Universal Torah Network » Weekly Torah http://universaltorah.com/programming Torah Teachings for the Whole World! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:35:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Copyright © by UTN, 2006-2012 http://universaltorah.com/programming/about/copyright-information itunes0@universaltorah.com (Universal Torah Network) itunes0@universaltorah.com (Universal Torah Network) Torah Teaching, Jewish Teaching, Temple Studies, Bnai Noach, Chaim Richman, Joseph Good, Sam Peak, Avraham Greenbaum, Light to the Nations, The Gates, Biblical Faith, Azamra 1440 http://universaltorah.com/images/UTN-rainbow-utn-144x144.com.pngUniversal Torah Networkhttp://universaltorah.com/programming 144 144 Torah Teaching for the Whole World! Universal Torah Network provides on-line video and audio programming concerning classic Torah teachings from respected Rabbis, as well as progressive teachings concerning Gentiles, Judaism and Classic Jewish Traditions. Torah, Bnai, Noach, Jewish, Teaching, Gentiles, Bible, Non-Jews, Richman, Sutton, Peak Universal Torah Network Universal Torah Network itunes0@universaltorah.com no no Weekly Torah Portion: Yitrohttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/02/06/weekly-torah-portion-yitro-6.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/02/06/weekly-torah-portion-yitro-6.htm#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:36:00 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=2008 G-d brought Israel out of Egypt to lead them to freedom. He also brought them out to serve Him. Are they free or are they the servants of G-d? Or are they both? Fifty days after leaving Egypt, as Israel receives Torah at Sinai, the shofars are sounded, signifying that this is indeed a Jubilee redemption for Israel. Bound to G-d – Free at last!

Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23)

Parashat Yitro is read on Shabbat:
Shvat 18, 5772/February 11, 2012

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/02/06/weekly-torah-portion-yitro-6.htm/feed 0 0:00:01 G-d brought Israel out of Egypt to lead them to freedom. He also brought them out to serve Him. Are they free or are they the servants of G-d? Or are they both? Fifty days after leaving Egypt, as Israel receives Torah at Sinai, the shofars are sound[...] G-d brought Israel out of Egypt to lead them to freedom. He also brought them out to serve Him. Are they free or are they the servants of G-d? Or are they both? Fifty days after leaving Egypt, as Israel receives Torah at Sinai, the shofars are sounded, signifying that this is indeed a Jubilee redemption for Israel. Bound to G-d – Free at last!Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23) Parashat Yitro is read on Shabbat: Shvat 18, 5772/February 11, 2012Temple Institute Links: Program Link – Website – Support – Newsletter – Contact Us UTN Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Beshalachhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/02/01/weekly-torah-portion-beshalach-4.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/02/01/weekly-torah-portion-beshalach-4.htm#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:42:52 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=2006 When G-d parted the waters of the Sea of Reeds He also parted for Israel the curtains of illusion allowing them to see the true reality – a timeless moment of recognition of the Divine light surrounding and permeating our world.

Beshalach (Exodus 3:17-17:16)

Parashat Beshalach is read on Shabbat:
Shvat 11, 5772/February 4, 2012

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/02/01/weekly-torah-portion-beshalach-4.htm/feed 0 0:00:01 When G-d parted the waters of the Sea of Reeds He also parted for Israel the curtains of illusion allowing them to see the true reality – a timeless moment of recognition of the Divine light surrounding and permeating our world.Beshalach (Ex[...] When G-d parted the waters of the Sea of Reeds He also parted for Israel the curtains of illusion allowing them to see the true reality – a timeless moment of recognition of the Divine light surrounding and permeating our world.Beshalach (Exodus 3:17-17:16) Parashat Beshalach is read on Shabbat: Shvat 11, 5772/February 4, 2012Temple Institute Links: Program Link – Website – Support – Newsletter – Contact Us UTN Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Bohttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/24/weekly-torah-portion-bo-5.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/24/weekly-torah-portion-bo-5.htm#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:27:04 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1999 Plague after devastating plague, G-d wreaks unspeakable havoc upon Egypt, leaving no stone unturned as He shows Pharaoh who’s the boss. In the midst of this unravelling of the warp and woof of creation, why does G-d give to Israel the sighting of the new moon as the first commandment for them to perform?

Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)

Parashat Bo is read on Shabbat:
Shvat 4, 5772/January 28, 2012

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/24/weekly-torah-portion-bo-5.htm/feed 0 0:00:01 Plague after devastating plague, G-d wreaks unspeakable havoc upon Egypt, leaving no stone unturned as He shows Pharaoh who’s the boss. In the midst of this unravelling of the warp and woof of creation, why does G-d give to Israel the sighting[...] Plague after devastating plague, G-d wreaks unspeakable havoc upon Egypt, leaving no stone unturned as He shows Pharaoh who’s the boss. In the midst of this unravelling of the warp and woof of creation, why does G-d give to Israel the sighting of the new moon as the first commandment for them to perform?Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16) Parashat Bo is read on Shabbat: Shvat 4, 5772/January 28, 2012Temple Institute Links: Program Link – Website – Support – Newsletter – Contact Us UTN Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Va’erahttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/17/weekly-torah-portion-vaera-2.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/17/weekly-torah-portion-vaera-2.htm#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:37:40 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1994 G-d will not be denied. He will redeem His people and His voice will be heard, even in the cacophony of the frogs croaking from inside the bellies of Pharaoh and his crew.

Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)

Parashat Va’era is read on Shabbat:
Tevet 26, 5772/January 21, 2012

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/17/weekly-torah-portion-vaera-2.htm/feed 0 0:00:01 G-d will not be denied. He will redeem His people and His voice will be heard, even in the cacophony of the frogs croaking from inside the bellies of Pharaoh and his crew.Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35) Parashat Va’era is read on Shabbat: T[...] G-d will not be denied. He will redeem His people and His voice will be heard, even in the cacophony of the frogs croaking from inside the bellies of Pharaoh and his crew.Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35) Parashat Va’era is read on Shabbat: Tevet 26, 5772/January 21, 2012Temple Institute Links: Program Link – Website – Support – Newsletter – Contact Us UTN Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Shemothttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/11/weekly-torah-portion-shemot-3.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/11/weekly-torah-portion-shemot-3.htm#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:47:53 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1992 Pharaoh employed sundry stratagems to uproot and destroy the children of Israel, chillingly reminiscent of recent and contemporary programs to annihilate Israel. Yet, despite it all, Israel abides. But why did G-d put Israel in Egypt? What was the Egyptian exile all about?

Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)

Parashat Shemot is read on Shabbat:
Tevet 19, 5772/January 14, 2012

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/11/weekly-torah-portion-shemot-3.htm/feed 0 0:00:01 Pharaoh employed sundry stratagems to uproot and destroy the children of Israel, chillingly reminiscent of recent and contemporary programs to annihilate Israel. Yet, despite it all, Israel abides. But why did G-d put Israel in Egypt? What was the E[...] Pharaoh employed sundry stratagems to uproot and destroy the children of Israel, chillingly reminiscent of recent and contemporary programs to annihilate Israel. Yet, despite it all, Israel abides. But why did G-d put Israel in Egypt? What was the Egyptian exile all about? Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1) Parashat Shemot is read on Shabbat: Tevet 19, 5772/January 14, 2012Temple Institute Links: Program Link – Website – Support – Newsletter – Contact Us UTN Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Vayechihttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/04/weekly-torah-portion-vayechi-6.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/04/weekly-torah-portion-vayechi-6.htm#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:58:28 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1987 When Yaakov asks of Yosef  “Who are these?” it is not because his eyes are dim or that he does not know Yosef’s sons intimately. It is because in his prophetic mind’s eye he see the boys’ greatness in the future redemption of Israel, which is taking place today. His words are not a question but an exclamation of sublime joy and approval.

Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26)
Parashat Vayechi is read on Shabbat:
Tevet 12, 5772/January 7, 2012

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2012/01/04/weekly-torah-portion-vayechi-6.htm/feed 0 0:00:01 When Yaakov asks of Yosef  “Who are these?” it is not because his eyes are dim or that he does not know Yosef’s sons intimately. It is because in his prophetic mind’s eye he see the boys’ greatness in the future redempt[...] When Yaakov asks of Yosef  “Who are these?” it is not because his eyes are dim or that he does not know Yosef’s sons intimately. It is because in his prophetic mind’s eye he see the boys’ greatness in the future redemption of Israel, which is taking place today. His words are not a question but an exclamation of sublime joy and approval. Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26) Parashat Vayechi is read on Shabbat: Tevet 12, 5772/January 7, 2012Temple Institute Links: Program Link – Website – Support – Newsletter – Contact Us UTN Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Vayigashhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/28/weekly-torah-portion-vayigash-6.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/28/weekly-torah-portion-vayigash-6.htm#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:23:50 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1982 His brothers were in shock when Yosef said “I am Yosef,” thereby removing from their eyes the blinders preventing them from seeing
G-d’s presence in every moment and in every action. So startled were they that they could not respond, they could not comprehend. Their souls left them. How much greater would be the shock were G-d to reveal His presence to us in one single moment. Therefore He reveals His great light one glimpse at a time, even as the Geula redemption marches ever forward.

Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27)
Parashat Vayigash is read on Shabbat:
Tevet 5, 5772/December 31, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/28/weekly-torah-portion-vayigash-6.htm/feed 0 0:00:01 His brothers were in shock when Yosef said “I am Yosef,” thereby removing from their eyes the blinders preventing them from seeing G-d’s presence in every moment and in every action. So startled were they that they could not respon[...] His brothers were in shock when Yosef said “I am Yosef,” thereby removing from their eyes the blinders preventing them from seeing G-d’s presence in every moment and in every action. So startled were they that they could not respond, they could not comprehend. Their souls left them. How much greater would be the shock were G-d to reveal His presence to us in one single moment. Therefore He reveals His great light one glimpse at a time, even as the Geula redemption marches ever forward. Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27) Parashat Vayigash is read on Shabbat: Tevet 5, 5772/December 31, 2011Temple Institute Links: Program Link – Website – Support – Newsletter – Contact Us UTN Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Miketzhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/23/weekly-torah-portion-miketz-6.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/23/weekly-torah-portion-miketz-6.htm#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:04:58 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1979 How strong is the bond between a parent and a child? A father and a son? Yaakov could not be comforted by Yosef’s loss. Just what did Yaakov know concerning Yosef’s apparent demise? Why was there a “conspiracy of silence” surrounding Yosef’s disappearance?

Miketz (Genesis 41:1-44:17)
Parashat Miketz is read on Shabbat:
Kislev 28, 5772/December 24, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/23/weekly-torah-portion-miketz-6.htm/feed 0 0:00:01 How strong is the bond between a parent and a child? A father and a son? Yaakov could not be comforted by Yosef’s loss. Just what did Yaakov know concerning Yosef’s apparent demise? Why was there a “conspiracy of silence” sur[...] How strong is the bond between a parent and a child? A father and a son? Yaakov could not be comforted by Yosef’s loss. Just what did Yaakov know concerning Yosef’s apparent demise? Why was there a “conspiracy of silence” surrounding Yosef’s disappearance? Miketz (Genesis 41:1-44:17) Parashat Miketz is read on Shabbat: Kislev 28, 5772/December 24, 2011Temple Institute Links: Program Link – Website – Support – Newsletter – Contact Us UTN Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Vayeshevhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/14/weekly-torah-portion-vayeshev-6.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/14/weekly-torah-portion-vayeshev-6.htm#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:11:11 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1972 The high drama of parashat Vayeshev comes to teach us two things, which are really only one: We must be ever ready to take upon ourselves the task that G-d has chosen for us, and our time on this earth is not for our own leisure, but to realize the role that G-d has intended for us.

Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
Parashat Vayeshev is read on Shabbat:
Kislev 21, 5772/December 17, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/14/weekly-torah-portion-vayeshev-6.htm/feed 0 0:00:01 The high drama of parashat Vayeshev comes to teach us two things, which are really only one: We must be ever ready to take upon ourselves the task that G-d has chosen for us, and our time on this earth is not for our own leisure, but to realize the [...] The high drama of parashat Vayeshev comes to teach us two things, which are really only one: We must be ever ready to take upon ourselves the task that G-d has chosen for us, and our time on this earth is not for our own leisure, but to realize the role that G-d has intended for us. Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23) Parashat Vayeshev is read on Shabbat: Kislev 21, 5772/December 17, 2011Temple Institute Links: Program Link – Website – Support – Newsletter – Contact Us UTN Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Vayishlachhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/06/weekly-torah-portion-vayishlach-6.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/06/weekly-torah-portion-vayishlach-6.htm#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:52:44 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1963 Yaakov 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? Yaakov 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 14, 5772/December 10, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/12/06/weekly-torah-portion-vayishlach-6.htm/feed 0 0:00:01 Yaakov 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? Yaakov overcomes the angel, and by doing so gains insight into all these questio[...] Yaakov 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? Yaakov 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 14, 5772/December 10, 2011Temple Institute Links: Program Link – Website – Support – Newsletter – Contact Us UTN Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Vayeitzeihttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/30/weekly-torah-portion-vayeitzei-4.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/30/weekly-torah-portion-vayeitzei-4.htm#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:27:59 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1961 Avraham  saw his appointed meeting place with G-d as a distant and foreboding mountain, (Mount Moriah), and Yitzchak  envisioned the Holy Temple to be a field, accessible and alive. But it was Yaakov  who understood the Holy Temple to be a home, a nurturing, loving center in which G-d and all mankind can embrace.

Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
Parashat Vayeitzei is read on Shabbat:
Kislev 7, 5772/December 3, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/30/weekly-torah-portion-vayeitzei-4.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Toldothttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/23/weekly-torah-portion-toldot-6.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/23/weekly-torah-portion-toldot-6.htm#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:14:38 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1957 The classic tale of deception and intrigue. But who is deceiving who? and who is really being fooled? Ya’akov  dons precious garments and goat skins, but by doing so is he deceiving his father Yitzchak, or is he opening Yitzchak’s  eyes for the first time to a lifetime of deception he has suffered at the hands of Esau, the real master of the bluff?

Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:9)
Parashat Toldot is read on Shabbat:
Cheshvan 29, 5772/November 26, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/23/weekly-torah-portion-toldot-6.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Chayei Sarahttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/15/weekly-torah-portion-chayei-sara-6.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/15/weekly-torah-portion-chayei-sara-6.htm#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:14:34 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1949 Sara imenu  – our matriarch Sara – was a woman of unparalleled beauty and spiritual strength, whose power of prophecy was greater, our sages teach us, than that of her husband Avraham. Yet, according to Midrash, she was ultimately felled by an enemy common to us all: the satan  who feeds on our own fears and casts stumbling blocks along our way.

Chayei Sara (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
Parashat Chayei Sara is read on Shabbat:
Cheshvan 22, 5772/November 19, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/15/weekly-torah-portion-chayei-sara-6.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Vayerahttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/08/weekly-torah-portion-vayera-5.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/08/weekly-torah-portion-vayera-5.htm#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:22:49 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1946 Why was Avraham Avinu  interceding on behalf of the wicked people of the decadent city of Sodom? Was he your typical bleeding-heart liberal who can’t distinguish between right and wrong? On the contrary, Avraham  was showing his faith to the one true G-d and to the role that G-d granted him as guarantor of humanity.

Vayera (Genesis 18:1-22:24)
Parashat Vayera is read on Shabbat:
Cheshvan 15, 5772/November 12, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/08/weekly-torah-portion-vayera-5.htm/feed 0 The Sweet Month of Mar Cheshvanhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/07/the-sweet-month-of-mar-cheshvan.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/07/the-sweet-month-of-mar-cheshvan.htm#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:13:07 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1941 Mar Cheshvan
“Always the bride’s maid,”  the quiet month of Mar Cheshvan  will yet have its day in the sun. Our sages teach us that the dedication of the future Holy Temple will be in the month of Mar Cheshvan, but for that to happen, we will need to roll up our sleeves and get serious about making it happen!

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/07/the-sweet-month-of-mar-cheshvan.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Lech Lechahttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/01/weekly-torah-portion-lech-lecha-4.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/01/weekly-torah-portion-lech-lecha-4.htm#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:34:23 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1939 Avraham Avinu  bursts upon the scene of world history, fighting for G-d’s name. Self-titled kings band together to try to take Avraham  out and to rid the world of G-d once and for all. But you cannot defeat the King of kings, and being allied to the one true G-d puts our father Avraham  in the proverbial catbird seat.

Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)
Parashat Lech Lecha is read on Shabbat:
Cheshvan 8, 5772/November 5, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/11/01/weekly-torah-portion-lech-lecha-4.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Noachhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/10/25/weekly-torah-portion-noach-2.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/10/25/weekly-torah-portion-noach-2.htm#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:38:17 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1932 Noach, the innovator, the preacher, the builder, the savior of mankind, was, indeed, a vast and complex personality. In both his strengths and his tragic foibles, he proved very much to be a figure recognizable in our day. While he may have been a righteous man in his generation alone, the breadth and depth of his character make him a giant for all times.

Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)
Parashat Noach is read on Shabbat:
Cheshvan 1, 5772/October 29, 2011
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/10/25/weekly-torah-portion-noach-2.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Ha’azinuhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/26/weekly-torah-portion-haazinu-3.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/26/weekly-torah-portion-haazinu-3.htm#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:20:44 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1907 Moses – singing his song just for us – a song that will never grow old and never let us grow deaf to the Torah of G-d. But not content to be a solo performer, Moses calls upon every one of us to sing our own song. What better way to put our own lives in harmony with G-d’s will and His discerning ear.

Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52)
Parashat Ha’azinu is read on Shabbat:
Tishrei 3, 5772/October 1, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/26/weekly-torah-portion-haazinu-3.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Netzavim-Vayelechhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/20/weekly-torah-portion-netzavim-vayelech.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/20/weekly-torah-portion-netzavim-vayelech.htm#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:30:22 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1902 It is Moses’ last day on earth and he is pressing Israel to decide: Where do we stand and where are we heading? Are we ready to cross the great divide, the borderline that separates us from who we are today to who we really need to be?

Netzavim-Vayelech (Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30)
Parashat Netzavim-Vayelech is read on Shabbat:
Elul 25, 5771/September 24, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/20/weekly-torah-portion-netzavim-vayelech.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Ki Tavohttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/13/weekly-torah-portion-ki-tavo-4.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/13/weekly-torah-portion-ki-tavo-4.htm#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:01:18 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1892 The twelve massive stones Israel is commanded to to take from the Jordan River bed from the very spot upon which the feet of the priests who held the Ark of the Covenant stood, and to stand upright and build with them an altar and write upon them the entire Torah, are not mere markers or billboards. These stones’ function is to make real Israel’s eternal unbreakable bond to the land promised us by G-d.

Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
Parashat Ki Tavo is read on Shabbat:
Elul 18, 5771/September 17, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/13/weekly-torah-portion-ki-tavo-4.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Ki Teitzeihttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/05/weekly-torah-portion-ki-teitzei-4.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/05/weekly-torah-portion-ki-teitzei-4.htm#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:46:45 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1887 The Torah readings of the book of Deuteronomy which are read in the current month of Elul, as we approach Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur, are perfectly timed and exquisitely choreographed to encourage us and strengthen us as we take stock of our selves and strive to better our selves for the upcoming year.

Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
Parashat Ki Teitzei is read on Shabbat:
Elul 11, 5771/September 10, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/09/05/weekly-torah-portion-ki-teitzei-4.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Shoftimhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/29/weekly-torah-portion-shoftim-4.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/29/weekly-torah-portion-shoftim-4.htm#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:46:30 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1880 As Moses continues to flesh out G-d’s plan for a Torah based society in the land of Israel, one thing becomes crystal clear: The Holy Temple from which shines forth the Divine presence, (Shechina), is the light and the source of justice – how we treat our fellow man, and worship – how we stand before G-d. We cannot achieve justice between men if we do not stand before G-d, and we cannot stand before G-d if we do not seek justice between men.

Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
Parashat Shoftim is read on Shabbat:
Elul 4, 5771/September 3, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/29/weekly-torah-portion-shoftim-4.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Re’ehhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/23/weekly-torah-portion-reeh-3.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/23/weekly-torah-portion-reeh-3.htm#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:56:08 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1877 As Moses prepares the nation to enter the land he stays focused on the one great challenge that lays before him and the people: To take a congregation of individuals and forge them into one mighty nation, united and dedicated to creating a Torah infused reality in the land of Israel.

Re’eh (Deuteronomy 1:26-16:17)
Parashat Re’eh is read on Shabbat:
Av 27, 5771/August 27, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/23/weekly-torah-portion-reeh-3.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Eikevhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/16/weekly-torah-portion-eikev-5.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/16/weekly-torah-portion-eikev-5.htm#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:57:41 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1870 Moshe  expresses two chief concerns as he speaks to Israel: Every one of the 613 commandments is important in G-d’s eye and should likewise be regarded by the people, and the true destination and proper location for the performance of each of the 613 commandments is in the land of Israel itself.

Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
Parashat Eikev is read on Shabbat:
Av 20, 5771/August 20, 2011

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/16/weekly-torah-portion-eikev-5.htm/feed 0 Weekly Torah Portion: Va’Etchananhttp://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/10/weekly-torah-portion-vaetchanan-2.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2011/08/10/weekly-torah-portion-vaetchanan-2.htm#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:29:28 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1867 Moshe wanted nothing more than to cross the Jordan and see the holy land, “the good mountain, and the Levanon.” (Deut. 3:23) But G-d would not allow it. What at first seems like a harsh rebuke, is, on a much deeper level, a compassionate expression of G-d’s love for Moshe and for Israel.

Va’Etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:1)
Parashat Va’Etchanan is read on Shabbat:
Av 13, 5771/August 13, 2011

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