Tzav: What Does It Mean To Survive?
In this week's video, we explore a section of Talmud that teaches about the 4 individuals who would bring a Thanksgiving sacrifice - but one of these four doesn't belong. Who is it?
Balak – What Is Israel’s National Mission?
For the first time in a while, the main characters of the parsha--Bilaam and Balak-- are NOT the people of Israel.
The Parsha Experiement – Va’etchanan: Building an Intimate Relationship with God
In this week's parsha, Moses speaks, a lot - but it all seems so boring, and disconnected. The Torah is a book - and...
AlephBeta: Beshalach: What Does It Mean to Have Faith?
After Israel sings a song of thanksgiving, curiously, Miriam then leads the women of the nation in a second song. Why?
Vayeitzei: the Tears of Yaakov and the Tears of Esav
Are we really meant to applaud Yaakov's behavior?
Ha’azinu: Moses’ Farewell To Israel, Part 2/3
Rabbi Fohrman delves into psalm 90 connecting it to stories from Torah & the building of the Mishkan
Vayakhel: How Can I Take A Step Towards God?
Why would the Israelites build the Mishkan differently than God commanded? What does this teach us?
Aleph Beta: Tzav: A Deeper Look At The Priestly Role
Why does Torah make the priests go through a long and seemingly bizarre induction ceremony?
Aleph Beta: Devarim: What Did Moses Do Wrong?
Moses begins Sefer Devarim reviewing much of the 40 years in the desert & why he can't enter Israel
Redeeming Relevance: Parshat Bechukotai: Is God our Boss or our Partner?
But what happens if we actually become partners? As the Rabbis well understood, that should be a game changer.
Parsha Devarim: What Does it Mean to Have Faith?
Since the Children of Israel knew firsthand all the miracles God had done for them, how could lack faith?
Aleph Beta: Shmot: Does God Really “Love” Us?
Rabbi Fohrman explores a midrash about God's names in this week's parsha
Metzora: Living Within the Community
while each of us is an individual, we are also part of a larger unit
AlephBeta: Shelach: Optimism vs. Pessimism
Are pessimists just rationalists, and is hope just naivete?
The Parsha Experiment – Matot-Masei: Israel’s Psychological Journey
The Torah is not just a list of laws and stories, So, how does the travel log in parshat Masei teach us some sort of timeless lesson?
Aleph Beta: Shoftim: The Significance of Saving Private Ryan
On the eve of battle, 4 groups can leave. Who are the 4 & what does it mean "allowed to go home"?
Vayigash: The Epic Confrontation Between Judah and Joseph
A fascinating Biblical echo
Pekudei: God Choosing Man, Man Choosing God
Parshat Pekudei concludes the book of Exodus, known for its great stories. What did they teach us?
Naso: What Does The Torah Teach About Parenting?
The Torah may be suggesting something different than we have ever expected: the way we ask God to treat us may also be the way we ourselves should treat our children.
Tazria: What do Tumah and Tahara Mean Today? Part I
The quest begins in understanding just what Tumah and Tahara are, and how these new definitions can truly impact our lives today.
Vayechi: Who Is Joseph’s Real Father?
When Joseph agrees to bury Jacob in Canaan, Jacob bows to him in relief - why?
Aleph Beta: Va’etchanan: What Did Moses Do Wrong? Part II
Reaching a stronger understanding of what Moses actually did to prevent him from entering the land
Bechukoti: Why Would God Curse His People?
In this week's parsha a stark choice is presented: follow God and live, or abandon Him and die.
Bereishit: Thank You, God…For Making Me A Woman?
Rabbi Fohrman:" Great evils are often wrought by those who are blithely unaware of the power they wield."
Aleph Beta: Mishpatim: Did Our History Become Laws?
Be Forewarned: Rabbi Fohrman on our forefathers and foremothers forming the law.
Korach: Can We Influence God?
Is it possible for us to influence God?
Ki Tisa: Moshe’s Benevolent Chutzpah
In this video, Rabbi Fohrman focuses on a bizarre question that Moshe asks God, "Why God, should you be angry at your people?" and reminds us that God and the nation of Israel are attached by destiny
BEHA’ALOTECHA: Can I Be Vulnerable with G-d?
How can we understand, and relate, to the Children of Israel, a seemingly ungrateful, chutzpadik nation as it crosses the desert?
Aleph Beta: Ki Tavo: The Pursuit of Happiness Part 1/2
Ki Tavocan be broken into 2 main sections but is there a common thread that unifies our parsha?
Aleph Beta: Naso: Letting Our Children Go
This week's video discusses the important connection between the Priestly Blessing and parenting.