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Category Archives: Torah
Parsha Korach (Numbers 16:1–18:32) 6-10-18
Listen here. Wikipedia: “Korah and his band asked Moses and Aaron why they placed themselves above the rest of the community, for the entire congregation is holy.” As Tears for Fears put it, everybody wants to rule the world. J* … Continue reading
Parshat Acharei-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1–20:27)
From Chabad.org: Following the deaths of Nadav and Avihu, G‑d warns against unauthorized entry “into the holy.” Only one person, the kohen gadol (“high priest”), may—but once a year, on Yom Kippur—enter the innermost chamber in the Sanctuary to offer … Continue reading
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Parasha Beshalach (Exodus 13:17–17:16)
Listen here and here. According to Wikipedia: “In this parashah, Pharaoh changes his mind and sends his army after the Jewish people, trapping them at the Sea of Reeds. God commands Moses to split the sea, allowing them to pass, … Continue reading
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Parasha Shemot (Exodus 1-6) 12-31-17
My tradition teaches a message of radical inclusion and love. Will you sit down and learn Torah with me, and learn love? Listen here and here. Wikipedia: “The parashah tells of the Israelites’ affliction in Egypt, the hiding and rescuing … Continue reading
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Parasha Vayechi (Gen. 47:28-50:26)
Listen here and here and here. Watch. This week’s Torah portion concludes the Book of Genesis: “The parashah tells of Jacob’s request for burial in Canaan, Jacob’s blessing of Joseph’s sons Ephraim and Manasseh, Jacob’s blessing of his sons, Jacob’s … Continue reading
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Parasha Vayigash (Genesis 44:18–47:27)
Listen here and here and here. Watch. Wikipedia: “In the parashah, Judah pleads on behalf of his brother Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, Jacob comes down to Egypt, and Joseph’s administration of Egypt saves lives but transforms all … Continue reading
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Parasha Mikeitz (Gen. 41:1-44.17)
Listen here. This week’s Torah portion tells the story of “Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams, Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt, and Joseph’s testing of his brothers.” * My cohost Dennis Dale asks: Is Judaism a proposition religion? * The … Continue reading
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Parasha Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1–40:23)
Listen here. Wikipedia: “The parashah tells the stories of how Jacob’s other sons sold Joseph into captivity in Egypt, of how Judah wronged his daughter-in-law Tamar and discovered his transgression, and how Joseph served Potiphar and was imprisoned when falsely … Continue reading
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Vayetze (Gen. 28:10–32:3)
Wikipedia: “The parashah tells of Jacob’s travels to, life in, and return from Haran. The parashah recounts Jacob’s dream of a ladder to heaven, Jacob’s meeting of Rachel at the well, Jacob’s time working for Laban and living with Rachel … Continue reading
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Parasha Toledot (Gen. 25:19–28:9)
This week’s Torah portion tells us the story of Esau and Jacob. Listen here. I am joined by Vivian Veritas, Dennis Dale and the Professor. * I think the allegations against Roy Moore are true. I don’t think they reflect … Continue reading
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