Parsha on a Pod: A Summary of the Weekly Torah Portion

Moshe shifts to focus on the land of Israel

Vaetchanan in 7 Parts | A question on each aliya

The final parshiyot of Sefer Bamidbar

A parsha that ties a lot of loose ends, as we begin to conclude the Israelite's journey through he desert.

Balak is a wonderful story - that includes a talking animal, it raises massive theological questions, and is the only parsha that offers us a perspective on how the rest of the world perceived the Israelites.

An introduction to mortality and the Torah's response to living a meaningful, finite life

A dramatic and challenging Parsha that raises massive questions about Jewish leadership and succession

Scouting the land, despairing over the future and plotting a way fwd...

“...a jam-packed parisha marking a major point of transition in the development of the Jewish people...”

The gifts of the Princes of Israel dominates this Parsha but the other features should not be overlooked including the Mitzvah of Nazir and others.

The beginning of the fourth book - filled with numbers

The end of Vayikra offers us insight into some of the foundations of Jewish society including the Shmitta/Yovel cycle and the perils of not following the Mitzvot

Priests sanctity, the festivals and blasphemers - all covered in this week's parsha

Jam packed with laws and some of the most famous verses in the whole Torah. Well worth a listen.

What to do when: A woman has a child A person has tzaraat A peice of clothing or home has tzaraat & more!

Aharon brings sacrifices as the High Priest, loses his two sons and we are taught the laws of Kashrut

More sacrifices and the priests are inducted

We start a new book filled with details of the sacrifical service to learn how we should come closer to God

The Mishkan gets built

The half sheqel is collected - the Kiyyor is built - and the people worship an idol... no shortage of drama in this week's Torah portion

An intro to consecrating the Priests of Israel

Instructions are given to Moshe for the creation of sanctifified space

The Torah sets up a structure for civil society and raises for us big questions about the values that define our society.

Moshe's Father in law changes the structure of Jewish society - and the most significant event in the history of humanity change the mission of the world, and more!

A sea splits and a people struggle with their first moment free of their oppressive history

The last three plagues - a promise 400+ years in the making - the Israelites finally go free..

Lions, tigers and bears oh my! A Torah portion filled with drama, and Moshe's growth into his new leadership position

We meet Moshe, Moshe meets God, and begins his fight for Jewish freedom

Both Yaakov & Yosef's lives come a conclusion - Vayechi captures their last messages, and breaths - leaving us to reflect on their insight into the destiny of the Jewish people

Yosef reveals his true identity, his dreams come true, and we learn of a major turning point in Jewish history

Yosef becomes the leader of the civilized world, and tries to bring his younger, beloved brother to his side.

Yosef transforms from a young, disruptive kid, into a like-able, and trustworthy employee while experiencing a few significant hiccups a long the way

Yaakov becomes Yisrael. This parsha is all about Yaakov's transformation from a timid, and passive character, to one of the Forefathers, who shapes history.

Yaakov flees for his life, builds his family and business, and begins to experience considerable success - all while he is dreaming of angels...

Yitzchak & Rivka find their voices, try to find a space to live, and look to find their future.

Sarah passes and Avraham negotiates for a gravesight. Eleizer seeks out a wife for Yitzchok (66 verse narrative!) and returns succesfully. Avrham remarries, dies as does Yishmael.

Avraham & Sarah host special guests that bring good tidings, their tidings are not so good for Sedom. Lot is saved. Avraham makes peace with Avimelech, and finds himself in a bind.