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Parsha for Kids
by Chana Friedman
Hello, and welcome to Parsha for Kids! My name is Chana and I love learning Torah. I am so excited to learn the Parsha with YOU! Each week we will learn a key point or idea from the Parsha, and maybe you can teach it to a friend or family member, too. Let’s get started! Note: If you have any questions or comments, email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
Episodes
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S5E11 V'Zot HaBracha 2023
In the last parsha of the Torah, V'Zot HaBracha, Moshe dies. But what matters is not that he died- rather, the way he died. Moshe approached God alone. There were no adoring crowds. No family surrounding him. It was just the man and his Maker. And this is something that will happen to us all. We...
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S5E10 Haazinu 2023
This week's parsha, Haazinu, is actually a song! Moshe wanted to make sure that the core ideas of Judaism would be accessible to everyone, whether or not they were able to read. In this song, we focus on some important ideas. These include: The heaven and earth are witnesses to this song, to...
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S5E9 Vayelech 2023
In this week's parsha, Vayelech, we learn: It was important to God that everyone attend Hakhel, the public Torah reading after every Shemitah cycle, including the little children. This memorable experience would bring them closer to Him. Even when it seems like God is distant and hiding His face,...
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S5E8 Nitzavim 2023
In Parshat Nitzavim, we learn that: God made a covenant with every single one of us, even those of us who were not physically present when Moshe gave his last speech. We are all in a relationship with God. The Torah is accessible. It is not far away- is is close to us. We can reclaim our portion....
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S5E7 Ki Tavo 2023
In this week's parsha, Ki Tavo, we discover: God's wisdom in making every single Jew a historian. We all recite a surprising paragraph when we bring up our first fruits- and it reminds us of what we have endured, what we have overcome, and how we will continue to overcome. How important it is to...
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S5E6 Ki Teitzei 2023
In this week's parsha, Ki Teitzei, we explore laws that address human dignity and responsibility. These include, but are not limited to: The law of a beautiful captive. A man must reflect before deciding to marry her, and once he does marry her, must treat her as a full-fledged wife. The law of...
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S5E5 Shoftim 2023
In this week's parsha, Shoftim, we learn about the importance of leadership, government, and systems of checks and balances. Some of the important topics covered in this parsha include: The three things a Jewish king is forbidden to do- he cannot have too many horses, too much gold and silver, or...
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S5E4 Re'eh 2023
In this week's parsha, Re'eh, we learn some very important things. These include: Idolatry is evil. It is compared to an illness, or a cancer, that must be eradicated so it will not harm or infect other areas of the body (or in this case, the nation). It is important to have one place of...
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S5E3 Ekev 2023
In this week's parsha, Ekev, we learn not to discriminate between mitzvot that seem very important, like not killing, and those that seem less important, like keeping kosher. All mitzvot are important, whether we recognize it or not. Additionally, we learn about Moshe's amazing leadership...
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S5E2 V'eschanan 2023
In this week's parsha, V'eschanan, we learn many beautiful concepts. These include: Recognizing that sometimes God says no. God is not a vending machine. Our relationship with Him is not transactional. God said no to Moshe, and sometimes He says no to us. We need to learn how to carry on anyway....
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S5E1 Devarim 2023
In this week's parsha, Devarim, we learn about leadership. Moshe has been told he will not enter the Promised Land. He has appointed Yehoshua as his successor. He could have spent his time remembering all the ways in which he was amazing, or retiring and simply remaining in his tent. He chose...
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S4E10 Masei 2023
In this week's parsha, Masei, we learn about the significance of places. These include: Every place that Bnei Yisrael camped, because each of these places commemorated something significant that happened there. Arei Miklat, or cities of refuge. These were particular cities to which an accidental...
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S4E9 Matos 2023
In this week's parsha, Matos, we learn about: The significance of our words- we should be very careful not to make promises. If we do make them, they are binding. The need for people to be treated equally - which is why those who fought in battle and those who remained behind were both given an...
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S4E8 Pinchas 2023
In this week's parsha, Pinchas, we learn lessons that we can apply to our own lives. These include: Having the strength to do what is right because it is right, and not for the sake of a reward. Having the courage to ask questions. Loving the land of Israel and feeling connected to it. Caring…
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S4E7 Balak 2023
In this week's parsha, Balak, we learn: God will protect us from all kinds of threats- including those posed by spells and curses rather than physical weapons. God controls our five senses and determines whether we can speak, see, hear, touch or smell. Sometimes people get themselves into trouble...
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S4E6 Chukas 2023
In this week's parsha, we learn about chukim, laws that do not have reasons of which we are aware. Despite this, it is important to follow them. Additionally, we learn how important it is to follow God's exact instructions (and not to deviate from them). We also learn how to conduct ourselves in...
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S4E5 Korach 2023
In this epic parsha, a man named Korach decides to rebel against Moshe. He draws two known troublemakers, Dasan and Aviram, into his scheme. Additionally, he recruits members of the tribe of Reuven. This complex story teaches us: Leadership is based on being chosen, not craving prestigious...
