Architectural Astonishment – Parasha Balak
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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.
Architectural Astonishment
Introspection Imperative
Voices
2 men or 12
Remarkable Reward – Parasha Behaalotecha
Relationship with Hashem
Bechukotai
behar
Wonderous Waving
Love
The Matriarchs IV – Rachel
The Matriarchs III – Rachel and Leah Intertwined
The Matriarchs II – Rivka
The Matriarchs I – Sarah
Parallels between Yosef Hatzadik and Esther Hamalkah
Limiting Self
the little alef
Blessings
the saga of the Mishkin continues. How do the rich give?
Parshat Ki Tisa
Why is Moshe Rabeinu ‘s name left out?
Housing Holiness
Ear and Eerie
Shabbas
B
430 years or 400 years
Vayeira
What the division of the Torah into Five Books reveals to us about the way Hashem leads the world, the Jewish nation and our own life journey and their meaning for us today.
Part 2: Covenants in the Book of Bereishis
The Name Ekeh? “i will be”
What does this name mean – Hashem talks to Moshe Rabeinu at the Burning Bush
Yaakov Avinu message about bringing the Redemption closer