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Behar sits down with Brian Teta to react to the vice president's comment about her, sharing why she believes she can help America's divisiveness, and offers her candid take on why divorce rates are rising for people over 50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 urterekin, Iruñeko Maitane Azpirozek zirkua ezagutu eta hartaz maitemindu zen. Geroztik, zirku eskola ezberdinetan formatu zen, Euskal Herrian, Espainian eta Belgikan eta 2020an « La trapecionista » konpainia sortu zuen. 2026. urtearen hasieran, TOPADA dispositiboaren bidez, konpainiak astebete pasatu du Luhusoko Harri Xuri gelan, Zuhamu deitutako konpaniaren azken sorkuntza lantzeko. Maitanek konpainia eta azken ikuskizuna aurkezten dizkigu eta gorputzarekin duen harremanaz hitz egiten digu… Jatorria : Radiokultura
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Cours vidéo de 32 minutes donné par Rav Yéochoua BEHAR.
This final episode of our series "What's Love Got to Do With It" features Kumi Naidoo and Amitabh Behar. Kumi is a South African human rights and climate justice activist who is currently President of the Fossil fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative and former head of international organizations including Civicus, Greenpeace and Amnesty International. Amitabh is the Executive Director of Oxfam International who has with decades of experience in human rights, economic inequalities, governance accountability, philanthropy, democracy, social justice and building citizen participation. Both are globally known civil society leaders. In this conversation, Kumi and Amitabh reflect on weaving love, solidarity and justice in activism amid rising authoritarianism, polarization, economic inequality and climate crisis. Kumi talks about the need to reframe our messaging to avoid "us versus them" and to build bridges to people beyond existing movements and to avoid pessimism. Amitabh stresses the need to combine love with structural change and justice and to confront patriarchal institutional cultures that undermine internal change. The episode ends with a cautious but hopeful call for bold, systemic rethinking of movement strategy. Please listen in and send us your thoughts!
Cours vidéo de 34 minutes donné par Rav Yéochoua BEHAR.
Parsha “Behar” (Leviticus chapters 25, essentially) is one of the shortest in the annual reading cycle. Certainly one of the most ignored. And, as Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship shows pretty clearly, it’s one that we NEVER should have pretended was “done away with.” Yes, verse 10 is in fact inscribed on the Liberty Bell, which only helps make the omission more poignant. And there are even some words in here that, transliterated, even sound a bit familiar. Like, “Jubliee,” from the 50 year (7×7+1) cycle know in Hebrew as ‘yovel.’ The Erev Shabbat reading lays out the specifics of the “sevens” of years, and the seven-sevens: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SSM-5-22-26-Behar-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 But it’s not just the Big Lie that the “Old” Testament has so much outdated stuff that’s been ‘done away with.’ It’s that the system of dishonest weights, and “money” that is nothing but debt, which multiplies without end, is pure slavery, with no Jubilee reprieve. Whether the banksters and fake priests of the world admit it or not, if YHVH’s Reset doesn’t happen every fifty years or so, His Great Reset will happen eventually, without fail. And the irony of those who claim, “I am NOT “under the Law,” while being in bondage to a level of debt slavery the likes of which the world has never before seen, is not just palpable — it’s terminal. Behar: “The Shmita, The Yovel [Jubilee], the REAL Great Reset – and other things we never should have ignored” https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WT-CooH-5-23-26-Behar-Shmita-Yovel-Bondage-and-Torahless-ness-of-the-Fathers-visited-on-US-podcast-xxxx.mp3 Service information: Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked. Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central) Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday). email: mark@markniwot.com The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
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This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's Weekly Parsha study from May 6, 2026, co-sponsored by Hadar and IKAR.
