Judaism From Within

Parshat Netzavim

Instruction and Infallibility
In this week’s discussion, Rav Hirsch explains a very fundamental issue – the concept that the Torah is “not in Heaven” and “not across the sea”. Combining this with the commandment to make the Torah’s words close to your heart, this weeks parsha truly guides us on the path of a true Jew. Enjoy

Parshat Ki-Savo

This week, Rav Hirsch goes through the Mitzwa of Ma’aser (Tithing), showing us the deeper level and lesson we can all learn from this commandment. The timing of the giving of this Mitzwah, as well as the time that this Mitzwah was fullfilled, play a crucial role in the overall teaching. Enjoy.

Parashat Shoftim

In this week’s discussion, Rav Hirsch identifies two pitfalls that man may come to that are in fact quite similar with the true and good path. We see these lessons symbolized in the commandments about the Mizbeach, the Asheira Tree and the Matzeiva. Enjoy and have a wonderful Shabbos
Man’s Feat

Parshat Reey

This week, we discuss the concept of slaughtering, Shechita. What lessons can be learned through the process of the slaughering of the animal, and how can we understand the different words and even sounds related to Shechita? Find out this week. Enjoy
Warning of Flesh

Parshat Eikev - Parallel of Blessings

In this week’s Parsha, Rav Hirsch delves in to an aspect of our faith that makes us unique and special – our ability to “Bless G-d”. What this concept really means and how we can apply it to our everyday lives is brilliantly shown from Rav Hirsch’s explanation. Enjoy (sorry for the sound was recorded in the alps)

Parshat Balak

In this week’s discussion, Rav Hirsch looks at things from a slightly different viewpoint than we are used to. We delve in to the 3 locations where Balak asked Bilaam to curse the camp of Israel and what insights these places give to his motivations and how he tried to vanquish the power of Klal Yisrael. We also learn how the nation of Israel withstood these attacks and what makes us truly a people of G-d. Enjoy

Parshat Chukas

Rav Hirsch takes a perplexing commandment that most people write off as nothing to learn from, and transforms it in to an intricate composition of life lessons. Each law further explains the fundamental Mitzwah of the Parah Aduma and the symbolic message it comes to bring us. Learn how we can take the idea of the Parah Aduma today and use it to enhance our lives as Jews. Enjoy.

Parshat Korach

Rebellion and Leadership
This week, we will discuss Korach from the viewpoint of Rav Hirsch’s torah insight. What were Korach’s motivations and how did he put them in to practice? In what detail of reasoning was he mistaken and how did Moshe react accordingly? Explore these questions and more in this weeks lecture. Good Shabbos.

Parasha Shlach

Bamidbar - On Education