Naso Videos

We are still “married” to our ideals and spiritual vision; we simply need to be reunited with our true, inner selves.

Jono decides to take on a vow of silence, and stop cutting his hair after over-hearing Itche teaching about special vows in the Torah. Hilarity Ensues.

Confession, as of contrition and repentance, is not always sincere. But even the most insincere confession retains a special power to put one on the right track.

Yesterday, I messed up. I was completely insensitive to someone I love. But here’s what happened afterwards…

Topics include: Why the Levite family of Kehat carried the Ark containing the Tablets, why a Nazarite must allow his hair to grow and may not drink wine, and a mystical explanation as to why we have ten fingers.

The kohanim are commanded to bless the people. What is the meaning of a blessing given by one human being to another?

This class carefully analyzes the proverbial Birkat Kohanim (the priestly blessings), which appear in this week’s Torah portion, Naso. Learn the answers to why an ordinary person’s blessing can be meaningful simply due to ancient genetics, what do the priestly blessings actually mean on a literal level, and finally insight into why we pray for our dreams during the times these blessings are chanted in synagogue.

The Torah’s identical repetition of the Inaugural Offerings brought by Israel’s tribal leaders, serves to make parshat Naso the longest Torah portion. Perhaps more pointedly though, it seems entirely superfluous; especially in view of the Scripture’s sparing nature. Yet, despite this obvious and glaring biblical anomaly; Rashi – our trusted master of mainstream meaning – appears to provide little rationale and no comfort at all. The explanation ultimately sheds light on Torah-true diversity and the importance of every person’s unique contribution in the rubric of spiritual life and divine service.

Learn the profound connections between the weekly parsha and its related Haftorah.

Why did the leaders of the tribes who were so enthusiastic about donating to the Sanctuary make such a limited contribution? This points to the importance of using our talents well. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 28 Naso sicha 2)

The Torah details the different jobs of the three Levite families in carrying the Tabernacle when journeying through the desert. Discover how this symbolizes three models of a Jew’s journey in life.

Learning from the leaders of the twelve tribes at the dedication of the mishkan.

A revealing, Kabbalistic, view of hair. New light on why a married woman, in Torah, covers her hair.

Three perspectives on the definition of Teshuvah and the role of confession. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 38, parshas Naso, sicha 1)

“On the second day Netanel Ben Tzuar, the prince of Yissachar, offered. He offered his sacrifice ." (Numbers 7:18-19) Why is the word "offered" (hikriv) written twice? Also, why in the second time it's written is it missing a yud? Discover the connection between the missing yud and the holiday of Shavuot which celebrates the giving of the Torah.

"And it was that on the day that Moses finished erecting the Mishkan, he anointed it, sanctified it, and all its vessels, and the altar and all its vessels." (Numbers 7:1) Learn about the process of readying the newly-built sanctuary for daily use, the inaugural gifts of the tribal princes and the opening ceremonies officiated by Moses.

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

Exploring the weekly reading from the Prophets and its connection the Torah portion of the week.

Learning the story of the birth of Samson.

What we can learn from the way in which Hashem spoke to Moses—with a booming voice that only he could hear.

Who does the heavy lifting? How the Leviim achieved their status.

The inaugural sacrifices of the Nesi'im (leaders of the tribes) illustrate how Judaism shifted exponentially when the Torah was given.

Combining the individual’s unique contribution and the value in being part of the greater collective—to reach the incredibly unique nature of Jewish unity as illustrated in the inaugural offerings of the leaders of the twelve tribes.

Everything has a purpose; our responsibility is to use it to the max. This we learn from the wagons donated to the Mishkan.

Why the blessing for the woman falsely accused of infidelity is easy childbirth.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

The Torah lists separately the gifts that each of the leaders of the tribes brought to dedicate the altar, even though each man brought identical gifts. Why does the Torah repeat the same list twelve times in a row?

Parshah Naso follows the holiday of Shavuot, the giving of the Torah; here is a message to be taken.