Episode 231While discussing Donald Trump, Joy Behar, the ever-productive source of insane speech, claimed that Jesus never called Himself the Messiah. She said that with a straight face, full conviction, without hesitation or doubt. When rebutted by her cohosts, Behar declared that it would be narcissistic for anyone to declare themselves the Messiah, even if, as in Jesus' case, you really are. Trump's narcissism was the context for this discussion on The View, but it reveals something deeper about what Behar and the entire panel thinks of who Jesus is and what He came to do. Who, exactly is Jesus Christ? Is He the promised Messiah? Do we have to believe that Jesus is the Messiah in order to be right with God? What happens if we don't? On this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we react to the sound clip, but we also take a look at the Biblical underpinnings of Christ's claims as Messiah, and why we should believe Him.Listen to the Removing Barriers Podcast here:Spotify: https://cutt.ly/Ega8YeI Apple Podcast: https://cutt.ly/Vga2SVdEdifi: https://cutt.ly/Meec7nsvYouTube: https://cutt.ly/mga8A77Podnews: https://podnews.net/podcast/i4jxoSee all our platforms: https://removingbarriers.netContact us:Email us: https://removingbarriers.net/contactFinancially support the show: https://removingbarriers.net/donateAffiliates:Book Shop: https://bookshop.org/shop/removingbarriersChristian Books . com: https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/home?event=AFF&p=1236574Fastmail: https://join.fastmail.com/8e23c12bSee all our affiliates: https://removingbarriers.net/affiliatesNotes:Jesus a narcissist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p2H_-SMA98Talking to Jesus is a mental illness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BADjfaxhgOE
R. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon on parshat Behar, delivered on May 9th, 2026 at Temple of Aaron Shabbat morning services.
Dr. Julian Ungar-Sargon shares Netziv commentaries on the parsha. These sessions are held on Zoom every week in memory of our mother in-law whose dedication to the Netziv (her great great grandfather), was legendary. It is estimated she studied the Ha'amek Davar some 78 times throughout her life, devoting every Tuesday to its study. May her memory be a blessing to her family and klal Yisroel.
Podcast Jajam Shlomo (Sally) Zaed Tómate un descanso. Perashat Behar Conferencia
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Vayikra/Leviticus 25:1 - May 8, 2026
1) For dietary reasons I remove the cream from the cake. Does that constitute Borer?[1]2) As part of the security at the hospital, every visitor has to wear an ID wristband. May that be worn in the street on Shabbos?[2]3) On Yomtov a guest brought us a box of fancy (Kosher) chocolates. I'm guessing that she bought them on Yomtov. May we share them at the table on the day?[3]4) Is there an issue with a Chosson giving a gift to his Kalloh?What about when they meet before they have gotten engaged?[4]5) We had a barbecue for Lag b'Omer and the chef was someone who doesn't keep Shabbos at all ר"ל.Does that raise a problem with the kashrus of our event?[5] 6) One during Shiva ר"ל has to put his business on hold. Sometimes, however, the Oveil will transfer the ownership of the business for the following week, to someone else. What about the profits realized during that week?[6]7) In bentsching we pray that Hashem break the yoke of Golus from upon our necks. A very similar plea is said in Ahavas Oilom (before Shema in the morning), but there we ask for freedom from the yoke of Goyim. Why the difference?[7]8) Before Boruch sheOmar, in the Lesheim Yichud, it iswidespread to say Yud Kay, Vov Kay. But Kay has no meaning in Hebrew?[8]9) Can we have a joint Sheva Brochos – for two newly-married young couples?10) Feedback re. Friday pre-Shabbos Zoom:To sponsor a Shiur – to honour a special occasion -contact: dayan@lubavitchuk.com[1] שבת כהלכה ח"בפי"ב אות קלג מורה להשאיר חלק ניכר מן הקרם עם העוגה. ואם א"א – להסירמן העוגה יחד עם הקרם.[2] שמירת שבת כהלכתה(פ"מ סל"ב) כותב שזו בעי' ומציע לעשותו חפת לשרוול. בס' תורת היולדת(מ"ב:ו) מסתמך על היתר האגרות משה (או"ח א קיא) לענוד שעון, שמכיון שהואעל בשרו ממש, הוי כמלבוש. וראייתו מטבעת שיש עליו חותם, אע"פ שעיקרו לחתימה,ע"כ. לענ"ד: א) י"ל שהטבעת משמשת גם תכשיט. ואולי י"ל כן גםבשעון. ואין הכרח לדונו כמלבוש; ב) לכן לא שייך להתיר הצמיד.[3] בשוע"ר סי' תקבס"א מבואר שאין ביו"ט קנס כמו במעשה שבת. ומשמע דהיינו אף בעוברביו"ט על איסור תורה. וכ"ש בנדו"ד דהוי איסור דרבנן וגם ספק.[4] ראה נטעי גבריאל – שידוכים פל"ג, ה. [5] ראה פתחי תשובה יו"ד ר"ס קיג. וע"עס' בישול ישראל ע' תיב. [6] ראה נטעי גבריאל (אבלותח"ב פכ"ב) להתיר זאת רק בצורך גדול. ושם ס"א התיר לשותף ע"יסילוק. וראה נוסח השטר ב'מדריך' של הרל"י גרליק נ"י ע' 9-10.[7] ראה מענה כ"קאדמו"ר זי"ע לר"ב נאה ב'צדיק למלך' ח"ז ע' 232. אך לשנותבסדור – לא אישר כ"ק אדמו"ר זי"ע.[8] בפתח עינים(להחיד"א) ע"ז יח א הביא מנהג אמירת 'קא' במקום 'הא'. והרי ביה"רבקשעה"מ אין עצה אחרת.
