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Heaven – or at least, the Garden of Eden, in its earthly embodiment in the land of Israel – awaits the generation of the desert. All they need to do is pack their gear and step inside. From whence the spiritual negativity that drove them from “heaven’s” door even as they were perched to enter? Their great failing remains for our generation to overcome and to correct. G-d, despite His great anger at their disregard for the land, blesses them with the commandments concerning the wine libations and the taking of challah, both of which are contingent on being in the land of Israel. In this manner G-d both comforts them that their children will someday enter the land, and instructs them once in the land of Israel, their Divine mission will be the rectification of the failing of Adam, the first man.
Shelach (Numbers 13:1-15:41)
Parashat Shelach is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 26, 5772/June 16, 2012
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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Rabbi Yose would indeed have agreed to come if they needed him to teach Torah, but he was not willing to leave his strong Torah community solely to become an adviser. He refused the post because of his commitment (close to Torah) to Torah study; indeed, his soul was bound up with love for Torah.
Dedicated to Pete and Laurie Haney
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Prophetic Torah – with Rabbi Avraham Sutton
Weekly series.
The Return of Prophecy
Amidst the turmoil described in Numbers 8:1-12:16, (Parashat Beha’alotcha), is the spread of prophecy to the people, an occurrence applauded by Moshe. Does this presage the return of prophecy in our day?
Dedication: In honor of Yaakov Spitz on his 65th birthday… may your light shine!
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Israel’s desert experience, as described throughout the book of Numbers, is a reality created by G-d in which He tends to their every need, but at the same time teaches them how to take responsibility for themselves as individuals and also as a nation. When they shy away or shirk their responsibility, G-d rebukes them. In this manner they are being prepared to enter into the land of Israel where they will assume their role in bringing the entire world closer to G-d and His Torah.
Beha’alotcha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
Parashat Beha’alotcha is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 19, 5772/June 9, 2012
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Temple Talk is a weekly internet radio webcast with Rabbi Chaim Richman and Yitzchak Reuven of the Temple Institute.
This week features:
Wherefore Art Thou, O Generation of the Desert?
Everybody Has Their Role in Serving G-d, Not Only the Levites: Shake it up & Go!
Hang on tight as Rabbi Chaim Richman and Yitzchak Reuven join the generation of the desert for a roller coaster ride of spiritual ups and down and emotional highs and lows. In the aftermath of the completion, dedication and inauguration of the Tabernacle, the individual children of Israel each need to find their own unique role and way of serving G-d. This makes for a sometimes rocky ride across the desert sands and many a frustrating moment for Moshe. What was true for the generation that left Egypt is no less true for today’s generation. We’ve all got a part to play in helping Israel to fulfill her destiny.
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Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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The Maharal does not include “hoary age” as one of the qualities, and he explains the Baraita in the following order: Beauty, strength, wealth, wisdom, children, old age, and honor.
Are there only seven qualities that befit the righteous and no other?
The number seven is a symbol of completeness, just as Creation was completed in seven days. Each of the qualities listed here is representative of a type of quality and there are seven types altogether. All other good qualities are included in these seven types or are similar to them.
Dedicated to Carolyn McLarge
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What’s in a name? Everything – if we’re talking about the name of
G-d. Just as G-d willingly allows His name to be erased for the sake of exonerating the accused Sotah, He allows for His name to be desecrated for the sake of proving Israel’s fidelity.
Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
Parashat Naso is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 12, 5772/June 2, 2012
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