What is it about the Land of Israel? Why do the Jewish people need to be here? In his deep and sweeping style, Rav Binny takes a look at both Biblical and modern-day stories of our journeys back to the place where it all began and where it’s all coming to. Welcome back home. Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – The Mystical Meaning of War
May 8, 2011 by
War is a big part of Jewish history. In fact, the greatest biblical figures fought wars. From a mystical perspective, what is the purpose of war? Is it really ‘good for absolutely nothing’? Could it actually have a deeper function in the workings of the world? Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – What is so Promising about the Promised Land?
May 8, 2011 by
To know why the Land is so promised, why do we need to know about the Jewish people’s chosenness? In this class, Rabbi Aaron explores Jewish uniqueness and our special role in the world, and specifically in the Land of Israel. What is so magical about our Land? Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rav Binny Freedman on Har Herztl on Yom HaZikaron
May 8, 2011 by
Rav Binny Freedman shares his personal experiences and connections to fallen Soldiers on Israel's Memorial Day. Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – Review of Bereishit – The Play of Oneness
May 3, 2011 by
This is a thematic, big-picture review of the entire Book of Bereshit. Rabbi Aaron looks at how the stories in Bereshit chart the constant attempt by humanity to realize Hashem’s Oneness through unifying the Divine names and realizing Hashem’s gift of love. Listen Now … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – Veyechi – Yisrael’s Strength and Vision
May 3, 2011 by
Ch. 47:28 - 48:22. Even though Yaakov’s life in Egypt was tranquil for 17 years, he did not desire to be there permanently and understood the Holy Land’s uniqueness. Rabbi Aaron gives the three reasons why Yaakov was adamant to be buried in the Land of Israel and looks at how he gave his divine vision to his sons, to give them strength. … [Read more...]
Rabbi David Aaron – Mikeitz – Yosef : Interfacing Choice and Fate
May 3, 2011 by
Ch. 42:1 - 43:26. Here, Rabbi Aaron shows us how Yosef is the man who reveals the hidden, unifying choice and determinism. It is through him that Pharoah, who is the embodiment of the Snake, is restored to his rightful status in the grand plan of Creation. Listen Now … [Read more...]
VaYishlach 2 – Yaakov Reaches Divinity
May 3, 2011 by
Ch. 32:4 - 34:31. Even though Yaakov succeeds in overcoming Eisav’s angel, a new adversary in the form of Shchem, the son of Hamor the Hivite, deals a blow to his family. This tragedy points to an enormous problem that will, throughout history, continually challenge Yaakov and the Jewish people. Listen Now … [Read more...]
VaYishlach 1 – Yaakov Meets Esav and his Angel
May 3, 2011 by
Ch. 32:4. Through his performance in two major challenges, confronting his murderous brother and wrestling with his angel, Yaakov rises up to his greatest potential. In this class, Rabbi Aaron shows why Yaakov merited to receive his true and future name, Yisrael. Listen Now … [Read more...]
VaYeitzei 3 – Yaakov’s Confirmation in the House of Lavan
May 3, 2011 by
Ch. 30:25 - 31:54. Encountering G-d in the darkness as well as seeing the light in dark places are frequent themes in Jacob’s life. He is able to utilize deceit, Eisav’s prominent trait, for G-d’s sake. When Joseph, the master of the physical world from the side of holiness, is born, Jacob realizes that he is able to return home, but how? … [Read more...]