B”H Join the course Bitcoin and the Future: Why Jewish History Makes This Technology Impossible to Ignore at yaeltrusch.com/bhforbitcoin and use the code jewishmoneymatters to get 25% off. In this episode of Ask Yael Friday, Yael shares her segment on Living With the Times, lessons from Parashat Behar-Bechukosai on “Jewish money matters” as well as answer a listener who wants to know: Does she give maaser from profits? Can she use her maaser money to buy kosher food? Grab The Art of Jewish Giving at yaeltrusch.com/giving The post 466: Maaser to Buy Kosher Food + Living With the Times: Behar–Bechukosai appeared first on Yael Trusch.
The Bneh Yissachar writes that the greatest tzedaka of all tzedakot is providing someone who is poor in the mind with knowledge. If a person is lacking in understanding of what life is all about or who Hashem is, or if he has a problem that is weighing down upon him, if someone will give him the words that he so desperately needs to hear, that is the greatest form of tzedaka . The sefer Divreh Elokim Chaim brings a hint to this concept from a pasuk in parashat Behar , the first of this week's two parashiot . The pasuk says וכי ימוך אחיך – if your brother is impoverished – והחזקת בו – give him chizuk . The simple meaning of the pasuk is talking about someone who is impoverished monetarily, but on a different level, it can also be referring to someone who is impoverished in his mind, a few words of chizuk can benefit him so much. Everybody could use chizuk , and if we are able to give people chizuk , we should. A compliment or just a nice word could accomplish more than we could imagine. Even people that we think don't need to hear compliments, they do. The compliments that we give to people can have an impact on their life decisions. Rabbi Aharon Tusig told over a story, which took place many years ago, which he heard from a prominent Rosh Yeshiva in Israel. The Rosh Yeshiva said, when the yeshiva that hired him asked him to be the Rosh Yeshiva, he told them he would do it on one condition – that he would not be involved in any of the monetary aspects of the yeshiva. He only wanted to be a part of the spiritual part of the yeshiva. They agreed and, baruch Hashem, for years the Rabbi never had to raise any money. But one year, they were struggling a lot and one of the board members asked the Rabbi if he would please make an exception and travel abroad to collect funds that the yeshiva so desperately needed. The Rosh Yeshiva saw the situation was dire so he agreed to go. The Rabbi went and had a driver take him around to potential donors. On one of those trips, the driver asked the Rabbi if he minded if he pulled off the highway to find a convenience store to buy a drink, as he was very thirsty. The Rabbi said, "Sure, no problem. I'm also thirsty. I'll come in with you." When they got off the highway, they saw a kosher restaurant and pulled up in front and went inside. When the Rosh Yeshiva walked in, one of the waiters there asked if he wanted a table. Then, after a brief pause, the waiter said to the Rabbi, "Rosh Yeshiva, do you recognize me? I'm so-and-so. I used to learn in your yeshiva." The Rosh Yeshiva couldn't believe his eyes. He asked in astonishment how he ended up in this place. In the words of the Rosh Yeshiva, "I was sure with your diligence and brain power, you were going to become one of the great Rosh Yeshivas of the next generation." The man replied, "Rabbi, this is the first time I ever heard you say that you think that about me. I didn't know you thought I had that kind of potential." The Rosh Yeshiva replied, "What do you mean? I have your name in my notebooks with questions that you asked when we were learning Masechet Pesachim together. I never showed you that?" "No," replied the young man. The Rosh Yeshiva then said, "You were always so diligent in your studies and you always seemed to be enjoying your learning so much, I guess I didn't think you needed to hear compliments." The young man asked the Rosh Yeshiva if it's too late for him to come back. The Rosh Yeshiva replied, "It's never too late." So the young man said, "Rosh Yeshiva, if you will learn with me one-on-one for two weeks and get me back into the learning, I will come back to the yeshiva and rededicate myself to Torah." And so it happened. The Rosh Yeshiva concluded the story by saying, "Today, that student of mine lives in Ashdod and he is from the greatest talmidei chachamim in that city." He thought he was traveling abroad to collect funds at that time. In reality, the yeshiva got into financial crisis just so the Rosh Yeshiva would go and find that gem of his and bring him back to Torah. We should never underestimate the power of giving somebody chizuk or giving somebody a compliment. It's the greatest form of tzedaka . It will motivate people and it will engender love. Shabbat Shalom.
