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Zechariah is a Lakewood based writer and graduate of BMG. His articles have been published in various weekly magazines, such as; ‘Mishpacha Magazine,’ ‘Ami Living,’ ‘Inyan,’ ‘Yated,' the Voice of Lakewood,' ' the Lakewood Shopper' and on Aish.com. After learning in BMG for nine years he started the 'Uplifted by The Parsha' podcast in memory of his father. Zechariah shares short, inspirational messages from the Parsha. His goal is to help people find meaning in their lives. Meaning and purpos ...
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Welcome to "The Weekly Parsha with Michoel Brooke," your go-to podcast for engaging and accessible Torah study. Join us as we dive deep into the weekly Torah Parshios, offering insightful commentary and practical life lessons catering to beginners and seasoned learners. Each 15-25-minute episode provides a comprehensive yet digestible exploration of the Parsha, ensuring you get the most out of your Jewish learning experience. By tuning in, you'll discover valuable wisdom from the Parsha that ...
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Welcome to Torah Daily, your daily source for uplifting and insightful Torah teachings. Dive into timeless wisdom, explore the weekly Parsha, and discover practical lessons for modern living. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or new to Torah study, our episodes offer a meaningful journey through the sacred texts. Subscribe now and enrich your day, one Torah lesson at a time.
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Podcast by Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast
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Join Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and guests each week for a thoughtful and engaging podcast discussion of the weekly Torah portion. Each week, Zvi will be joined by a guest for a deep dive into the text, unraveling the wisdom nestled within each Torah portion, exploring its timeless relevance, and uncovering contemporary insights. Whether you’re a seasoned Torah scholar, an inquisitive seeker of knowledge, or simply someone looking for inspiration and wisdom, Pardes from Jerusalem provides you wit ...
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These Shiurim and Torah discussions include multiple, comprehensive Parsha series, a brief 'Mussar Minutes' series, as well as other content spanning from Tanach, to Chazal, to Halachah, Nusach HaTefilah, Shabbos/Yom Tov and much more. Using the classical sources and critical thinking, we search for a deeper, enriched understanding of the Torah we study, pray, and perform all year around.
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Thoughts on spirituality, Kabbalah, Jewish thought, Judaism and Relationships. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath is the Senior Rabbi at Rohr Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. In 2012, Rabbi Bernath founded the smashing success JMatchmaking International, a network of Jewish dating sites. He has made 104 matches (that he knows of) to date! In additio ...
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YeshivasElimelech.org provides commentary and insight into the daily page of Talmud. Also check out our 1 minute daf: https://youtube.com/@YeshivasElimelech Sponsored by Orlo We are coming up on the end of our 7.5-year long cycle of completing the entire Daf Yomi. I will be wrapping up the podcast, but Torah is our curriculum for life and the learning will continue! Join me on YouTube @YeshivasElimelech for one-minute Daf Yomi and one-minute parsha shorts, and to watch our classes of various ...
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Shiurim, Lessons and Mussar from Rabbi Naftali Kassorla of Yerushalayim. Rabbi Naftali Moshe Kassorla learned in the Mir Yeshiva in Yerushalayim and after marriage in Brisk under the tutelage of Rav Meir Soloveitchik zt"l. Rabbi Kassorla serves as a mentor and gives shiurim on Halacha, Mussar and Hashkafa for various Yeshivos and Seminaries in Yerushalayim. He has written several popular series on the Parsha, Pirkei Avos, and the Orchos Tzaddikim. Currently Rabbi Kassorla serves as a Maggid ...
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The Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcasts Collection gives you the opportunity to listen and enjoy to all the Torah & Insights from Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe in one feed. The The Parsha Podcast, Jewish History Podcast, The Mitzvah Podcast, This Jewish Life, TORAH 101 and The Ethics Podcast in one convenient place. Enjoy!
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Dr. Blau’s inquisitive nature and deep insights provides a thought intriguing analysis of the Parsha. His easy to follow presentation style make his weekly Parsha shiur a great addition to all levels of Torah study. Dr. Mordechai (Mark) Blau, a native of Toronto, currently lives in Thornhill, Ontario. A Chiropractor by profession, Dr. Blau is a long time Gabbai of BAYT and is currently completing his third cycle of Shas. In addition to his insightful contributions to the BAYT Daf Yomi shiur, ...
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Join conversations between friends as we study, question, and apply the weekly Torah portion to better understand our world.
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Jewish Ideas to Change the World delivers thought-provoking content by leading Jewish thinkers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It is produced by Valley Beit Midrash. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Social Justice in the Parsha (weekly divrei Torah by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz) • Pearls of Jewish Wi ...
