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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10)
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 Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10). * Is the Jewish soul different from the non-Jewish soul? … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the rabbi’s cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19). Watch the video. * Here’s the page of Talmud … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Beshallach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on the rabbi’s cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Beshallach (Exodus 13:17-17:16). * God does not lead the Jews by the … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
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 Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16). Watch the video. * Rabbi Wein writes: “People who are … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)
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 Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35). Watch the video. * This might be wrong, but I … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)
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 Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1). Watch the video. * Is it good for the Jews … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26)
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 Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26). * Rabbi Berel Wein writes: “The book of … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Miketz (Genesis 41:1-44:17)
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 Miketz (Genesis 41:1-44:17). * What do you do when a paranoid … Continue reading
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