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I don't know many farmers. This country used to be an agrarian society, but today fewer than 2% of Americans are farmers. This was not the case in antiquity. In antiquity, making a living effectively meant growing crops. The Almighty makes seemingly unreasonable demands of us when it asks us to cease working the field […]
I don't know many farmers. This country used to be an agrarian society, but today fewer than 2% of Americans are farmers. This was not the case in antiquity. In antiquity, making a living effectively meant growing crops. The Almighty makes seemingly unreasonable demands of us when it asks us to cease working the field each seventh year -- the Shemittah. Moreover, every 50th year - a year that follows a Shemittah - we are commanded to refrain from working the field for a second year in a row. What is the rationale for this mitzvah? How is this mitzvah intimately connected to the central revelation? In general, what is the secret of the seven? You will find answers to these questions and many more in this edition of the Parsha Podcast. You will also find the remedy for feelings of inadequacy. In short, this podcast is worth your time.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –NEW TORCH Mailing Address POBox:TORCHPO BOX 310246HOUSTON, TX 77231-0246– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★
In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on the double portion Behar-Bechukotai, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the profound lessons of the Sabbatical year (Shemitah) and Jubilee (Yovel). The Torah commands a complete year off from agricultural work every seven years, requiring total trust (bitachon) in Hashem, who promises miraculous provision through a triple blessing in the sixth year. This highlights divine authorship of the Torah, as no human could guarantee such future-oriented miracles. The Jubilee further resets land ownership, returning properties to original tribal families.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes the Torah's prohibition against verbal pain (ona'as devarim) — even a hurtful remark violates a biblical command — and connects it to fearing Hashem and observing His laws for secure dwelling in the Land. He addresses the reasons for exile, reconciling Shemitah neglect with broader commandment violations through the Talmudic teaching that the Torah was given not to perfect angels but to imperfect humans facing real challenges.The episode culminates in a powerful call to productive toil: just as the ant never stops working, we must channel our labor toward spiritual growth during Shemitah (toiling in Torah), maintain life balance, avoid time-wasters like addictive social media, and emulate disciplined productivity. True success comes from trusting Hashem, recalibrating values, and producing rather than merely consuming._____________This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 5, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 7, 2026_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Leviticus, #BeharBechukotai, #Shemitah, #Bitachon, #Productivity, #Trust, #JewishGrowth, #Reset, #Toil ★ Support this podcast ★
In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on the double portion Behar-Bechukotai, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the profound lessons of the Sabbatical year (Shemitah) and Jubilee (Yovel). The Torah commands a complete year off from agricultural work every seven years, requiring total trust (bitachon) in Hashem, who promises miraculous provision through a triple blessing in the sixth year. This highlights divine authorship of the Torah, as no human could guarantee such future-oriented miracles. The Jubilee further resets land ownership, returning properties to original tribal families.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes the Torah's prohibition against verbal pain (ona'as devarim) — even a hurtful remark violates a biblical command — and connects it to fearing Hashem and observing His laws for secure dwelling in the Land. He addresses the reasons for exile, reconciling Shemitah neglect with broader commandment violations through the Talmudic teaching that the Torah was given not to perfect angels but to imperfect humans facing real challenges.The episode culminates in a powerful call to productive toil: just as the ant never stops working, we must channel our labor toward spiritual growth during Shemitah (toiling in Torah), maintain life balance, avoid time-wasters like addictive social media, and emulate disciplined productivity. True success comes from trusting Hashem, recalibrating values, and producing rather than merely consuming._____________This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 5, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 7, 2026_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Leviticus, #BeharBechukotai, #Shemitah, #Bitachon, #Productivity, #Trust, #JewishGrowth, #Reset, #Toil ★ Support this podcast ★
