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We open our renewed Torah cycle in Bereshit (In the beginning) with an academic comparison and contrast of the elements in the Torah with other creation stories.
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We open our renewed Torah cycle in Bereshit (In the beginning) with an academic comparison and contrast of the elements in the Torah with other creation stories.
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Join Yoel and Jeff Gilbert as we wrap up this year’s Torah cycle with Vezot Haberakhah (this is the blessing).
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After an additional note about polygamy from last week’s parashah, we discuss aspects of the bikkurim (firstfruits) in this week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo (when you come).
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We present an historic perspective to some awkward and controversial issues in this week’s torah portion, Ki Tetze (when you go out).
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Profound thoughts and questions arise in this week’s torah portion, Eqev (because), which tells us about placing the stone tablets in the ark.
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In this week’s torah portion, Vaetchanan (and I pleaded), we examine the components of loyalty throughout this parashah.
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In this week’s torah portion, Devarim (words), Israel’s leader, Moshe, delivers his final speech before his death. Yoel addresses some technical issues surrounding this ancient document, as well as the governing of Israel.
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What do you do if you caused someone’s death, but it was an accident? The Torah provides cities of refuge for those who commit manslaughter. Yoel explains the function of these places for the double torah portion, Matot/Masai (tribes/stages).
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In this week’s torah portion, Pinchas (Phinehas), Yoel addresses textual practices, priesthood, genealogy, and inheritance for women.
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Our focus in this week’s torah portion, Shelach (send), is on the commands to set apart some of our bread dough for YHWH and to wear tzitzit, and the man who collected firewood on Shabbat.
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