Torah from Braude

This week’s Torah portion, Vayakhel, begins the building of the mishkan. Betzalel was chosen to lead this project. The simple question is, why? Why him? As we know, our name is our essence. The paths we choose in life are catered for our specific souls in order to learn, grow and understand in deeper ways. We can see this clearly with Betzalel as the model. I hope you enjoy! Shavuah Tov #vayakhel...

After realizing that the structure HaShem wanted them to build in the desert was going to take considerably more effort than expected, the Jewish people went to Moshe to tell him that it would be too big for them to put up the structure of the Mishkan. In turn, Moshe went to HaShem to ask Him for help and was given advice that has stood the test of time. The words spoken to Moshe in the face of th...

Ki Tisa presents one of the most famous scenes in the Torah; the creation of golden calf. There are surely endless lessons we can derive from this episode and in this video I present you with one. I see this as an overarching theme for the portion and hope you enjoy! #goldencalf #gold #torah #truth #parsha #kitisa #torahfrombraude #torahportion #money #horse #running

This short story of a Breslov Chasid teaches us an incredible lesson tied to the main theme in Ki Tisa. Enjoy! #breslov #parsha #truth #torah #torahfrombraude #torahportion #jewish #halacha #kitisa #leaning #leanonme #hashem

What’s so special about Purim? What really was the miracle that happened and what are we connecting to on this day? #purim #holy #holyday #holiday #jew #jewish #mordechai #queenesther #truth #torah #torahfrombraude

When we expect the worst, we perform the worst. Lessons from the holy Baal Shem Tov on the Torah portion taken from Sefer Baal Shem Tov. #catastrophising #baalshemtov #besht #kitisa #kisisa #torah #torahportion #10commandments #parsha #sinai #water #reflection #worries #anxiety #fear #anxious #anger#torahfrombraude #torah #truth #parsha #torahportion

The portion of Ki Tisa discusses the Mishkan and the Golden Calf as well as the famous episode of Moshe Rabbeinu destroying the Ten Commandments. My question is: what is the common thread running through all of this? What is the theme? As always, the Torah presents us with a timeless lesson that is always relevant for the times. Shavuah Tov!

The Shabbat before Purim is called Parshas Zechor from the word zocher meaning to remember. I chose to focus on specifically this idea as we prepare for Purim next week! #shabbat #parsha #zechor #teztaveh #parshathashavua #shabbos #torah #torahportion #purim #amalek #remember

The portion of Tetzaveh speaks extensively of the garments of the Kohanim. The clothes a person chooses to wear can not only say a lot about them, but it can also affect them in many ways. In this Dvar Torah, I mention, with the help of my wife, how our choices in clothes can lead to some very complex feelings about ourselves and others. Enjoy! #israel #judaism #parsha #torah #torahportion #redemp...

Does a woman really need jewelry? As men, it’s not always so easy to understand why a woman loves diamonds so much. Even the biggest Breslover can struggle to understand Rebbe Nachman’s saying that “Jewelry illuminates the soul of a woman.” However, this week’s Torah portion helps to explain the importance of jewelry quite easily. It only takes two words. Enjoy! #honor #beautiful #parsha #truth #t...

The portion of Terumah is an incredibly deep and velled portion. It can be quite easy to read through it and miss the hidden messages. Using Kabbalah mixed with modern day scientific discoveries, we can venture to peal back one of layers that covers the universe as we know it. I hope you enjoy! #parsha #terumah #jewishthought #torahportion #torah #knowledge #torahfrombraude #torahtruth #food #heal...

This weeks Torah portion deals with the building of the mishkan in the desert. HaShem tells the Jews to building a sanctuary and he will dwell within them. Every time they camped in the desert they would build it and take it down. Sometimes it was only for one day and other times it remained up for weeks. But how are we building a mishkan these days? #torah #torahportion #parsha #Teruma #terumah #...

This week’s Torah portion discusses the building and breaking down of the Mishkan (the sanctuary) in the desert. It is a detailed portion and rich with deep messages. One of the more obvious themes is the idea of the construction and deconstruction of ourselves that takes place throughout our lives. It is something we must do as individuals who strive for refinement and growth. I hope you enjoy! S...

