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A live class on various topics in Torah, exploring the rich wisdom of Judaism, from biblical stories to Talmud, from Maimonides to Chasidic thought. Class is given by Rabbi Yosef Marcus, director of Chabad NP and editor of the Kehot editions of the Pirkei Avot, Haggadah, Psalms, and Megillat Esther. Visit www.chabadnp.com for more info and to support the class. For questions or comments, email rabbi@chabadnp.com.
Episodes
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Joseph tells his shocked brothers he has not hate in his heart for them. Not they, but G-d, sent him to Egypt. He tells them to hurry to bring their father to Egypt, and to avoid the blame during the drive home.
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Pharaoh's dreams reminds of the song:
"Where were you when the gelt was there, when life was sweet like sugar?
"Now you're here, when the gelt is gone -- come let's have a l'chaim."
Years of famine not only follow the plenty, they completely eviscerate the former from memory.
The importance of not forgetting the good times.
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Fasten your seatbelt for a high speed rendition of Toldot. Isaac loves Esau, digs well, and wants to pass on the blessings of Abraham to Esau. Rebecca loves Jacob and plots to have Jacob receive the blessings. Who will win? Find out in the The Great Blessing Heist.
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sarah dies after hearing about the binding of Isaac. Was this simply shock or something deeper?
Abraham negotiates hard for the Cave of Machpelah--insisting he wants to pay full price.
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Wouldn't it be great if we went through life with doors opening for us (as they do at Disneyland rides)?
Eliezer servant of Abraham has just such an experience when given the mission of finding a wife for Isaac.
How do we get some of that Eliezer magic in our own lives?
Based on Likkutei Sichot vol. 25
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
G-d appears, Abraham runs, the angels eat, and Sarah laughs. A fascinating start to parshat Vayeira.
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
G-d tells Abraham to "go for yourself" -- this journey will be for Abraham's benefit and even pleasure. The mission that the soul is given to descend into this world is for its own benefit. Only in this world, with all its challenges, will the soul be shown its highest self -- the land where I will show and reveal the greatest "you."