The Sedra V’Zos Haberachah 5781
This week we celebrate Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, as we reach the conclusion of our yearly reading cycle with Parshat V’Zos Haberachah. It is fitting that the Torah ends with the passing of Moshe Rabbeinu, the man through whom it was given. Before his death, God grants him a miraculous gift: the ability to see the entire Land of Israel from atop Mount Nebo. However, God includes a strange reminder, telling him he shall not cross there. In this video, we will explore the commentary of the Sforno, who explains the profound reason why Moshe could not enter the [...]
The Sedra Sukkot 5780
Shalom everyone, and welcome to our discussion on the beautiful festival of Sukkot. Today we explore a fascinating fable from the Talmud about the arrival of Mashiach and the nations of the world. We often categorize our sacred obligations into easy and difficult commandments based on the effort or the financial cost involved. God describes the Sukkah as an easy mitzvah because it requires no monetary loss, yet we must be as careful with these light commandments as we are with the grave ones. In this video, we look at how Sukkot uniquely balances these two worlds. We have the [...]
The Sedra Haazinu 5780
This week we focus on Parshat Haazinu, a unique and challenging portion written in the form of a beautiful poem. This entire song serves as a powerful encouragement for the Jewish people to remain faithful to the mitzvot of the Torah. As Moshe finishes his final words to the nation, he issues a critical warning regarding Torah study. He tells us that this teaching is not a trifling thing; it is our very life. Through it, we endure and find our purpose. In this video, we will explore the words of the Sforno and the Shulchan Aruch to understand if [...]
