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Did you know the renowned economist Selwyn Gerber can also delve into the inner workings and deep levels of the weekly Parsha? Intended for his children and grandchildren, each episode is a welcome companion for Shabbat for anyone interested in the depths of the weekly sedra.
This podcast was arranged by his children in honor of his 72nd birthday as a surprise gift.
This podcast was arranged by his children in honor of his 72nd birthday as a surprise gift.
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A look back at the period of Chagim and the significance of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah.
A special episode about the holiday of Succoth!
What is the meaning of the word Haazinu? Why is the Torah called a song? What does all of this tell us about Moshe? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
In this special episode, we discuss the ideas behind Yom Kippur!
What is the importance of the first word "Vayelech-and he went"? What is the importance of Hakhel? Plus more inspirational stories about the High Holidays! All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
What is the meaning of the word Nitzavim? Why does the Torah mention different professions? How is this all related to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
This week's special episode focuses on the meaning behind Rosh Hashana!
What is the significance of the Bikurim? What is the meaning of the Arami Oved Avi? What is the actual Mitzvah to write the Torah? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
What is the meaning of "When you go out to war against your enemies"? What is the Torah getting at with the law of Eishit Yefat Toar? Plus a run-through of various laws found in the Parsha!
What is the significance of the courts and judges being spread out between Jerusalem and all the various individual cities? What are some of the main ideas behind the series of commandments found in this week's parsha in setting up a just society? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
What does Moshe mean when he says "Re'eh- See..."? What is the meaning of the various Kashruth laws? Plus a run-through of the various commandments in the Parsha. All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
A special episode about the ideas behind the month of Elul!
What is the meaning of the word "Eikev"?, the kabbalistic meaning of the 7 fruits, Shabbat Nachamu and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
What is the meaning of the word ' Va'etchanan'? What is the difference Shamor and Zachor in the two versions of the ten commandments? What can we learn from Moshe calling Israel a "good" land? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
What is the deep meaning of Isaiah's words in the Haftarah? Is there a pattern repeating itself of going from deep sadness to hope and rejuvenation? All this and more on Ponderings on the Parsha!
What is the meaning of this minor holiday? What can it teach us for our day in age?
What is the main point of the 5th book? What is the significance of the number 5 and what can we learn from Moshe's transformation from someone afraid to speak to a master orator? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
What is the meaning of the word 'Matot' which means both tribes and staffs? Why was Aharon mourned so heavily? Why are all of the journeys that Jewish people took in the desert listed? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
What is the connection between Pinchas and Eliyahu? Why, in the opinion of one Sage, are the verses about the daily offerings the most important in the Torah? What do the daughters of Zelophehad teach us about the role of women? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
Who was Balaam? What is the meaning of the famous blessing that he uttered, "How great are your tents, Jacob..." ? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!
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