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S4E4 Shelach 2023
Parshat Shelach teaches us many important ideas we would do well to remember today. Even righteous people, in high-status positions and wielding great power, can become corrupt. The spies were the Nesiim of the nation, and yet they slandered the land of Israel. Moshe was extraordinarily patient...
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S4E3 Behaaloscha 2023
In this week's parsha, Behaaloscha, we learn: How important it is to crave to do a mitzvah- and to try to find workarounds and solutions to perform mitzvot. The importance of asking questions, and not assuming that if there was a workaround it would already have been stated. That even when it may...
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S4E2 Naso 2023
In this week's parsha, Naso, we learn lessons from God. Some of these lessons include: God is sensitive enough to our needs to provide us an option that would enable us to achieve high status, just like a Kohen, even if we were not born to it. Similarly, God enables someone who is struggling with...
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S4E1 Bamidbar 2023
In this week's parsha, Bamidbar, we focus on roles that are assigned to us as opposed to those we can choose. God determines: The tribe of Levi will serve him, not the firstborn sons. If you are born into a Kohen's family and you are a male, you will be a Kohen, too. There is a specific order and...
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S3E10 Bechukotai 2023
In this week's parsha, Bechukotai, we learn several important lessons: God determines consequences based on our actions. Whether we as a nation are blessed or cursed depends on whether we follow God's laws. It is important to be careful with the words we speak and the promises we make. Once we…
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S3E9 Behar 2023
In this week's parsha, Behar, we learn about reset buttons that God devised. God believes in giving people second chances. This is why He designed: -Shemitah, which is a time when people release others from the monetary debts they owe. -Yovel, which is a time when people release others from their...
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S3E8 Emor 2023
In this week’s parsha, Emor, we learn about special rules that apply to kohanim, all of the Jewish holidays, and how important it is to make a kiddush Hashem (sanctifying God’s name) rather than a Chilul Hashem (desecrating it.)
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S3E7 Kedoshim 2023
In this week's parsha, Kedoshim, we learn about how to be holy. But what does it mean to be holy, or kadosh? Not what you might think! Being holy has to do with how we live our everyday lives. God wants to make sure that we can come close to Him by being as similar to Him as possible. He teaches…
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S3E6 Acharei Mot 2023
In this week's parsha, Acharei Mot, we learn about boundaries and limits. For example: The Yom Kippur avodah was extremely elaborate, and the highlight of the Kohen Gadol's year. But even the Kohen Gadol had to be careful about when he was allowed to enter the Kodesh Kedashim, Holy of Holies, and...
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S3E5 Metzora 2023
In this week's parsha, Metzora, we delve deep into symbolism and hidden meanings. Among other things, we learn: A Metzora is cleansed through bird offerings because God is comparing him to a bird, who chirps incessantly. So too the Metzora used his power of speech thoughtlessly. He needs to learn...
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S3E4 Tazria 2023
This week's parsha, Tazria, continues to focus on the laws of tumah and tahara, spiritual impurity and purity. Among other lessons, we learn about: A new mother, who must bring korbanot to God in order to thank Him for having survived the dangers of childbirth. Brit Milah, the rule that every…
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S3E3 Shemini 2023
In this week's parsha, Shemini, we focus on relationships. These include: The relationship between Moshe and Aharon- which we learn was one of close and supportive brotherhood. The relationship between God and Bnei Yisrael- which we see is positive, because God chooses to rest His Shechina upon…
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S3E2 Tzav 2023
In this week's parsha, Tzav, we focus on a variety of laws pertaining to the Kohanim and the Mishkan. Some were only practiced when we had a Mishkan or Beit Hamikdash, but others persist until today! These laws include: A focus on keeping kohanim humble by having them perform the Terumat…
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S3E1 Vayikra 2023
Did you know God wants to have a relationship with you? He does! And that is why God taught us how to connect to Him through korbanot. Although this word is often translated as 'sacrifices' or 'offerings,' the main idea has to do with the Hebrew word karov, close. God wants us to come close to…
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S2E11 Pekudei 2023
In Pekudei, we learn about several values: Transparency Justice over power Celebration Moshe modeled transparency. by telling Bnei Yisrael exactly how all of their donations had been used. Placing God at the center of our camp through putting the Mishkan there meant that we focused on God's laws...
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S2E10 Vayakhel 2023
In this week's Parsha, Vayakhel, we learn about qualities that we can strive to emulate as well. Specifically, we learn about meeting people where they are, generosity, imagination, and teaching. God understood that Bnei Yisrael needed a physical way to connect to Him, so He gave them the Mishkan...
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S2E9 Ki Tisa 2023
Parshat Ki Tisa contains many ideas we still keep today. Among these: God values all Jewish people equally, which is why every person, whether rich or poor, contributed a Machatzit HaShekel when it came time for them to be counted. Even nowadays, we keep the laws of washing our hands Netilat...
