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Parashat Va’etchannan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs this Monday at 12:30 pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Va’etchannan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11). Kirk emails: Is someone allowed to make … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22). Watch the video. * So why do we … Continue reading
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Parashat Masei (Numbers 33:1-36:13)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Masei (Numbers 33:1-36:13).
This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Masei (Numbers 33:1-36:13)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Masei (Numbers 33:1-36:13). Watch the video. * This is the end … Continue reading
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Accused Brooklyn Murderer Levi Aron
Rabbi Rabbs writes: Judaism says there are categories of Jews that are exempt from the entire Torah. The cheresh, shoteh, and katan. The deaf, fool, and minor. Although the minor (under 12 for females/under 13 for males) knows the difference … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Mattot (Numbers 30:2-32:42)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. Watch the videos. This week we study Parashat Mattot (Numbers 30:2-32:42). * This week’s Torah portion … Continue reading
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Rabbi Rabbs Turns 50 Today
The rabbi calculates his birthday by the Hebrew calendar. On the Western calendar, he turned 50 weeks ago. Rabbi Rabbs posts to FB: The Mishnah (Avos 5:24) tells us that when we turn 50 we become a source for counsel. … Continue reading
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Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9). Here’s an excerpt from the rabbi’s notes from … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion Is Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. Watch the videos. This week we study Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9). * When you read this … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Chukkat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. Watch the video. This week we study Parashat Chukkat (Numbers 19:1-22:1). * The ritual of the … Continue reading
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