Universal Torah Network » Weekly Torah http://universaltorah.com/programming Torah Teachings for the Whole World! Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:19:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 2006-2009 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/Univeral-Torah-Network-144.jpg Universal Torah Network » Weekly Torah http://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 Greenbaum Peak Universal Torah Network Universal Torah Network itunes0@universaltorah.com no no Weekly Torah Portion: Nitzavim-Vayelech http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/30/weekly-torah-portion-nitzavim-vayelech.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/30/weekly-torah-portion-nitzavim-vayelech.htm#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:13:30 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1491 “and you will return to the Lord, your G-d… you and your children… “ (Deut. 30:1) The positive commandment and the Divine promise of repentance and reconciliation between G-d and His children is THE message of the days preceding the awesome day of Rosh HaShana.

Nitzavim-Vayelech (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech is read on Shabbat:
Elul 25, 5770/September 4, 2010

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/30/weekly-torah-portion-nitzavim-vayelech.htm/feed 0 00:01:01 [printprofilepic] "and you will return to the Lord, your G-d... you and your children... " (Deut. 30:1) The positive commandment and the Divine promise of ... [printprofilepic] "and you will return to the Lord, your G-d... you and your children... " (Deut. 30:1) The positive commandment and the Divine promise of repentance and reconciliation between G-d and His children is THE message of the days preceding the awesome day of Rosh HaShana. Nitzavim-Vayelech (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8) Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech is read on Shabbat: Elul 25, 5770/September 4, 2010 Temple Institute Links: [permalink]Program Link[/permalink] - Website - Support - Newsletter - Contact Us Temple Institute Shows, UTN, UTN Topics, Weekly Torah, Weekly Torah Readings Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Ki Tavo http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/23/weekly-torah-portion-ki-tavo.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/23/weekly-torah-portion-ki-tavo.htm#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:49:22 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1485 By performing Torah commandments with joy, as prescribed in this week’s parasha, and expressing our thanks to G-d for all His blessings, we become keenly aware that G-d is with us in all our endeavors, the ultimate validation of our lives.

Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
Parashat Ki Tavo is read on Shabbat:
Elul 18, 5770/August 28, 2010

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/23/weekly-torah-portion-ki-tavo.htm/feed 0 00:01:01 [printprofilepic] By performing Torah commandments with joy, as prescribed in this week's parasha, and expressing our thanks to G-d for all His blessings, we become ... [printprofilepic] By performing Torah commandments with joy, as prescribed in this week's parasha, and expressing our thanks to G-d for all His blessings, we become keenly aware that G-d is with us in all our endeavors, the ultimate validation of our lives. Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8) Parashat Ki Tavo is read on Shabbat: Elul 18, 5770/August 28, 2010 Temple Institute Links: [permalink]Program Link[/permalink] - Website - Support - Newsletter - Contact Us Temple Institute Shows, UTN, UTN Topics, Weekly Torah, Weekly Torah Readings Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Ki Teitzei http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/16/weekly-torah-portion-ki-teitzei.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/16/weekly-torah-portion-ki-teitzei.htm#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:48:41 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1471 “For you go out to war against your enemies, and HaShem, your G*d, will deliver him into your hands…” (Deut. 21:10) Some wars are guaranteed victories, while others, (“If you go to war in your land against an adversary that oppresses you…” Numbers 10:9) threaten to be unmitigated disasters. What basic military doctrines is Torah teaching us, and what basic attributes of love for the land and faith in G*d are required of our leaders?

Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
Parashat Ki Teitzei is read on Shabbat:
Elul 11, 5770/August 21, 2010

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/16/weekly-torah-portion-ki-teitzei.htm/feed 0 00:01:01 [printprofilepic] "For you go out to war against your enemies, and HaShem, your G*d, will deliver him into your hands..." (Deut. 21:10) Some wars are ... [printprofilepic] "For you go out to war against your enemies, and HaShem, your G*d, will deliver him into your hands..." (Deut. 21:10) Some wars are guaranteed victories, while others, ("If you go to war in your land against an adversary that oppresses you..." Numbers 10:9) threaten to be unmitigated disasters. What basic military doctrines is Torah teaching us, and what basic attributes of love for the land and faith in G*d are required of our leaders? Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19) Parashat Ki Teitzei is read on Shabbat: Elul 11, 5770/August 21, 2010 Temple Institute Links: [permalink]Program Link[/permalink] - Website - Support - Newsletter - Contact Us Temple Institute Shows, UTN, UTN Topics, Weekly Torah, Weekly Torah Readings Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Shoftim http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/09/weekly-torah-portion-shoftim.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/09/weekly-torah-portion-shoftim.htm#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:07:03 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1465 The power of positive thinking: When we prepare for war, as described in this week’s parasha, or for any challenge in life, are we focused on the task before us? Are we transmitting positivity? The spiritual force field that we create around ourselves will effect our ability, and the abilities of others around us, to attain our goals.

Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
Parashat Shoftim is read on Shabbat:
Elul 4, 5770/August 17, 2010

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/09/weekly-torah-portion-shoftim.htm/feed 0 00:01:01 [printprofilepic] The power of positive thinking: When we prepare for war, as described in this week's parasha, or for any challenge in life, are we ... [printprofilepic] The power of positive thinking: When we prepare for war, as described in this week's parasha, or for any challenge in life, are we focused on the task before us? Are we transmitting positivity? The spiritual force field that we create around ourselves will effect our ability, and the abilities of others around us, to attain our goals. Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9) Parashat Shoftim is read on Shabbat: Elul 4, 5770/August 17, 2010 Temple Institute Links: [permalink]Program Link[/permalink] - Website - Support - Newsletter - Contact Us Temple Institute Shows, UTN, UTN Topics, Weekly Torah, Weekly Torah Readings Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Re’eh http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/02/weekly-torah-portion-reeh.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/02/weekly-torah-portion-reeh.htm#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:06:45 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1463 G-d commands us not to be overwhelmed by our own mortality; not to diminish our physical selves in the realization of our own finiteness, but to find strength and comfort in His eternal embrace: “You are children of the L-rd, your G-d.” (Deut. 14:1)

Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17)
Parashat Re’eh is read on Shabbat:
Av 27, 5770/August 7, 2010

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/08/02/weekly-torah-portion-reeh.htm/feed 0 00:01:01 [printprofilepic] G-d commands us not to be overwhelmed by our own mortality; not to diminish our physical selves in the realization of our own finiteness, ... [printprofilepic] G-d commands us not to be overwhelmed by our own mortality; not to diminish our physical selves in the realization of our own finiteness, but to find strength and comfort in His eternal embrace: "You are children of the L-rd, your G-d." (Deut. 14:1) Re'eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17) Parashat Re'eh is read on Shabbat: Av 27, 5770/August 7, 2010 Temple Institute Links: [permalink]Program Link[/permalink] - Website - Support - Newsletter - Contact Us Temple Institute Shows, UTN, Weekly Torah, Weekly Torah Readings Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Eikev http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/26/weekly-torah-portion-eikev-4.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/26/weekly-torah-portion-eikev-4.htm#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:03:11 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1456 Moshe prepares the people for entering the land of Israel. They will need to take up arms in order to conquer the land, and they will need to take up their plowshares in order to settle and cultivate the land. But ultimately, in order to set down roots both deep and unassailable, they will need to perform the commandments that G-d commanded them. The same is every bit as true today. It is Torah that weds us to the land of Israel.

Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
Parashat Eikev is read on Shabbat:
Av 20, 5770/July 31, 2010

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/26/weekly-torah-portion-eikev-4.htm/feed 0 00:01:01 [printprofilepic] Moshe prepares the people for entering the land of Israel. They will need to take up arms in order to conquer the land, and ... [printprofilepic] Moshe prepares the people for entering the land of Israel. They will need to take up arms in order to conquer the land, and they will need to take up their plowshares in order to settle and cultivate the land. But ultimately, in order to set down roots both deep and unassailable, they will need to perform the commandments that G-d commanded them. The same is every bit as true today. It is Torah that weds us to the land of Israel. Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25) Parashat Eikev is read on Shabbat: Av 20, 5770/July 31, 2010 Temple Institute Links: [permalink]Program Link[/permalink] - Website - Support - Newsletter - Contact Us Temple Institute Shows, UTN, UTN Topics, Weekly Torah, Weekly Torah Readings Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Va’etchanan http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/19/weekly-torah-portion-vaetchanan.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/19/weekly-torah-portion-vaetchanan.htm#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:35:14 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1451 Moshe beseeches G-d with 515 entreaties to enter into the land of Israel. G-d denies Moshe’s plea, yet immediately after, Moshe says, “For what great nation is there that has G-d so near to it, as HaShem our G-d is at all times that we call upon Him?” (Deut. 4:7) Could it be that G-d always answers our prayers, even if not always to our liking?

