Podcasts about chukas

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This week's double Parsha is chock-full of fascinating narratives, story lines, and mitzvos. We begin with the great mystery of the red heifer. We then read about the passing of Miriam, sister of Moshe and Aaron, and its repercussions. There are wars against foes, water coming out of rocks, talking donkeys, and two plagues, including […]

This week's double Parsha is chock-full of fascinating narratives, story lines, and mitzvos. We begin with the great mystery of the red heifer. We then read about the passing of Miriam, sister of Moshe and Aaron, and its repercussions. There are wars against foes, water coming out of rocks, talking donkeys, and two plagues, including one from venomous serpents. It is a story rich with drama and intrigue, of great heroes and heinous villains. In this special edition of the Parsha Podcast, we explore the twists and turns of our parsha and share a profound insight, an insight can radically reshape our pursuit of greatness.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –This Parsha Podcast is dedicated in honor of and in the merit of the success for Noam Yitzhak ben Shlomi. May he be blessed with an outpouring of success.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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 ★

Two giants passed away in this week's Parsha: Moshe two elder siblings, his sister Miriam and his brother Aaron – two of the great leaders and benefactors of the nation – both die in Parshas Chukas. In this special Parsha podcast we share two profound insights relating to the death, mourning, and aftermath of these […]

Two giants passed away in this week's Parsha: Moshe two elder siblings, his sister Miriam and his brother Aaron - two of the great leaders and benefactors of the nation - both die in Parshas Chukas. In this special Parsha podcast we share two profound insights relating to the death, mourning, and aftermath of these two deaths. We discuss the extraction of water from a rock and how it differs from the another instance where water was desired and a rock played a very different role. We conclude with a sharp analysis of the difference between the nation's mourning of Aaron and how the people mourned Moshe. All in all, I highly recommend that you listen to this podcast. It will bring you joy and maybe even some insight.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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 ★

Why Parah Adumah is referred to as "the Chok" of the Torah.

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Shiur given by Rabbi Bentzion Brodie on Parshas Chukas-Balak. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Harav Yissocher Frand explains the “change” in HaKadosh Boruch Hu's response upon the arrival of Balak's second delegation, shedding light on the incredible power of lishma.

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This class explores the historical and spiritual significance of Gimel Tamuz, the passing of Miriam and Aharon in Parshas Chukas, and the enduring impact of true Jewish leadership. Drawing on teachings from the Rebbe, it examines faith beyond logic and how leaders' influence persists. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/006_chukas/022

This class explores the sudden 38-year narrative gap in Parshas Chukas, examining why Miriam's passing is juxtaposed with Parah Adumah. It discusses Rashi's explanation and the deeper lesson about the atoning power of a Tzadik's passing for all Jews. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/006_chukas/001

This class explores why Parshas Chukas begins with a unique introduction, highlighting the concept of chukim—mitzvos without revealed reasons. It delves into the soul's intrinsic connection to Torah, comparing it to engraved letters, and teaches how to restore and reveal this bond. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/006_chukas/009

This class explores the theme of forgiveness in Parshas Chukas, examining Rashi's insights, stories from Avraham and Moshe, and the Rebbe's analysis of different levels of forgiveness. Discover how true forgiveness refines character and paves the way for redemption. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/006_chukas/029

This class explores the deep parallels between a person and a Sefer Torah, emphasizing the importance of honoring the Torah both physically and spiritually. It discusses learning Torah for its own sake, connecting with the Rebbe on Gimmel Tammuz, and recognizing Hashem's hidden miracles in our lives. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/006_chukas/028

This class explores the decree of the red heifer, the spiritual meaning of ritual impurity, and the unique purification process for contact with death. It also discusses Miriam's death, Moshe's actions at Mei Merivah, overlapping mitzvos, and leadership lessons from the Rebbe. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/006_chukas/012

This class explores key lessons from the double Torah portion of Chukas and Balak, including the meaning of statutes like the red heifer, the importance of equal care for all mitzvos, healing through teshuvah, the power of modesty, and how curses can be transformed into blessings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/006_chukas/024

This class explores the connection between the weekly Torah portion of Chukas and the celebration of a bris, highlighting how personal and communal milestones reflect deeper Torah themes. It discusses generational resilience, the legacy of Moshe Aron Geisinski, and hopes for future redemption. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/006_chukas/021

This class explores the alignment of Torah readings between Israel and the Diaspora, the significance of Yud Beis Tammuz and the previous Rebbe's redemption, why a parsha is named after Balak, and how true self-sacrifice shapes Jewish continuity across generations. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/006_chukas/027

The three wilderness miracles correspond to three modes of spiritual influence—internalized growth, transcendent empowerment, and accessible transmission—and teach that every Jew carries a spark of Moshe, empowering us to take responsibility for the spiritual wellbeing of others. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Chukas in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 2.

