Can ancient agricultural laws inspire modern spiritual renewal? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explore the radical social and spiritual vision behind Parshat Behar-Behukotai. From Shemitah to Yovel, they unpack how the Torah’s sabbatical and Jubilee…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Bechukotai, Behar
Why is Mount Sinai mentioned in connection with the laws of Shmitta (Sabbatical year) and Yovel (Jubilee year)? In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield and Rachel Friedrichs delve into the profound significance of this week’s Torah portion of Behar…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Behar
How do the restrictions and limitations of the Sabbatical and Jubilee years shape our understanding of power, ownership, and social responsibility? In this week’s Parsha Podcast, Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield is joined by Rabbi Elchanan Miller for an exploration of the…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Bechukotai, Behar
Parashat Behar 5782: The Economy of Spirituality Description: This special podcast features Rabbi Yedidya Sinclair. Join us to hear our discussion of how the Sabbatical and Jubilee years described in parashat Behar are providing the spiritual values which are meant…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Behar
What is the connection between the three mitzvot of Shmittah, Yovel and Reebeet in Parashat Behar and tranquility of the heart? How important is letting go, relaxing one’s grip and releasing in cultivating this sought after and yearned for the…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Bechukotai, Behar
We live in an era of extreme economic disparities. Gaps between rich and poor are increasing. Does Judaism have anything to say about our economic systems? Learn all the details and more by downloading this week’s Parsha Discussion with Rabbi…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Bechukotai, Behar, Educator Resources
Unemployed, and with a bleak economic forecast, many people we know have experienced a blow to their self-esteem, and a dampening of their ability to imagine how they will regain their financial and emotional footing. What does this Torah portion…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Bechukotai, Behar
This podcast gives an educator’s perspective into the ideas and activities found in the weekly Interactive Parsha Experience. Whether used as a supplement or by itself it will stimulate your inner educator-self to bring the parsha into the lives of…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Behar
Parshat Behar opens by telling us that all of the following laws were said to Moshe on Mount Sinai. It then goes on to focus most of the parsha on the concept of shmita (the sabbatical year). Shmita means that…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Behar, Educator Resources, Meaning-making
We are all familiar with the inscription on the Liberty Bell which says: “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the Inhabitants.” This line, in fact, is taken from the opening section of our parsha, which outlines the laws…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Behar
Our parsha is the source for just how sensitive the Torah is to abusive speech. The prohibition of “Onaat Devarim” – verbal oppression – is articulated by Maimonides in the following manner: For instance, if a person is newly religious…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Behar, Educator Resources, Meaning-making
Jewish tradition lauds the compassionate unconditional giving of tzedakah, while modern social justice advocates tend to emphasize policy reform. How does our parsha balance both of these imperatives as well as teach us the core values of compassion and interdependence?…
Tanakh, Torah, Vayikra (Leviticus), Behar
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