The Issur of Onaas Mamon, to overcharge or underpay someone is sandwiched in the middle of the parsha that is discussing the halachos of Shemitah and property going back to its original owners at Yovel. Is there a relationship between the Bitachon keeping Shemitah dictates, and one being careful not to rip people off? Includes a perspective on Hishtadlus that Rav Elchonon Wasserman shared with Rav Moshe Shternbach's mother when she was an Almanah working hard to support her family.Have a good Shabbos
In the opening verses of Parashat Behukotai, the Torah promises great reward "Im Be'hukotai Telechu" – "If you follow My statutes." Rashi, in one of the more famous passages in his Torah commentary, writes that this phrase does not actually refer to Misva observance. After all, the very next words of the verse are "Ve'et Misvotai Tishmeru" – "and you observe My commands." Necessarily, then, the phrase "Im Be'hukotai Telechu" must denote something other than the performance of Misvot. Rashi therefore explains that it means "She'tiheyu Amelim Ba'Torah" – "that you are toiling in Torah." Many have noted that Rashi speaks here not of the study of Torah, but rather of "Amelut" – toil, hard work and exertion, investing a great deal of effort to learn. The importance of "Amelut" can be seen already in the events surrounding Matan Torah, the giving of the Torah at Sinai, which we will soon commemorate on the festival of Shabuot. The Gemara (Shabbat 88a) teaches that "Kafa Alehem Har Ke'gigit" – G-d lifted Mount Sinai and suspended it over Beneh Yisrael, threatening to annihilate them if they did not accept the Torah. They were not given a choice; they were coerced into accepting G-d's will. Many have raised the question of how to reconcile the Gemara's teaching with the Torah's account of Matan Torah, which tells that Beneh Yisrael willingly and excitedly accepted the Torah even before being informed of what it entails, enthusiastically pronouncing, "Na'aseh Ve'nishma" – "We will do and we will hear" (Shemot 24:7). If they happily announced their commitment to the Torah, then why did G-d need to threaten them and force the Torah upon them? A number of commentators answered that Beneh Yisrael committed willingly to the Torah She'bi'chtab – the written Torah, but not to the Torah She'be'al Peh – the oral law, which was eventually written into what we know as the Mishna. Coercion was necessary to force them to accept even the Torah She'be'al Peh. Why would Beneh Yisrael agree to the written Torah, but not to the oral halachic tradition? We might draw a comparison to a person who wants to stay fit and keep healthy without having to exercise. Instead of working out in the gym, he just wants a pill that he could take that would keep him thin and in shape no matter what or how much he eats, or how little he moves... Similarly, Beneh Yisrael were excited about accepting the Torah – but they didn't want to have to work for it. They wanted to be given a simple, straightforward, easy-to-read text that explained to them very clearly and succinctly what they needed to do. They wanted the instructions spoon-fed to them, presented to them in a lucid, organized fashion. But this is not how the Torah is meant to be learned. The Gemara (Kiddushin 30b) teaches that Torah study is the "antidote" to the Yeser Ha'ra (evil inclination). We overcome our negative tendencies and sinful impulses by immersing ourselves in Torah, by intensively applying ourselves and exerting effort to learn. If the Torah would be spoon-fed, it would not have this effect of empowering us against the Yeser Ha'ra. This requires "Amelut" – hard work and struggle. In fact, even when Rabbi Yehuda Ha'nasi wrote down the Oral Law, seeing that this was necessary to ensure its survival, he intentionally made the text ambiguous and difficult to understand. He maintained the delicate balance between making the material accessible and necessitating effort to comprehend it. "Amelut" is crucial to the process of Torah learning, as it is only through hard work that we achieve the spiritual benefits of Torah study, the strength to defeat the Yeser Ha'ra in its various forms. As we saw, Rashi explains the phrase "Im Be'hukotai Telechu" as a reference to exertion in Torah study. He perhaps read the word "Be'hukotai" ("My statutes") as alluding to the rules of interpreting the Torah text, the thirteen "Middot She'ha'Torah Nidreshet Bahem" – methods by which the Sages extracted Halachot from the written Torah, as listed by Rabbi Yishmael, and as we recite in our prayers each morning. These thirteen rules of interpretation represent the difference between a clear, lucid body of text, and a difficult text that can be understood only with rigorous study and analysis. We are promised reward not for simply learning Torah – but for investing the effort to learn "Be'hukotai," to study the Sages' intricate, complex discussions of the Torah text and their derivation of Halacha from its words. As we prepare for the celebration of Shabuot, let us commit to not only learn Torah – but to toil in Torah, to invest effort, so we can reap all the precious spiritual benefits that it offers us.
