Harry’s Video Blog – The Storyteller – Parshat Yitro 5778
After giving his son a Mazel Tov on the bris of his newborn son, Harry Rothenberg asks “Who was the first Jew to tell his children the story of the Exodus?” View this video directly on VIMEO
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Do Not Touch The Edge of the Mountain! – Parshat Yitro 5778
Rabbi Becher says if you want to learn Torah, you have to be prepared to give it your all. View this video directly on Vimeo.
The Mitzvah of Knowing Truth
There is a popular misconception that “Judaism is not a religion of dogma” and that it makes no demands on belief. However, it is clear from the Torah itself that there are obligations of the intellect as well as obligations of action. In this week’s Parsha, Yitro, we find the following, famous statements. I am…
Harry’s Video Blog – Something For Everyone – Parshat Yitro 5777
Harry Rothenberg asks “What was the most significant event in world history? Was it the release of the iPhone? Was it the first man on the moon?”. Watch the video for the answer. View this video directly on VIMEO
Torah From Heaven…On Earth
This week’s Torah portion, Yitro, relates the events of the revelation on Mt. Sinai, at which G-d revealed and transmitted the Torah to the Jewish people. Maimonides, in his explication of the Thirteen basic fundamentals of Jewish belief, states the following: The entire Torah was given by G-d to Moses, and the Torah that is…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – The Kohen and the Priest – Parshat Yitro 5777
What is the difference between a Cohen and a pagan priest? A fascinating analysis of their roles and goals based on the ancient Aramaic translation of the Torah text by Onkelos View this video directly on Vimeo.
Harry’s Video Blog – Goosebumps – Yitro 5775
The Torah uses an unusual word to tell us that Moses’ father-in-law, Yisro, rejoiced upon hearing the details of the Exodus. Why; and what relevance does this still have for us today? View this video directly on Vimeo
The 15th of Shevat and the Ethics of Agriculture – Yitro 5775
This week we will be marking Tu BiShvat, the new year of trees, so I think it is valuable to give a short review of some ideas behind the commandments that apply to the Land of Israel. The agricultural products of the land of Israel are considered holy and therefore there are special laws that…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Parsha Yitro 5775
The 15th of Shevat and the Importance of Buying Israeli View this video directly on Vimeo.
Law of the Land – Yitro 5774
In honor of Tu BeShvat, the new year of trees. Below is an overview of some of the mitzvot that apply to the produce of the Land of Israel. The Land of Israel and its agricultural products are considered holy, therefore there are special laws that apply to them. The most well-known is the obligation…