What is the difference between teshuva mei'yira and teshuva mei'ahava and what does wearing a mask have anything to do with it?
If you look at the passukim (Devarim 31: 14-23) where Hashem invites Moshe and Yehoshua into the Tent of Meeting, you will see 3 big questions that jump out at me. One of which is "Why would G-D set up a system where the Torah is meant to bear witness against us?".
Hashem commands us to bring the first ripe fruit as the mitzvah of Bikkurim, but why does He ask for the first ones as opposed to the best ones? Listen in to hear why!
When the Nessiim offer the Korbanos they send it on wagons and the Torah tells us that the wagons were considered part of the offering. The obvious question is, why?
The Ramban has an interesting explanation of what it means to "raise up Bnei Yisrael". At first glance it seems like he is in direct contract to Rashi's view. Listen in to hear how we can reconcile this seeming disagreement.
The passukim that deals with this prohibition conveys much more than just not charging interest. Listen in to find out what else is going on here!
Isn't that a strange name for a korban? All of the other sacrifices give you some indication as to what the korban is about, but omer is just a Biblical measurement?!
How are we to love our neighbors when we can't be within 6 feet of each other? Listen in to see how this mitzvah can bring change the way we experience others!
If you were like me, you were waiting, praying, and visualizing the coming of the Moshiach over Pesach. Well, he's not here yet, so now what?
If you or someone you know is going to be alone for Pesach or with less people than planned, please listen in!
Every parsha can be related to current events, listen in to see the connection between this week's parsha and the current situation.
This is the first Shabbos in Seattle that all of the shuls will be closed due to the COVID-19 virus. The passuk gives us some guidance in how we should see this Shabbos and perhaps many more to come.
The Gemara says that one is supposed to drink until he doesn't know the difference between blessed Mordechai and cursed Haman. That's seems like a crazy amount of alcohol and completely contrary to Jewish values. Additionally, what benefit is there is mixing up Mordechai and Haman? Listen in to hear an alternate explanation!
The Torah says that we should labor for 6 days and complete all of our work. I have never had a week where there wasn't more left to do the following week. What is the Torah trying to communicate to us here? Listen in to hear how Rashi & Ramban answer our question!
This question leads us to a beautiful insight into human nature. The Torah is full of our history and laws, but most importantly, is the lesson to live by. Listen in to hear a practical tool that we can learn from the placement of this mitzvah.
What makes Rosh Chodesh so significant? Aren't there many other mitzvos that Hashem could have chosen to be the first after 210 years of slavery? Listen in to find out!
Moshe thinks that the Jews don't listen to him because of his challenge in speaking, yet the Torah tells us that the reason was because they were short of breath and had been burdened with hard work, which is it? Listen in to find out and to gain 2 important insights into relationships.
Ever wonder why Pharaoh decided to enslave the Jews? If you think about it, it was completely illogical! Listen in to understand why.
Why does is Yosef called a son of his old age, weren't all of Yaakov sons born when he was old?!
There are varying opinions as to why the Torah points out that Yaakov is Shalaim-intact, listen in to hear 3 different answers!