Parshat Lech Lecha
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller explains the story of Avraham’s trials and his departure to the Land of Israel. This class focuses on the narrative of Parshat Lech Lecha, with some added insights.
Series: Parsha Journeys
Parshat Vayeira
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller relates the story of Parshat Vayeira. Rabbi Teller discusses more of the trials of Avraham Avinu and the destruction of Sodom and Amorah.
Parshat Chayei Sarah
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the narrative in Parshat Chayei Sarah. Avraham buys the Machpela Cave and adjoining field in Chevron and buries his wife Sarah there, and then dispatches his servant Eliezer to find a shidduch (marriage partner) for his son Yitzchak.
Parshat Toldot
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller goes through the parsha, Parshat Toldot, providing a basic overview of the story as well as inspiring insights to the parsha.
Parshat Vayeitzei
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller learn the story of Parshat Vayeitzei.
Parshat Vayishlach
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller learns the parsha, Parshat Vayishlach.
Parshat Vayeishev
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller learns the basic storyline of Parshat Vayeishev.
Parshat Miketz
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller learns Parshat Miketz.
Parshat Vayigash: Confrontation of Kings
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the narrative of Parshat Vayigash. presents the confrontation between Yosef and Yehuda, and Yosef’s shocking revelation to his brothers.
Parshat Vayechi: Final Blessings
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller explains the final blessings of Yaakov Avinu to his sons, the Twelve Tribes, and his two grandsons Menashe and Ephraim in Parshat Vayechi.
Parshat Shemot: Persecution and Slavery
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the beginning of Parshat Shemot, which describes the subjugation and persecution of the Jewish people in Egypt.
Parshat Va’eira: Promised Redemption
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses G-d’s promises to the Jewish nation in Parshat Va’eira, as Moshe Rabbenu and his brother Aharon begin ‘negotiating’ with Pharoah to let the Jews leave Egypt.
Parshat Bo
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses Parshat Bo.
Parshat Beshalach: Salvation at Sea
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller describes the amazing miracle of the Splitting of the Sea in Parshat Beshalach.
Parshat Yitro: A Nation of Priests
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller narrates the basic storyline of Parshat Yitro with added commentary and insights.
Parshat Mishpatim: Laws to Live By
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller describes some of the laws that are mentioned in Parshat Mishpatim.
Parshat Teruma: A Dwelling Place for Hashem
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller describes the various parts of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), specifically the menorah (holy candelabra), the aron (holy ark), and the shulchan (sanctified table).
Parshat Tetzaveh: Priestly Garments
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller explains various aspects of the seven priestly garments described in this parsha.
Parshat Ki Tisa
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents an overview of the Parsha.
Parshat Vayakhel and Pekudei
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller gives a overview of Parshiot Vayakhel and Pekudei.
Parshat Vayikra
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller points out some of the important themes of Sefer Vayikra in general and specifically Parshat Vayikra.
Parshat Tazria-Metzora
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents an overview on Parshat Tazria-Metzorah.
Parshat Achrei-Mot-Kedoshim
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents specific mitzvot from Parshat Achrei-Mot and Kedoshim.
Parshat Bamidbar
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller explicates the storyline of Parshat Bamidbar, including the counting of the Jewish people, the encampments, and the tasks of the Levites in carrying the Mishkan.
Parshat Beha’alotcha
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller reviews the basic storyline of the Parsha, along with selected insights into various sections.
Parshat Balak
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the narrative of Parshat Balak, describing the failed efforts Bilam and Balak to curse the Jewish People, and the sin of Ba’al Pe’or.
Parshat Pinchas
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents an overview of the storyline of the parsha, including Pinchas’ great reward and the description of the holiday services in the Temple.
Parshat Matos-Mas’ei
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller reviews the narrative of the parsha, which describes the travels of the Jewish people throughout their 40 year sojourn in the desert.
Parshat Ki Tavo
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the storyline of Parshat Ki Tavo.
Parshat Vezot Habracha
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller relates the storyline of Parshat V’zot Habracha, with selected insights and comments.