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Weekly Torah
Painstakingly detailed, the concluding two parashot of the book of Exodus, Vayakhel-Pekudei is the Torah’s testimony to G-d’s love for Israel and His desire to rest His presence here on earth. The obsessive attention to every aspect of the Tabernacle and the vessels, from G-d’s call to the generous of heart and the wise of heart to join together and build a Sanctuary, to the inventory of raw materials, the construction of the Tabernacle and the accounting for of every grain of gold and thread of purple, is G-d’s way of telling us today, just as you did it then in the desert, you can do it here and now in Jerusalem.
Vayakhel-Pekudei (Exodus 1 35:1-40:38)
Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei is read on Shabbat:
Adar 23, 5775/March 15, 2015
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Masks, veils, disguises, cover ups, concealment and camouflage: These are words associated with the Purim festival which we celebrate this week. But masks and camouflage also teach a profound lesson of attachment and separation from G-d in this week’s Torah reading of Ki Tisa. From the Golden Calf mask of division to Moshe’s veil of inclusion we can learn the proper way to conduct ourselves and worship G-d.
Ki Tisa (Exodus 1 30:11-34:35)
Parashat Ki Tisa is read on Shabbat:
Adar 16, 5775/March 7, 2015
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An exploration of the story of Purim on the backdrop of today’s movement for Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount and the rebuilding of the Holy Temple, in the light of current events.This teaching by Rabbi Chaim Richman was recorded live at the South Plains Hebraic Center of Lubbock, Texas on Thursday, February 19, 2015.
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An in-depth exploration of the relevancy of the Torah’s commandment regarding Amalek for each and every one of us. This teaching by Rena Richman was recorded live at the South Plains Hebraic Center of Lubbock, Texas on Sunday, February 22, 2015.
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Love and marriage: This is the story of the building of the Tabernacle in the desert. G-d so loved His people Israel that He could not bear to wait until they entered the land before they would build for Him a sanctuary. He ordered a temporary, portable sanctuary that would enable Him to dwell among Israel even during their forty year desert sojourn, so that they could begin at once their life together.
Note: Rabbi Richman is currently on a speaking tour in the USA. This video was originally posted in 2014
Tetzave (Exodus 1 27:20-30:10)
Parashat Tetzave is read on Shabbat:
Adar 9, 5775/February 28, 2015
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The sublime beauty, limitless embrace and unifying power of the Tabernacle, and later the Holy Temple, are all contained within the first sacred vessel Israel was commanded to build: the Ark of the Covenant. Just 2.5 cubits long, 1.5 cubits wide, and 1.5 cubits high, made of acacia wood and gold, and constructed by the hands of man, the Ark nevertheless managed to straddle the expanse between our finite world and our endless source.
Note: Rabbi Richman is currently on a speaking tour in the USA. This video was originally posted in 2013
Terumah (Exodus 1 25:1-27:19)
Parashat Terumah is read on Shabbat:
Adar 2, 5775/February 21, 2015
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Circle around G-d: Celebrate, honor and sanctify life by making Him your center. This is the message of Torah from Sinai, from the simplest of commandments to the joyful observance of the three pilgrimage festivals.
Note: Rabbi Richman is currently on a speaking tour in the USA. This video was originally posted in 2014
Mishpatim (Exodus 121:1-24:18)
Parashat Mishpatim is read on Shabbat:
Shevat 18, 5775/February 7, 2015
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