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This week’s Torah portion (parasha) is Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, I think Alexandra Wallace should be punished. Why? Because she’s been a very, very … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s Torah portion (parasha) is Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36. Watch the complete video. * Leviticus is about getting close … Continue reading
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I Want To Study Torah With Jewish Women
I do Torah Talks with my friends on my live cam for people around the world. I videotape them and place them on my youtube channel (youtube.com/lukeisback) and my blog (Lukeford.net), but 90% of the time, I find myself conducting … Continue reading
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Torah Talk Starts The Book Of Leviticus
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. This week’s Torah portion (parasha) is Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26). We do Torah Talk Monday night at The House of … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion Is Pekudei (Exodus 38:21-40:38)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. This week’s parasha is Pekudei. For the first time, we’re going to do Torah Talk Monday night at the House … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion Is Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. This week’s parasha is Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35). Watch complete video here. It is higher quality than the cam stream … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion Is Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. This week’s parasha is Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19). * We discuss my Saturday night interview with Heshy Fried. * I ask … Continue reading
This Week’s Torah Portion Is Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
Watch the whole show. I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. This week’s parasha is Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19). * We discuss my Saturday night interview with Heshy … Continue reading
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Torah Portion Mishpatim
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. The rabbi reacts to my video and essay of a year ago about Orthodox homosexuals wanting a special deal. Feb. … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion
Watch the whole show. I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and YouTube. The rabbi reacts to my video and essay of a year ago about Orthodox homosexuals wanting … Continue reading
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