Shemot archive
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Bo: It’s not just the thought that counts!
Transcript: What is the relevance of tefillin in our times? In Parshat Bo, the Torah states (Shemot 13:16), “Vehaya le’ot al yadecha uletotafot bein einecha.” – “And they shall be Read more... -
Va’era: How you can be as great as Moshe
Transcript: Who was greater: Moshe or Aharon? In Parshat Va’era the Torah provides us with the genealogy of the tribe of Levi. We arrive in this list at the household Read more... -
Shemot: Why is this book different from all other books?
Transcript: Why is this book different from all other books? This shabbat we’ll be commencing the reading of the book of Shemot, which some people call the book of Exodus. Read more... -
A late Purim teaches us an important lesson
Transcript: Why is Purim celebrated in the second month of Adar and not the first? In this Jewish leap year we are now commencing the second month of Adar and Read more... -
Vayakhel: What will you be doing on the day after?
Transcript: What will you be doing on the day after? Parshat Vayakhel commences (Shemot 35:1), “Vayakhel Moshe et kol adat Bnei Yisroel.” – “Moshe congregated the entire assembly of the Read more... -
Ki Tisa: When can we read the Torah in reverse?
Transcript: We don’t just learn from the content of the Torah. We also learn so much from the way in which it is presented. One fine example of this is Read more... -
Tetzaveh: Three important lessons for successful Jewish parenting
Transcript: Three important lessons about successful Jewish parenting appear at the commencement of Parshat Tetzaveh. The Torah gives us a mitzvah in Shemot 27:20, “lehaalot ner tamid” to guarantee that Read more... -
Terumah: Enablers are as important as achievers!
Transcript: Enablers are as important as achievers. Parshat Terumah presents us with the fascinating details of the furnishing of the Mishkan (the Sanctuary) in the wilderness. As a mobile sanctuary, Read more... -
Mishpatim: Do your pets know when it is Shabbat?
Transcript: Do your pets know when it is shabbat? I find it fascinating how often over the years people have actually said to me that they genuinely believe that in Read more... -
Yitro: The best entry points to greater Jewish engagement
Transcript: What is the best entry point through which more people can engage better with their Judaism? Parshat Yitro commences with the words, “Vayishma Yitro,” – “Yitro heard.” (Shemot 18:1). Read more...
