free will
Behaaloscha – Earning the Free Gift
Why does Hashem ask us to light the Menorah – does He need our light? What is the significance of Aharon’s fear of unworthiness in serving Hashem? Why did Moshe tell him ‘this is why you were chosen?’ If we were given free choice in order to choose the good and earn a relationship with…
Read MoreTetzaveh – Do We Have Free Will?
If God is all-knowing, how do we have free will? What is the significance of the miracle of the western candle of the menorah that always stayed lit? Why did the kohen gadol start lighting and end lighting there? What is the significance of the fact that Moshe could not succeed in forming the menorah?…
Read MoreBereshis – Creation's resistance
Why does the Alef complain that the Torah began with a Beis? What is Hashem’s consolation? Why does the moon complain? Why do the trees complain? Why does there seem to be so much resistance in Creation? Find out in this week’s Parsha Podcast. Running time: 21:09
Read MoreBeshalach – Understanding relationships
Why does the Torah refer to the Jewish people as being sent out by Paroh? Wouldn’t it be more accurate to say that Hashem sent them out? If he indeed sent them out, why does he change his mind so fast? What is the proper Torah perspective on relationships between ourselves and Hashem, ourselves and…
Read MoreBereshis – subduing the ego
What is the deeper understanding of the seduction of the snake? How does one use his free will to emulate Hashem? What is the fundamental nature of Hashem’s free will, and how does He choose? How does this apply to our everyday lives? Find out in this week’s Parsha Podcast. This week’s parsha podcast is…
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