Ha’azinu speaks of God as a parent, as the Being that created and formed us all. What implications does this fact have for our spirituality and consciousness? Yiscah Smith presents a teaching of the Hassidic master – the Piazecne Rabbe, … Read the rest

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Parashat Ha’azinu 5782 – The Eternity of the Jewish People

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Moving away from feeling distant from the Divine Presence – the Shechina – towards sensing closeness to Her. Why do we in fact feel distant, feel far, feel disconnected at times? And why do we sense closeness and connection at… Read the rest

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Listeners will focus on one metaphor in this week’s poem – Deuteronomy/Devarim ch.32 – that charts Jewish History. We find that Israel is depicted as God’s child, and God as our parent. Why? Why is the husband-wife metaphor, so common … Read the rest

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This week’s Interactive Parsha Experience, Haazinu, is filled with Torah learning and practical ideas for your family and students. Learn with Laura Marder, Pardes Day School Educators Program ’12 – ’14) as she explores Moshe’s final ‘pep talk’ … Read the rest

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