Matos-Masei - Remember Where We've Been

Why does the Torah detail all of the locations the Jewish people travelled in their sojourn in the wilderness? Why do we need to rehash and review the past? Why is it a good idea to remind ourselves of our mistakes? What was unique about the Jewish people's experience in the wilderness, far from habitation? What is the idea of showing gratitude to the very places that received the Jewish people?

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Running time: 26:45

Seasons of Redemption

This is a very special new song which contains a mashal about galus and geulah. It moves and inspires me, and I hope it will move and inspire you too!

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Lyrics: Once upon a summer's dream When flowers bloomed on mountain green We took a turn toward destiny As we stood as one together Destination holy land We held perfection close at hand A noble kingdom made a stand That we thought would last forever But summer somehow turned to fall As our sad transgressions came to call Left with just one standing wall We'd no longer take for granted Alive despite diminished glow As winds of exile took their toll The flowers tried their best to grow From the seeds that had been planted Winter came with stormy skies The world grew dark before our eyes Seeking out our cruel demise The petals lay torn and scattered Faith remained and brought us through Survival of a precious few Through it all remaining true To the dream that really mattered Now spring is here, long overdue We lived to see the world renewed For each that perished, many grew Forever undeterred The birds now sing a happy tune As grass grows green and flowers bloom Keep the faith and someday soon Summer will return

Pinchas - Gratitude - 12 Year Anniversary!

12 Year Podcast Anniversary! What is the connection between the plague that killed 24,000 Jews and the counting that was immediately commanded? What was the reason behind the death of so many people? What is the depth of the idea that Hashem 'counts those that are left' after the plague? Why doesn't He ask us to count those that died? What is the power of gratitude? How can we focus on what we have, in stead of what we are missing?

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Running time: 21:53

Balak - Path to Greatness

What is behind Bilaam's desire to curse the Jewish people? How were chazal able to see that he was evil if he keeps saying that he can't say anything besides for what Hashem's puts in his mouth? Why does Hashem seem to give him permission to go and yet keep stopping him? What is the proper way of doing Hishtadlus-efforts for our needs and livelihood? How do we bring Hashem into our lives and truly seek the path of greatness? Why do the 'ends' not justify the 'means?'

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Running time: 23:36

Chukas - Simple Observance

In regards to the Torah's account of Moshe bringing forth water from the rock, why does it first say that 'water will come forth' but actually 'a lot of water' came forth? What is the unique attribute of food that has a spiritual aspect? What was the unique challenge that Moshe faced with the striking of the rock? Why did he feel it necessary to bring forth water from a different rock than the one commanded by Hashem? What is the idea behind the statement of our sages that 'all the rocks poured forth water' when Moshe struck this rock?

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Running time: 24:39

Korach - Expanding Truth

Why did the sons of Korach describe themselves as 'liars' as opposed to heretics or wicked? What happens to a person who is mired in the sin of lying? How can one overcome one's natural inclination when the intellect does not seem to have the power or sway of the emotions? How does one incorporate the values of Truth and Torah into oneself so that they continuously expand within him?

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Running time: 25:14

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