Judaism From Within

Weekly Parsha

Episodes

Parshat Vayishlach

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

This week, Rav Hirsch discusses an interesting episode we find in Yakov's travels back to his home land - his battle with Eisav's Angel the ensuing law not to eat the "Gid Hanashe", the seiatic nerve. Why is this law so significant, specifically to us, the children of Yakov? We constantly uphold this law, whenever we sit down to eat, why is this a reflection of who we really are? Enjoy.
Stilted Strength

Parshat Bechukosai

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

This week's Parsha once again displays Rav Hirsch's awe- inspiring way of finding true Torah inspiration from the Laws of the Parsha. This week discusses the Erchin Vow - donating the Torah-given value of a person's gender and age, to the Beis Hamikdash(Temple). Let's discuss the values in depth and find a beautiful lesson that will accompany with us in our daily life.
Mission of the Soul, in Numbers

Parshat Beha'alos'cha

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

In this week's Sedra we deal with a perplexing situation - Miriam and Aaron speaking about Moses in a derogatory way. How Rav Hirsch understands this occurrence and how he sheds light on a particularly beautiful message it give us shows us once again, that every nuance in the Torah has valuable lessons for us to learn. Enjoy   Clarity of Vision  

Parshat Devarim

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

For the new Sefer, Devarim, I decided to bring out a few points Rav Hirsch will be using throughout this last volume. Devarim is considered a repetition, what Moshe told the children of Israel before they entered Erez Israel. However, there is an intricate pattern as to which commandments are, in fact, repeated. Enjoy. Framework of Preparation

Parshat Tazriah

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

In this discussion, we discover some illuminating and truly groundbreaking concepts about how the Torah views some, nowadays, quite controversial issues. We see the truly amazing approach it has on Women, Brit Milah and our outlook on the physical world. Enjoy

Parshat Re'ei

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

This week, we discuss the concept of slaughtering, Shechita. What lessons can be learned through the process of the slaughering of the animal, and how can we understand the different words and even sounds related to Shechita? Find out this week. Enjoy
Warning of Flesh

Parshat Korach

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

This week, we will discuss Korach from the viewpoint of Rav Hirsch's torah insight. What were Korach's motivations and how did he put them in to practice? In what detail of reasoning was he mistaken and how did Moshe react accordingly? Explore these questions and more in this weeks lecture. Good Shabbos.
Rebellion and Leadership

Parshat Vayigash

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

This week, we learn a fundamental insight in to the nature of the Jewish nation throughout history. Assimilation versus Segregation - which is truly better for us as a nation? Learn how Rav Hirsch teaches us this lesson in this weeks parsha, enjoy.
Segregated Light

Parshat Masay

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

In this week's discussion, Rav Hirsch shows us how a question of, why the high priests death is related to the verdict of the one to be sent to exile, can lead to tremendous incites. To both the nature of the role of the priests in the Jewish world. As well as fundamental ideas of how we view the importance of life.Teachers of divinity

Parshat Tzav

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

Thursday Jan 12, 2017

This week's Parsha lecture takes last week's discussion on the service in the Temple a little more in depth and focuses on one Sacrifice - the Shelamim. Enrich yourself with a new understanding about our relationship with G-d and with a nice piece to say at your Passover Seder to boot.The Depth in Leaven

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