Va’etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11)
Parashat Va’etchanan is read on Shabbat:
Av 13, 5770/July 24, 2010

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/19/weekly-torah-portion-vaetchanan.htm/feed 0 00:01:01 [printprofilepic] Moshe beseeches G-d with 515 entreaties to enter into the land of Israel. G-d denies Moshe's plea, yet immediately after, Moshe says, "For what ... [printprofilepic] Moshe beseeches G-d with 515 entreaties to enter into the land of Israel. G-d denies Moshe's plea, yet immediately after, Moshe says, "For what great nation is there that has G-d so near to it, as HaShem our G-d is at all times that we call upon Him?" (Deut. 4:7) Could it be that G-d always answers our prayers, even if not always to our liking? Va'etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11) Parashat Va'etchanan is read on Shabbat: Av 13, 5770/July 24, 2010 Temple Institute Links: [permalink]Program Link[/permalink] - Website - Support - Newsletter - Contact Us Temple Institute Shows, UTN, UTN Topics, Weekly Torah, Weekly Torah Readings Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Devarim http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/12/weekly-torah-portion-devarim-4.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/12/weekly-torah-portion-devarim-4.htm#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:21:28 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1447 Moshe rabbeinu rebukes his generation for their failures, but at the same time states, “you are today as the stars of the heavens.” (Deut. 1:10) While our transgressions are of the moment, our good deeds and achievements are lights that will shine like the stars, enlightening others for generations to come.

Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
Parashat Devarim is read on Shabbat:
Av 6, 5770/July 17, 2010

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/12/weekly-torah-portion-devarim-4.htm/feed 0 00:01:01 [printprofilepic] Moshe rabbeinu rebukes his generation for their failures, but at the same time states, "you are today as the stars of the heavens." (Deut. ... [printprofilepic] Moshe rabbeinu rebukes his generation for their failures, but at the same time states, "you are today as the stars of the heavens." (Deut. 1:10) While our transgressions are of the moment, our good deeds and achievements are lights that will shine like the stars, enlightening others for generations to come. Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22) Parashat Devarim is read on Shabbat: Av 6, 5770/July 17, 2010 Temple Institute Links: [permalink]Program Link[/permalink] - Website - Support - Newsletter - Contact Us Temple Institute Shows, UTN, UTN Topics, Weekly Torah, Weekly Torah Readings Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Matot-Masei http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/05/weekly-torah-portion-matot-masei.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/05/weekly-torah-portion-matot-masei.htm#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:11:01 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1442 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.

Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:2-36:13)
Parashat Matot-Masei is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 28, 5770/July 10, 2010

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/07/05/weekly-torah-portion-matot-masei.htm/feed 0 00:01:01 [printprofilepic] The two Torah portions, Matot and Masei, which conclude the book of Numbers are read together as one. What is the true connection ... [printprofilepic] 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. Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:2-36:13) Parashat Matot-Masei is read on Shabbat: Tammuz 28, 5770/July 10, 2010 Temple Institute Links: [permalink]Program Link[/permalink] - Website - Support - Newsletter - Contact Us Temple Institute Shows, UTN, UTN Topics, Weekly Torah, Weekly Torah Readings Universal Torah Network no no Weekly Torah Portion: Pinchas http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/06/28/weekly-torah-portion-pinchas-4.htm http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/06/28/weekly-torah-portion-pinchas-4.htm#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:51:19 +0000 TI http://universaltorah.com/programming/?p=1436 Who was Pinchas? Where did he come from? What was he made of? Was his act of zealotry a true “Jewish” reaction? Was his ability to act in the moment to defend G-d’s honor, to assuage G-d’s anger a true “Jewish” reaction? Absolutely!

Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
Parashat Pinchas is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 21, 5770/July 3, 2010

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]]> http://universaltorah.com/programming/2010/06/28/weekly-torah-portion-pinchas-4.htm/feed 0 00:01:01 [printprofilepic] Who was Pinchas? Where did he come from? What was he made of? Was his act of zealotry a true "Jewish" reaction? Was his ... [printprofilepic] Who was Pinchas? Where did he come from? What was he made of? Was his act of zealotry a true "Jewish" reaction? Was his ability to act in the moment to defend G-d's honor, to assuage G-d's anger a true "Jewish" reaction? Absolutely! Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1) Parashat Pinchas is read on Shabbat: Tammuz 21, 5770/July 3, 2010 Temple Institute Links: [permalink]Program Link[/permalink] - Website - Support - Newsletter - Contact Us Temple Institute Shows, UTN, UTN Topics, Weekly Torah, Weekly Torah Readings Universal Torah Network no no