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- October 7, Bereishit, Before There Was Light There Was Hope
Why would Hashem create a world He knows will break? And why doesn't He eliminate the darkness?
This week on Weekly with Chana, we explore two extraordinary Midrashim, the spirit of Mashiach hovering before the first light, and what Bereishit teaches us about hope, redemption, and our responsibility to rebuild.
Because even before there was light, Hashem gave us the spirit of hope.
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Shabbat Shalom!
13 min - Yom HaZikaron | Guilt & Gratitude
Summary
In this heartfelt conversation, Chana Hirschowitz reflects on Yom HaZikaron, the day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and victims of terror in Israel. She shares her emotional journey of understanding Jewish unity and the collective grief felt by the community. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, she emphasizes the importance of gratitude, identity, and the sacrifices made for the Jewish people. Chana's insights highlight the deep connections within the Jewish community and the significance of remembering those who have fallen for the sake of their homeland.
Chapters
00:00 Reflections on Yom HaZikaron
06:54 The Unity of the Jewish People
8 min - Pekudei | Protests, Self-Hating Jews, Accounting for Every Shekel, Defending Our Indivisible Jewish Identity
00:00 The Essence of Living in Israel
02:54 Unity and Division in the Jewish Community
06:09 Understanding Our Shared Identity as Jews
10 min - Vayakhel | Intimate Reflections
00:00The Dichotomy of Idealism and Reality
01:52The Power of Jewish Women and Mirrors
06:27Reflections on Life's Challenges
11:33Self-Reflection and Growth
13 min - Purim | Esther's Story Exposed
00:00 The Legacy of Esther and Purim
02:44 Esther's Struggles and Divine Silence
05:14 The Courage to Act
07:46 Esther's Connection to God
10:29 The Significance of Purim
12:42 Esther's Story and Its Relevance Today
15 min - Terumah | A Sanctuary of Hope
00:00 Reflections on a Year of Change
02:27 Hope Amidst Tragedy
05:37 The Power of Unity and Faith
08:12 Building a Sanctuary of Hope
10:54 Cedar Trees of Hope and Future
13:04 A Blessing for Redemption and Comfort
14 min - Shavuos | The Day Hashem's Love Brought On the Criticism of the Entire World
Lecture given at Soul Centre Sydney in honor of Shavous 2024
23 min - Metzorah | Stuck in Dubai, How to Get Unstuck, Let Go, Lean into Gratitude and Liberate Oneself.
Pesach a time of liberation, a mental game of removing ourself from a sense of stuckness and letting go.
7 min - Tazria | Blemishes of Greatness, The Strongest People, the Most Difficult of Challenges.
What was Tzaraat, this strange leprosy, what is it significance and what can we learn from it today?
7 min - Shemini | The Dichotomy and Dangers of Extremism, The Power of Balance and Synthesis.
This weeks Parsha we discuss seemingly two opposites, the inauguration of the Mishkan and the death of Nadav and Avihu on that difficult day. As well as the laws of Kashrut. Why the seeming randomness, what can we learn from the synthesis of these two ideas?
00:00 The Significance of the Eighth Day
02:22 Balancing Growth and Solace
04:17 Bringing God into the Mundane
05:14 Imbuing Regular Life with Meaning
06:39 Faith in God Amidst Challenges
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About Weekly with Chana
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living with the times, bringing the past to the present. weekly with chana is a refreshing new way of seeing ourselves within the parsha and how we can use these lessons to live happier more…
meaningful lives today. happy listening :)