Moshe shifts to focus on the land of IsraelAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Vaetchanan in 7 Parts | A question on each aliyaAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

The final parshiyot of Sefer BamidbarAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

A parsha that ties a lot of loose ends, as we begin to conclude the Israelite's journey through he desert.Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Balak is a wonderful story - that includes a talking animal, it raises massive theological questions, and is the only parsha that offers us a perspective on how the rest of the world perceived the Israelites.Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

An introduction to mortality and the Torah's response to living a meaningful, finite lifeAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

A dramatic and challenging Parsha that raises massive questions about Jewish leadership and successionAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Scouting the land, despairing over the future and plotting a way fwd...Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

“...a jam-packed parisha marking a major point of transition in the development of the Jewish people...”Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

The gifts of the Princes of Israel dominates this Parsha but the other features should not be overlooked including the Mitzvah of Nazir and others.Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

The beginning of the fourth book - filled with numbersAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

The end of Vayikra offers us insight into some of the foundations of Jewish society including the Shmitta/Yovel cycle and the perils of not following the MitzvotAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Priests sanctity, the festivals and blasphemers - all covered in this week's parshaAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Jam packed with laws and some of the most famous verses in the whole Torah. Well worth a listen.Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

What to do when: A woman has a child A person has tzaraat A peice of clothing or home has tzaraat & more!Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Aharon brings sacrifices as the High Priest, loses his two sons and we are taught the laws of KashrutAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

More sacrifices and the priests are inductedAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

We start a new book filled with details of the sacrifical service to learn how we should come closer to GodAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

The Mishkan gets builtAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

The half sheqel is collected - the Kiyyor is built - and the people worship an idol... no shortage of drama in this week's Torah portionAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

An intro to consecrating the Priests of IsraelAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Instructions are given to Moshe for the creation of sanctifified spaceAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

The Torah sets up a structure for civil society and raises for us big questions about the values that define our society.Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Moshe's Father in law changes the structure of Jewish society - and the most significant event in the history of humanity change the mission of the world, and more!Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

A sea splits and a people struggle with their first moment free of their oppressive historyAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

The last three plagues - a promise 400+ years in the making - the Israelites finally go free..Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Lions, tigers and bears oh my! A Torah portion filled with drama, and Moshe's growth into his new leadership positionAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

We meet Moshe, Moshe meets God, and begins his fight for Jewish freedomAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Both Yaakov & Yosef's lives come a conclusion - Vayechi captures their last messages, and breaths - leaving us to reflect on their insight into the destiny of the Jewish peopleAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Yosef reveals his true identity, his dreams come true, and we learn of a major turning point in Jewish historyAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Yosef becomes the leader of the civilized world, and tries to bring his younger, beloved brother to his side.Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Yosef transforms from a young, disruptive kid, into a like-able, and trustworthy employee while experiencing a few significant hiccups a long the wayAutor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Yaakov becomes Yisrael. This parsha is all about Yaakov's transformation from a timid, and passive character, to one of the Forefathers, who shapes history.Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Yaakov flees for his life, builds his family and business, and begins to experience considerable success - all while he is dreaming of angels...Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Yitzchak & Rivka find their voices, try to find a space to live, and look to find their future.Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Sarah passes and Avraham negotiates for a gravesight. Eleizer seeks out a wife for Yitzchok (66 verse narrative!) and returns succesfully. Avrham remarries, dies as does Yishmael.Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer

Avraham & Sarah host special guests that bring good tidings, their tidings are not so good for Sedom. Lot is saved. Avraham makes peace with Avimelech, and finds himself in a bind.Autor: Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer