Throughout our parsha, the word "blessing," or a variation thereof, appears numerous times. So, too, does the expression: "the place which G-d has chosen to establish His name therein." In this podcast, Rabbi Schweiger examines the connection between the two and discusses how they are related to a third idea - "being happy."

 

This week's podcast is generously sponsored by the Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation in honor of Rabbi Meir Schweiger.

Credits:

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

The root Shema appears 92 times in the book of Devarim, suggesting an important theme-motif in Moshe's last words to the nation before he dies. In this week's parsha podcast on Ekev, Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash will look at some of the places in the beginning of Devarim and particularly in this week's parsha in which the root word appears. In addition, she will also focus on an interesting midrashic text that deals with memory and mitzvot.

Credits:

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

The root Shema appears 92 times in the book of Devarim, suggesting an important theme-motif in Moshe's last words to the nation before he dies. In this week's parsha podcast on Ekev, Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash will look at some of the places in the beginning of Devarim and particularly in this week's parsha in which the root word appears. In addition, she will also focus on an interesting midrashic text that deals with memory and mitzvot.

Credits:

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

One of the deepest teaching of the Torah is hidden right at the beginning of parshat Va'etchanen. Why was Moshe pleading to enter the land when he knew the Divine decree, and what can his struggle teach us about our own prayers?

Credits:

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

One of the deepest teaching of the Torah is hidden right at the beginning of parshat Va'etchanen. Why was Moshe pleading to enter the land when he knew the Divine decree, and what can his struggle teach us about our own prayers?

Credits:

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Parshat Devarim is always read on the Shabbat preceding the 9th of Av.  In this podcast, Rabbi Michael Hattin discusses the chronology associated with Moshe's final words to the people. He also examines how the tradition of Moshe's date of death complements a surprising theme associated with the 9th of Av.

Credits:

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Parshat Devarim is always read on the Shabbat preceding the 9th of Av.  In this podcast, Rabbi Michael Hattin discusses the chronology associated with Moshe's final words to the people. He also examines how the tradition of Moshe's date of death complements a surprising theme associated with the 9th of Av.

Credits:

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

The prophetic selections of Haftarot during the summer months are not chosen to connect with the weekly Torah portion. Their messages of chastisement and consolation revolve around the historical and religious commemorations that take place  this time of year. This week's choice is no exception.

Credits:

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

The prophetic selections of Haftarot during the summer months are not chosen to connect with the weekly Torah portion. Their messages of chastisement and consolation revolve around the historical and religious commemorations that take place  this time of year. This week's choice is no exception.

Credits:

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Pinchas and Eliyahu are biblical figures who are rewarded for their zealousness. For many of the later Rabbis, such zealousness is problematic, and they read a degree of rebuke into the biblical text.  What results is a shift in the notion of what is heroic. Listen now to Rabbi Leon Morris in this week's Pardes from Jerusalem podcast on Pinchas.

Credits:

Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant

Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator