Podcasts about Shemini

התוכן "ביום עשתי עשרה יום [לחודש ניסן] נשיא לבני אשר". וההוראה מזה, גם בקשר לגאולה העתידה וכמ"ש במדרש בנוגע לקרבנו של אשר שנקרא כך "לשם גאולתן של ישראל כמה דתימא ואשרו את כל הגויים וכו'": "אשר" מורה על ענין התענוג, כמו "באשרי כי אשרוני בנות". ונשאלת השאלה, "באותו הזמן", כאשר "כל המעדנים מצויים כעפר", כמ"ש הרמב"ם בסיום ספרו – במה ינוצל כח התענוג של האדם? והמענה לזה היא במ"ש בהמשך – שאז "לא יהי' עסק כל העולם אלא לדעת את ה' בלבד", ובזה יהי' התענוג – "להתענג על הוי'", "עמך לא חפצתי" – כל חפצו הוא "מער ניט אַז דיך אליין". ויש לקשר זה עם מספר י"א, בחי' "אנת הוא חד" שלמעלה מעשר ספירות, וקשור עם עבודת הקטורת (המוזכר בשיעור חומש היומי) די"א סממני הקטורת שא' מהם הוא "חלבנה" כו', ועם עבודת בעלי-תשובה שהצמאון לה' שלהם דוקא הוא ב"דיך אַליין". ויה"ר שנזכה לקיום המצות באופן ד"כמצות רצונך", ולמעלה יותר – שתענוג הבורא נעשה תענוג נברא וכו', ויתקיים בפועל מה שיהודים פוסקים שצ"ל "משיח נאַו"!א' השיחות דהתוועדות אור ליום ג' פ' שמיני, י"א ניסן ה'תשמ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-04-2025 Synopsis “On the eleventh day [of the month of Nissan], the nasi [who brought his offering was] of the tribe of Asher.” The lesson is as follows (and it pertains even to the era of the future Redemption, as the Midrash says regarding the offering of Asher, that he was given his name “for the redemption of the Jewish people, as it says, ‘And then all the nations will praise (v'ishru) you” etc.): The name Asher signifies delight, as in the verse “for women have declared me fortunate (ishruni).” The question is, “In that era,” when “delights will be freely available like dust,” as it says at the end of the Rambam – how will man's faculty of delight be utilized? The answer lies in the what the Rambam says next, that “The occupation of the entire world will be solely to know Hashem” – this will be the delight, “to delight in Hashem,” as it says, “…and I desired no one with You on earth,” meaning that one's entire desire will be “nothing but You alone.” This also relates to the number eleven, the level of “You are One” that transcends the ten Sefiros, and which is associated with the service of the ketores (which has eleven ingredients, one of which is chelbenah, as it says in today's Chumash), and with the service of baalei teshuvah, whose thirst for Hashem is specifically for “You alone.” May it be Hashem's will that we merit to fulfill the mitzvos “in accordance with the command of Your will,” and even higher than that – that the delight of the Creator becomes the delight of the created being etc., and that we merit the fulfillment of the halachic ruling of the Jewish people that we must have “Moshiach Now.”Sichah from farbrengen of Monday night, parashas Shemini, 11 Nissan 5745 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-04-2025 לזכות ר' פנחס וזוגתו מרת נחמה דינה ומשפחתם שיחיו גניביש - לברכה והצלחה בכל מכל כל

Halachah From The Parshah Series: Parshas Shemini - Commerce, Business, Gifting, and dealing with non- kosher foods 04/07/2021

03/20/2022

04/13/2023

Professor Edward Greenstein shares how the Moses story both conforms and deviates from fugitive hero narratives of the Ancient Near East?Professor Greenstein is Professor Emeritus of Bible at Bar-Ilan University. He received the EMET Prize (“Israel's Nobel”) in Humanities-Biblical Studies for 2020, and his book, Job: A New Translation (Yale University Press, 2019), won the acclaim of the American Library Association, the Association for Jewish Studies, and many others.  He is writing a commentary on Lamentations for the Jewish Publication Society. He has also spoken on Jewish Quest on Shemini and also Noach.

