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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Vayeshev (Genesis 37-40)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 5:00 pm PST on the Rabbi Rabbs cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Vayeshev (Genesis 37-40). * Even rabbis like Tim Tebow’s public displays … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the Rabbi Rabbs cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43). Rabbi Rabbs emails: Here is the link to … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Vayetzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the Rabbi Rabbs cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Vayetzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3). * San Fernando Mayor Mario Hernandez Admits Affair … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Toledot (Genesis 25:19-28:9)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on my cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Toledot (Genesis 25:19-28:9). * Rabbi Beryl Wein writes: “Finding a mate is no … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Chayyei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the Rabbi Rabbs cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Chayyei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18). * Rabbi Berel Wein writes: “The death … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-22:24)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the Rabbi Rabbs cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-22:24). Watch the video. * Rabbi Berel Wein writes: … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Lekh Lekha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST. This week we study Parashat Lekh Lekha (Genesis 12:1-17:27). * Rabbi Berel Wein writes: “It is the unwavering courage and tenacity of Avraham, in the face of … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. Watch the video! This week we study Parashat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32). * I thought we’d start by … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parshah V’Zot HaBerachah – Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the Rabbi Rabbs cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parshah V’Zot HaBerachah – Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12. More. Chabad: “The reason that the … Continue reading
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Parashat Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-52)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the Rabbi Rabbs cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-52).
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