

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After a week of tragedy and devastation in Los Angeles, Rabbis Lebovitz and Feinstein share a piece of learning in hopes of providing comfort during this difficult time.

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Moses' journey out of Egypt lands him in the wilderness of the desert. Rabbi Lebovitz and Rabbi Feinstein discuss what Moses finds there and how that shapes him into the leader he ultimately becomes.