Sermon from Shemini atzeret

The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 114:2) writes that one may not begin reciting "Mashib Ha'ruah" in the Amida prayer until the Hazan announces before Musaf on Shemini Aseret that it should be recited. Therefore, if a person prays at home, such as if he is ill or for some other reason cannot attend the prayers in the synagogue, he should not pray Musaf until the time the congregation prays. He must wait until the time when he can be certain that the Hazan had made the announcement to begin reciting "Mashib Ha'ruah." At that point, even though he did not hear the Hazan make the announcement, he may recite Musaf with "Mashib Ha'ruah," since the announcement was made in the synagogue. Likewise, if a person comes to the synagogue late on Shemini Aseret and sees that the congregation had begun reciting Musaf, he may recite the prayer at that point with "Mashib Ha'ruah," even though he did not hear the Hazan's announcement. Hacham David Yosef, in his Halacha Berura, discusses the case of a person who finds himself in a place without a Minyan on Shemini Aseret. He writes that in this case, one must wait until the time when most congregations have begun reciting Musaf, which is after six hours into the day. Hacham David also addresses the situation of a place with multiple Minyanim, such as if one lives in a city where some people pray very early (at "Netz") while others pray later (as is the case in Brooklyn and most large Orthodox Jewish communities). He writes that if a person prays at home, he may begin Musaf after the time when the early Minyan begins Musaf, even if he does not normally pray at the early Minyan. However, if one is praying in the later Minyan, and wants to pray Musaf on his own before the Minyan reaches Musaf, it is uncertain whether he may rely on the announcement made by the Hazan in the early Minyan. Finally, Hacham David writes that if a person arrives at the synagogue on Shemini Aseret while the congregation recites Musaf, and he begins praying Shaharit at that point, he does not recite "Mashib Ha'ruah" in Shaharit. Even though he is covered by the announcement made in the synagogue, he begins reciting "Mashib Ha'ruah" only during Musaf, and not during Shaharit. Summary: One may not begin reciting "Mashib Ha'ruah" on Shemini Aseret until the Hazan in the synagogue announces before Musaf that it should be recited. Therefore, one who prays at home on Shemini Aseret should not recite Musaf until the time he expects the first Minyan in the town to begin reciting Musaf. If he is in a place without a Minyan, he should not begin Musaf until the end of six hours into the day. If a person arrives in the synagogue after the congregation began reciting Musaf, and he begins praying Shaharit, he does not recite "Mashib Ha'ruah" in Shaharit but does recite it in Musaf.

Jewish communities in the Diaspora observe the eighth day of Sukkot as Shemini Aseret, and the ninth day as Simhat Torah. This is in contrast to the custom observed in Israel, where Shemini Aseret and Simhat Torah are observed together on the same day, the eighth day of Sukkot. It is customary to perform Hakafot on Simhat Torah, both in the night and during the day. Some Diaspora communities, however, have the custom to perform Hakafot on Shemini Aseret, as well. These Hakafot are generally held on the afternoon of Shemini Aseret, after Minha. The Hid"a (Rav Haim Yosef David Azulai, 1724-1806) disapproved of this practice, and held that it is improper to conduct Hakafot on Shemini Aseret. He wrote that if people perform Hakafot on Shemini Aseret, they will treat the Simhat Torah observance lightly, and not afford it proper respect. People might figure that since they already conducted Hakafot on Shemini Aseret, there is no need to celebrate on Simhat Torah. The Hid"a was therefore opposed to conducting Hakafot on Shemini Aseret, and insisted that Hakafot be held only on Simhat Torah. Others, however, disagreed. The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) wrote that nowadays there is, thank God, a good deal of awareness of and respect for Simhat Torah, and we therefore need not be concerned that people will disregard the Simhat Torah celebration. In his view, it is permissible and in fact admirable to conduct Hakafot on Shemini Aseret. This was also the opinion of Rav Yaakob Haim Sofer (1870-1939), in his Kaf Ha'haim (669:33). This is the view accepted by Hacham Ovadia Yosef, who ruled that it is entirely permissible to conduct extra Hakafot on Shemini Aseret, in addition to the regular Hakafot on Simhat Torah. Summary: It is customary to conduct Hakafot on Simhat Torah, both at night and by day. Nevertheless, there are communities that perform Hakafot also on Shemini Aseret, and although some authorities disapproved of this custom, the accepted Halacha is that this is a perfectly legitimate practice.

Begin at sunset Wednesday October 23, 2024What is the Last Great Day? What is its Old and New Testament meaning? How does it symbolize Yahweh reaching ALL humans with the gospel and offering them a chance to live forever?Jews call the Last Great Day, the seventh and final of Yahweh's annual Feasts, Shemini 'Azeret. This phrase means "eighth day assembly" as Yahweh commanded his people to meet on it for a holy assembly. The Bible simply calls it the "eighth day" or "the great day of the feast" as it immediately follows the Feast of Tabernacles.The Last Great Day, when no work is allowed, occurs each year on Tishri 22 on the Hebrew calendar.Yahshua is recorded as observing the Last Great Day in 29 A.D., less than six months before he is crucified. The Lord was among the morning crowd at Jerusalem's temple to witness the water pouring ceremony. Leviticus 23:34: "'Speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days to Yahweh. On the first day shall be a Holy convocation. You shall do no servile work therein. Seven days you shall offer an offering made by fire to Yahweh. On the eighth day…" (vs 34-36).We can now in some measure realize the event recorded in John 7:37. The festivities of the Week of Tabernacles were drawing to a close. 'It was the last day, that great day of the feast.' It obtained this name, although it was not one of 'holy convocation,' partly because it closed the feast, and partly from the circumstances which procured it in Rabbinical writings the designations of 'Day of the Great Hosanna,' on account of the sevenfold circuit of the altar with 'Hosanna'; and 'Day of Willows,' and 'Day of Beating the Branches,' because all the leaves were shaken off the willow boughs, and the palm branches beaten in pieces by the side of the altar. It was on that day, after the priest had returned from Siloam with his golden pitcher, and for the last time poured its contents to the base of the altar; after the 'Hallel' had been sung to the sound of the flute, the people responding and worshipping as the priests three times drew the threefold blasts from their silver trumpets- when the interest of the people had been raised to its highest pitch, that, from amidst the mass of worshippers, who were waving towards the altar quite a forest of leafy branches as the last words of Psalm 118 were chanted- voice was raised which resounded through the temple, startled the multitude, and carried fear and hatred to the hearts of their leaders. It was Yahshua, who 'stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink.' Then by faith in Him should each one truly become like the Pool of Siloam, and from his inmost being 'rivers of living waters flow' (John 7:38). 'This spake He of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive.' Thus the significance of the rite, in which they had just taken part, was not only fully explained, but the mode of its fulfillment pointed out. The effect was instantaneous. It could not but be, that in that vast assembly, so suddenly roused by being brought face to face with Him in whom every type and prophecy is fulfilled, there would be many who, 'when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. Others said, ‘this is the Messiah!' Even the Temple-guard, whose duty it would have been in such circumstances to arrest one who had so interrupted the services of the day, and presented himself to the people in such a light, owned the spell of His words, and dared not to lay hands on Him. 'Never man spake like this man,' was the only account they could give of their unusual weakness, in answer to the reproaches of the chief priests and Pharisees.Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com 

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Parshas Shemini, Bridging the Divide The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel.  May G-d protect our brave soldiers.  May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.  The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and those who need to experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help.     This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Hinda Bas Udl, Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing. Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com  The release date of this episode coincides with the birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka on the 25th of Adar. A beacon of modesty, her legacy exemplifies the profound influence of inner strength and the power of subtle impact. May her life inspire us all to seek strength from within and live a life of purpose and dedication. Our Parsha begins as Aaron and his sons are officiated as Kohanim in the Mishkan on the eighth day of its inauguration.  G-d's fire consumed the sacrifices they had brought, signaling that the divine presence was in the Mishkan. We find the mistake made with the sin offering. We learn the empathy and understanding necessary when dealing with our people worldwide. 

In this week's parasha, Shemini, we read about the kosher and non-kosher species, those that we're allowed to eat and those that we're not allowed to eat. One of the birds listed, which is not kosher, is called the chasidah . Rashi brings down the reason it's called a chasidah is because it does chesed with its friends by providing them with food. The Chidusheh HaRim asked, if that's the case, seemingly it should have been a kosher bird, based on the Ramban who said that non-kosher birds are ones that are cruel by nature. The Chidushei HaRim answered, since it only does chesed with its own friends and whoever is not its friend, it doesn't help, it's considered a cruel bird. This is because when it comes to helping others, especially with food, we are not supposed to differentiate between one and another. Whoever needs help, we help. Rav Yissachar Dov from Belz once told his students a story of a doctor who finished his studies and then went to get a letter of recommendation from one of the top doctors in his field. The top doctor asked this young doctor what he would do if someone came in with a cut that wouldn't stop bleeding. Immediately, the young doctor replied with a certain medication that would surely stop the bleeding. The doctor then asked him what he would do if he didn't have that medication available. The young doctor replied he would go get an article of clothing and burn it and use the ash to stop the bleeding. The doctor then asked him what he would do if he was not able to find any clothing. The young doctor was left without an answer and with that the top doctor refused to give him a recommendation. He told this young doctor, “You were supposed to say that you would take off your own shirt and burn it to help out your patient.” Those are the automatic feelings a person is supposed to have when he knows someone else is in need. If someone is able to help someone else in the same area that he himself is needy in, that makes the chesed infinitely greater. A man told that his son is a good student and got an excellent shidduch proposal. A girl with good middot , yirat shamayim and a great family. They were very interested and told the shadchan they were in. The shadchan then got back to the girl's parents who went and investigated the boy and they replied, “We heard a lot of good things about him, but we are looking for someone on a higher level of learning.” This boy, who knew about the proposal and was waiting tensely for a response, was very disappointed to hear that they were not interested in him. Several days passed and he got over the insult. He told his father, his chavruta was really something special in learning. He is exactly the type of boy that this girl's family is looking for. Of course, it wasn't pleasant that they didn't want him, but why should that stop him from finding a good shidduch for his chavruta ? The father agreed and called the shadchan giving over the proposal in the name of his son. A few days later, the shadchan called back, this time, with a positive response from the same family for his own son. The shadchan said that the girl was so moved by this whole idea. She said, “A boy who is able to get over an insult and still be interested in helping his friend with the shidduch that he wanted is somebody who I would want.” And indeed, the shidduch materialized and, b'ezrat Hashem, the wedding date has been set. A real ba'al chesed doesn't only do chesed with his own kind or his own friends. He does chesed with everyone and is even willing to sacrifice his own pleasures to help somebody else. Shabbat Shalom.

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Embark on a spiritual journey through tradition and the pursuit of holiness and delve into the intersection of kosher dietary laws and personal growth. This episode is a deep reflection on Parsha Shemini and its profound implications on our lives, especially during this leap year as we approach Pesach. We'll uncover the metaphorical significance of chametz and matzah, and their role in guiding us from the arrogance of leaven towards the humility and divinity of unleavened bread. Join us as we navigate the transition back to chametz post-Pesach, and how this relates to maintaining spiritual discipline and well-being through the constant compass of kosher laws.Discover how the kosher dietary dictates shape our cultural and spiritual identity as we dissect the criteria for what makes food kosher. We'll walk through the importance of split hooves, the process of cud chewing, and the meticulousness required in proper slaughtering techniques. The creation of gefilte fish, a cultural innovation spurred by a desire to adhere both to kosher rules and Shabbat observance, is just one example of the lengths our communities have gone to keep these laws. We'll also touch on the role of modern kosher certification, ensuring we elevate the sanctity of every meal we partake in.Finally, we explore the intimate connection between what we eat and our souls. Reflecting on this week's Parsha, we share real-life stories of transformation through the choice of a kosher diet, including anecdotes of lifelong habits changed in pursuit of holiness. Eating, a seemingly mundane act, can actually be a sacred ritual that brings us closer to Hashem. Wrapping up, our episode leaves you with a prayer for redemption from personal struggles, inspiring hope for a future where our spiritual and physical nourishment align in harmony.This episode (Ep 6.26) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Shemini is dedicated in Honor of Dan & Shawna Kullman & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on April 2, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on April 5, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: 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!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer 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 https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★

How Aharon HaKohen reached the state of 'vaydom,' akin to a rock, and how the Sanzer Rav was eager to praise Hashem after burying his son, are aspects we will never fully comprehend. However, the common trait shared by both, which we can all strive to cultivate and enhance in our own bitachon, is their profound realization that they were always cradled by the King. PURCHASE THE NEW LECHTEICH HAGGADAH AVAILABLE IN MOST BOOKSTORES OR SIMPLY CLICK THIS LINK: https://judaicaplaza.com/products/ih-99-ha-0501a

Shemini - Look in The Mirror!

Shemini - Don't Be A Pig!

Kosher food is good for you. Non-kosher food is bad. That much we learned in our parsha. But why? Why is kosher food good? In this exquisite podcast, we Go deep and deeper in trying to understand. We discover how non kosher food serves as a form of spiritual cholesterol that creates blockages imperiling our […]

In this week's episode, we navigate the complexities of failure and growth in the aftermath of pivotal moments in the Tanakh. Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy draws a parallel between the incidents of the Golden Calf and the death of Aaron's … Read the rest The post Shemini 5784: Going Beyond Our Mistakes first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Shemini 5784: Going Beyond Our Mistakes at Elmad Online Learning.

Kosher food is good for you. Non-kosher food is bad. That much we learned in our parsha. But why? Why is kosher food good? In this exquisite podcast, we Go deep and deeper in trying to understand. We discover how non kosher food serves as a form of spiritual cholesterol that creates blockages imperiling our spiritual life.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: 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!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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 ★

Hello!Another week, another episode. I hope you are doing AMAZING. This week we discuss the source of the DIAMOND stone in the Torah and bring out an absolutely fascinating connection to Parshas Shemini. We also relate the epic story of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and his "Sunday Dollar."I think you are going to enjoy this episode.My book "Ready. Set. Grow." is available at your local Seforim store, or it can be ordered online at: https://mosaicapress.com/product/ready-set-grow/To watch a video version and follow my Torah classes  on TorahAnytime, click here: https://www.torahanytime.com/#/speaker?l=1369Have a wonderful week!#jew #jewish #podcast #frum #rabbi #frumpodcast #inspiration #torah #mitzvah #hashem #jewishpodcast #israel #exodus #parsha #oristrum  #torahsparks #readysetgrow #meaningfulminute #growthmindset #motivational #lifelessons #torahanytime

