Parshat Bamidbar: Where Did the Sons of Moshe Go?
How do we understand the glaring omission of Moshe’s sons in this week’s parsha? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how every decision has its consequences, and sometimes there is a price to pay even when ...
13 Touko 20219min
Parshat Bechukotai: Swallowing the Bitter Pill of Rebuke
How do we deal with heartbreaking passages of rebuke in this week’s parsha? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how the blessings and the rebuke are both illogical, and they ultimately express our unique an...
6 Touko 20217min
Parshat Emor: Longing for a New Torah
What is the deeper significance of Sefirat HaOmer, and what does it have to do with birth? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how the preparation that we do during Sefirat HaOmer can help us to receive the...
29 Huhti 20217min
Parshat Kedoshim: What Does it Mean to be a Holy Person?
What does it mean to be holy, and does that differ from being ethical? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how holiness implores us to be aware of God’s presence in all our actions, both big and small. Insp...
22 Huhti 20216min
Yom Haatzmaut: a Reflection of the Light of Pesach
Is Yom Haatzmaut a secular celebration of Jewish national independence, or is it a day of sanctity and spiritual significance? Take a deep dive into the matter with Rabbi Yonatan Udren as he illustrat...
13 Huhti 202122min
Parshat Shemini: The Sin of Misplaced Spontaneity
What was the fatal flaw of Aaron’s two sons Nadav and Avihu on the day of the inauguration of the Mishkan, and what does it have to do with jazz music? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how spontaneity is...
8 Huhti 20217min
Parshat Tzav and Pesach: A Taste of the Temple on Seder Night
What does the connection between matzah and the mincha offering teach us about the Temple and Seder Night? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how matzah gives us a taste of the world of the Temple, an idea...
25 Maalis 20217min
Parshat Vayikra: A Burning Desire to Be Close
How can we find meaning and inspiration from the Torah’s in-depth descriptions of animal sacrifices? Hear from Rabbi Yonatan Udren how the sacrifices can teach us about a central aspect of Divine serv...
18 Maalis 20216min
