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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 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.
More than once we see the Jews desired to return to Egypt when life in the desert got tough. But how could they possibly have desired to go back to the pain and slavery they had endured? And how did Miriam's command to the women to sing show what a woman's true role is in the world?
How did the bones of Yosef help teach the Jews essential ideas that got them through the desert, and subsequent exiles? And what is the last avodah zarah that exists nowadays? How did Yisro learn about the grateful character of the Jewish nation from Krias Yam Suf and the war with Amalak?
Our ability to live with Hashem's presence before us at all times dispels the darkness of physicality the world represents. How can we draw this light out to shine among the nations of the world?
What was the test of the mann? According to Rashi, it lay in understanding the commandment to consume it within one day. On the other hand, the Ramban says it was to test the emerging nation to see how well they would obey such an unusual command. What was the test of the mann? Rav Weisz tackles the question of the mann head-on. Was it for man to recognize his own power of endurance, or for God to know just how far He could draw out man's determination and emunah, revealing his innate kochos hanefesh? He also discusses the perplexing story of the quails.
