Lech Lecha - Inspiring Impressions

Why does the Torah stress the fact that Sarah was so beautiful? What does the midrash mean when it says that Abraham realized how beautiful she was when he saw her reflection in the Nile river? Why did Pharaoh give his daughter to Abraham and Sarah to be their maidservant? Why did Abraham call Jerusalem 'Yireh' - 'to see?' What is the connection between seeing (Yireh) and awe (yirah)?

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Running time: 21:55

Noach - Illusion and Reality

If water is a creative force, why is the world being destroyed by water? What is the connection between the cooling of the waters and cooling of the anger of Achashverosh in the story of Purim? What is the parallel between the water's destruction here, and the water's destruction of the Egyptians as the Jews made their exodus? What is the significance of the Jewish people traversing 'dry land in the midst of the sea?' Why is Noach called 'Ish Ha'adamah' - isn't this the opposite of the concept of tzaddik who we would equate with water?

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Running time: 19:31

Breishis - Waters of Love

Why is the creation of water not mentioned in the narrative of Creation? What is the concept of the upper and lower waters? Why was the lower water originally a mixture of water and earth? Why is the water gathered to reveal the land? What is the meaning of R' Bachya's statement that the water's nature is to be on top and the earth's nature is to be below? Why were they to defy their nature? What is the deeper concept of water?

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Running time: 20:59

Rabbi Perr's book about his father

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This book was written by my Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yechiel Perr. It is the remarkable story of his father, a true tzaddik, who was at the forefront of the struggle to save the Jewish soul in the United States of the 50s and 60s. Like the great classic "All For the Boss," the book will entertain and inspire. My whole family was captivated.

Succos-Vzos Habracha - Riding the Willows

What is the concept of the willow branch? Why is it taken separately on Succos? Why does Hashem 'ride on the willows?' Why do the souls of Sodom return before the Messiah comes? Why does King David's soul and Moshiach's soul descend from an illicit union? Why are Reuven and Yehuda placed next to each other for their blessings?

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Running time: 21:44

Haazinu - Heaven and Earth, Mind and Heart

What is the difference between Dibbur-speech and Amirah-speech? Why is dibbur used for the heavens, and amirah used for the Earth? What are the two approaches for the intellect and the emotions? How does one transition from the days of Awe to the holiday of Succos, which is a time of intense joy? How does this connect to the Heavens and Earth which were created in Genesis?

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Running time: 17:50

Vayelech - Giving it all to Hashem

Why does the special mitzvah of Hakhel (gathering) apply immediately after Shmitah (sabbatical year)? Why is it referred to as being in the Shmitah year, even though it's in the following year? What is the parallel here between Shmitah and Shabbos? What is the special power of atonement intrinsic to Yom Kippur? What is the deep lesson of Yehudah and Tamar?

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Running time: 19:42

Nitsavim - Voices inside, voices outside

Why does the Torah seem to indicate that the main relationship and covenant with Hashem is through the congregation as a whole? Why does the Torah later seem to imply that the relationship is forged within the heart of the individual? What is the resolution of these two seeming opposites? What is the concept of the quorum of ten that is required for prayers? How can someone be brought to repentance by the simple act of someone thinking a positive thought about them?

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Running time: 20:04

Ki Savo - Rejoicing in darkness

Why does the Torah speak at length about the curses, and only cursively about the blessings? Why does this parsha start off with the obligation of bringing the first fruits, which is only an obligation in Israel, only for the seven special species, and only to be brought to the Temple to a Kohen? Why does Rabbi Akiva laugh at the sight of the Temple Mount plowed over? Where is the deepest revelation of Godliness to be found?

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Running time: 22:56

Ki Seitze - Sending away the mother

What is the concept of sending away the mother bird? How does it relate to the idea of Binah - intuition? What is the depth of the reward of 'long days?' How can one reach a goal if one is overwhelmed by the goal?

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Running time: 19:28