Episodios

  • The Rise & Fall of Lot & Hagar

    The Rise & Fall of Lot & Hagar
    Feb 15 2021

    What made Lot and Hagar initially great? What brought about their decline? Tune in and find out!
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    16 m
  • The Tower of Bavel & the Dor Haflaga (Generation of the Dispersion): Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #7

    The Tower of Bavel & the Dor Haflaga (Generation of the Dispersion): Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #7
    Jan 13 2021
    What were the people who built the Tower of Bavel trying to accomplish? How can a person believe he can "wage war" against G-d? Why did G-d respond by confusing their language and scattering them? Find out the answers to these questions and much more on the latest podcast!
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    25 m
  • Measure For Measure. Haftorah to Parshas Shemos with Rabbi Yaakov Zions

    Measure For Measure. Haftorah to Parshas Shemos with Rabbi Yaakov Zions
    Jan 8 2021
    In this week's haftorah, Yeshaya Hanavi reminds the Jewish people of their debt of gratitude to Hashem for the exodus. In addition, the Egyptians were punished measure for measure, and Yeshaya tells the Jews that we too will be repayed measure for measure. What is the process of deciding which haftorah to read on a given week? Join Rabbi Zions for some fascinating background information.
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    12 m
  • The Generation of the Mabul (Flood): Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #6

    The Generation of the Mabul (Flood): Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #6
    Jan 6 2021
    What attitudes brought the Flood to the world? What was unique about about Noach? What is the significance of the rainbow? Find out the answers to these questions and much more on this podcast!
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    23 m
  • The King's Last Wishes. Haftorah to Parshas V'Yechi with Rabbi Yaakov Zions

    The King's Last Wishes. Haftorah to Parshas V'Yechi with Rabbi Yaakov Zions
    Jan 1 2021
    The Parshah tells of Yaakov's Final words to his sons. Many generations later, David commands his young son Shlomo to reward and avenge some of David's friends and enemies.
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    12 m
  • The Generation of Enosh & the Rise of Idolatry: Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #5

    The Generation of Enosh & the Rise of Idolatry: Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #5
    Dec 30 2020
    How did idolatry begin? How did it evolve? Why would anyone worship a statue? Why is there such a drive for idolatry, and why doesn't that drive exist today? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this podcast!
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    27 m
  • The Two Warring Factions Unite: Haftorah of Parshas V'Yigash with Rabbi Zions

    The Two Warring Factions Unite: Haftorah of Parshas V'Yigash with Rabbi Zions
    Dec 23 2020
    Will the rift ever heal? This week's parshah seemingly closes the chapter on the fight between Yosef and his brothers. But is it truly over? Many generations later, Yosef's descendant Yeravam breaks away forming the northern kingdom. The Haftorah tells of a future time when true and eternal unity will be achieved.
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    12 m
  • Kayin and Hevel: Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #4

    Kayin and Hevel: Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #4
    Dec 17 2020
    How could Kayin, a prophet, kill his own brother? What was the real issue that led to the tragic murder? And what does all this have to do with shatnez?
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    27 m