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Archive for Tamuz / Menahem Av 5772 - July 2012
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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Duties of the Heart: Prayer Fasting and Charity
From the point of view of reason, man, as we know, is made up of body and soul; both of these are great favors which the Creator has bestowed upon us. One is seen, the other unseen. We, in turn, are duty bound to serve the Creator both, outwardly and inwardly. Outwardly, through the duties of the limbs: prayer, fasting and charity; the study and teaching of Torah and any other precept which culminates in the act that is carried out by the body. Inwardly, through the duties of the heart: by acknowledging in our heart G-d’s unity; having faith in Him and in His Torah; assuming His service; by being in awe of Him; humbling oneself and feeling shame before Him; loving Him; trusting in Him; . . .
Dedicated to Jeff and Kellie Dixon
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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:
Hillary’s Hair and the Jewish Problem: Whither American Jewry?
A Time to Weep and a Time to Laugh; A Time to Mourn… and a Time to Build
As the book of Numbers draws to a conclusion this week with the reading of the double portions of Matot and Masei, Yitzchak Reuven and Rabbi Richman reflect upon the life lessons we have garnered over the past few weeks in reading and studying Bamidbar… most notably, the profound sense of love for the Land of Israel emanating from G-d Himself, and reverberating throughout the generations, from the daughters of Tzelophchad and on down to the children of our very own generation, whose passion for the Land strengthens their resolve to settle it despite all odds and obstacles.
This week we usher in the month of Menachem Av, the month of the Consoling Father, a time known for Temple destruction and mourning, but waiting to become the time of Temple renewal and rebuilding. It’s up to us, the hosts of Temple Talk remind us, to stop crying and start building… the father is waiting for his children to console him!
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The two Torah portions, Matot and Masei, which conclude the book of Numbers are read together as one. What is the true connection between Matot, which begins with the laws concerning the responsibility of taking upon oneself a vow, and the opening verses of Masei, which describe the journeys of Israel in the wilderness? Taken together, they provide for us a key and a map to our own life’s journey, and shine a light on our own potential.
Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:2-36:13)
Parashat Matot-Masei is read on Shabbat:
Av 2, 5772/July 21, 2012
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Continuity – That’s the concept that is embodied in multiple levels in the Torah reading of Pinchas. The experience of Israel in the desert is coming to a close, but the desecration of Zimri and Cozbi threatens everything, Pinchas’ swift and certain response guarantees the continuity the sanctity of Israel. The daughters of Tzelaphchad and the designation of Yehoshua to succeed Moshe as leader of Israel naturally follow Pinchas’ heroic act. The parasha concludes with a description of the Tamid offering, the sanctification of continuity itself, in the service of the Holy Temple.
Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
Parashat Pinchas is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 24, 5772/July 14, 2012
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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:
A Pinchas For Our Generation to Stem the Tide of Desecration
Pinchas, Temple Mourning & the Desecration of G-d’s Name: Get Up & Take a Stand!
Who was the mysterious Pinchas, grandson of Aharon, the “Supercohen” who avenged G-d’s honor and saved the Jewish people? Did he really become Elijah the prophet, a man who lives forever? What does it take to muster the kind of fortitude and courage that it took for Pinchas to take a stand that was radical and unpopular… but true to G-d’s will? In this week’s searing, powerful edition of Temple Talk, Yitzchak Reuven and Rabbi Richman examine Pinchas, his deed, and his legacy in the modern Jewish world, where Hashem’s name is still being publicly desecrated. This calls for a Pinchas in our generation – and fortunately, we have one. Tune in to find out who he is.
It was the legendary labor activist Joe Hill whose dying words were “Don’t mourn, organize.” As we continue to navigate through “The Straits,” as this three-week mourning period for the Holy Temple is known, our hosts continue to clarify, elucidate and explore the nature of mourning for the Holy Temple, and determine that old Joe was right: It’s up to us, and to us alone, to stop the cycle of pain. A gripping Temple Talk you will not want to miss!
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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Blessed be HaShem, the G-d of Yisra’el, the only One Who is truly One; Whose existence is eternal, and Whose goodness is perpetual; Who created all that exists as evidence of His oneness, formed creations as testimony of His might, and brought things into being to bear witness to His Wisdom and great goodness, as it is written: Tehillim (Psalms) 145:4; 10-12
In memory of Alice Richardson
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