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Nitsavim-Vayelech – Song of the Heart
How does one access one’s higher will – one’s true will? What is the secret of ‘Today?’ What does it mean that the Torah is not far away, that it is ‘in your mouth and heart?’ What is the concept of the song of the Torah? Find out in this week’s parsha podcast. Running time:…
Read MoreRe'eh – Climbing God's Mountain
Why does the Torah command the people of Israel to place the blessings and curses on mountains? What is the concept of a mountain? What is the connection between ratzon-will and shemo-God’s name? How does a false prophet have the ability to perform a true miracle? How does one use that power in its proper…
Read MoreVayikra – Soul Desire
Why does the Torah refer to the one who brings a flour offering as ‘one who offers his soul?’ What is the difference between an animal offering and a flour offering? How is the concept of ratzon-desire related to nefesh-soul? How can one come close to God if he has no good deeds to show…
Read MorePekudei – Spiritually Infused Livelihood
Why does the Mishkan seem to construct itself? Why does the Torah use similar language in regards to the way the Mishkan was constructed and the way that work is to be done during the six days of the week? How does one infuse one’s livelihood with this aspect of the mishkan, where it is…
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