Ki Seitze - Facing the Spiritual War

Why does the Torah stress that one is to be careful about illicit and licentious behavior in times of war? What is the difference between co-dependent and interdependent relationships? How do we face the spiritual war that surrounds us in our times?

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Running time: 18:20

Matos Masei - Vows, Humility and Unity

Why does the Torah speak only briefly about the vows of a man, and then speak at length about the vows of women? What is the deeper understanding of the Torah's teaching that are women's vows beholden to their father or husband? What is the greatest manifestation of Hashem in our world? How do we align ourselves with His humility? What is the balance between giving space and still seeking a relationship?

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Running time: 27:13

Metzora - Unconditional love

In light of the destructive effect of Lashon Hara, we discuss the healing power of unconditional love, in this week's parsha podcast.

Running time: 16:48

Vayakhel - Active and passive relationship

Why does Shabbos introduce the mishkan? Why are the prohibitions of Shabbos based around the acts of creating the mishkan? Why is fire/cooking the one melacha singled out? Why is cooking referred to as making a fire and not simply cooking? Why is it permitted to cook on Yom Tov?

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Ki Sisa - Rebuilding relationships

How could Aharon Hakohen be involved in the making of the Golden calf? If he was the one who pursued peace and was concerned with relationships, how could he be a party to this violation of the Jewish people's relationship with Hashem? What is the connection to the story of Purim? What is the significance of the two sets of luchos in the Aron?

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Running time: 14:16

Ki Savo - Choosing Hashem

Why does the Torah speak extensively about the curses that befall those who violate the Torah? What is the contrast between the initial accepting of the Torah at Sinai, as opposed to the second acceptance in the time of Purim? How do these two stages play out in our own relationship with Hashem?

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(Running Time: 16:41)

Ekev - Two types of relationship

What are the two different types of relationship with Hashem that the Jews had in the wilderness? What is Moshe's advice for each? How does this play itself out to this day?

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(Running time: 16:21)

Va'eschanan - Hashem and Israel's love

What is the foundation of Hashem's love for the Jewish people? What does the Torah mean when it says that the Jews are few/small? Why does the Torah specifically speak of this love in contrast to his relationship with the nations of the world? What is the secret of the Jewish people's continued success? What is the cause of downfall of the nations of the world?

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(Running time 23:24)

Bimidbar - intensifying relationships

What is the significance of the fact that the Torah introduces the counting of the people of Israel by informing us that Hashem spoke to Moshe in the desert of Sinai and the mishkan? Why were the Levites needed to act as a buffer between the rest of the Jewish people and the sanctuary? Why was the tribe of Levi counted separately from the rest of the nation? Why did the family of Kehas, which carried the holiest vessels of the Mishkan have to wait until the High Priest and his sons put them away? What is the status of a non-Jew who learns Torah? What is the correct approach to our more intense and intimate relationships?

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Vayakhel-Pekudei - Hashem's Unconditional Love

Why is the parsha of the sin of the golden calf found right in the middle of the account of the building of the mishkan? Has anything changed in the relationship between the Jewish people and Hashem before and after the sin? What is the secret of the thirteen attributes of divine mercy? What is the deeper meaning of the cloud that rested on the Mishkan and led the Jews in the desert?

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Beshalach - Understanding relationships

Why does the Torah refer to the Jewish people as being sent out by Paroh? Wouldn't it be more accurate to say that Hashem sent them out? If he indeed sent them out, why does he change his mind so fast? What is the proper Torah perspective on relationships between ourselves and Hashem, ourselves and others, and between ourselves and ourselves?

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