Shemini | Who Are "Those Who Are Close To Me"? by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom What did Moshe mean when he said הוא אשר דבר השם בקרובי אקדש? The dramatic and climactic narrative of the "Eighth Day" is shattered by the tragic death of Nadav and Avihu, which is followed by Moshe's words (of consolation? encouragement?) to Aharon and then by the Divine command, given (for the only time) exclusively to Aharon, regarding the ban on entering the Mishkan while inebriated. The narrative then continues with the details of Aharon and his surviving sons and their continuing the special worship of the day. Moshe's words to Aharon are, however, a bit unclear - is he consoling him over the death of his sons or is there an even grander statement being made? We explore the statement through the eyes of the Sifra and Rashi, but then see a distinctly different approach suggested by Rashbam and R. Yosef Bekhor Shor. Source sheet >>

Ramban on the Torah | 40 | Shemini, by Rav Eli Weber When does Moshe give Aharon a pep talk? When was Birkat Kohanim actually said? What was the sin of Nadav and Avihu?

Why was Aharon so critical in the inauguration of the Mishkan? Did Aharon experience PTSD? It was "the eight day" of what? Why did Avraham need to be told to circumcise? What are well called upon to do with that which is given to us? Learn the answers to all of this, and more, on this week's episode of Toras Chaim.  Toras Chaim: Meaningful Life Lessons from the Weekly Parsha, by Rabbi Elchonon Cohen.  Comments, questions and requests are welcome!  Instagram: @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon or via email: overtimecook@gmail.com

This week we're talking Parshat Shemini, which tells the story of the death of Aaron's two sons, and gives insights into the laws of Kashrut. And, as Sivan tells us, the two go hand in hand: the death of Aaron's sons teaches us the importance of silence, while the laws of kashrut teach us how to differentiate. Got questions? Sivan's got answers. Sivan Rahav-Meir is a leading Israeli journalist, media personality and Torah scholar. You can sign up for her The Daily Thought WhatsApp group, where Sivan sends small insights about Judaism and current affairs. Check out Liel's new book, How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book, available directly from the publisher, or wherever you purchase books. You can find all of Tablet's podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. These pieces explore the ideas from the Torah readings of each week of the yearly cycle. You can find both the video and the full written article on Shemini available to watch, read, print, and share, in multiple languages, by visiting https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemini/spontaneity-good-or-bad/ A new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/shemini/spontaneity-good-or-bad/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2011. With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

In our Parsha Aaron is promoted to become the high priest. Previously, Moshe served as high priest in an interim role, henceforth Aaron and his descendants will serve as the nation's emissaries before God. Why was Aaron chosen? What were his qualifications? What were the events in his life that rendered him worthy of such […]

In our Parsha Aaron is promoted to become the high priest. Previously, Moshe served as high priest in an interim role, henceforth Aaron and his descendants will serve as the nation's emissaries before God. Why was Aaron chosen? What were his qualifications? What were the events in his life that rendered him worthy of such a lofty role? In this very special episode, we examine our Sages' very interesting teachings on Aaron's qualifications. We learn how Aaron was initially diffident - he was bashful and hesitant to assume the role. But Moshe nudged him forward and showed him how he was particularly suited to be the high priest. What we discover is a counterintuitive lesson about who is best qualified to lead the masses.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: 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!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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 ★

Dear Chevra, We are pleased to bring you the audio shiur given on the topic of Shemini.   Shana tova, Journeys in Torah

Listen to the Parsha In Depth Shmuz, Parshas Shemini

After months of preparation and building, and a week of inauguration, the nation was anticipating the climax of the Tabernacle experience: When God finally rested His Presence upon the people's handiwork. On the eighth day the Tabernacle was erected for good, and a Heavenly fire consumed the various sacrifices offered upon the Altar and the […]

After months of preparation and building, and a week of inauguration, the nation was anticipating the climax of the Tabernacle experience: When God finally rested His Presence upon the people's handiwork. On the eighth day the Tabernacle was erected for good, and a Heavenly fire consumed the various sacrifices offered upon the Altar and the nation experienced the euphoria and intense trepidation of having God in their midst. But a second divine fire marred the joy when Aaron's two sons were consumed for bringing a foreign and improper offering.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: 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!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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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