Piecing the Parsha Together

Parshas Vayishlach 5785 - The Gradual Development of the Jewish People 19.12.2024 14:31 ↓

This week's episode contrast the development of Yakov with development of Eisav. It will then use this idea to explain some unexpected passages in the parshas.

Parshas Vayeitzei 5785 - Yakov's Dream 06.12.2024 17:03 ↓

This week's episode looks at the significance of Yakov's dream a the beginning of the parsha and its relevance to Yakov as he sets out on his long journey in exile.

Parshas Toldos 5785 - Yitzchak the Conduit of Blessing 29.11.2024 8:23 ↓

This week's episode develops the themes of tefillah and blessing that occur in Yitzchak's life.

Parshas Chayei Sarah 5785 - The Eternal Nature of a Jewish Marriage 29.11.2024 19:10 ↓

This week's episodes look at the recurring theme of marriage in the parsha and the unique nature of a Jewish marriage.

Parshas Vayera 5785 - The Kindness of Avraham 15.11.2024 16:40 ↓

This week's episode explores the unique nature of Avraham's kindness and its importance.

Lech Lecha 5785 - Text and Subtext 08.11.2024 10:26 ↓

This week's episode looks at deeper significance of the war between the four and five kings.

Noach 5785 - Learning from World Events 01.11.2024 12:20 ↓

This weeks episode looks at why the Torah includes the stories of the Flood and the Dispersion.

Bereishis 5785 - Man and the Trees of the Field 23.10.2024 7:20 ↓

This episode looks at the connection between the sin of the trees and the sin of man at the moment of creation.

Shimini Atzeres and October 7th 23.10.2024 18:31 ↓

This episode tries to find a connection between the tragedy of October 7th and the Hebrew date on which it occurred, Shimini Atzeres.

Succos 5785 - Sanctifying Yom Tov 16.10.2024 7:30 ↓

This episode looks at the connection between the pesukim that precede the yom tov krias hatorah and yom tov itself.

Yom Kippur - Justice and Mercy 16.10.2024 7:29 ↓

This episode looks at the connection of the deaths of Nadav and Avihu and the Yom Kippur sacrificial service of the Kohen Gadol.

Rosh Hashanah 5785 - Different Shofar Blowings 02.10.2024 6:54 ↓

This episode links the custom of blowing the shofar during the month of Elul and the mitzvah to blow the shofar on Rosh Hashanah. That this message is conveyed through a type of musical instrument makes it also appropriate for Parshas Ha'azinu.

Parshas Nitzavim-Vayeilech: A Comparison 02.10.2024 8:40 ↓

This week's episode looks at similarities between the short parshios of Nitzavim and Vayeilech.

Parshas Ki Savo - Firsts 02.10.2024 6:14 ↓

This weeks episode compares the first status that exists for both bikkurim and Amalek

Parshas Ki Seitzei - After The War 02.10.2024 8:53 ↓

This week's episode tries to connect several groups of mitzvos that appear in the beginning of the parsha.

Parshas Shoftim - Responsibility 06.09.2024 9:55 ↓

This week's episode looks the theme of responsibility in this week's parshas especially as it relates to warfare.

Parshas Re'eh- - Self-Control 30.08.2024 12:50 ↓

This week's episode looks at how the concept of free will or self-control ties the parsha together.

Parshas Eikev - A look Back at Mitzryim 30.08.2024 12:56 ↓

This week's episode looks at the relevance of the Mitzryim experience to Bnei Yisrael entering Eretz Yisrael.

Parshas Vaeschanan - Moshe's Tefilos and Tisha B'Av 16.08.2024 7:56 ↓

This week's episode looks at the connection between Moshe's tefilos and Tisha B'Av.

Tisha B'Av - Echos 13.08.2024 15:00 ↓

This episode looks at repeating themes from Parshas Devarim and ties them to Tisha B'Av.

Parshas Devarim - Trust in Leaders 12.08.2024 8:46 ↓

This week's episode looks at the connection between appointing judges in the desert and the Sin of the Spies.

Parshas Matos-Masei 02.08.2024 11:40 ↓

This week's episode connects the laws of vows and oaths and the cities of refuge to the entry into Eretz Yisrael.

Parshas Pinchas - Zeal 26.07.2024 12:08 ↓

This week's episode traces the idea of zeal as it appears throughout the parsha .

Parshas Balak - Perceptions 19.07.2024 11:59 ↓

This week's episode contrasts the words used by both Balak and Bilaam regarding the possibly threat they feel Bnei Yisrael poses to them.

Parshas Chukas - Hashem is Always with Us 15.07.2024 9:50 ↓

This week's episode connects several events in the parsha together with the theme of constant Divine Providence for the Bnei Yisrael.