In Joshua chapter 2, Tim and David share perspectives on the important figure of Rahab. Tim focuses on the Rahab who has fears Israel’s arrival but also wants to be free of her life of bondage to sin. David looks at Rahab as the kind of person we should be inviting into our communities.   […]

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This week, Tim reviews each mention of Joshua in the Torah before dipping into the first verse of Joshua 1. In the second part of the teaching, David takes a deep dive into “Kiryat Arba.”       Video:  Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save.      Discussion Guide: […]

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This week, David Deikun brings us a teaching that brings together the yearly calendar, Torah portions Lech Lecha and Vayera, the book of Joshua, and an application to Beth Tikkun’s next phase of life. The center of the teaching is Abraham’s role as the prophet who receives the initial “vision” and the importance of refreshing […]

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In this week’s teaching, Tim gives a little perspective on the book of Joshua, fitting it into the larger scheme of the Bible, and David Deikun lays a foundation for looking at Joshua through the lens of the “spiritual seasons” of the year and the weekly Torah portions.  Video:  Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, […]

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After reviewing an insight from a previous teaching on this parshah, we put forward a thought about Moses and then the idea that the ending of the Torah really doesn’t feel like the end of the story. Israel stands on the cusp of the Land, ready to enter…and the Torah cycle returns to B’reisheet, Genesis. […]

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In this year’s Sukkot teaching, we focus on joy. How is joy connected to this seventh annual appointed time? We explore five connections in the teaching.  Video:  Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Sukkot 2022-guide.pdf

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In this week’s teaching video, we first recall an insight from Grant in which he compares life to a high-wire act. We then share insights from Vayelech regarding leadership and “passing the torch” to the next generation.  Video:  Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Vayelech 2022-guide.pdf Medios Visuales:

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Ki Tavo begins with commands about bringing firstfruits to the central Sanctuary and allocating various tithes. Next is the reminder of what the covenant is: a mutual pledge between the people and God. Next are the features of ancient covenants: the blessing and curses that will follow faithfulness or disobedience. Finally, Moses summons the people […]

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Containing 74 mitzvot (or 72, depending on who you ask) – the most of any portion in the Torah – Ki Teitzei is packed with commands. They include laws about family dysfunctions, moral and legal obligations towards neighbors and fellow citizens, sexual misdemeanors, moral behavior in relation to financial matters, and other rules of social responsibility. […]

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In Chapter 11 leading up to this week’s Torah portion, Moses speaks to the Israelites whereby he emphasizes the importance of the people to observe the commands to love and obey Adonai. Our Torah portion begins in verse 26, which focuses on the blessing(s) if they obey and the curse(s) if they disobey. This sets […]

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