Monthly Archives: January 2019

Parsha: Parshas Mishpatim

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Parshas Mishpatim marks a stark change in the rhythm and pace of the Torah narrative. The preceding 17 Parshas contained a total of 41 mitzvos; this week we begin learning the Torah laws en masse. In this single parsha alone we have 53 mitzvos (only three parshas have more mitzvos). Beyond the varied laws, this parsha contains a prophetic promise and guidance regarding the conquest of Canaan, and the completion of the Sinai narrative that began in last week’s parsha.

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Ethics: Torah To-Go (3:10)

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We put much focus on Torah study and Torah acquisition, and in this mishnah we learn about the other half of Torah greatness: Torah retention, which can only be accomplished by rigorous disciplined review.

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Mitzvah: Matzah and Leavened Bread on Pesach (#9, 11-12, 19, 20, 485)

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For the duration of Pesach (Passover) Jews are commanded to eat matzah and to refrain from Chometz (Leavened Bread). This episode is extra crunchy!

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Jewish Life: How to Overachieve

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There is a learnable quality the underpins every transformational change and improvement that humanity has achieved. It is what separates the people who are inspired to change and actually implement grand ideas from the common folk who do not influence the world for the better.

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Parsha: Parshas Yisro

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The most significant event in all of human history is the Revelation at Sinai, which occurs in Parshas Yisro. Prior to that monumental experience and the conveyance of the Ten Commandments, Moshe’s father in law, Jethro, arrived at the camp and makes an important suggestion for improving the efficiency of the judicial process.

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Ethics: Stockpiling Diamonds (3:9)

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In an unusually sharp statement, our Sages inform us of the severity of neglecting Torah study. The flip side is also true: Torah study is unfathomably valuable.

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Mitzvah: Pesach Offering (#5-8, 13-17, 89-90, 486-487)

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The Pesach offering is one of the most important mitzvos in the Torah, and there are many details of the procedure that are enumerated as standalone mitzvos. This podcast will cover 13 different mitzvos that relate to this sacrifice.

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Parsha: Parshas Beshalach

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Parshas Beshalach may be the most action-packed parsha in the Torah. After the Exodus, God directed the people to not take the shortest route to the Land in order to facilitate the great miracle of the Splitting of the Sea and the final destruction of the Egyptians. After those unprecedented miracles, the trouble began: Twice they ran out of water, they ran out of food, and a ferocious enemy launched an unprovoked attack.

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The Parsha Podcast is sponsored by Ilana and Eli Gutenmacher in loving memory of אברהם ב״ר דוד, Abraham Gutenmacher A”H, a loving husband, father, father in law, grandfather and great-grandfather, whose yahrzeit is on the 12th of Shevat. May his Soul merit a spiritual ascendency in Heaven

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Ethics: Charity or Piracy (3:8)

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Why do we give charity? Is there a cap of 20% to how much we can give? In this mishna we learn about a striking rationale for charity, answer these questions, and contrast the two types of givers.

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Mitzvah: Maintaining a Calendar (#4)

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The first mitzvah of the Book of Exodus and the first one commanded to us as a nation is the requirement to maintain a calendar consisting of lunar months and solar years.

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Monthly Archives: January 2019

Parsha: Parshas Mishpatim

Ethics: Torah To-Go (3:10)

Mitzvah: Matzah and Leavened Bread on Pesach (#9, 11-12, 19, 20, 485)

Jewish Life: How to Overachieve

Parsha: Parshas Yisro

Ethics: Stockpiling Diamonds (3:9)

Mitzvah: Pesach Offering (#5-8, 13-17, 89-90, 486-487)

Parsha: Parshas Beshalach

Ethics: Charity or Piracy (3:8)

Mitzvah: Maintaining a Calendar (#4)