Terumah is not a difficult concept to understand. For many of us it is quite intuitive when giving gifts or giving charity. The way the Jews gave dedications for the construction of the Mishkan seems to be simply a nice detailed description. However, through the eyes of the Baal Shem Tov HaKadosh, we’re able to understand this topic in a deeper way and learn how to give of ourselves in new ways. I...

The Torah portion of Mishpatim focuses very much on monetary laws. The Baal Shem Tov brings the Zohar which speaks about this as the Seder of Gilgulim (the order of reincarnation). Unsurprisingly, this lesson came into my life very clearly and reminded me that when we feel lost or confused we must turn to the Torah as our guide. When it comes to monetary difficulties especially, the Torah enlighte...

The Jews receive 53 of the mitzvot in this week’s Torah portion. With such an abundance of laws, one could easily get lost in all the details. At the end of the portion the Jews proclaim “We will do and we will hear” and Moshe ascends Mt. Sinai for 40 days and nights to receive the Torah from HaShem. #receive #torah #mitzvah #mitzvot #mishpatim #10commandments #sinai #jews #jewish #bible #dvartora...

This portion contains a huge array of laws that are commanded upon to the Jewish people. For this reason it’s one of the tough portions to get through. Rav Saadi’s Gaon provides us with an incredible insight that is sure to help us not only get through the Torah portion but also enjoy it. This lesson doesn’t just apply to the laws in the Torah, but to everything in life. I hope you enjoy! #mishpat...

This short Shiur looks to modern day psychology to help us understand the biblical character of Yisro. Moshe’s father-in-law provides us with countless lessons in how to be happy and live more positive lives. I hope you enjoy! #yisro #torahportion #truth #torahtruth #parsha #torah #torahfrombraude #psychology #happiness #happy #positivity #yitro #moshe #depression #burnout #shiur #bible

Moshe Rabbeinu’s famed father-in-law, Yisro, travels to Mt. Sinai to greet the Jewish people after their miraculous victory over Amalek and Egypt. During this portion, Yisro advises Moshe on many things in terms of guiding the Jewish nation. One moment specifically has HaShem telling Moshe a small, but deep sentence that we struggle to understand today. Jews are so different and not all of us pray...

A short Dvar Torah on the Torah portion of Yisro where the Jews meet Moshe’s father in law, Yisro, establish a system of judges, and receive the 10 commandments at Mt. Sinai. Here’s a short lesson about one of the commandments to observe the Shabbos. #shabbat #Shabbos #Yisro #yitro #Jew #moses #moshe #judge #tencommandments #10commandments #sinai #jewish #father #torah #torahportion #soul

Moshe’s famed father-in-law comes to visit the Jewish people in the desert. Bringing with him Moshe’s wife, Tzipporah, their two children, and a wealth of wisdom, Yisro illuminates to Moshe and all of us today lessons in happiness, workload management, and models what it takes to building a strong community. May we merit to learn and growth through the timeless lessons of our Torah. #yisro #yitro...

This Shiur explores some of the Divine names used in tefilah or Torah study. They refer to different attributes of HaShem and carry with them deep mysteries. It was given in my local Shul for parsha Shemot. I hope you enjoy! #shemot #shemos #divine #names #divinenames #hashem #pi #maths #physics #neuro #architecture #torah #torahtruth #torahportion #truth #parsha #torahfrombraude #biology

This Shabbos is Shabbos Shira, when the Jews sing at the splitting of the sea. So, what’s so special about singing that we named this Shabbos after it? #song #singing #beshalach #torah #shabbat #shabbos #jewish

This week the Jewish people sing the famous song at the sea. As I’ve heard said before, singing is an inherent part of Judaism. We sing to praise HaShem, to celebrate a milestone, and to soothe a pained heart. As Jews, it’s important for us to know our communal and personal songs. The songs of our nation, but also the song that gives voice to my soul and brings me back to equilibrium. I hope you e...

This portion is packed with excitement. So much so, that a very interesting detail is often overlooked. Rabbi YY Jacobson highlights this incredible detail to bring out a timeless lesson for all of us. I hope you enjoy. #torah #torahtruth #torahportion #parsha #torahfrombraude #beshalach #split #sea #miracle #yyjacobson #jewish