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Bilaam, the heathen prophet, thought to curse Israel by pointing out her shortcomings. Paradoxically, his attempt to smear Israel only served to highlight the love between G-d and His people, which is not diminished by her occasional transgressions.
Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
Parashat Balak is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 14, 5770/June 26, 2010
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Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
Weekly series with new teachings available every Thursday.
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To be Announced
Holding the Choshen – Breastplate – of the High Priest in is hands, Rabbi Richman describes its details and the exhilarating feeling of faith being transformed into action through researching and recreating the Choshen which will soon be worn by the High Priest in the Holy Temple.
Dedication: This show is dedicated to the Guardians of the Children, South Plains, TX Chapter.
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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Chapter 3 17b
The sages teach us that wisdom (intellect) is not an intrinsic part of us, but is acquired and can be lost. Silence helps us to acquire wisdom, plus it helps us to maintain the wisdom acquired. The faculty of speech is somewhat physical, which is the opposite of intellectual. Since opposites cannot exist simultaneously, one must suspend conceptual activity in order to speak aloud. Hence, therefore, silence strengths the intellect (wisdom) by enabling it to act effectively.
In this age of instant access to endless information, we are tempted to try to know everything! Is curiosity necessary a good thing, or is it sometimes, as our sages suggest, an offshoot of arrogance? True wisdom is in the acknowledgment that there are things that lie beyond our intellectual grasp. This wisdom is the portal to purity.
Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
Parashat Chukat is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 7, 5770/June 19, 2010
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Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
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The turbulent month of Tammuz, while being a month characterized by bitter experience and tough times for the nation of Israel, has the potential to be a month of great sweetness for Israel.
Dedication: This show is dedicated to Emuna and Yedidya Smith.
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Bat Melech – with Rena Richman
Bat Melech teachings appear every second Wednesday.
Next Bat Melech: June 23, 2010 / Tammuz 11, 5770
Tsalalphonit, the wife of Manoach and mother of Shimshon (Samson): Unnamed in the book of Judges, who was this mysterious woman, who outshined her husband and helped shape her heroic son?
Dedication:This show is dedicated to Mrs. Sharon Cosby.
Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
Weekly series with new shows available every Tuesday.
Chapter 3 Mishnah 16b n 17a
The sages teach us that if we do not greet others with a cheerful expression, they will feel unappreciated, and possibly hurt their feelings. “Receive everyone cheerfully” is more positive and substantial advice, it is intended to honor those you greet.