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Bechukosai – Finding the Balance
Which was created first – the Heavens or the Earth? How can we really talk about 'first' if it was before there was time? Who was greater – Moses or Aaron? Why does the verse reverse the order of the patriarchs, speaking of the covenant with Jacob, Isaac and Abraham? Why is this verse surrounded…
קרא עודBehar – Sharing the Wealth
What is the Torah's approach to charity and 'spreading the wealth?' Why does the midrash place the idea of spiritual wealth beside the concept of material wealth? What are the mechanics of the spiritual principle behind the fact that when I share what I have – both in wisdom and in material matters – I…
קרא עודMe'ein hits 20,000
Excited to share the news that our new hit song/video "Me'ein Olam Haba" has passed 20,000 hits in less than three weeks! The video is a fun take on what happens when I 'miss the last bus' and a whole slew of things go wrong as I'm trying to get home in time for Shabbos. Baruch…
קרא עודEmor – When the Righteous Err
What is the connection between those who seek the advice of soothsayers and the Kohanim of our parsha? Why was King Saul referred to as a righteous individual despite his many mistakes? Why did Hashem seem to go along with Saul's desire to speak to Samuel (who had already died) if he did it in…
קרא עודAcharei Mos – Biding the Time
Why is the concept of the Avodah-service of the High Priest on Yom Kippur sandwiched between the death of Nadav and Avihu and the forbidden relationships? What does the midrash mean when it says Nadav and Avihu wanted the 'old guys' to move on so they could take over? What is the concept of 'sustaining…
קרא עודWelcome to My Website
I’m thrilled to welcome you to my new website! This is an exciting and busy time with the release of A Cappella Soul 3, my new vocal album, and a brand new 'music' video as well. It’s my hope that this new site will allow friends and fans to keep up to date with my music,…
קרא עודVayechi – Double Blessings
We continue with last week's discussion in this week's parsha podcast. Running time: 16:06
קרא עודToldos- Choosing Greatness
Why did Isaac's vision become weak in his old age? Why would people say that Esav's evil reflects poorly on him? Why did the angels cry at the binding of Isaac? What do our sages mean when they say that Isaac 'looked at the divine presence' in an inappropriate way at the binding? What does…
קרא עודKorach – Aharon's Transcendent Peace
What is the fundamental attribute of Aharon? What is the fundamental attribute of Korach? What is the depth of the fact that God ratifies the path of Aharon? Find out in this week's parsha podcast. Running time: 19:44
קרא עודMy CD crowdfunding campaign
Please check out my crowdfunding campaign for my new CD!!! And please share!!! Video: Album Preview: Crowdfunding Site:http://arigoldwag.com/hewww.indiegogo.com/AriGoldwag10/x/1709500
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