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God’s Estranged Wife: Rashi on Song of Songs, Lamentations and Hosea

Devorah Schoenfeld in Lehrhaus · 30 Jul

Devorah Schoenfeld delves into Rashi's intricate interpretations of Song of Songs, Lamentations, and Hosea, presenting a provocative narrative of God's estrangement from Israel.

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Parshas Devarim: 5785

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Jul

Drawing on the emotional and historical weight of the term "eichah," Cindy Scarr explores themes of giving and taking through the lens of Parshas Devarim.

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The Day After Pardes

Max Hollander in Lehrhaus · 28 Jul

Max Hollander's exploration of the Pardes story delves into a mystical Talmudic narrative about four sages—Ben Azzai, Ben Zoma, Elisha ben Avuya (Aher), and Rabbi Akiva—who ascend to a heavenly realm, each with dramatically different outcomes.

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Masei in Light of Ishtori ha-Parchi’s Travels in Israel

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 25 Jul

Rivka Bennun Kay's exploration of Parashat Masei delves into the Torah's description of Eretz Yisrael's borders, comparing them to the maximalist borders promised in other scriptural passages and traditional Jewish commentary.

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Redemption Prophecies in Yechezkel: Chronology in Tanach

Jewish History Uncensored · 24 Jul

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complexities of prophecy, focusing on the chronological placement of prophecies in Yechezkel and through Jewish history.

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Parsha Massei: The 42 Journeys of Life

Chabad.org · 24 Jul

Parsha Massei, a section of the Torah, details the Israelites' 42 journeys through the desert, each step reflecting a divine purpose.

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Kamtza and Bar Kamtza Revisited

Rabbi Yochanan Zweig and Joseph Rackman in Jewish Action · 24 Jul

The story of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza, traditionally studied during the month of Av, is examined for its deeper lessons on human behavior and societal failure.

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Fighting for My Father’s Life Was a Victory in its Own Way

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 23 Jul

Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her father's battle with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel.

0 Culture Torah

The Moment: Issue 1071

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul

Rabbi Shmuel Y. Friedman, a daily commuter between Brooklyn and Manhattan, exemplifies steadfast dedication to Torah study, engaging with Talmudic debates during his travels.

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#99: First Order of Mishnah (Planting)

Torah 101 · 21 Jul

Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon's introduction to the Mishnah serves as a detailed guide to the structuring and categorization of Jewish oral laws.

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One More Step - Song for Parshas Matos Masei

Creative Judaism · 20 Jul

This a cappella song creatively ties the themes of the Torah portion Matot-Masei to a sea shanty style, fittingly mirroring the 42 journeys of the Israelites in the desert.

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Episode #28: Matos-Maasei

Chabad.org · 18 Jul

In the episode focusing on the dual Torah portions Matos-Masei, Rabbi Dovi Paltiel from Chabad.org provides a whimsical and insightful exploration of various Jewish topics.

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Yechezkel - Nature & Structure

Jewish History Uncensored · 17 Jul

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the nature and structure of Sefer Yechezkel, highlighting its clear presentation compared to other Neviim, such as Yishaya.

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'It's my gift to the world': Why this Canadian artist painted all 54 chapters of the Torah

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 14 Jul

Sheila Nemtin Levine has undertaken the immense task of creating 54 large mixed-media paintings, each representing one chapter of the Torah, integrating modern elements and cultural references into her art.

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To Learn and To Teach

Shimi Kaufman in Lehrhaus · 14 Jul

Shimi Kaufman delves into the multifaceted nature of Talmud Torah, the study of Torah, which is often seen as the pinnacle of religious achievement for Jews.

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Episode #27: Pinchas

Chabad.org · 11 Jul

In this engaging episode of "Your Jewish Week," Rabbi Dovi Paltiel delves into the weekly Torah portion of Pinchas, exploring themes of leadership, zealotry, and divine reward as Pinchas acts to stop a plague among the Israelites.

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The Challenge of Waiting for Moshiach and the Second Half of Yeshaya

Jewish History Uncensored · 10 Jul

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the challenges modern Jews face in awaiting Moshiach compared to past generations, and delves into the second half of the book of Isaiah (Yeshaya) which discusses themes of exile, redemption, and the necessity of teshuvah.

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Yaakov S. Weinstein in Lehrhaus · 9 Jul

Yaakov Weinstein's narrative, "Prophecy Lost," delves into the biblical character of Bilaam, exploring his journey from a renowned prophet to a critic of divine will.

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"More To Say" - Song for Parshas Balak

Creative Judaism · 6 Jul

This creative retelling of Parshas Balak transforms the biblical story into a musical piece inspired by 1960s gunslinger ballads and Spaghetti Westerns.

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7/5/25 – Shiur 519 – Hashgacha Pratis: is Hashem watching over you every minute..

Halacha Headlines · 3 Jul

A deep dive into the theological perspectives of Hashgacha Pratis contrasts prominent Jewish philosophical approaches, from the Rambam's limited divine providence to the later universalist interpretations of the Baal Shem Tov and the Vilna Gaon.

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Authorship of Yeshaya

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Jul

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the authorship of the Book of Isaiah, exploring why the topics in the second part differ from the first.

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Episode #26: Balak

Chabad.org · 2 Jul

In Episode #26 of "Your Jewish Week," Rabbi Dovi Paltiel explores diverse topics from the weekly Torah portion of Balak, which delves into Balak's attempts to curse the Israelites and the lessons derived from it.

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This Is The Torah - Song for Parshas Chukas

Creative Judaism · 30 Jun

This musical piece offers a contemporary exploration of Parshas Chukas, specifically delving into the enigmatic ritual of the Parah Adumah (Red Heifer).

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Q&A with Rabbi Dweck - June 2025

The Habura · 30 Jun

Rabbi Joseph Dweck addresses various questions from the Jewish community during a Q&A session, touching on topics like engaging with Haredim, understanding mitzvot, and the dynamics of Torah study.

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Episode #25: Chukas

Chabad.org · 27 Jun

This episode of "Your Jewish Week" explores a range of topics within the context of Parshat Chukat, such as the mystery of the red heifer and the miraculous events that follow in the Torah portion.