Ki Savo - Thank You Hashem

Why did Moshe Rabbeinu institute the three tefilos (prayers) to replace Bikkurim after the Temple's future destruction? How does prayer serve in place of the Bikkurim, whose main concept is gratitude? Why are we faced with the danger of forgetting Hashem's kindness in the same moment he does that kindness for us? How does gratitude mitigate this problem?

Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.

Running time: 25:42

Vayetzei - Thanks and surrender

What can we learn from the names Leah gave her children? What is the progression we observe? Why does she thank Hashem with Yehuda's birth? What is the connection between thanks and admission (surrender)? How does one surrender when the ego is strong?

Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.

Running time: 24:02