Aleph Beta: Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Social Justice…and Sacrifices?
Rabbi Fohrman asks what's the connection between animal sacrifices and leaving crops for the poor?
Aleph Beta: Ki Teitzei: How To Merit Long Life
The promise for long life only comes from 2 commandments; What's the connection between them?
Korach: Can We Change God’s Mind?
In this week's video, Rabbi Fohrman points to two fascinating stories which force us to ask a theological question: what impact, if any, can we have on God? Is it possible for us to influence God?
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?
Vayikra: Can Leaders Make Mistakes?
In this video, Rabbi Fohrman contrasts the Torah's perspective of power and justice to the philosophy of Richard Nixon's famous line - "When the president does it, it is not illegal."
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
Shmot: If Midrash is Real, Why Isn’t It Peshat?
Rabbi Fohrman discusses the medrash and suggests we put ourselves into the eyes of Pharaoh's daughter to help us see that when we want to achieve something, God will help us find a way to do it.
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.
Pekudei: God Choosing Man, Man Choosing God
Parshat Pekudei concludes the book of Exodus, known for its great stories. What did they teach us?
Aleph Beta: Bereishit: Is The Torah One Big Story? – The Parsha Experiment
Truly understanding the hidden meaning in Parshat Bereishit will provide insight to the entire Torah
Terumah: Is There a Face Hiding in the Mishkan?
The mishkan represents the 'face' of God.
Aleph Beta: Eikev: Why Does The Nation of Israel Merit The Land?
Is it because of merit or the promise to our ancestors that B'nai Israel gets to enter Israel?
Aleph Beta: Matot-Masei: The Art of Negotiation
Analyzing the request to live on Jordan's other side to understand true communication: Trust&Respect
Aleph Beta: Shelach: Relating To A Vengeful God
What was so bad about the spies sin and how can we connect to such an angry, vengeful God?
Aleph Beta: Vayishlach: From Jacob to Israel
Rabbi Fohrman addresses "What is in a name?"
V’Zot Habracha: Looking Towards the Future
The Jewish world today is a critical part of the timeline in Jewish history.
Shemini: Why Did God Reject Nadav and Avihu
This week's parsha discusses the sudden and disturbing death of two of Aharon's sons, Nadav and Avihu
Pekudei: a Giant Chiasm in Sefer Shmot
How do the pieces of this puzzle come together to help us understand how the Torah builds together?