Aleph Beta: Va’era: The Exodus and Babe Ruth
Why was there so much repetitive conversation between God and Moses before actual Exodus from Egypt?
Aleph Beta: Shmot: Every Saga Has A Beginning – Meeting Moses
Who was Moses become he became MOSES?!
Aleph Beta: Vayechi: We Are Family – Culmination of Abrahamic Legacy
This week closes sefer Breishit; How did we come so far from the ideal nation set up by Abraham?
Aleph Beta: Vayigash: A Speech That Turns The Tide
In Parshat Vayigash, we witness Judah's epic monologue to Joseph change the course of history --
Aleph Beta: Miketz: Hello From The Other Side
Tackling the story of Sale of Joseph & learning how to reconcile relationships with those we love
Aleph Beta: Vayeishev: Harlots & Coats & Goats, Oh My!
Is Vayeishev,this weeks parsha, a chapter in Genesis or an episode of Game of Throne?!
Aleph Beta: Vayishlach: Difficult Conversations
Join us as we consider the story of the Rape of Dina with the respect and understanding it deserves.
Aleph Beta: Vayeitzei: To Deceive Or Not To Deceive, That Is The Question
What is the Bible trying to teach us with this focus on Jacob and the theme of deception?
Aleph Beta: Toldot: All’s Well That Ends Well
In the tales of Isaac one thing becomes apparent: He's rarely the main character in his own stories!
Aleph Beta: Chayei Sarah: Find Me A Find, Catch Me A Catch!
In our journey to understand the epic legacy of Abraham and Isaac, the stories of their actions and attributes are abruptly cut short by...
Aleph Beta: Vayeira: the Power of Abraham’s Influence
What does the odd bargaining session between Abraham & God mean? What does it teach about Abraham?
Aleph Beta: Vayeira: the Power of Abraham’s Influence
In this week's parsha, what do we learn about the intense power Abraham had to influence others?
Aleph Beta: Noach: The Failure of Humanity
Examining the frequent failures of humanity in this parsha and how they set the scene for Abraham.
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
Aleph Beta: V’Zot Habracha: Moses’ Farewell To Israel, Part 3/3
Are we, through our prayers, able to convince God to change the course of history?
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
Aleph Beta: Vayeilech: Moses’ Farewell To Israel; Part 1 of 3
How did Moses feel approaching the land of Israel, knowing he wouldn’t enter Israel with his people?
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: 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"?
Aleph Beta: Re’eh: Why Do We Need The Oral Law?
Why do Rabbinic laws seem different than Biblical? What does law have to do with God & spirituality?
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: 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
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
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: Pinchas: What Is True Leadership?
Why does the Torah group "random" stories together in Parshat Pinchas? Are they really RANDOM?
Aleph Beta: Balak: What Is Israel’s Purpose In The World?
What's the nation of Israel's purpose in the world? How we can bring God's blessings into the world?
Aleph Beta: Chukat: Why did Moses Hit The Rock?
What was Moses thinking when he struck the rock?
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: Naso: Letting Our Children Go
This week's video discusses the important connection between the Priestly Blessing and parenting.
Aleph Beta: Bamidbar: Why We Count
Why does the Torah use two different words for "to count," and what does each indicate?
