In this weeks Torah reading we hear about the blessings and open wonders during the Shmitah and Yovel years. (The 7th and 50th year of the agricultural cycle in Eretz Yisrael.) Hear how these years were set up to lead us to greater acceptance, greater pleasure, and greater trust - which opened our eyes to witness His awesome guiding hand.
Hashem responded to Moshe's feeling of inadequacy in face of the needs of his people by giving some of the burden to the 70 elders. Who were these men who had taken many blows in place of their brethren in Egypt, and why were they chosen to replace the previous elders of the nation? Rabbi Carmell gives a beautiful understanding of being able to give up of oneself for the sake of others.
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.
Ever feel sad if not invited to a special party? Aaron, the High Priest, also felt dejected that his tribe was not invited to participate in the celebration of initiating the Tabernacle. As a seeming consolation prize, God gives him the job of lighting the Menorah. This weekly Torah portion paves the way to the struggle between Aaron’s descendants and the Greek Hellenists.
Life’s difficulties and struggles carry within them an enormous amount of pain, and the sense of loneliness. How can we find the strength within to overcome the waves that threaten to crash over our heads and emerge stronger for the experience? Join Rabbi Wagensberg for a beautiful class that gives us powerful tools and perspectives that help us achieve all the good we can through these difficult moments.
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.
Ever feel that you can’t do a mitzvah or study the Torah because you aren’t good enough, or because you’ve fallen too far into defilement? If any of these thoughts or emotions pass through your heart, then this class is a must listen. Rabbi Wagensberg shows how the highest levels of holiness permeate even the lowest levels of existence. From this, you’ll become aware that you already have that holy and unbreakable spark within, and that life is just a matter of reconnecting with whom we really are.
How could Moshe have questioned Hashem’s capabilities strongly? He was the person who knew Hashem best of all humanity. Rabbi Wtagnesberg takes us deep into Moshe’s love for his nation that would lead him to speak out for their sake. Learn how Hashem’s response to him takes this into account on all the levels that were necessary.
The concept of the Torah being interrelated is one many are familiar with. Rabbi Wagnesberg takes the idea fathoms deeper, proving that by tapping intensely into one mitzvah, we can achieve the entirety of Torah. Sound fantastic? Listen in.
Aharon felt terrible upon being left out of the offerings all the Nesi’im gave. Rabbi Wagensberg discusses the two times we encounter in our lives – feeling spiritually uplifted, and feeling far, low, and disconnected. Listen in to gain strength and encouragement from the lesson of the hidden light we tap into when we struggle through our lows, the same light Aharon brought forth from the menorah he lit daily.