Reeh - Alacrity and Laziness

What is the idea of blessings and curses that are placed before us? Why does King Solomon speak so much about laziness and alacrity? How does this idea apply to one's physical life, spiritual life and Torah life? How does one 'choose life' in the area of one's character traits? How does one merit a place in the world to come?

Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.

Running time: 20:16

Shemos - Moshe and names

What is the significance of the fact that this book is called Shemos - 'Names?' What is the significance of the numerous mention of names in the parsha - the names of Hashem, the names of the tribes, the name of Moshe? What is the significance of the fact that Moshe was named after the fact that he was 'drawn from the water?' What is the significance of the fact that the first story of Moshe's interactions as an adult is to murder the Egyptian? What is the significance of Moshe's long stay in Midian? Why does Hashem begin His interaction with Moshe by calling out his name? What is the significance of the name Ehkyeh asher Ehkyeh?

Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.

Running time: 17:54