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This Week’s Torah Portion – 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. Watch the video! This week we study Parashat Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-52). * Rabbi Berel Wein writes: … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portions – Parashat Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20) and Parashat Vayelekh (Deuteronomy 31:1-30)
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 Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20) and Parashat Vayelekh (Deuteronomy 31:1-30. * … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
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 Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8). Watch the video. * Deut. 26:11. Another … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Ki Tetzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
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. This week we study Parashat Ki Tetzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19). Watch the video. * Rabbi Berel Wein: The … Continue reading
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Parashat Shofetim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
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 Shofetim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9).
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Shofetim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
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 Shofetim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9). Watch the video. * I want to talk … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17)
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 Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17). * Every choice you make contains … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Ekev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs this Monday at 7:00 pm PST on live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. Tonight’s show comes from The House Of Rabbs channel. Watch the video! This week we study … Continue reading
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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 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). * Deut. 3:26. Moshe gets mad at … Continue reading
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