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Sefer Vayikra
Bechukosai: The Blessings of Wholesome Dedication
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (15.0MB) Bechukosai 5772 – The Blessings of Wholesome Dedication Chukim, Mishpatim and Toros “Those are the chukim, mishpatim and toros” which Hashem gave at Sinai. Everything which follows is outside of the framework of chukim, mishpatim and toros. The dedications are reshus, only as an addendum of the [...]
Read MoreBehar: Choosing Meaning Over Money
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (13.3MB) Introduction and Backstory Sefer Vayikra is about mankind fulfilling its relationship with its Creator. In describing that process, the book has gone through three major movements up to now: Parshios Vayikra, Tzav, and the first part of Shemini describe how the Avodah of the Korbanos is a primary means [...]
Read MoreEmor: Forging the Mundane into Holiness
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (16.9MB) Emor 5772 – Forging the Mundane into Holiness Chazal describe Hashem’s plan for the formation and structure of the world in the following terms: “ביקש לו דירה בתחתונים — Hashem desired a dwelling place in the world below.” To accomplish this, He created both spirituality (שמים) and physicality [...]
Read MoreAcharei Mos / Kedoshim: The Biodegradability of Spiritual Negativity
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (14.6MB) Acharei Mos Kedoshim 5772 – The Biodegradability of Spiritual Negativity Photo Credit: Christian Guthier
Read MoreTazria Metzora: Navigating the Tension Between Body and Soul
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (12.9MB) Tazria Metzora 5772 – Navigating the Tension Between Body and Soul Summary Achor Vekedem Tzartani: Birth is compared to the original formation of mankind As distinct genders As pinnacle of creation With tumaas leida (unique to humanity) Creation initially included ra and chisaron only as potentials (within the [...]
Read MoreShemini: Finding the Bridge to Transcendence
parsha starts with outlining the special avodah in the Mishkan on the “eighth day”. This was the eighth day following the “seven days of inauguration”. During that time Moshe was the acting Kohen Gadol; he taught Aharon and his sons all of the laws and demonstrated to them the avodas hakorbanos and the workings of the Mishkan. [...]
Read MoreVayikra: Hearing G-d’s Call to Elevate the Physical
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (12.2MB) Delve deep into the means and meaning of the korbanos, and hear G-d’s special call to the Jewish people. The introduction to the seder hakorbanos is saturated with G-d’s love for his people, collectively and individually. How does animal sacrifice bring one closer to his Creator? Listen [...]
Read MoreBechukosai: The Law of Attraction Torah Style
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (11.6MB) Bechukosai 5771 – The Law of Attraction Torah Style
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