Shlach - Striving Higher

Why did the Torah place the section speaking of the inaugural sacrifices next to the section about lighting the menorah in the Tabernacle? Why is it followed by the priestly blessings? Why was Aharon concerned about his exclusion from the inaugural sacrifices? What was Hashem's reassurance with the command to light the menorah and the priestly blessings? What was the difference between Aharon's inauguration of these commandments and the inauguration of the sacrifices?

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Running time: 24:39

Behaaloscha - Start Anew!

Why did the Torah place the section speaking of the inaugural sacrifices next to the section about lighting the menorah in the Tabernacle? Why is it followed by the priestly blessings? Why was Aharon concerned about his exclusion from the inaugural sacrifices? What was Hashem's reassurance with the command to light the menorah and the priestly blessings? What was the difference between Aharon's inauguration of these commandments and the inauguration of the sacrifices?

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Nasso - Hashem Loves All

Why were the sons of Merari not given the honor of having their 'heads raised up?' Why does the medrash go out of its way to point out the honor of the families of Kehas and Gershon? Why did the family of Merari have significantly more family members between ages 30 and 50? What was their unique job in the transporting of the Mishkan? Why were the Levite families counted separately and then all counted together? What is the significance of the service of the Levites in the Mishkan, which was the song which accompanied the sacrifices? What is the true song as embodied by the Levites?

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Running time: 22:41

Bamidbar-Shavuos - Torah and Song

What was unique about the family of Kehas, a subdivision of the tribe of Levi? How were they able to remain humble despite their lofty status? What is the idea behind the fact that they all faced the Aron as they carried it? Why did the cows do the same thing, and why did they sing? Why were they given a 'yashar koach?' What does this teach us about the unique approach we take to Torah?

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Running time: 22:42