It’s an all-out family feud this week, with Miriam and Aharon accusing their brother Moshe of neglecting his marriage. Why does Miriam judge her brother so harshly? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren about the importance of knowing that we can never reach another person’s place.  Inspired by the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz on Bamidbar, and brought to you by the RRG Beit Midrash, the spiritual home for Hebrew University students on campus.

Why does God give the Kohenim the unique mitzvah to bless the nation, and what is a bracha anyways? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how Aharon as his role of the High Priest brought peace between the heavens and the earth, and how we can all follow in his footsteps.  Inspired by the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz on Bamidbar, and brought to you by the RRG Beit Midrash, the spiritual home for Hebrew University students on campus.

How do we deal with heartbreaking passages of rebuke in this week’s parsha? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how the blessings and the rebuke are both illogical, and they ultimately express our unique and eternal relationship with God. Inspired by the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz on Vayikra, and brought to you by the RRG Beit Midrash, the spiritual home for Hebrew University students on campus.

What is the deeper significance of Sefirat HaOmer, and what does it have to do with birth? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how the preparation that we do during Sefirat HaOmer can help us to receive the Torah anew this Shavuot. Inspired by the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz on Vayikra, and brought to you by the RRG Beit Midrash, the spiritual home for Hebrew University students on campus.

What does it mean to be holy, and does that differ from being ethical? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how holiness implores us to be aware of God’s presence in all our actions, both big and small. Inspired by the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz on Vayikra, and brought to you by the RRG Beit Midrash, the spiritual home for Hebrew University students on campus.

Is Yom Haatzmaut a secular celebration of Jewish national independence, or is it a day of sanctity and spiritual significance? Take a deep dive into the matter with Rabbi Yonatan Udren as he illustrates how Israeli Independence Day reflects the central quality of Pesach, and invites all of us to be a part in the next chapter of Jewish national history. Brought to you by the RRG Beit Midrash, the spiritual home for Hebrew University students on campus.

What was the fatal flaw of Aaron’s two sons Nadav and Avihu on the day of the inauguration of the Mishkan, and what does it have to do with jazz music? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how spontaneity is a fundamental aspect of our service of God, as long as it’s in tune with the rest of the band. Inspired by the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz on Vayikra, and brought to you by the RRG Beit Midrash, the spiritual home for Hebrew University students on campus.

What does the connection between matzah and the mincha offering teach us about the Temple and Seder Night? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how matzah gives us a taste of the world of the Temple, an ideal world with a clear sense of our true identity.  Inspired by the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz on Vayikra, and brought to you by the RRG Beit Midrash, the spiritual home for Hebrew University students on campus.

How can we find meaning and inspiration from the Torah’s in-depth descriptions of animal sacrifices? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how the sacrifices can teach us about a central aspect of Divine service. Inspired by the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz on Vayikra, and brought to you by the RRG Beit Midrash, the spiritual home for Hebrew University students on campus.