Shemini - Purity and Impurity

What is the concept of purity and impurity? Does it apply to non-Jews or only to Jews? How is it connected to Adam and Eve's sin? Why were they not embarrassed before the sin? Why did that change after the sin? What is the dissonance we experience between our spiritual and physical desires? What is the concept of the Mikvah? Why must the waters come from completely natural sources like rain water or spring water? What is the idea that Hashem is the 'mikvah' of the people of Israel?

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Tzav - Infuse Physical with Spiritual

What is the concept of the korban Olah? What is signified by the fact it is completely burnt, as opposed to the Shelamim, part of which is eaten? Why does a non-Jew only bring an Olah sacrifice? How can one infuse the physical realm with spirituality? What are the two modes of service of Hashem?

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Vayikra - Sacrificing Ego

What is the idea behind the statement that studying the korbanos (sacrifices) is as if we've done them? What is the deeper understanding of the korbanos? What are we coming to rectify by bringing an animal? How do the different parts of the sacrifice correspond to the different aspects of the sin? Why does the korban give 'enjoyment' to Hashem?

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Running time: 27:30

Pekudei - Ayin Tova and Ayin Hara

Why does the Torah enumerate the vessels of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) so many times? Don't we find our sages say that counting creates a negative spiritual force? Why did Bilaam only give three of the seven blessings he was supposed to? Why was Moshe able to give the other seven? What is the idea of Ayin Hara (Evil Eye)? What is the power and concept of Ayin Tova (Good Eye)? How can one overcome jealousy of others and have an Ayin Tova?

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Running time: 27:39