As we transition in our weekly Torah readings from the Book of Leviticus to the Book of Numbers, this extraordinary episode in honor of next week's commemoration of Jerusalem Day connects the songs of the Levitical choir in the Holy Temple to Quantum Theory, Black Holes and the breathtaking natural phenomena of Aurora Borealis. What do they all have in common? The answer will surprise you!  

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Rabbi Chaim Richman  Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone   Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow:   Paypal: [email protected]   or:  https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...  

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What is the significance of ‘Lag Ba’Omer’, the 33rd day of the Omer  counting? 

Why do thousands stream to the Galilee tomb of the renowned  second century sage Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, and what is the Torah  concept of prayer at the grave of the righteous?  

In this week’s  Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman discuss the  main lesson that we can learn from the lives of the righteous.

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The Temple Mount and Freedom of Worship in Israel    

This week our hosts discuss the recent spate of terror attacks in Israel in the light of history and the Torah's emphasis on the importance of the Land of Israel and the key role it plays in the redemption of Israel and all mankind. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman present a scathing analysis of these painful events as they are falsely portrayed in the media and manipulated by the political echelon. 

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Rabbi Chaim Richman  Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone   

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Israel, Hashem’s Witness Throughout History      

This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast celebrates Israel Independence Day. What is the secret of Jewish existence…and what is Israel’s message for the world?   

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Rabbi Chaim Richman  Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone   Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow:   Paypal: [email protected]   or:  https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...  

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Can People Emulate G-d, and Bring Light into the World?  This week’s Jerusalem Light podcast focuses on the spiritual work of the days of the Counting of the Omer….’clearing the field of stones.’  Why was ancient Egyptian society so obsessed with death? The answer provides an insight into today’s culture of woke.   

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Rabbi Chaim Richman  Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone   

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Passover is the birthday of freedom. But what does it mean to be free?  This week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast is a Passover special, as Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman reflect on the powerful spiritual dynamics of this beloved festival: the eternal covenant of the Passover offering, the haggadah and the seder night, the unique prohibition against chometz (leaven) – and the significance of Passover for all mankind. Our hosts answer a listener’s question: Should non-Jews celebrate Passover?    

Jerusalem Lights wishes you chag kasher v'sameach, a joyous and kosher Festival of Passover!  

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Rabbi Chaim Richman  Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone   Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow:   Paypal: [email protected]   or:  https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...  

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Parashat Metzorah

Shabbat HaGadol, the ‘Great Sabbath’ which precedes Passover, ushers in this season of miracles. The moving backstory of how this Sabbath gets its name, reminds us of our own mission – and challenge – to rise up in defiance of the woke agenda of the modern-day Pharaohs who seek to enslave our minds and subjugate our souls. As Passover approaches, the promise of true freedom and redemption beckons us all to take a bold stand for the One True G-d!   

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Rabbi Chaim Richman  Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone   Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow:   Paypal: [email protected]   or:  https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...  

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Parashat Tazria - 

Will Smith & the Vacuous, Morally Bankrupt Media: The Slap Heard Around the World  

As Israel reels from the worst wave of Arab terror since the second Intifada, the upcoming Hebrew month of Nisan, called by Torah ‘the first of all the months’ (Ex. 12) and known as the ‘time of redemption,’ coincides with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman focus on this dichotomy and provide sensitive and penetrating Biblical perspective and real-time analysis, asking difficult questions and offering honest and thought-provoking insights.    ___ 

Rabbi Chaim Richman  Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone   

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Parashat Shmini - The Red Heifer: Faith that Transcends Knowledge     

In this week’s Jerusalem Lights podcast, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman reflect on the convergence of the Torah portion of Shmini with the ‘Sabbath of the Red Heifer,’ and the eternal truths we learn from the untimely deaths of Aaron’s sons Nadav and Avihu. What does it mean to really serve G-d in this world? 

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Rabbi Chaim Richman  Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone   Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow:   Paypal: [email protected]   or:  https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...  

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The Historical Record of Purim and the Struggle to Rebuild the Holy Temple   

In honor of Purim, Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman shed light on the Purim story as told by the Scroll of Esther, beginning with the Fast of Esther and its remarkable power of prayer. Our hosts present unique Torah thoughts, fascinating historical and archeological information, and spiritual insights that motivate us all towards spiritual growth, challenging all people to internalize the universal lessons – and redemptive promise – of this ‘highest of all days,’ wherein the true nature of our relationship with our Creator is revealed. ___ 

Rabbi Chaim Richman  Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone   

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