Serpent’s Symbol – Parasha Chukat
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This series of classes on the Parsha offers an eclectic selection of lectures on the weekly Torah portion spanning the introductory level to highly advanced in-depth studies of selected passages weaving interpretations from Early and Late Commentators as well as Chassidic and Mussar Masters.
In Parsha Journeys, Rabbi Teller presents the complete storyline of the first two chapters of each of the weekly parshiyot (Torah portions), in addition to insights into some of the more famous events discussed. In the Living The Parsaha series, Rebbetzin Smiles presents selected topics in the weekly Parsha, with a focus on character development. Early and Later Commentators, including excerpts from classical works produced by the Chassidic and Mussar Movements, are woven together to present a new insight into one’s life as an inspired Torah Jew In Chassidut on the Parsha, Rabbi H. Reichman synthesizes the comments of the Midrash, the Talmud, and Hasidic thought and connects them to contemporary life, applying the lessons of the Parsha to modern issues and challenges.
Symbol of the Snake
What does the flowering stick of Aharon mean?
We don’t understand and we need to know Hashem is running the world! It’s all good.
What was the mission of the spies and how did they fail!
Lights
Individual as part of the group
The jews ask ” what will we eat during shemita and yovel?”
Explanation of this question on many levels and how it applys to our lifes today and now!
Living a Life of Kiddush Hashem
Jewish Concept of how to respect the Elderly
Why does the Leper ( Mezora ) send away two birds?
Shemini
Vayakhel
Mishkan ( the Tabernacle ) was it Lahathila or Bedeved – Was the Mishkan a reaction to something or was it Hashem’s first choice.
Naaseh vNenishma
Discusion of the last Rashi in the Parasha
Beshalach
Beshalach
Parasha Bo
what can you learn from a frog?
What does baby Moshe crying mean for us?
Blessing of Dan
Wagons of Yosef
Midrash discussing Reuvan’s Teshuva and how it relates to Chanuka
Who was Yaakov Avinu struggling with during the night?
Vayeitzei learning a Midrash
the story of Esav
Fast travel – what is all about
You are never alone, what was the cloud over the mountain that was seen ?
Avraham Avinu – Explaining the first Midrash in Lech Lecha
Paraha Noah 5785 – how does Din ( strict justice ) turn into Rachamim ( mercy )
Why does Bringing the first fruits ( Bikurim ) guarantee that you will stay in the land of Eretz Yisrael as the Midrash says. Ki Tavo