Masei Audio Classes

A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut.

An in depth look at the weekly Parshah based on the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

An in-depth presentation of chassidic teachings on the weekly Parshah.

The six constants that apply to every Jew, at all times and in all circumstances, are readily accessible to one who seeks refuge from his failings.

In listing the places where the Jews encamped, we learn alternative names for locations named for idols. What is the law about mentioning the name of a false deity?

The parshah of Massei contains 132 verses, and the mnemonic for it are the words Machlah and Choleh. Explore the coded message in this Masoretic note and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

Rashi insists that the Torah delineates Israel’s borders to teach us about Mitzvah observance. The Rebbe derives from this an empowering message for our personal growth. Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 13, Massei (sicha 2)

This week we find something incredible: the actual date of this Shabbat is mentioned in the Torah portion! And it refers to the passing of Aaron the High Priest. There is a profound message here for us and this is the antidote and cure for the time of mourning that we are entering. This week’s story is about a Jew so alone and so far away in a small island called Curaçao.

In depth study of the weekly Torah portion.

Why is the list of encampments repeated? Rashi seems to offer two different reasons; his choice of commentary is better understood upon analysis of six early manuscripts of Rashi.