2 Paleys on a Pod

This week's Parsha seems a bit repetitive, but we learn about those who actually made the Tabernacle, according to Hashem's plan. B'nai Yisrael has been forgiven since building the Golden Calf (which Michael thinks was more like a "Summer Art Project") and now they must step up to build a beautiful place where Hashem may dwell among them. Let's dive in!

We're back from Purim with Parshat Ki Tisa, this being Michael's very favorite (IYKYK).

While Moses is with God for 40 days and 40 nights, the Israelites get worried he's not coming back, so they build a Golden Calf. God is pissed, but forgives them.

We are in Boston this weekend for a family Bar Mitzvah.

Mazal Tov, Theo Klots!

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Happy Purim! In this special bonus episode, you'll hear our thoughts on Megillat Esther, the scroll that we read each year on Purim. It's nice to have a holiday with a heroine, using her feminine wiles to save our people.

Have a joyous, festive Purim, even in these troubling times!

Our friend Jonathan Ornstein, CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Krakow, joins us this week to discuss leadership, Zelensky, King Charles, Auschwitz, and of course, the Parsha, Tetzaveh! This one is full of details like how to adorn the High Priest's breast plate and kill the sacrificial ram.

Plus, find out what Jonathan really thought of the award-winning film, "A Real Pain," which took place in Poland.

We recorded in a high rise Manhattan apartment and some sirens can be heard, adding to the dramatic landscape of our city.

For more information on JCC Krakow, please visit: friendsofjcckrakow.org

Briyah is in Queens and Michael is in Mexico. Sounds about right! Mexico is full of pyramids and magnificent colors.

This week's Parsha is Terumah, in which Hashem tells Moses to gather donated materials from the Israelites so that they may build a Mishkan, a dwelling place for Hashem. At first, it seems this parsha is a bit boring because of all the details instruction. But actually it is filled with beauty and gemstones. Hashem adores us so much and knows we need this for ourselves so that we may learn to give from our entire beings.

Thank you, Hashem! And thank you for listening to our Podcast.

Shabbat Shalom

The Torah takes a turn this week because Hashem gives us many laws to follow! Laws about slaves, festivals, treating strangers with kindness, and sacrificial offerings. It's all in here. Do you hate your in-laws? There's probably a law for that too. Come along for the ride as Michael and Briyah break down some of these mishpatim and why they matter.

Also, check out Sunset Boulevard on Broadway. It's...killer.

Briyah is back from Ceremony and she crossed the Red Sea! Michael explains another favorite parsha, Yitro, where the 10 Commandments are given to the Israelites.

How does this play into our lives?

This is a very special episode and please watch the video if you can!

Blessings, Briyah and Michael

Briyah is getting ready to leave her new favorite place, Hollywood, Florida, and return to NYC. Michael is still in Budapest, with one good hip.

What lessons does this parsha have for us?

Why do some people want to stay enslaved as opposed to becoming free?

Please enjoy this episode and there may even be a song in here!

It's Parshat Bo and Briyah and Michael are discussing darkness, surrender, trauma (of course) and other applicable themes. Pharaoh is back with his hardened heart and more plagues are underway.

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Hashem tells Moses that he will take the Israelites out of Egypt. We learn of the first plagues, including blood and the frogs! How much can we take? Hostages, terrorism, natural disasters...but we have to be patient and trust that we will be taken out of Galus when the time is right. Briyah recommends looking into Family Constellations Therapy in order to heal what has been passed down through generations. It is life changing. Thanks for listening to our weekly episodes.