Episodes

  • Understanding the strange story of Yaakov and Esav

    Understanding the strange story of Yaakov and Esav
    Nov 25 2022
    A Torah class by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan on the strange story of Yaakov and Esav! Originally aired at 11:15 AM EST on 91.1 CHIN FM Radio with Martin filling in for Zelda Young. Also broadcast via Rabbi Kaplan’s Facebook live.
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    31 mins
  • The Jewish Werewolf Transformation

    The Jewish Werewolf Transformation
    Dec 13 2021
    Parsha Curiosities: Parshat Vayechi Cracking the Code on mysterious themes & ideas in the weekly Parsha! ?: Why does Jacob bless the righteous Benjamin as a wild wolf? How is this blessing a virtue? Discover a spiritual take on the positive skin-shifting traits of Binyamin.
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    51 mins
  • Final Verses Of Parshat Vayechi

    Final Verses Of Parshat Vayechi
    Dec 31 2020
    Parsha Climax The Final Verses of: Parshat Vayechi The entire Book of Genesis ends with Yosef's death, mummification, and burial. Learn why the Torah chooses to end on a seemingly morbid note, and why that is especially relevant as we reel from continuing COVID challenges!
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Final Verses of Parshat Vayigash

    The Final Verses of Parshat Vayigash
    Dec 24 2020
    Parsha Climax The Final Verses of: Parshat Vayigash Yaakov and family comfortably settle in Egypt. Was this a necessary prelude for the inevitable devolution into harsh exile, bondage and slavery or could things have ended very differently. An ancient narrative with very timely lessons.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Final Verses of Parshat Miketz

    The Final Verses of Parshat Miketz
    Dec 17 2020
    Parsha Climax The Final Verses of: Parshat Miketz Yosef cunningly frames his brothers: will they abandon Binyamin to slavery? Yehudah initially says “we will all be slaves, but quickly changes his tune. Reveal the backstage story in this dramatic episode of loyalty and betrayal!
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Final Verses of Parshat Vayeishev

    The Final Verses of Parshat Vayeishev
    Dec 10 2020
    Parsha Climax The Final Verses of: Parshat Vayeishev Unfairly incarcerated, Yoseph sees the serendipitous dreams of the Butler as his ticket to freedom. Yet those clusters of hope quickly soured resulting in an unforeseen delay. Discover remarkable lessons encoded into this story.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Parsha Curiosities: The Secret of the Colorful Coat

    Parsha Curiosities: The Secret of the Colorful Coat
    Dec 7 2020
    Parsha Curiosities: Parshat Vayeishev Cracking the Code on mysterious themes & ideas in the weekly Parsha! In the divisive episode of Joseph and his brothers, the Torah highlights time and again the special jacket Joseph receives from his father. A deeper look uncovers how this coat captures the essence of the entire saga.
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    1 hr
  • THE FIRST KING - Parshat Vayishlach

    THE FIRST KING - Parshat Vayishlach
    Dec 3 2020
    Exploring the weekly Parsha’s curious conclusions! The Final Verses of Parshat Vayishlach Before moving into the narratives of Yaakov’s family who will now form the foundation of the future Jewish People, the Torah quickly details the evolution of Esav’s descendants climaxing in the ruling powers of Rome! What is the Lesson?!
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    1 hr and 26 mins