Parashat Bamidbar
Why is the book of Bamidbar called ‘Numbers’ in English? Why are the Jewish people being counted here and what are the positives and negatives of the counting?
Parashat Naso (2005)
Rav Binny delves into the Blessing of the Kohanim. Why do the Kohanim give this blessing to the Jewish people? Why do parents give the blessing to their children on Shabbat night? What does this say about the special job of the Kohanim in the world?
Parashat Naso (2006)
What is the difference between carrying or being carried? Rav Binny explores the mitzvah of carrying the Holy Ark through the story of Uzzah’s instantaneous death in the Book of Shmuel.
Parashat Shlach
After having been through all of the miracles in the desert, how could have the Jewish people listened to the evil report of the Ten Spies? Why don’t Moshe and Aharon have anything to say?
Parashat Korach (2005)
When is an argument or fight justified? Where did Korach come from and who is he? What is the nature ?
Parashat Pinchas (2005)
When do you take the law into your own hands? Beginning with Pinchas’ daring action, Rav Binny then follows the thread to Tzelofechad’s daughters and Yosef’s eldest son Menashe. How do make the right decisions in life?
Parshiot Matot & Maasei (2006)
Through examining the Hebrew words for tribe, ‘matei’ and ‘shevet’, Rav Binny questions the value of tribe. Does a tribe connect or separate? How can understand the idea of Jewish unity?
