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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Sam and family are thankful for your thoughts and prayers during this time of loss, and want to focus on the joy of his life and of his moving on to the next level in HaShem’s holy plan.
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Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
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Palm of Deborah
“You have turned my lament into dancing for me; You loosened my sackcloth and girded me with joy.” (Psalms 30:12) Tu b’Av, the 15th day of the month of Av, is the day, in primordial pre-time, in which man was “married” to his purpose: to serve G-d in gladness. Torah teaches us that life is meant for happiness, the happiness of fulfilling the word of Torah and the nearness of G-d’s presence, and that we are to be full of the joy that the knowledge of G-d bequeaths us.
Dedication: This show is dedicated to Amy Magnusson.
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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Chapter 3 19b
The Enigma of Good, Evil and Free Choice.
Free choice is uniquely human. The paradox of free choice is that HaShem Who is the ultimate of goodness, created a situation that allows evil.
HaShem created the world to serve mankind, whom He endowed with free choice. If HaShem intervened to prevent evil, He would undermine two basic principles of creation.
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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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To be Announced
The destruction of the Holy Temple is a manifestation of G-d’s rebuke, our Father’s chastisement of His children. But like any earthly father, our heavenly Father desires only that we repair our way, and return to Him, fulfilling our potential by rebuilding the Holy Temple, today.
Dedication: This show is dedicated to David Spitz in honor of his birthday.
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