Rabbi Yankie Denburg

The Parsha Overview

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A short daily overview of the weekly Torah reading taught every weekday morning at the Chabad Jewish Center in Coral Springs by Rabbi Yankie Denburg.

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Rabbi Yankie Denburg

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Life, in the Image of G-d 27.05.2021 2:48

Part 6 of the Ten Commandments: The side-by-side relationship between G-d's oneness and the value of human life.

Three Partners in Creation 27.05.2021 3:00

Part 5 of the Ten Commandments: If G-d is a partner with our parents, then why would His name not be mentioned in the Mitzvah of honoring them?

How Shabbos impacts the whole week 14.05.2021 3:53

Part 4 of the Ten Commandments: If G-d created us to be “His partners in creation” then why do we have a day of “rest” with no work?

A Stolen Goblet and “Taking” G-d’s name in vain. 13.05.2021 3:44

Part 3 of the Ten Commandments: A warning that is not only about swearing in vain, but about removing the name of G-d from upon you.

Don't Make for Yourself a "Pesel" 07.05.2021 3:42

Part 2 of the Ten Commandments: Not only should you have "No other G-d's beside Me", you should not make any "carven images" as well. What spiritual danger does this come to warn us against? 

Torah Unzipped: What is Torah? 06.05.2021 56:05

As the “People of the Book,” Jews have applied themselves to the Torah, using it to sharpen their minds and inform their values along the path to a fulfilling life. Perhaps slightly overlooked is this one incredibly important detail: the Torah is not a psychotherapy manual, nor is it an academic guide; rather, it is G-d’s wisdom.

"Anochi" Discovering the "I" of G-d 06.05.2021 3:38

Part 1 of the Ten Commandments: "I am the L-rd, your G-d". Why would G-d choose to introduce Himself to the Jews with an Egyptian word, instead of Hebrew?

Giving Your Wife Flowers 03.05.2021 2:32

Flowers seem to be a lousy gift to give. What message can we internalize from the most common of gifts?

The Rebbe's Perspective about a person who died during the celebration of a Mitzvah 30.04.2021 5:16

A possible response to digest the tragic events in Meron on Lag B'omer 2021.

Kabbalah & Zohar 30.04.2021 3:40

A brief explanation of the difference between Kabbalah and The Zohar, with a short history of this mystical book.

Torah Unzipped: Reimagining the Rest of Shabbat 29.04.2021 58:08

What does it mean that G-d "rested" on Shabbat? Does G-d get tired and need a day off? Understanding the concept of G-d's rest from a mystical perspective will allow us to utilize the holiness of Shabbat in a much greater way.

To be a Mensch 28.04.2021 3:32

A secret to successful relationships by being a “mensch” and living with the style of G-d.

Respect for your Parents 23.04.2021 3:25

An old Jewish joke and a historical comparison of Pavlik Marazov provide insight into the importance of showing respect to our parents.

Falling in Love 21.04.2021 2:38

How true love is developed, and why it is not something you can "fall into".

Building a Life Together 19.04.2021 4:01

The secret to knowing if someone is meant to be your partner in life.

The Power of intimacy 15.04.2021 3:16

Why intimacy between husband and wife is the most G-dly thing a person can do. 

Why get married? 13.04.2021 3:53

An unusual question, that leads to the deeper understanding of why we get married, and what that means for us.