Now that we are in the month of Shevat, approaching the 15th of Shevat, TU Bishvat, I think it is appropriate to discuss some of the laws of the land of Israel. For the first three years after a tree is planted, the fruit is known as orlah, and it may not be eaten, it is rather left for birds and other animals to eat. The fruit of the fourth year ...
Read MoreWhile the Jews prepared for the Exodus, Moses went to find Joseph's bones. But why don't we hear about that scene until the Jews leave Egypt? View this video directly on Vimeo
Read MoreRabbi Becher explains why the bones of Joseph were so important to Moses. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Read MoreIn this week's Torah portion, Parshat Beshalach, it's time to leave Egypt. But while the Jews are busy collecting reparations for their years of slave labor, their leader, Moses, is out searching for Joseph's bones. Why did Moses choose that job for himself instead of appointing one of Joseph's descendants? View this video directly on Vimeo
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