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Zayin Tammuz (24:31)

Ches Tammuz (21:44)

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the plague of serpents that afflicted the Jewish people in the desert. What caused it to occur and how they where healed. He also brings out a lesson form the miraclous copper snake that G-D commanded Moshe to create to heal the Jewish people. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/    Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast(00:01:37) - Parshas Choukas(00:03:34) - The Parsha(00:05:53) - Red Heifer(00:09:12) - The Snake That Heal the Jewish People(00:11:51) - The Sin of Lashon Hara(00:21:07) - The Snake That Heal

In Parshas Chukas, we read about a highly unusual mitzvah: The Red Heifer, when an entirely red cow is burned together with a motley concoction of ingredients, and the resultant ashes are used to sprinkle on people that came into contact with dead people in order to purify them from their spiritual contamination. We also […]

In Parshas Chukas, we read about a highly unusual mitzvah: The Red Heifer, when an entirely red cow is burned together with a motley concoction of ingredients, and the resultant ashes are used to sprinkle on people that came into contact with dead people in order to purify them from their spiritual contamination. We also learn about the passing of Miriam and Aaron, and the multiple battles that the nation participated in on the Eastern bank of the Jordan, and we puzzle over the sin that condemned Moses and Aaron to die before entering the Land. Parshas Balak begins after the Jewish nation trounced the mighty kingdoms of Sichon and Og, the comparatively smaller and weaker kingdom of Moab resorted to unconventional warfare to attack the nation by hiring the prophet of the nations, a wily and devious character named Bilaam, to curse the Jews. It did not work out as planned.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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 ★

Chelek 33, Chukas 1

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Vov Tammuz (25:29)

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Insights from the Torah Temimah on the parshas of Chukas and Balak

https://www.mafteiach.app/all/5740-10-07[Audio provided by RebbeDrive.]

Leader and Nation Intertwined

Chelek 33, Chukas 1 - Mrs. Freidy Yanover

Chelek 33, Chukas 1 - Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Wolberg

Why every Para Aduma must link back to Moshe.

Why do Chazal connect the Parah Adumah, which purifies from tumas meis, to the sin of the Golden Calf?In this shiur, delivered in "Steve's", Rav Burg explore the Cheit HaEigel not simply as primitive idolatry, but as a deep human collapse in the face of absence, uncertainty, and death. When Moshe Rabbeinu disappeared, Klal Yisrael cried, “We do not know what happened to him.” Chazal tell us that the Satan showed them an image of Moshe's death. The Eigel was born from that terror: the desperate need to replace invisible relationship with something visible, tangible, controllable — and even valuable.Death confronts us with the same truth. The body remains, but the life is gone. The visible is still here, but the invisible presence has withdrawn. Tumas meis forces us to face the frightening reality that the deepest things in life cannot be held in our hands.That is where the Parah Adumah comes in. The “mother cow” cleans the mess of the calf by teaching us how to live with mystery without collapsing. As the ultimate chok, the Parah Adumah brings us back to the very place the Eigel tried to escape: humble surrender before the unknowable will of Hashem.Real taharah begins where human certainty ends.

Why does Rashi tell us a completely different reason for Aharon's death — that Bnei Yisrael drew close to Eisav's nation — when the pasuk itself says it was Mei Merivah? Rabbi Prisman opens the Sfas Emes to reveal how divine judgment accounts for every life touched by a person. And there's a bonus: how did Aharon's legendary peacemaking between man and wife actually work — if you knew you were at fault, how could you believe Aharon when he said the other side feels terrible and wants to reconcile? Through the unforgettable story of Mrs. Hershkowitz's "insurance policy," we see why being truly needed by others may be the deepest security a person can build.

In this shiur, delivered in "Steve's", Rav Burg explores the moment Klal Yisrael lost Miriam and, along with her, their sense of continuity.Rav Burg delves into why their reaction to a lack of water was truly a displaced expression of grief over Miriam's absence and how finding language for our loss can transform our struggles.When Hashem told Moshe to speak to the rock, it was a lesson for us all: we can give language to the hardest parts of life, approach them tenderly, and discover that those very places become life-giving wells.

Moshe's Red Heifer

Moshe's Red Heifer

This is Parshas Chukas. Begin learning now.

This is Parshas Chukas. Begin learning now.