We are told that the ultimate reason why we will be exiled from Eretz Yisrael is for not observing the laws of shemittah. We are also taught it is because of a lack of diligence in Torah study. Which one is it? (10 minutes) … [Read more...]
The long running Dvar Torah blog, "Ancient Ideas for the Modern Mind", is now a podcast! Listen as Yosef Segal gives his weekly Dvar Torah and also discusses a variety of Torah topics including Chumash, Hashkafa, and Halacha
Dvar Torah for Parshas Emor
Parshas Emor discusses all the holidays, including the upcoming one of Shavuos. But there's something different about the way Shavuos is discussed in the Torah...(7 minutes) … [Read more...]
Dvar Torah for Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim
Hashem commands us to be holy, what does that mean and how do we achieve that? (7 minutes) … [Read more...]
Dvar Torah for Parshas Tazria-Metzora
A peddler shows up in town one day claiming he has the elixir of life. Rav Yanai, an amorah, claims this peddler really has the solution. What was it? (7 minutes) … [Read more...]
Dvar Torah for Parshas Shemini
The tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu marred the celebration of the consecration of the Mishkan. But what exactly did they do wrong and how could two great men sin? (14 minutes) … [Read more...]
Dvar Torah for Pesach
Dayeinu is one of the most fun parts of the Seder, but does it even make any sense? (7 minutes) … [Read more...]
Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei
The Bnei Yisrael were extremely generous in donating to the Mishkan, so much so that Moshe had to tell them to stop! Why didn't he let them bring as much as they wanted? Worst thing is they'll end up with extra to put in storage. How bad would that be? (8 minutes) … [Read more...]
Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Sisa
This week's parsha contains both highs and lows for the Jewish People. Who could compare the high of Machatzis Hashekel with the tragedy that was the Eigel! But one little word changes our perspective on both stories. (12 minutes) … [Read more...]
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