Parsha Stories

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles! In this episode, now that Yakov has settled back in the Land of Cana'an he finds himself with 12 sons, one daughter, and three mothers to his children. However, his heart is not full because his most beloved wife, Rachel, has died. In order to fill the void left by Rachel, Yakov dotes on her oldest son, Yosef, and shows extra favor to him. Th...

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles! In this episode, the dramatic saga of Yosef and his brothers begins in this Parsha. (For the full story, check out our other podcast for this parsha.) This podcast focuses on how Reuven's choice to throw Yosef into a pit actually saves his life and how the prisoners in the Egyptian jail establish Yosef's reputation as a dream interpreter. Get...

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles! In this episode, Yakov is ready to return home to Canaan but he has to confront his brother, Esav, first. While waiting for this tense reunion, Yakov meets an angel who blesses him with a new name (Yisrael) and the promise of safety. Yakov and Esav embrace and seem to overcome their previous animosity so that Yakov can return in safety. But w...

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles! In this episode, Yakov runs away to Haran to start his new life hoping to free himself from drama. He finds that he can't escape trickery and sibling rivalry and eventually decides to return to Cana'an. But first he creates a LARGE family, earns money and prepares himself for a potential encounter with Esav. Listen now to the episode on Paras...

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’re making our way through the first book of the Torah, Sefer Bereisheit! Listen now to the episode on Parashat Toldot.

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’re making our way through the first book of the Torah, Sefer Bereisheit! Listen now to the episode on Parashat Hayei Sarah.

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’re at the beginning of the Torah now—starting with creation! Listen now to the episode on Parashat Va'Yera. Note: Parent Discretion is advised (contains allusion to child sacrifice).

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’re at the beginning of the Torah now—starting with creation! Listen now to the episode on Parashat Lech Lecha.

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’re at the beginning of the Torah now—starting with creation! Listen now to the episode on Parashat Noach.

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’re at the beginning of the Torah now—starting with creation! Listen now to the episode on Parashat Bereisheit.

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’ve reached the end of Sefer Devarim (the last book of the Torah) and its engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining! Listen now to the 16th episode on Parashat V’zot Habracha.

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’ve come to the end of Sefer Devarim (the last book of the Torah) and its engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining! Listen now to the 15th episode on Parshiot Va’yelech and Ha’azinu.

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’re making our way through Sefer Devarim (the last book of the Torah) and its engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining! Listen now to the 14th episode on Parshat Nitzavim.

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’re continuing our way through Sefer Devarim (the last book of the Torah) and its engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining! Listen now to the 13th episode on Parshat Ki Tavo.

Keep up with the weekly parsha with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! We’re continuing our way through Sefer Devarim (the last book of the Torah) and its engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining! Listen now to the 12th episode on Parshat Ki Tetzei:

Keep up with the weekly parsha over the summer with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! Each week of Sefer Devarim (the last book of the Torah) has engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining!

Keep up with the weekly parsha over the summer with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! Each week of Sefer Devarim (the last book of the Torah) has engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining!

Keep up with the weekly parsha over the summer with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! Each week of Sefer Devarim (the last book of the Torah) has engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining!

Keep up with the weekly parsha over the summer with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! Each week of Sefer Devarim (the last book of the Torah) has engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining!

Keep up with the weekly parsha over the summer with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! Each week of Sefer Bamidbar (the fourth book of the Torah) has engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining!

Keep up with the weekly parsha over the summer with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! Each week of Sefer Bamidbar (the fourth book of the Torah) has engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining!

Keep up with the weekly parsha over the summer with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! Each week of Sefer Bamidbar (the fourth book of the Torah) has engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining!

Keep up with the weekly parsha over the summer with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! Each week of Sefer Bamidbar (the fourth book of the Torah) has engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining!

Keep up with the weekly parsha over the summer with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! Each week of Sefer Bamidbar (the fourth book of the Torah) has engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining!

Keep up with the weekly parsha over the summer with Rabbi Ravid Tilles and Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld! Each week of Sefer Bamidbar (the fourth book of the Torah) has engaging stories about B’nai Yisrael’s adventures in the wilderness. There is danger, intrigue and a lot of complaining! Listen now the second episode on Parshat Korach.