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10 Parsha Points Podcast
by Yisroel Isaacs
10 interesting points about the weekly Parsha/Torah reading: what does it mean? What are some lessons it teaches?
Episodes
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Ki Sisa #024
Or Hachaim, Rav Soloveitchik: Anticipating Shabbos
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Purim #023
Simcha (joy) around the year Rav Soloveitchik: 2 models of leadership: Purim - bottom up; Chanukkah - top down
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Titzaveh #022
This week we discuss: The uniforms of the kohanim - why? The external influences the internal Why the Golden Mizbeach (Alter) instructions were delayed until all of the other instructions were given - seeing the forest from the trees.
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Teruma #021
This week we discuss: Quantifying how much space in the Torah is devoted to the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and why - goldharschool.com The Mishkan needs to be built for G-d's name - the literal approach and the idea that we can only flourish in the right environment Rav Soloveitchik: Where did Moshe…
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Mishpatim #020
Topics discussed: Why is the slave punished for his desire to stay longer? R. Shaul Yisraeli Why isn't the slave's ear pierced when he first gets into trouble? The Maharil Diskin The need to temporarlily return a collateral reflects an expansive view of the Torah's mandate. R. Yechiel Yaakov...
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Yisro #019
This week we discuss: Why so many judges were needed - how to relate to other peoples money including stories about R. Yisrael Salanter The lesson we learn from Yisro's alias "Yeser" - the value of proactive problem solving Rav Solovetichik: The duality of the Torah transmission - the role of...
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Beshalach #018
Don't miss the last piece, starting at 7:28 :)
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Bo #017
This week we discuss: Gerrer Rebbe's daughter Fayge; Rav Soloveitchik: G-d is with Moshe when he approaches Pharaoh Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky: The life-long deepening of emunah (conviction) The Dubno Maggid: Moshe's abrupt exit - why now? How long did the plague of Locusts actually last?...
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Vaeira #016
This week we discuss: Message of the connection between the Four Cups and the four terms of redemptionMoshe Aharon, Aharon Moshe - defining success & individuality vs. confomrity in Jewish life Rav Solovetichik: Binary star system - the pattern of dual Jewish leadership Torah 101: Did Pharoh's...
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Shemos #015
In this episode we cover these topics: Introduction to the Book of Shemos: Titles of the book Overview of Shemos This week's parsha: A large, growing, Jewish population The paradoxically direct relationship between population affliction and population growth The incremental development of the...
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Vayechei #014
The last parsha in the Book of Bereishis
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Vayigash #013
After summarizing Vayigash, we discuss: - Yehuda speaks accurately to the best of his knowledge - Yosef personifies sensitivity to not embarrass others and a humorous story about Rabbi Moshe Feinstein
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Miketz #012
In this episode we discuss: Vayeishev (con't) The logistics of Yosef's journey to check on his brothers Factoid: The date of Yosef's sale Refusing to be comforted: Yaakov's grief Paraoh's B-day party Miketz Why a person with understanding and wisdom was needed A brief thought on Chanukkah
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Vayeishev #011
***This week's podcast is shorter since I'm traveling. Thanks for listening! Summary of the book of Bereishis The complexity of the rift between Yosef and his brothers Two dreams = two aspects of Yosef's personality and his special coat
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Vayishlach #010
This week, we discuss the following topics: Rivka's original plan and Esav's evergreen resentment Narrative continuity: Why Yaakov left Charan People are like angels The three pronged plan - How to address the threat of increased antisemitism The three pronged plan - Living as a Jew in greater...
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Vayeitzei #009
This week's topics: Two reasons to leave Leaving a positive impression Detour no. 1: Yaakov goes to grad school Detour no. 2: Yaakov has a dream Kindness: a requirement for Jewish education A story about Rabbi Yehoshua Horodner Clear communication - Yaakov and Bob Iger
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Toldos #008
This week, we discuss the following topics: - The questionable paternity of Yitzchak, son of Avraham, and the challenge of defying the haters - The prayers of Yitzchak and the prayers of Rivka - Is the Torah chauvinistic? and the Mandalorian on Disney+ - Why Yaakov and Esav were born as twins -...
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Chayei Sara #007
This week we discuss: - What we learn from the way Sara experienced aging - The first mourning and eulogy in the Torah - The fundamental lesson of Rav Soloveitchik's take on Avraham's description of himself as a stranger and a resident
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Nitzavim #006
Understanding some of the Torah's multiple covenants The Torah's concept of communual responsibility An inspiring promise hidden in a curse The passage of Teshuva's concept of the ingathering of exiles and its correlation to contemporary times Nachmanidies: You must repent! Maimonidies: Must you...
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Ki Tavo #005
The role of the Bikurim declaration in the Passover Haggadah Having gratitude even for difficulties we have had in life Several vignettes and stories about the gratitude of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein Two reasons why these 11 sins were singled out for the blessing/curse ceremony The passage of the...
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Ki Teitzei #004
This week we talk about: A lesson from an aspect of the allowance of the beautiful captive woman from R. Yechezkel Abramsky (including a bio and some anecdotes) How two sages from the time of the Talmud fulfilled the mitzvah of returning lost items Shiluach Haken - the mitzvah of sending away the...
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Shoftim #003
In this podcast we learn about two court cases from ancient times, the concept of a Jewish king, the mitzvah of loving Hashem, and the mitzvah of clinging to Him.
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Re'eh #002
In this episode, we discuss one approach to a marketing strategy for the Torah, the commandment to slaughter animals, a deep dive into Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik's approach to the pivot that permitted non-sacrificial meat when the Jews reached the Land of Israel and how it relates to the...
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Eikev #001
Parashas Eikev 10 interesting points about what the Parasha means and what lessons we may learn from it. Thanks for listening! Tags: Parsha, Parasha, Torah, Chumash, sidra, Eikev, Ekev
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10 interesting points about the weekly Parsha/Torah reading: what does it mean? What are some lessons it teaches?
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