What makes Ribis so spiritually destructive that Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai says the lender “loses more than he gains”?This shmooze, delivered at Mevaseret Mishmar, explores why Ribis is not merely a financial prohibition, but a worldview — one that slowly trains a person to see human vulnerability as opportunity, relationships as transactions, and morality as negotiable when profit is involved.Why does the Gemara say that lending with interest can ultimately lead a person to belittle Moshe Rabbeinu and the Torah itself?A deep psychological and spiritual analysis of desire, scarcity, ego, empathy, and the frightening human capacity to remake morality in the image of appetite.
Today on Table Talk with BBYOInsider we are giving an in-depth look at this week's parsha—Parsha Behar—as part of the Simchat Torah Challenge.
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Harav Noach Shafran shares a chiddush from Rabbi Akiva Eiger on dinei rov by maaser beheima and explores the unique role of Torah in bringing a person closer to Hakodosh Baruch Hu.
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The Land of Israel is special: It is the land of God. All other lands were given by God to humanity. The land of Israel He reserved for himself. The Torah gives us comprehensive laws regarding every element of our life. Many of the laws are only applicable in the land of Israel. The commentaries […]
The Land of Israel is special: It is the land of God. All other lands were given by God to humanity. The land of Israel He reserved for himself. The Torah gives us comprehensive laws regarding every element of our life. Many of the laws are only applicable in the land of Israel. The commentaries tell us that truthfully all of the laws can only be fully fulfilled in the land of Israel. Why is this land so special? In this very special Parsha Podcast we focus on one of the mitzvos most intimately associated with the Land - the mitzvah of Shemitah -- that the land must lay fallow every seventh year - and analyze it from several dimensions and facets. What we discover reveals a great deal about the Land and what the overarching objective of mitzvos are.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –NEW TORCH Mailing Address POBox:TORCHPO BOX 310246HOUSTON, TX 77231-0246– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Parashat BeHar-Behukotai - Humility by Rabbi Avi Harari
Shmita teaches us that Torah is not about escaping the physical world, but sanctifying it so completely that even our engagement with nature becomes an act of transcendence. Har Sinai shows us that true greatness requires the paradox of standing tall with absolute confidence while remaining completely humble before Hashem. The deepest form of avodah is not serving Hashem for personal growth, reward, or even spiritual refinement—but simply because His will is your will. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Behar in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1.
Inner Peace, and control over reality are possible within the revolution in which the old world order is collapsing and the new order is still not in sight. How can we protect ourselves in times of uncertainty and instability? How can we attract abundance into our lives from the source of blessings? "After the Tsimtsum and the Curtain that was placed on the desire to receive, it was disqualified from being a vessel for the Light, and it was removed from the system of Kedushah, and in its place the Returning Light (the light of love for others and giving) serves as a vessel for abundance..." (Talmud Eser HaSefirot, Part 1, Inner Reflection, Chapter 4) Daily Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8AzyLFM2AY Read and learn more about this Parashah https://livekabbalah.org/behar https://livekabbalah.org/behukotai Join our course program: https://livekabbalah.org/live-kabbalah-courses Join our Zoom Program: https://livekabbalah.org/weekly-zohar-study-live Support our efforts to provide you with more materials, donate to Live Kabbalah: https://livekabbalah.org/donations
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It's another episode of The Pew! Not The View, The Pew! All of the joy, none of the Behar. It's our view from the church pew on some important issues in evangelicalism. There's a lot happening out there in the visible church, and we've got some interesting stories coming your way today! That's why we do The […]