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Archive for Marheshwan / Kislev 5771 - November 2010
Have you ever felt utterly and completely alone? Yosef must have. He was separated from his loving father and his brothers wanted to kill him. Ultimately he was thrown in a pit filled with scorpions and snakes and then sold to some passing Ishmaelites, who in turn sold him into slavery. Yet we’re never alone, and if our hearts are turned to G-d, we will identify His fingerprint upon our lives.
Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
Parashat Vayeshev is read on Shabbat:
Kislev 20, 5771/November 27, 2010
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Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
Weekly series with new teachings available every Thursday.
Next week on Light to the Nations:
Palm of Deborah, Part XIII
G-d is neither an accountant nor a scorekeeper. He doesn’t tally up our good deeds, subtract from them our transgressions, declare the balance and call it a day. G-d gathers up our good deeds, places them before Him, and does not allow our transgressions to diminish His delight with all the good that we have accomplished.
Dedication: Dedicated to Mrs. Alice Follett.
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Temple Talk is a weekly internet radio webcast with Rabbi Chaim Richman and Yitzchak Reuven of the Temple Institute.
This week features:
An Impromptu “Underground” Wedding on the Temple Mount
The Light of Queen Helena’s Lamp
Hebron, Shechem and the Temple Mount: Three Irrevocable Purchases in the Land of Israel
The mysterious balance of light and darkness during the month of Kislev, and the eternal struggle of Ya’akov and Esav, as exemplified by Ya’akov’s wrestling with an angel in this week’s Torah portion of Vayishlach, are major themes of our Temple Talk program this week, as the United States once again pressures Israel to freeze Jewish building in the Land of Israel. But despite Esavian machinations and maneuvers, the indefatigable Jewish spirit – and strength – is on the rise, as can be demonstrated by the weekly visits of Jews and Righteous Gentiles to the Temple Mount. Hear about a “clandestine” yet authentic Jewish wedding that took place on the Temple Mount this week in the defiant spirit of the Macabees, plus a new exciting project of the Temple Institute especially designed to bring the light of the Holy Temple back into the world!
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
Weekly series with new shows available every Tuesday.
Chapter 4 Mishnah 9
Rabbi Yishmael his son says: One who withdraws from judgment removes from himself hatred, robbery and the responsibility for an unnecessary oath; while one who is too self-confident in handing down legal decisions is a fool, wicked and arrogant of spirit.
It is a sign of wisdom to take all the time necessary before issuing a pronouncement. Conversely, a person who hurries to issue judgment displays a definite sign of foolishness.
Ya’akov avinu’s (our forefather Jacob’s) midnight encounter with a mysterious angel: Who was this angel, what was his purpose, and by what name was he known? Ya’akov overcomes the angel, and by doing so gains insight into all these questions. He also acquires for himself a new name, a new identity, and a new role to play in establishing the Divine presence here on this earth.
Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43)
Parashat Vayishlach is read on Shabbat:
Kislev 13, 5771/November 20, 2010
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Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
Weekly series with new teachings available every Thursday.
Next week on Light to the Nations:
Palm of Deborah, Part XII
G-d is neither an accountant nor a scorekeeper. He doesn’t tally up our good deeds, subtract from them our transgressions, declare the balance and call it a day. G-d gathers up our good deeds, places them before Him, and does not allow our transgressions to diminish His delight with all the good that we have accomplished.
Dedication: Dedicated to Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Tomsic.
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Bat Melech – with Rena Richman
Bat Melech teachings appear every second Wednesday.
Next Bat Melech: November 24, 2010 / Kislev 17, 5771
United in their search for the One G-d, united against all the odds of a world hostile to the knowledge of the One G-d, and united in their love for one another, the source from which they drew their strength, Avraham & Sara are to be emulated by all who seek out the love and guidance of G-d in their lives.
Dedication: Dedicated to Nechama Dina Deckard.