In this bonus mini episode, Carmelle shares an idea about the value of tzitzit, and about how we can ensure we pass on Jewish tradition joyfully to the next generation.

This episode is based on a Dvar Torah by Rav Avraham Teitz.

This week, Carmelle approaches the Sin of the 12 Spies from a slightly different angle than one might expect, and addresses many different hot topics of discussion in the Jewish world today. We discuss the value of Eretz Yisrael, making Aliyah to Israel, and more, with plenty of stories and snippets woven in between.

This week's main ideas are based on Divrei Torah, Articles and Essays by Rav Chagai Londin, Tzvi Fishman and Simcha Raz.

Aliyah Halacha Source Sheet (essays that are good to start with):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IQKIqjsg3VbivLV4MFXFCSrzF4NJwNguuGUXs0Whfow/edit?usp=sharing

Why are Kohanim assigned by birth? Why can't you become a Kohen? Why do Kohanim have so many extra prohibitions? This week Carmelle dives into Parashat Emor, discussing what it means to be Kadosh (holy), and the idea behind hereditary institutions. The ideas this week are based on essays by Rav Chaim Ori Kutler, Rav Ze'ev Sultanovitch, and Rabbi Ilan Goldman.

Where does Lashon Hara come from? How can we avoid speaking negatively? This week examining the Parasha, Carmelle talks about the power of our speech, and the different levels to manifesting ideas. This episode is inspired by an essay by Rav Omer Davidovich, who teaches at Yeshivat Merkaz HaRav.

Welcome to the Official Beit HaRav Kook Podcast! We're very excited to have you, and to learn and grow together each week.