Archive for January, 2008 - Tevet / Shevat, 5768

Weekly Torah Portion: Yitro

Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
Weekly series of short messages concerning the weekly Torah Portion.

When Yitro (Jethro) the High Priest of Midian, expert practitioner of all forms of idol worship, tells his son in law Moses, “‘Blessed be HaShem, who has delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians… Now I know that HaShem is greater than all gods…’” it is an unparalleled sanctification of G-d’s name.

Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23)
Parashat Yitro is read on Shabbat:
Shvat 19, 5768/January 26, 2008

 
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Tu B’Shvat

Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.

Weekly series with new teachings available every Thursday.

Secrets of Tu B’Shvat, the new year for trees: the spiritual bonds between man and tree.

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Add comment January 17, 2008 - 10 Shevat, 5768

The Way of G-d

Biblical Faith - with Sam Peak
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False prophets are allowed to exist and function according to their ordained nature and according to the power they were given. One of these powers is the ability to deceive people and Influence them ia a manner resembling that of a genuine prophet. It is sometimes possible, however, that a prophet should be sent with a message to others. He may be a recognized prophet, who is well-versed and totally knowledgeable in the ways of prophecy. Nevertheless, one who is not so well-versed and knowledgable may also be given such a task. One that attains the highest level of prophecy gains a perfectly clear grasp of the prophetic message. That is, being that their prophetic experience binds them to Elokim (G-d), and it was Elokim Himself Who was revealed to themself and acted upon it, they realize that the images that they perceived were visions of prophecy, resulting from Divine Influence. Knowledge of the subject matter (contained in the revelation) is permanently fixed in their mind through this Influence (and it remains with them without any doubt). The prophet then feels no uncertainty about their being as a prophet, about any aspect of their prophecy, or about its origin and results. 

From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 228–233.

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Add comment January 15, 2008 - 8 Shevat, 5768

Weekly Torah Portion: B’shalach

Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
Weekly series of short messages concerning the weekly Torah Portion.

Perched at the edge of destiny: How do we enter the great Sea of Reeds which lies between us and the future G-d desires for us?

B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
Parashat B’shalach is read on Shabbat:
Shvat 12, 5768/January 19, 2008

 
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Non-Jews and Torah Observance: Introduction to Prayer

Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.

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A continuation of the discussion of the Torah and Bnei Noach (Righteous Gentiles) and their “real-time” application: introducing prayer.

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Add comment January 10, 2008 - 3 Shevat, 5768

Chava (Eve)

Bat Melech, with Rena Richman.

Bat Melech teachings appear every second Wednesday. The next Bat Melech teaching will appear on January 23, 2008, (Shvat 16, 5768).

The creation of Chava (Eve) is described by Torah in words very different than the creation of Adam. What do these words tell us about the spiritual nature and purpose of woman?

 
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Next on Bat Melech: Overview: The three "women's" mitzvot.

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Add comment January 9, 2008 - 2 Shevat, 5768

The Way of G-d

Biblical Faith - with Sam Peak
Weekly series with new shows available every Tuesday.

It is sometimes possible, however, that a prophet should be sent with a message to others. He may be a recognized prophet, who is well-versed and totally knowledgeable in the ways of prophecy. Nevertheless, one who is not so well-versed and knowledgable may also be given such a task. One that attains the highest level of prophecy gains a perfectly clear grasp of the prophetic message. That is, being that their prophetic experience binds them to Elokim (G-d), and it was Elokim Himself Who was revealed to themself and acted upon it, they realize that the images that they perceived were visions of prophecy, resulting from Divine Influence. Knowledge of the subject matter (contained in the revelation) is permanently fixed in their mind through this Influence (and it remains with them without any doubt). The prophet then feels no uncertainty about their being as a prophet, about any aspect of their prophecy, or about its origin and results. 

From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 224–227.

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