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Who was responsible for streetlights in the olden days?

This class was given on Thursday, 3/31/2022 (28 Adar II 5782).

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Video interview of Mr. Yehuda Avner.

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SHEMINI: THE CALF AND THE HEAVENLY FLAME - S2 E24 - Jewish Insights

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After months of work, Aaron & Moses inaugurate the Tabernacle, and… nothing happens.

The Divine presence remained absent.

Why didn’t G-d’s presence rest in the Tabernacle?

What was still missing?

This class was given on Thursday, 3/24/2022 (21 Adar II 5782).

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How did Haman persuade King Achashverosh to annihilate the Jews?

Why did G-d agree?

And what was the turning point that changed the course of the story?

The Kabbalistic underpinnings of the Purim Story.

This class was given on Thursday, 3/10/2022 (7 Adar II 5782).

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Are demons bothered by charity giving at night?

What is the most famous will in Jewish history?

Which country excels in the mitzvah of charity?

This class was given on Thursday, 2/24/2022 (23 Adar I 5782).

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PEKUDEI: HOW WERE THE PYRAMIDS BUILT? With Rabbi Chaim Markovits - S2 E22 - Jewish Insights

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Elon Musk tweeted that aliens built them, the prevailing tradition is that the Israelites built them, and Egyptian scholars claim that Egyptians built them.

But everyone is still amazed: how did they manage to move such heavy stones?

And why couldn’t the Levites use the same technology in erecting the Tabernacle?

This class was given on Thursday, 3/3/2022 (30 Adar I 5782).

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Ki Sisa: Jewish Hygiene? With Rabbi Chaim Markovits - S2 E20 - Jewish Insights

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The coronavirus raised awareness for proper hygiene.

In fact, in the Tabernacle in the desert over three thousand years ago, the priest would wash his hands and feet before beginning the holy service.

What is spiritual hygiene?

And why should the women be in charge?

This class was given on Thursday, 2/17/2022 (16 Adar I 5782).

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TERUMAH: ATONEMENT OR ELEVATION? With Rabbi Chaim Markovits - S2 E18 - Jewish Insights

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A massive fundraising campaign was kicked off after the Exodus to fund the construction of the Tabernacle.

When exactly did it take place?

And why exactly was a Tabernacle necessary?

This class was given on Thursday, 2/3/2022 (2 Adar I 5782).

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YISRO: JUNGLE OR ORCHARD? With Rabbi Chaim Markovits - S2 E16 - Jewish Insights

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Before a person converts, he is told:

“Being Jewish is difficult.”

Afterwards, he is told, “Being Jewish is great!”

What’s going on?

This class was given on Thursday, 1/20/2022 (18 Shvat 5782).

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Mishpatim: Our Goal in Life With Rabbi Chaim Markovits - S2 E17 - Jewish Insights

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Humans like to strive for perfection.

However, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the first Chabad Rebbe, wrote an entire book about reaching the level of a ‘beinoni,’ commonly translated as ‘mediocre.’

What exactly did he mean?

This class was given on Thursday, 1/27/2022 (25 Shvat 5782).

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BESHALACH: GOLD CHASERS AND GRAVE DIGGERS With Rabbi Chaim Markovits - S2 E15 - Jewish Insights

Before the Israelites left Egypt, some chased after gold and some chased after graves. 

Both were upon the express command of G-d.  

Who was right? 

A lesson about priorities.  

This class was given on Thursday, 1/13/2022 (11 Shvat 5782).  

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