Why was such an insignificant half-shekel coin used to symbolize the infinite human soul? And why doesn't the Torah allow Jews to be numbered by a head count? Rabbi Carmell expounds on the chetzi shekel and the power it possesses to shield us from ayin hara (a bad eye), and how it all ties back into the month of Adar.
At the moment the entire Jewish nation had despaired of ever reaching the Land of Israel, five women were fighting for their place in it. Their wisdom earned them an inheritance - and taught the nation a lesson about hope, faith, and the way to bring Moshiach.
Rabbi Geller has found a new spin for understanding the Torah. He doesn't call it a storybook or a history book, but a collection of 'elements' that are of prime interest to God. In this single whirlwind journey through all the 5 Books of Moses hear many of the different ways and levels the written Torah can be perceived. He is funny, engaging and answers key questions that many wonder about.
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.
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.
Practically every Jew knows that house cleaning is a major preparation for Passover, but how many know about the spiritual effort it takes to overturn nasty attitudes that lurk in the heart? In this important lecture, Rabbi Kahn taps the mindset of our generation and how Passover offers a straight forward formula to spruce up both our homes and our hearts.
There seems to be a veil of mystery that surrounds the third Beis Hamikdash that we pray for daily. Rabbi Wagensberg uncovers clues that hint to the essence of this spiritual structure, from analyzing the wells of Yitzchak to looking at the building of the Mishkan. Learn what the two Batei Mikdash represented and how the third is a beautiful fusion of the two.
The Mishkan symbolized the Glory of God. But how do we understand the deeper message of putting the Mishkan up and taking it apart over and over again? Rabbi Wagensberg describes the wondrous pattern of the nations previous failures and victories to show us the capacity needed for getting up strong after a fall.
If you find it hard to hate anything, even evil, it may mean that you unconsciously harbor a tiny smattering of hate in your heart. Even hatred has a place in the holiest of people. How can we learn to use hatred appropriately to avoid getting pulled down into negativity?
Join Rabbi Noson Weisz as he explores deeper insights on the weekly parsha, with a philosophical and kabbalistic perspective culled from the Ramban. His straightforward and interesting style will help you relate to the parsha and bring the words to life before you on the page.