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The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. Brought to you by Mishkan Chicago.
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A new podcast for the study of Tehillim. The goal will be to study peshat, and to learn the proper reading of the text.Insights and comments could be sent to [email protected] They will be addressed during our daily classes to enhance the discussion.For Navi Classes, please visit:Spotify Link:https://open.spotify.com/show/48iHU4mP1cvgZOGFrC5Jys?si=o_r9qD_XT_yovHvuC9fJIAApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-navi-podcast/id1549133051For parasha classes, please v ...
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Welcome to the Midrash Rabbah Podcast. 🔍 Curated Segments: Carefully selected portions from the Midrash cater to a diverse audience, offering compelling content for anyone interested in Jewish ethics, philosophy, polemics, and stories. 🎙️ Optimized for Podcast Listening: Each episode is thoughtfully crafted for an engaging and immersive listening experience, designed with you in mind. ⌛ Concise Lessons: Enjoy quick, crystal-clear insights that inspire and deepen your understanding. 📖 Text-Ba ...
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In this week's Chumash portion of Nasso, we delve into the profound laws of purity and impurity that govern the Jewish community. The text illustrates the significance of maintaining spiritual sanctity through the framework of three distinct camps: the Divine Presence, the Levites, and the Israelites. Each camp embodies unique guidelines, emphasizi…
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Is tzara’at a spiritual punishment or a contagious disease? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Elisha Anscelovits dive into Parshat Naso to explore how Torah meets real life. With tzara’at as their starting point, they challenge mystical interpretations … Read the rest The post Naso 5785: Torah in Real Life first appeared on Elmad Onlin…
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Episode 219 - Parshat Naso: Leadership in the Wilderness Encampment
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In this moving conversation with Rabbanit Shani Taragin, we explore the different forms of religious and lay leadership in the parsha that will continue to guide the people as they travel through the wilderness.Our Bamidbar Series is exploring different forms of leadership in the book and in the Jewish world.This week's episode has been sponsored b…
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The Vital Roles of the Levites in the Tabernacle
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In this week's portion of Nusso, we journey into the heart of the Levites' sacred responsibilities. Divided into three distinct families, each Levite played a crucial role in maintaining the spiritual essence of the tabernacle. The family of Kohos cared for the most holy items, while Gershon managed the intricate curtains that adorned the space. No…
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Levites’ Sacred Roles in Parshas Naso Explained
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In this week's portion of Naso, we delve into the vital roles of the Levites, particularly focusing on the family of Gershon. As God commands Moses to count the Gershonites, we see a continuation of the sacred duties assigned to the Levites, emphasizing the importance of organization and clarity in their service. The Gershonites are charged with tr…
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In the longest parsha in the Torah by verses, we continue to read about the Levite families and their responsibilities, we learn about the three tiers of the Nation’s encampment, the laws of a suspected adulteress, the laws of the Nazir, the Priestly blessings, and we read a very wordy account of the gifts of the tribal leaders during the weeks fol…
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The Crown Returns: Torah, Memory, and the Story We Still Carry | Rabbi Bernath’s Sermon for Shavuot
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In this special post-Shabbat sermon recorded for Shavuot, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath takes us on a profound journey through the remarkable history of the Sassoon Codex and the legendary Crown of Aram Tzova. Woven into this tale of ink and parchment is a modern miracle: the voice of a mother reaching her daughter in captivity, reminding us that the Torah…
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Levites' Roles and Responsibilities in Bamidbar
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In Bamidbar Chapter 4, we delve into the profound roles of the Levites, particularly the Kohath family, who are tasked with the sacred duty of transporting the holiest items of the tabernacle. At the age of 30, these individuals step into their responsibilities, reflecting a time when one reaches full maturity. The meticulous care taken in covering…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Richard Address The Event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About The Event: In this session, we will discuss the new life stage of Caregiving and how Jewish texts and tradition have approached this issue. Based on the 5th Commandment, we will examine how our tradition has looked at this life stage from the Ta…
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By Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld
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Torah Insights: The Role of Levites and Firstborns
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In this week's Torah portion, we delve into the profound relationship between the tribe of Levi and the firstborns of Israel. God designates the Levites to serve in a sacred role, stepping in for the firstborn who lost their privilege due to their involvement in the golden calf incident. The narrative unfolds with a census revealing 22,273 firstbor…
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Special Shavuot Discussion: The Guarantors: Why G-d Chose the Children?
