Piecing the Parsha Together

V'zos Habracha - Moshe's Final Blessings 27.09.2021 5:45 ↓

This episode looks at the order of the brachos Moshe gives the s hevatim before he dies.

The Sacrifices of Succos 26.09.2021 9:43 ↓

This episode looks at sacrifices offered on behalf of the non-Jewish nations during the holiday of Succos.

Parshas Ha'azinu Covenant as Song 17.09.2021 10:07 ↓

This episode discusses the significance of Ha'azinu being presented as a song. 

The Structure of the Avodah Portion of Mussaf 15.09.2021 10:29 ↓

This episode looks at the structure of the piyut Amitz Coach, the liturgical poem from the chazan's repetition of the Yom Kippur Mussaf. 

Parshas Vayelech - The Teshuva of Hakhel 10.09.2021 14:37 ↓

This episode discusses why the mitzva of Hakhel appears at this point in the Torah. 

The Torah Readings of Rosh Hashana 06.09.2021 12:49 ↓

This episode tries to find additional connections between the Torah reading for Rosh Hashana and the nature of the yom tov itself.

Parshas Nitzavim - Moshe's Covenant 03.09.2021 15:03 ↓

This episode focuses on how Moshe's covenant in the parsha differs from the covenant of the previous parsha.  

Parshas Ki Savo - A Higher Calling 27.08.2021 14:06 ↓

This week's episode connects the mitzvos at the beginning of the parsha with the curses at the end of the parsha.

Parshas Ki Seitzei Building a Jewish Community 20.08.2021 18:59 ↓

This week's episode tries to find a connection between some of the many mitzvos at the beginning of this week's parsha.  

Parshas Shoftim - Judges 13.08.2021 14:51 ↓

This week's episode focuses on the beginning of the parsha and the qualifications of the judges of Klal Yisrael .

Parshas Re'eh - Bnei Yisrael's Exalted Status 06.08.2021 14:45 ↓

This week's episode looks at the many mitzvos of Parshas Re'eh and how the relate to Bnei Yisrael's elevated status as Hashem's chosen nation.

Parshas Eikev - Interacting with Hashem 30.07.2021 17:25 ↓

This episode discusses the many verbal ways Bnei Yisrael interact with Hashem that are mentioned in Parshas Eikev.

Parshas Veschanan - The Fundamentals 23.07.2021 15:06 ↓

This episode begins to offer an approach through Parshas Veschanan by highlighting the parts of the parsha that are fundamental to Jewish belief.

The V'Atoh Kadosh Prayer on Tisha B'Av 18.07.2021 6:58 ↓

This episode discusses why we say the V'Atoh Kadosh prayer on Tisha B'Av even when the fast day does not fall on Motzei Shabbos.

Parshas Devarim - A Look Back at What Could Have Been 16.07.2021 12:16 ↓

The episode looks at the beginning of Moshe's address to Bnei Yisrael before they enter the Land of Israel

Parshas Matos-Masei - The Role of Oaths 09.07.2021 12:58 ↓

This episode looks at the connection the laws of vows at the beginning of the parsha and the two stories that follow.

Parshas Pinchas - Ready for Eretz Yisrael 02.07.2021 17:00 ↓

Thia episode looks at the different ways Bnei Yisrael get ready to enter the Eretz Yisrael.

Parshas Balak - The Meaning Behind Bilaam's Blessings 25.06.2021 13:41 ↓

This episode attempts a partial understanding of Bilaam's blessings of Bnei Yisrael as a whole.

Parshas Chukas - Higher Levels of Structure for Bnei Yisrael in the Desert 18.06.2021 18:45 ↓

This episode discusses the link between Korach's rebellion, the laws of the parah adumah and Moshe sin at the Waters of Merivah

Parshas Korach - The Challenge to Moshe's Leadership 11.06.2021 13:49 ↓

This episode discusses Korach's challenge to Moshe's leadership in the desert. 

The Aftermath fo the Sin of the Spies 04.06.2021 15:11 ↓

This episode looks at the mitzvos in Parshas Shleach and how they provide a way for the Jewish people to rectify the Sin of the Spies. 

Bnei Yisrael's Waning Enthusiasm in the Desert 28.05.2021 14:39 ↓

This episode looks at Bnei Yisrael's successes and struggles in carrying out their role as Hashem's chosen nation with zeal.

The Structure of Bnei Yisrael's Camp in the Desert 21.05.2021 15:44 ↓

This episode discusses the jobs of the levite families of Gershon and Merari and looks at the structure of the different camps in the desert.

Shavuos Edition - Megillas Rus as the First Book of Kesuvim 16.05.2021 5:35 ↓

This episode focuses on the Gemara's placement of Megillas Rus as the first book of the Kisuvim section of Tanach .

Parshas Bamidbar - Beginning on a High Note 14.05.2021 16:02 ↓

This episode focuses on why Sefer Bamidbar begins with a census of Bnei Yisrael