Our simple choices lead to other choices, and those to others until we are so far from the starting point that we've nearly forgotten it. How can we remain cognizant of the repercussions of our decisions even when they seem insignificant? Rabbi Carmell shows the process by examining the soldier that takes a prisoner of war as his wife.
Rabbi Avi Geller's series on the entire five books of Judaism is delivered with lively enthusiasm and humor. Each weekly talk is a whirlwind tour of all the events of that week's Torah portion, plus major commentaries and explanations of fundamental concepts of Judaism.
A Jewish soldier who goes out to battle is allowed to seize any beautiful maiden he desires - for the purpose of marriage. This sanctioned allowance helps him to keep his negative desire (Yetzer Horah) under wraps. Join Rabbi Ari Kahn for a frank discussion on the psychological and metaphysical factors that affect man's desire and moral justifications.
This parsha is chock full of mitzvos such as Eishes Y'fas To'ar, returning lost objects and sha'atnez. While learning this weekly portion are we really expected to try and relate these diverse mitzvos to each other in a meaningful way? Rabbi Wagensberg shows us the many new lessons of life we can glean by using our mental capabilities to understand the underlying critical factors of each, and then how to relate them to each other.
Rabbi Wagnesberg connects the 37 topics in this week's parsha by weaving a fascinating picture of compassion and cruelty. Despite our tendency to view mercy as a trait that is always good, that may not be the true understanding of what a person in control of all his emotions looks like.
If you usually skip over parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg! His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.
The rebellious son is the subject of much dialogue. Some say such a case never happened. Others said they've witnessed it themselves. But even without knowing which side is right, Rabbi Wagensberg spells out a very important lesson - no one is too far gone, regardless of how low they have fallen, and shows the way up from the bottom.
Everyone wants to be protected; the question then is - through which agent? In this illuminating lecture, Rabbi Wagensberg shares a secret that guards us in this world - and the next. To the extent we grow into the likeness of Hashem, the more we'll be enveloped by the surrounding light. Click here to hear how this kabalistic concept also sheds light on modesty.
If you usually skip over parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg! His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.
If you usually skip over parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg! His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.