Kosher is the Hebrew term used to refer to foods permitted according to Jewish dietary laws. These laws are based on various verses in the Five Books of Moses (Torah), which are interpreted and expounded upon in great detail in the Talmud and Jewish legal codes. The only reason that the Torah gives for the […]
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In this podcast episode Rabbi Singer discusses the weekly Torah portion of Vayakhel. The subject of this teaching delves into the essence of the sin of the golden calf and how the commandments address in this week’s and last week’s parsha serve as an atonement that sin. You can apply the important lesson you’ll learn […]
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In this podcast episode Rabbi Singer discusses the weekly Torah portion of Ki Tisah. The subject of this teaching revolves around the balance between expressing our individuality and being part of a community. You can apply the important lesson you’ll learn from this teaching to your daily life.
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In this podcast episode Rabbi Singer discusses the weekly Torah portion of Tezaveh, which relates primarily to clothing worn by the High Priest in the Tabernacle or Mishkan and in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The subject of this teaching revolves around the omission of the name of Moses and the important lesson we can […]
There are two ways that Divine Providence can affect, or interact with, the world. One way is for Divine Providence to emanate from the heavens without any prodding from the world “below”. An example of this is the miracle of the splitting of the sea. According to the Talmud the Jewish People didn’t merit a […]
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In this podcast episode Rabbi Singer discusses the weekly Torah portion of Terumah, which relates primarily to the building of the Tabernacle or Mishkan immediately following the revelation and giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. The insights and lessons in this episode are based on Jewish mysticism and provide practical advice as to how […]
It was told that in the shul of the great Chassidic Master, the Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin, they sang and danced on the night of Rosh Hashanah. When the Misnagdim, the anti-Chassidic proponents, heard of this they were taken aback. How could the so called great Rebbe allow dancing on the awesome Day of Judgment? […]
The High Holidays present us with a paradox. On the one hand, we stand before the heavenly court in judgment, unsure of our verdict, anxious about our fate for the coming year. On the other hand, we celebrate Rosh Hashanah and the day before Yom Kippur with joyous feasting in a festive atmosphere. How do […]
Chanukah and Purim differ drastically in their manner of observance and in the message that they convey. The Mitzvot of Purim revolve around the “physical” — we feast, drink, give gifts of food, and charity. The message is clear: they tried to destroy us, so we celebrate by highlighting our continued physical existence. There is […]
One of the most famous questions related to Chanukah is as follows: Since the Jews had sufficient oil to burn for one day, then the miracle is that that oil burned for an additional seven. Why do we celebrate the miracle for eight days? There are many answers to this questions. A few of them […]