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S2E8 Tetzaveh 2023
In this week's parsha, we learn about what God values. Specifically, God values creativity. This week’s parsha focuses on people who knew how to work with their hands to create beautiful garments, which is a different skill from reading or doing math. No matter what skill set you have, there is a...
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S2E7 Terumah 2023
In Parshat Terumah, God helps us bond with one another by having us work on a national building project. Every aspect of this building project, the creation of the Mishkan, was thought through. God wanted all donations to be voluntary, so that no one would feel forced or coerced into building…
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S2E6 Mishpatim 2023
This parsha is chock full of important laws. The laws often include significant information about how we should treat others. For example, we learn: We are responsible to help rehabilitate the Hebrew servant, even though he stole. We need to treat him with dignity and respect. We are responsible…
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S2E5 Yitro 2023
In this week's parsha, Yitro, we learn many valuable lessons. These include: Not thinking you are too good to serve others. Moshe himself served Yitro his meal! Being willing to step up and offer a solution if you see a problem. Yitro came up with a much better system and helped Moshe implement a...
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S2E4 Beshalach 2023
In this week's parsha, Beshalach, Bnei Yisrael face many crises. These include enemies coming against them, a lack of water and a lack of food. We can learn much from the way that Bnei Yisrael responds to these crises- and the way that Moshe as leader and God Himself respond. Among the lessons…
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S2E3 Bo 2023
In this week's episode, we recognize God's power and wisdom. God demonstrates these qualities in a number of ways. These include, but are not limited to: God shows His power through the Makkot He brings - locusts, darkness and death of the firstborn. God demonstrates that He controls the insects,...
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S2E2 Va'era 2023
In this week's episode, we learn about God's desire to take Bnei Yisrael out of Egypt in a way that would demonstrate He was the true Ruler of the world. God demonstrates this in several ways: It would have been simpler to simply strike the Egyptians with blindness and then have Bnei Yisrael walk...
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S2E1 Shemot 2023
In this week's episode, we learn about the importance of gratitude, courage and rising to the occasion. If Pharaoh had chosen to be grateful, he would not have begun to oppress the Hebrews. Bnei Yisrael's entire story could have gone differently. The midwives, whether Hebrew or Egyptian, were…
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S1E12 Vayechi 2022
In this week's episode, we focus on blessings. Sometimes these blessings are very unexpected! According to Midrash, the fact that Yaakov became ill before his death was actually a blessing. It gave him time to set his affairs in order and make sure to convey important information to his sons and...
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S1E11 Vayigash 2022
In this week's episode, we learn about intensity. This manifests in several ways. Yaakov and Binyomin had such a strong - intense- relationship that it was considered as though Yaaakov's soul was bound up with Binyomin's. Yehuda has changed. He now has a true understanding of the grief he caused...
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S1E10 Miketz 2022
In this week's episode, we learn that things are not what they seem. This happens in several different instances. It appeared like Yosef was all alone. But God was actually with him all along. And God orchestrated events such that Pharoah dreamed dreams only Yosef could interpret, enabling Yosef…
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S1E9 Vayeshev 2022
In this week's episode, we learn how to behave towards others- even in situations that are challenging. Yosef's mother died when he was young. When someone grows up without a parent, they are considered a yasom, or orphan. The Torah tells us to be extra careful when it comes to treating a yasom...
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S1E8 Vayishlach 2022
In this week's episode, we learn what to do when faced with a crisis. There are several crises in this parsha: When it seems like Esav is about to attack, Yaakov must determine what to do. In the end, he combines practical steps to preserve his family with a spiritual focus, praying to God for...
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S1E7 Vayetze 2022
In this week's episode, we learn how to navigate tricky and complicated situations. When Yaakov ran away from Esav, he escaped to his uncle Lavan's house. Unfortunately, Lavan was not a trustworthy person. Over the course of this parsha, we learn about some important concepts including: Middah...
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S1E6 Toldot 2022
In this week's episode, we learn about the impact of keeping secrets. Both Rivka and Yaaakov chose not to break Yitzchak's heart by revealing Esav's flaws- but their choices led to a lot of pain. We also address: Why did Yitzchok and Rivka pray for a child from opposite sides of the room? What...
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S1E5 Chayei Sarah 2022
In this week's episode, we focus on women. We consider the death of Sarah, Avraham's wife, the marriage of Yitzchak to Rivka, a woman who was similar to Avraham in many ways, and Avraham's later marriage to a woman called Keturah, whom Rashi says was Hagar. We also address: Why does the Torah…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, and welcome to Parsha for Kids! My name is Chana and I love learning Torah. I am so excited to learn the Parsha with YOU! Each week we will learn a key point or idea from the Parsha, and maybe you can teach it to a friend or family member, too. Let’s get started! Note: If you have any questions or comments, email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
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