The number 33 is rarely found in the Torah - but it does correspond to the 33rd day of the Omer and to the 33 curses listed in this week's portion. Where did the students of Rebbi Akiva veer off course to deserve death? Rabbi Carmell examines the inherent danger in having and misusing strong character traits.
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 presents the five central books of Judaism with lively enthusiasm and humor. Each talk covers the entire weekly Torah portion, plus major commentaries reviewing basic tenets and concepts of Judaism.
This class opens up with an exciting story about the accidental incarceration of a 17th century kabbalistic prodigy and how the spiritual forces ensured his release. Rabbi Kahn proceeds to discuss how people can forget things that are very important. This class can help those who are trying to retain their studies.
Ever take a walk at night and suddenly catch your breath on seeing how massive the star studded sky above is? Indeed, it makes sense that nature is one of two paths to know that God truly exists. But hear the drawback of using nature for reaching this connection that the other path, Divine service, will bring you to. Feel how such a relationship is compared to that of a child and a father.
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.
We count every Jew because every Jew counts. Come join the Jewish people as they begin their journey through the desert. Discover how each tribes unique talents and strengths were manifest, and how their specific mission, and yours as well, makes a vital contribution towards unified world peace.
It's vacation time. Many of us are already involved with the preparations such as packing, tickets, and passports. We think that we embark on these trips in order to obtain for ourselves some R&R (rest and relaxation). However, according to the Kabbalah, we are being sent on a Divine mission that only we can do in the places that we are going to find ourselves in. Tune in this week because after Rabbi Wagensberg is finished with us, we will come to realize how much more meaningful and purposeful our cruises and excursions really are.
Where does it say in the Torah that I can't complain if I want to? Where does it say that I can't have a piece of meat? Where does it say that I can't have a piece of fish? These questions might sound strange, yet in this week's portion, Rabbi Wagensberg shares two short but unique and fascinating stories, tucked away in this portion, which drives a very powerful point home. It will have us thinking about what our true values are and about what life is meant to be.
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.