Rabbi Avi Geller gives the blow by blow rundown of events in this action packed portion of the five books of Moses. With lively enthusiasm and humor you'll hear how Moses told Pharaoh 'Let my People go', and the order and strategy of the first eight plagues that brought this powerful Egyptian king to his knees.
This weeks Torah portion of the Exodus suggests many 4's: 4 sons, 4 cups, etc. In this class Rabbi Kizner looks at the 4 exiles of the Jewish Nation - which originated from the words of Pharoah's decree. He sheds light on all the exiles we've been through, and defines and makes sense of the one we are currently entangled within.
Rabbi Lopiansky's discussions of the weekly parsha go far past the seemingly simple surface they present, showing a depth of esoteric wisdom that is difficult to find. Listen in for a journey that will give an appreciation for the Torah's vastness.
Rabbi Lopiansky's discussions of the weekly parsha go far past the seemingly simple surface they present, showing a depth of esoteric wisdom that is difficult to find. Listen in for a journey that will give an appreciation for the Torah's vastness.
How do the four languages of redemption represent four different aspects of our freedom? And how can we see that Moshe and Aharon were unaffected by the terrible influence of Pharoah? Did any of the Jewish nation's cattle die during the plague of dever?
The love of a son for a father is less than that of a parent to a child. How did the Avos transcend this level in their love of Hashem? How does having good spirits help lighten the load of hard labor, and why did that truism cause the Jews triple the pain?
A person's body, spirit, intellect and emotions are four components that express the diverse drives within each of us. There also happens to be a number of themes in the Hagaddah also grouped by fours - like the four questions, the four cups of wine, the four sons, etc. These groupings parallel the intrinsic conflicts within us that continuously search for resolution and harmony. Rabbi Wagensberg tracks these themes and concludes this talk with how they will suddenly fuse together to bring about our final geula (redemption).
Rabbi Wagnesberg finds the connection between the 10 plagues and Tu B'Shvat as he discovers the value of elevating ourselves by not imitating the cultures around us. Hold on to your hats for the ride.
Rabbi Wagensberg's breakdown of the world to four basic elements, and his matching of these to the great personalities that shaped our nation to form a picture of our nation and its leader is fast paced, deep, and exciting - as always.
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.