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What if the future of Judaism depended not on scholars or sages, but on the sippy cups and crayon-covered siddurim of our children? This powerful class dives into one of the most striking Midrashim about the giving of the Torah: when G-d demanded a guarantor, our ancestors suggested the elders, the prophets, the leaders and were rejected. Only when…
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By Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld
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The Vital Role of the Levites in Jewish History
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The narrative of the Levites in this Torah portion highlights their unique and vital role within the Jewish community. As Moses undertakes the task of counting the Levites from the age of 30 days, the emphasis on their special status is clear. Unlike other tribes, the Levites are not merely part of the count; they are entrusted with the sacred resp…
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Episode 218 - Shavuot Special: Foundations of Torah
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In this meaningful conversation with Dr. Elana Stein Hain, we probe our individual spiritual biographies in search of what drew us into Torah life and a love of learning. We also reflect candidly about our roles as educators at work and in our homes. Chag Sameach!By Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast
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Long strings of numbers don't typically make for riveting radio or podcasts. Many of us feel our eyes glaze over when we read seemingly meaningless batches of numbers and a series of calculations. To the untrained eye, our Parsha - with its censuses, depiction of encampment layouts, and delineation of Levite responsibilities in the transportation o…
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Beginning a new series on the sefer Chofetz Chaim once a week!By Rabbi Naftali Kassorla
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By Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld
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Teaching and Leadership Lessons from the Book of Numbers
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In this week’s portion from the Book of Numbers, we delve into the fascinating organization of the Israelite tribes under their distinct banners, each representing a unique identity and purpose. The narrative reveals the pivotal roles of Aaron’s sons and the Levites, emphasizing the profound connections formed through education and spiritual mentor…
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A Rigorous and Comprehensive Torah Study Regimen
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What would a comprehensive and rigorous regimen of Torah study look like? Suppose someone wants to really become a Torah maestro. What would be a fitting schedule of course work for them to become a well-rounded Torah scholar? Torah is the antidote to the evil inclination. How much Torah and how many Torah domains and disciplines must the person be…
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Why Should We Be Excluded? Access, Obligation, and Membership: The Case for an English Megillah
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbanit Devorah Zlochower About The Event: The cry, “Why Should We Be Excluded,” made by those individuals who were not able to bring the Paschal sacrifice is echoed by so many disabled Jews who have been left out of our community – our shuls, our schools, our communal programming due to inaccessibility and to invis…
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Masechtos Ketanos: Avos D'Rebbi Nassan 13:1-4, 14:1-6 - Shamai: Say a Little, Do A lot (and More) 🤐; Rebbi Yochanan Ben Zakai & His Talmidim ⚖️ (Entire Perek 13-14)
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In this rich tapestry of tradition, the third portion of Bamidbar reveals a profound organization of the twelve tribes of Israel, each gathered under their distinct banners. The vibrant colors and unique symbols of each flag not only reflect the identity of the tribes but also their historical significance and connection to their forefathers. As th…
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By Rabbi Naftali Kassorla
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Seven Biblical Readings for a Post Oct. 7th World (Ep 6): Women in Combat with Rabbanit Malke Bina
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In this episode with Matan president Rabbanit Malke Bina, we explore the Devorah narrative in Judges 4-5 and take a deeper look at her and Yael's roles in combat and as a religious leader. We then think about the changing role of women in combat and non-combat positions today. Rabbanit Malke Bina founded Matan in 1988 and served as Chancellor for 3…
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Masechtos Ketanos: Avos D'Rebbi Nassan 12:1-13 - Hillel: Oheiv Shalom V'Rodeif Shalom & Beyond - Aharon's Death, Angel of Death's Search for Moshe 💝 (Entire Perek 12)
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https://www.sefaria.org/Avot_DeRabbi_Natan.12.1By Yehoshua Eisenberg
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The United States Constitution mandates that a nationwide census is conducted every decade. Other nations also conduct censuses. Censuses are common. Our parsha begins with a nation-wide census, the third census since the Exodus. But this census was highly uncommon. It was conducted completely differently than the way that any other census is done.…
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Masechtos Ketanos: Avos D'Rebbi Nassan 11:1-5 - Shemayah & Avtalyon: Work, Authority, & Government 🔨; Exiled to a Place of Evil Waters 👿💧 (Entire Perek 11)
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https://www.sefaria.org/Avot_DeRabbi_Natan.11.1By Yehoshua Eisenberg
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Masechtos Ketanos: Avos D'Rebbi Nassan 9:1-6, 10:1-4 - Nitai HaArbeili: Bad Neighbors, Wicked Friends / Chavrusos, Retribution 😈; Yehuda Ben Tabai/Shimon Ben Shatach: Litigation & Interrogation ...
