In this podcast, the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper revisits Noach. He looks at ​the first printing of Rashi's commentary, and ​wonders ​whether we drink too much alcohol.​ L'chaim!​

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In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper looks at Rashi's critique of Noach, refracting Rashi's words through the broader prism of spiritual growth.

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Why is this Shabbat known by the title of the Torah portion, when no other Shabbat is. In the episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper shares the explanation offered by the hasidic master of Ruzhin, highlighting … Read the rest

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In this episode of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne offers a creative reading of Genesis 25:11, suggesting that not only do we strive to honor our parents, but we also hope that children will be proud of … Read the rest

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In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper considers Avraham's virgin journey from his birthplace, suggesting that the value of swimming against the stream may truly lie in the end goal.

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Starting with Genesis 18:1-2, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, the Maggid of Melbourne considers a famous talmudic passage and a teaching of the Baal Shem Tov about hakhnasat orhim (welcoming guests). In this podcast, Rabbi Cooper looks into whether there is … Read the rest

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In this episode of A Shot of Torah, and continuing the Tehilim project, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper considers the two promises that God gave David – one regarding his throne, the other regarding his city: Jerusalem.

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Levi reads this short chapter where the poet emphasizes humility and composure, and ends with a call to Israel to look towards God.

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Continuing with the project of studying the 15 chapters of Tehillim that begin with the phrase “Shir Hamaalot,” Levi reads Psalms 130, briefly reflecting on his own experience doing guard duty.

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In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper explores the agriculture metaphors of Psalms 129, suggesting that confidence in the future might be based on fortunate experiences of the past.

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