Talking Parsha

Talking Parsha - Rosh Hashanah: The Day of Judgment?? (Talking Parsha - Rosh Hashanah)

In this episode, we delve into the profound concept of Rosh Hashanah as the Day of Judgment.

Talking Parsha - Nitzavim Vayelech: What's hidden is only for God??

Why does Moshe posit that the surrounding nations will question, while Am Yisrael do not? And what does, 'the concealed is for G-d,' mean?

Talking Parsha - Ki Tavo: Did Am Yisrael not understand??

Moshe discusses the miracles witnessed yet asserts that Hashem did not grant them the heart to comprehend and the eyes to perceive.

Talking Parsha - Ki Teitzei: Zachor? Here? Now??

The commandment to both remember and erase raises an immediate paradox. How can one remember while simultaneously erasing?

Parashat Shoftim: Is it "Justice"?? (Talking Parsha - Shoftim)

In this week's exploration, we delve into the initial verses of the Parsha, with a spotlight on the renowned proclamation to pursue justice.

Talking Parsha - Re'eh: This is our mission statement??

Moshe articulates our nation's mission statement - but associates it with apparently unrelated commandments. Why?

Talking Parsha-Ekev: Why "tie" Tefillin? What's Tefillin about?

In this week's Parsha, we encounter the renowned second paragraph of the "Shema" prayer—Parashat Ve'haya Eim Shamo'a.

Talking Parsha - Va'aetchanan: Honoring your parents?!

What lies at the heart of the relationship between Shabbat and honoring your parents?

Parshat Devarim: Wasn't it Yitro's idea?! (Talking Parsha - Devarim)

In this week's video, we delve into Parashat Devarim, where Moshe revisits the story of establishing Am Yisrael's justice system.

Parahat Devarim: Wasn't it Yitro's idea?! Talking Parsha Devarim

Parshat Matot Masei: Half of Menashe?! (Talking Parsha - Matot Masei)

In this week's video, we delve into the story of the 2.5 tribes who approach Moshe with a request to settle east of the Jordan River.

Talking Parsha -Pinchas - Why repeat Tzelafchad's daughters' names??

Uncover the profound lessons within their story as we explore the motivations and actions of these extraordinary women.

Talking Parsha -Pinchas - Why Tzelafchad's daughters' names?

Talking Parsha - Balak: Who's Balak??

Why is this week's Torah portion named after Balak, when Bilaam is such a significant presence in the story?

Talking Paraha - Chukat: Copper Snake - isn't it an idol?

Delve into the captivating story of the Nachash Nechoshet, the Copper Snake, in this week's intriguing video.

Talking Parsha - Korach: The real story of Korach!

While Korach's name takes center stage, others, including Datan and Aviram, are also mentioned amidst the chaos. What makes them stand out?

Talking Parsha - Shelach: How's this connected to the Mergalim??

Why does the Torah present this seemingly random commandment immediately after one of the most well-known stories of sin and consequence?

Talking Parsha - Beha'alotecha: Who needs to hear you??

Why did Am Yisrael require trumpets for gathering and signaling their departure? How do the trumpets impact our relationship with Hashem?

Talking Parsha - Nasso and Shavuot: Hashem favors??

How can we implore Hashem to grant us favor when the Torah teaches us that He neither shows favoritism nor accepts bribes?

Parashat Behar: The Secrets of the Jubilee

What lies beneath the counting method for the Jubilee, the Torah's command to count seven cycles of seven years, culminating in 50 years?

Talking Parsha - Emor: Oil, bread, and holidays??

Why does the Torah discuss the holidays and then follow it with seemingly unrelated subjects? And what does this teach us about ourselves?

Parshat Acharei Mot: Yom Kippur now? Here?

Parshat Acharei Mot focuses on the holiest day in Judaism - Yom Kippur and the role of the Kohen Hadol.

Talking Parsha - Tazria-Metzora: The most important Mitzvah?!

Why does the Torah mention the commandment of circumcision only incidentally? Why not expand more on it, if it's so important?

Parshat Shemini - Moshe was wrong!! (Talking Parsha - Shemini)

In Parshat Shemini Moshe, Aharon, Aharon's sons and all of Am Yisrael celebrate the first day of the Mishkan - the inaugurati

Pesach Haggadah: This is the evil the Egyptians did?

Is this the most terrible thing the Egyptians did? Why does the HaHagaddah bring this Pasuk to explain the "torture" we went through?

Parshat Tzav: This is dramatic?

In Parshat Tzav we find one of the most unique Ta'amim (Trops) - a Shalsheles, which only appears when there is a very dramatic moment.

Parshat Vayikra - A sacrifice for stealing?

In parshat Vayikra we discuss a lot of the main Korbanot (Sacrifices).

Why gather Am Yisrael?

Can't we assume that they were gathered like every other time Moshe spoke? Why is so important now to "gather" Am Yisrael?

Parshat Ki Tisa: How do you keep Shabbos?

This week we read “Veshamru Bnei Yisrael” which we say every Shabbos. These verses repeat an even stronger commandment that came just before

Parshat Tetzaveh: The secret backdoor of the Mishkan!

What's the (incredible) purpose of this Mizbe'ach? And how does this week's parsha connect with Purim?

Why cover the cover of the Tabernacle?

Why did the Mishkan have multiple covers? Why was the outer one made of rough - and perhaps ugly - material?

Parshat Mishpatim: Mistreating a widow is idol worship?

We find 3 mitzvahs with no clear connection between them: don't make offerings to idols, don't mistreat a Ger, and don't mistreat widows.

Was Moshe on Har Sinai?

We have an image of what happened at Sinai: Moshe at the top of the mountain receiving the Luchos. But that's not what the Psukim describe!

Parashat Beshalach - Stop complaining?

What exactly is going on at the beginning of the story of the Man (Manna)??

Parshat Bo - Why is this in our Tefillin?

What's so special about these Parshyot, that they deserve to be put in our Tefillin?

Parshat Va'era: Why start with blood?

The first of the 10 Plagues is the "Plague of Blood." The obvious question is: why is this the first plague?

What's in Moshe's hand?

One very strange verse in Shemot has much more than meets the eye.

Talking Parsha - Vayechi: Is Yaakov blind?

Just before Yaakov dies, Yosef brings over his sons to receive a blessing from Yaakov. When Yosef

How are wagons proof Yosef was still alive?

In this week's Parsha, Yosef finally reveals his true identity to his brothers and lets them know that he is the brother they sold years ago

Why is Yehuda's story relevant now?

Just as Yosef's story picks up with the drama of selling him to Egypt, the Torah turns to Yehuda. Why is Yehuda's story even relevant?

Parshat Vayishlach: We can't eat "Yaakov's leg"?

What's so significant about Yaakov's injury? And why is it so significant that we refrain from eating a certain animal part because of it?

Talking Parsha - Vayetze: Yaakov is running away again?!

Yaakov has to escape again - from Lavan’s home back to the Land of Israel. Why is it so important for him to escape & not leave peacefully?