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The discussion in this week's parashah, Nitzavim-Vayelech, focuses on personal growth and change as we approach the New Year.
The Shabbat times for September 8 to September 15 are provided, with the start and end times for different cities in the UK specified.
The Parashah of Ki Tavo discusses the ceremony of bringing first fruits to the Temple in Jerusalem, where farmers expressed gratitude to God for sustenance by reciting a historical declaration.
From September 1 to September 8, the Shabbat times for various cities in the UK are listed, including the times when Shabbat begins on Friday and ends on Saturday.
In this episode, the discussion delves into the Tanya's emphasis on performing mitzvot with pure intent, known as lishma, and the growing interest in the inner aspects of Torah, or pnimius, in modern times compared to the past.
This episode discusses the Torah perspective on the capture and execution of Eichmann, as well as the negotiations between Eichmann and R' Michoel Ber Weissmandl.
This episode explores the intersection of Mishlei (Proverbs) and Psychology, exploring the level of overlap and differences between the two fields.
The episode discusses the early response to Enlightenment and Haskala, exploring when reactions to Enlightenment started and the Torah's framework for addressing challenges.
This episode delves into the concept of determinism and its appeal to Einstein, while also examining the Torah perspective on the matter.
In this episode, Spinoza's questions about the authenticity of the Tanach are explored, considering how original his inquiries were and whether similar questions arose before his time.
This episode delves into the philosophical question of defining humanity and human accomplishment, exploring perspectives from classic philosophers to contemporary thinkers.
This episode delves into the context of Cartesian Philosophy and why Enlightenment Philosophers struggled with understanding reality.
The discussion challenges the common belief that Israelites endured severe slavery in Egypt, suggesting that their bondage may have been lighter, with men working during the day and women possessing some economic agency.
This episode delves into practical ways to incorporate the teachings of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky into daily life, aiming to gain a comprehensive knowledge of Torah.
This podcast episode explores the question of why study history and why it is often challenging for people.
This podcast episode delves into the topic of evaluating historical evidence, particularly through examining the celebration of the Besht's birthday on the 18th of Elul.
The article explores the era of computer-generated Torah through the use of GPT-3, an advanced natural language processor.
This episode explores the challenge of embracing the authenticity of Torah in our current era and questions the difference in how we perceive Tanach compared to the words of Chazal.
In this podcast episode by Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, we explore the meeting between the Maggid of Mezritch and the Besht, focusing on how the Besht persuaded the Maggid to become his student.
In episode 13 of Gaon, the discussion explores the Vilna Gaon's heavy editing of Rabbinical documents like Shas and other materials, questioning why some were heavily edited while others barely touched, and how his editing compares to other Acharonim.
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a Torah scholar and historian, discusses parallels between the Covid-19 pandemic and historical plagues in Tanach, as well as the connection to messianic redemption in Jewish history.
At the start of Parashat Vayetze, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending.
In each bi-weekly episode of TanakhCast, the hosts explore and discuss 4 chapters of the Hebrew Bible, covering a range from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
In "The Autism Question and Beyond: Rereading the Joseph Saga," Yitzchak Blau reviews Samuel J. Levine's book "Was Yosef on the Spectrum?" which explores the idea of Joseph from the Bible having autism.
Simhat Torah, a day immersed in minhag (customs), has evolved over time from a Talmudic yom tov sheni of Shemini Atzeret into a festivity celebrating the completion of the Torah reading cycle.

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