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Bereishit: Kosher Capitalism?
Some people have argued that capitalism is legalized greed. Compassion for others is certainly a cardinal Jewish value; but do free markets run contrary to that ideal? What does the Torah say? Watch (3:58) |  |
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Vayeira: Your Royal Kindness
Today, many have achieved extraordinary material success unimaginable in times prior and have generously shared their gifts to help those in need. What compels them to distribute so much of their personal income? What causes people -- of any level of affluence -- to give away their hard-earned money? Watch (3:51) |  |
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Bo – The Sun vs. the Moon
In our Torah portion this week, G-d gives the Jewish people, this new nation that is set to embark on a journey to the Promised Land, their first Mitzvah. What do you think that mitzvah would be? Watch (4:41) |  |
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Beshalach – Political Factions
At the dawn of the exodus, our ancestors stood at the banks of the Red Sea, suddenly trapped between its raging waters and the advancing Egyptian forces behind them. What did they do? 1 Watch (6:01) |  |
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Yitro – Six Days You Shall...?
The fourth of the Ten Commandments is to honor and observe the Shabbat, the holy Sabbath. “Six days you shall labor…. and on the seventh day you shall rest,” why are we commanded to work? 1 Watch (4:35) |  |
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Mishpatim – Why We Don’t Sin
Our parshah opens with a listing of moral and civil laws. It really seems odd that the awesome revelation on Mt. Sinai should be followed by laws that any just nation would follow. 1 Watch (4:49) |  |
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Ki Tisa – Anger Management
Moses descends Mt. Sinai and shockingly encounters the Jewish people worshipping the golden calf. Tune in to discover how Moses dealt with his people's betrayal of G-d. 2 Watch (4:29) |  |
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Pekudei – Disorderly Conduct
When constructing the Mishkan, Moses schleps in the furniture (i.e. the ark, the menorah etc.) before the entire structure is completed. Why does he furnish G-d’s home in such a backwards way? Watch (4:24) |  |
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Vayikra – Offering
The book of Leviticus describes in-detail the Temple service of animal sacrifice. How can we find personal significance in this ancient ritual that was the premier service in the Holy Temple? Watch (4:28) |  |
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Acharei – Leaving the Cocoon
After the Yom Kippur service in the Holy Temple concluded, throngs of worshippers would accompany the High Priest back to his home for a holiday feast. Why the big celebration? Watch (3:43) |  |
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Kedoshim – Holy Cow!
In the Jewish vernacular we hear phrases such as "the Holy Shabbat" or "the Holy Torah"; can we understand what holiness really is? Watch (4:34) |  |
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