In this week's Torah portion we learn about a person who part of his skin turns into a bright white color.
Read More »Rabbi Marc’s A Dash of Drash – The Streets of Jerusalem, Episode 64
The Streets of Jerusalem with special guest Rabbi Dr. Reb Mimi Feigelson and is Episode 64 of A Dash of Drash.
Read More »Shabbat Nugget: Shemini- The Death of Aharon’s Sons
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.
Read More »The Sound of Silence – Parshat Shemini
It is the worst thing that can happen. When a parent loses a child, it registers with us as the ultimate tragedy.
Read More »Undressed to Kill – Parshat Tzav
It’s time to get dressed. We’ve been talking about the Tabernacle and the offerings for weeks now.
Read More »Rabbi Marc’s A Dash of Drash – Passover Mysteries, Episode 62
Passover Mysteries with special guest Michael Kagan from Jerusalem is Episode 62 of A Dash of Drash.
Read More »Salt of the Earth, And the Heavens – Parshat Vayikra
Leviticus is full of substances. There is flesh and fat, oil and grain, ashes and smoke, water and wine.
Read More »Rabbi Marc’s A Dash of Drash – Proximity and Purity, Episode 61
Proximity and Purity recorded at Hadar in New York with special guest Dena Weiss is Episode 61 of A Dash of Drash.
Read More »Shabbat Nugget: Ending the Book of Exodus
This Shabbos we conclude the Book of Exodus by reading the final two portions called, "Vayakhel" and "Pekudei".
Read More »I’ll Be Your Mirror – Parshat Vayakhel-Pikudei
Got a hot one for you this week, folks! Send the kids out of the room, because this Torah is for adults only...
Read More »Rabbi Marc’s A Dash of Drash – Dreamers and Builders: Episode 60
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.
Read More »Purim Nugget: A Call for Unity
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.
Read More »Rabbi Marc’s A Dash of Drash – Memory, Absence and Presence
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.
Read More »Laws of the Heart – Parshat Tetzaveh
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.
Read More »Shabbat Nugget – Iron Will?
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.
Read More »Rabbi Marc’s A Dash of Drash – Generous Hearts
Generous Hearts, Episode 58 of A Dash of Drash, invites us to be nadav lev, generous in our hearts.
Read More »Unicorns and Mermaids – Parshat Terumah
I’m reading this week’s parsha, Terumah, which - let’s be honest - might be the least exciting read in the whole Torah.
Read More »Shabbat Nugget – Jewish Civil Law, Principals or Justice?
In this week's Torah portion we learn many of the civil laws of the Torah.
Read More »Rabbi Marc’s Dash of Drash: Impeccability
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.
Read More »Shabbat Nugget: Post Tu B’Shevat
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.
Read More »Synesthesia at Sinai – Parshat Yitro
This week’s parsha contains what is arguably the single most important moment in the Torah: The Revelation at Mount Sinai.
Read More »Rabbi Marc’s Dash of Drash: Until the Sun Rises
Episode 55 of Dash of Drash, Until the Sun Rises, is dedicated to Koby Gruenwald z"l.
Read More »The Things We Carried – Parshat Beshalach
This is it. Time to go. The Exodus is actually happening.
Read More »Women’s Sync into Shabbat
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.
Read More »Rabbi Marc’s Dash of Drash: Heart of Darkness
In Exodus - Heart of Darkness, episode 54 of A Dash of Drash, Rabbi Marc explores God's presence in darkness.
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