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By Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld
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Masechtos Ketanos: Avos D'Rebbi Nassan 7:1-3, 8:1-8 - Yosef Ben Yochanan: Iyov's Hospitality, Talking to Women 🏠♀️; Yehoshua Ben Perachiyah: Rebbi, Chaver, Dan L'Kaf Zechus 👳🏻♂️🤝🏻⚖️ (Entire Perek 7-8 ...
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What does it really mean to join the Jewish people? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Brent Spodek explore the themes of Shavuot through the lens of Megillat Ruth and Jewish conversion. They examine what it means to join … Read the rest The post Shavuot 5785: Joining the Covenant first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Sh…
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By Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld
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God's Love in Bamidbar: Counting His Chosen People
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In the heart of the wilderness of Sinai, a momentous event unfolds as God speaks to Moses, marking the beginning of the fourth book of Moses, Bamidbar. The tabernacle stands tall, a symbol of divine presence, as the Israelites are called to gather for a census. This act of counting is not merely administrative; it reflects God's deep love and care …
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Episode 217 - Parshat Bamidbar: Re-Creating Order
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In this beautiful conversation with Gila Fine, we explore the textual complexities of the book of Bamidbar and uncover why it may be the most intricately organized book of the Torah. Moments of chaos and breakdown communicate the need for a new order, and this is exactly what the book of Bamidbar underscores.Our Bamidbar series will be focusing on …
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We kickstart the Book of Numbers with a census of the twelve tribes of Israel – not including the tribe of Levi who is counted independently – conducted by Moses, Aaron, and the most distinguished leaders of said tribes. Subsequently, we read about the banners of the tribes and their assigned encampments, the transference of the sanctity of the fir…
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From Adrenaline to Identity: What It Really Means to Live Jewish Today | Rabbi Bernath’s Shabbat Sermon
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In the aftermath of October 7, Jews around the world experienced a surge of emotion and identity—an outpouring of Jewish adrenaline. But as the energy fades, the real question emerges: what does it actually mean to live a meaningful Jewish life? Rabbi Bernath draws from Dan Senor’s "State of World Jewry" Speech and 92Y last week, A.B. Yehoshua’s ch…
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Insights from Bechukotai: Pledges and Redemption
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In the portion of Bechukotai, we delve into the profound significance of pledges made to the Holy Temple and the intricate laws surrounding the redemption of inherited fields. The Torah teaches us that while tribal lands must remain within families, a pledged field transforms into a unique entity. Its value is determined not by market worth but by …
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Understanding Value in Today's Torah Portion
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In today's Torah portion, we explore the intricate relationship between value, pledges, and community. The text highlights how individuals in ancient times would assign worth to people and animals as part of their donations to the holy temple. This practice emphasizes that true value is not subjective but rooted in a divine framework established by…
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Parshas Behar - Bechukosai: Courting the Living Torah
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Have you ever considered that Torah might be alive, seeking relationship with those who truly cherish it? This groundbreaking perspective transforms our understanding of what it means to "toil in Torah." At the heart of Parshas Bechukosai lies a divine promise of abundance – timely rain, bountiful crops, peace, health, and prosperity. The condition…
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We are stuck in a dark galus and don't know exactly how to get out of it but the Mitzvah of Shemittah teaches us how we can bring Moshiach.By Rabbi Zechariah Saltman
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Still the Chosen People: Finding Value After Tragedy
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In the shadow of the tragic murder of two young Israeli diplomats, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, who dedicated their lives to peace, we confront the heart-wrenching questions: Are we still the Chosen People? Can we still believe in humanity when humanity seems to fall apart? This week’s Torah portion, Bechukotai, addresses blessings and …
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By Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld
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In this week’s Torah portion, we dive into the rich tapestry of blessings woven throughout B'har Bechukosai. As we explore the themes of abundance and divine presence, we are reminded of the significance of honoring the old while embracing the new. The text paints a vivid picture of overflowing granaries and well-preserved produce, symbolizing not …
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Parsha: Behar/Bechukosai - Tilling and Toiling
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The laws of the Torah - all 613 of them - were conveyed by God to Moshe at Mount Sinai. This is explicitly conveyed regarding the first Mitzvah featured in the first of our double Parsha, the Mitzvah of shemitah, to allow the land to lie fallow each 7th year. When we examine the subject further, we find all sorts of connections between shemitah and…
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