Tag Archives: Shabbat

In this week's Torah portion we learn about a person who part of his skin turns into a bright white color.

The Streets of Jerusalem with special guest Rabbi Dr. Reb Mimi Feigelson and is Episode 64 of A Dash of Drash. 

In this week's Torah portion we learn about Aaron's two son's, Nadav and Avihu bringing a sacrifice to the Temple that they had not been commanded to bring. 

It is the worst thing that can happen. When a parent loses a child, it registers with us as the ultimate tragedy.

It’s time to get dressed. We’ve been talking about the Tabernacle and the offerings for weeks now.

Passover Mysteries with special guest Michael Kagan from Jerusalem is Episode 62 of A Dash of Drash.

Leviticus is full of substances. There is flesh and fat, oil and grain, ashes and smoke, water and wine.

Proximity and Purity recorded at Hadar in New York with special guest Dena Weiss is Episode 61 of A Dash of Drash.

This Shabbos we conclude the Book of Exodus by reading the final two portions called, "Vayakhel" and "Pekudei".

Got a hot one for you this week, folks! Send the kids out of the room, because this Torah is for adults only...

The Book of Exodus ends with the vision of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) becoming manifest, built and completed under the leadership of architect and builder-in-chief Betzalel.

This upcoming Thursday is the festive holiday of Purim, which we celebrate the miraculous survival of the Jewish people in the year 357 BCE after there was a decree by the Persian King Achashveirosh to kill all the Jews in his vast empire of 127 countries.

Memory, Absence and Presence is Episode 59 of A Dash of Drash. The Shabbat before Purim is called Shabbat Zachor, where we are reminded of the obligation to remember what our arch enemy, Amalek, did to us on our way out of Egypt.

For reasons unclear, many of the classic books of Jewish law take their titles from - of all things – the various pieces of the High Priest’s clothing.

In this week's Torah Portion we read about the donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) that the Jews built in the desert. 

Generous Hearts, Episode 58 of A Dash of Drash, invites us to be nadav lev, generous in our hearts.

I’m reading this week’s parsha, Terumah, which - let’s be honest - might be the least exciting read in the whole Torah.

In this week's Torah portion we learn many of the civil laws of the Torah.

After the ecstatic and transformative moment of revelation at Sinai, Parshat Mishpatim (Exodus 21-24) calls on us to pay close attention to the details of our lives and the impact we have on the people and the world around us.

This past Wednesday was Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for trees.  There are various customs for the celebration of the New Year of Trees, the most common of them is eating fruit on this day.

This week’s parsha contains what is arguably the single most important moment in the Torah: The Revelation at Mount Sinai.  

Episode 55 of Dash of Drash, Until the Sun Rises, is dedicated to Koby Gruenwald z"l. 

This is it. Time to go. The Exodus is actually happening.

Be part of an intimate group who will have the opportunity to gather for a delicious Shabbat Dinner replete with the delicious Challah and more as well as an inspiring talk and great conversation.

In Exodus - Heart of Darkness, episode 54 of A Dash of Drash, Rabbi Marc explores God's presence in darkness.