Parsha's from 5771 / 2011
February 27,2011
Moshe gathers the jews the day after Yom Kippur and instructs them concerning the observance of Shabbos. But were they not already told about the Mitzvah of Shabbos in the 10 commandments?
Why again, and why the day after Yom Kippur? In this class we explore some of the nuances in the text and learn that in fact Moshe was instructing them more about how to work between Sunday and Friday then about observing Shabbos. Also, find out how to balance between G-d, Family and Work.
Why again, and why the day after Yom Kippur? In this class we explore some of the nuances in the text and learn that in fact Moshe was instructing them more about how to work between Sunday and Friday then about observing Shabbos. Also, find out how to balance between G-d, Family and Work.
March 6,1011
Why do the sacrificial offerings cause a pleasing aroma for G-d. Does he really like the smell of burning animal flesh? Watch, Listen and Learn!
March 21,2011
Leviticus 9:1 thru 11:47
The story of Aaron's two sons, who were intoxicated as they went into the temple, sheds light on another story of two great rabbis in the Talmud who got so drunk on Purim that one slaughtered the other. Is drinking a good thing? how are we to understand all of this? Watch, listen and learn.
The story of Aaron's two sons, who were intoxicated as they went into the temple, sheds light on another story of two great rabbis in the Talmud who got so drunk on Purim that one slaughtered the other. Is drinking a good thing? how are we to understand all of this? Watch, listen and learn.
Numbers 25:10 -30:1
Is being a zealot a good thing? While we in west don't like zealots too much, Pinchas of our Parsha was exactly that; a zealot. Join us as we explore rashi's comment on the matter in full detail and learn when and how zealotry is praisworthy
May 15, 2011 Leviticus 26:3 to 27:34
In Bechukosai G-d promisses great reward for the observance of Mitzvot, but its all reward in our physical world. There is no mention of the ultimate and main reward in the world to come. Why not?
Watch, listen and find out!
Watch, listen and find out!
May 28,2011 Numbers Parsha Naso 4:21-7:89
The portions of Bamidbar and Naso describe how the Jews traveled through the desert for 40 years with the tribes situated around the newly constructed tabernacle. The question is, why was it necessary for them to travel through a desert "no mans land" for such a long time? if they had to wait 40 years before going into Israel as punishment why not make them live in some other inhabited land? Why a desert?
Watch, listen and find out.
Watch, listen and find out.
Numbers 13:1 - 15:41
Moses sends 12 holy men, leaders of their tribes, to scout the land of Israel and report back. when they return, they organize a rebellion against moshe and against the idea of going to Israel? How did such holy men make such a mistake? What were they thinking? Watch, listen and enjoy.
Numbers 19:1 - 22:1
1) The Mitzvot that govern the most important areas of our life are all supra rational. Why?
2) Moses hits the rock to provide water for the Jewish People. A fantastic lesson in Jewish leadership."
2) Moses hits the rock to provide water for the Jewish People. A fantastic lesson in Jewish leadership."