Lecture given at Soul Centre Sydney in honor of Shavous 2024
Pesach a time of liberation, a mental game of removing ourself from a sense of stuckness and letting go.
What was Tzaraat, this strange leprosy, what is it significance and what can we learn from it today?
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 Day02:22 Balancing Growth and Solace04:17 Bringing God into the Mundane05:14 Imbuing Regular Life with Meaning06:39 Faith in God Amidst Challenges
The power of the words of Mordechai to Esther, Can I find Hashem in the Hidden? The secret to achieving success in our lives, contributing to the narrative?
Why do we Tally all the Materials at the Completion of the Mishkan? Why do we Emphasis Blessings as we complete Sefer Shemos?
In a Parsha filled with the details of building a Mishkan why is this called Vayakhel, with a singular term referring to the collective congregation? The Secret to Unity, the Secret to Collective Joy.
Why do we discuss the broken Luchos here? Why between the Parshiot that discuss the vision and then subsequent implementation of the Mishkan?
Why is Moshe's name not mentioned in this weeks Parsha, why?
The most fascinating commandment in this weeks Parsha is regarding the transportation poles of the Ark. Why was it so essential? Why did Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakkai believe that Yavnah was important to be saved?
What are the symptoms that lead to the pain? How do we practice experiencing joy as a community when there is terrible tragedy that surrounds us?
This Parsha discusses the laws and judicial implementation of the advice of Yisro, as well as the giving of the Torah. The Torah is essentially a body of laws and regulations. What is the difference?
This episode is sponsored by my dear friend Kayli in honor of all the hostages returning safely home! And the end of this milchama!Miriam crossing the Red Sea, with a Tamborine in her hand sings her own Shira, her own song of praise? Why the need for her own song? Without her perhaps there would have been no salvation. The unwavering faith of women in impossibly dark times is what will inevitably bring the ultimate salvation.
The Jewish People as a nation are finally getting ready to leave Egypt. Hashem instructs Moshe, three specific instructions to preparing for their ultimate redemption. How do we achieve freedom as a people now, just as they had then?
We have experienced so much pain, Hashem we need the final redemption speedily in our days.
Moshe Rabenu, the leader of the Jewish People. What were the events that led him to be the greatest leader of all time?
What is the hopeful message of the ending of Sefer Breishis? How do we endure the pain? How do we move forward?
Yosef singlehandedly reframes his narrative, absolves victimhood and lives through strength. The most important life lesson from this weeks Parsha.To sponsor an episode: aycmediaproductions@gmail.com
What can we learn from Yosef's unwavering Bitachon, in the good times, in the hard times? The Lubavicher Rebbe's insight into Pharoh's dreams and Yosef's rise to success.
The story of Yosef and his perseverance and faith is my favorite story in all of Tanach. What is the secret?