In 15 minutes of less, Rabbi Shaffer of the Pikesville Jewish Congregation, shares a summary of, and insight into the Parsha.
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Moshe shifts to focus on the land of IsraelBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: Question on Vaetchanan 5781
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Vaetchanan in 7 Parts | A question on each aliyaBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Matot-Masei 5781
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The final parshiyot of Sefer BamidbarBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Pinchas 5781
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A parsha that ties a lot of loose ends, as we begin to conclude the Israelite's journey through he desert.By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Balak is a wonderful story - that includes a talking animal, it raises massive theological questions, and is the only parsha that offers us a perspective on how the rest of the world perceived the Israelites.By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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An introduction to mortality and the Torah's response to living a meaningful, finite lifeBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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A dramatic and challenging Parsha that raises massive questions about Jewish leadership and successionBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Shelach 5781
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Scouting the land, despairing over the future and plotting a way fwd...By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Beha’alotcha 5781
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“...a jam-packed parisha marking a major point of transition in the development of the Jewish people...”By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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The gifts of the Princes of Israel dominates this Parsha but the other features should not be overlooked including the Mitzvah of Nazir and others.By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Bamidbar 5781
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The beginning of the fourth book - filled with numbersBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Behar & Bechukotai 5781
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The end of Vayikra offers us insight into some of the foundations of Jewish society including the Shmitta/Yovel cycle and the perils of not following the MitzvotBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Priests sanctity, the festivals and blasphemers - all covered in this week's parshaBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Acharei Mot - Kedoshim 5781
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Jam packed with laws and some of the most famous verses in the whole Torah. Well worth a listen.By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Tazria/Metzroah 5781
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What to do when: A woman has a child A person has tzaraat A peice of clothing or home has tzaraat & more!By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Shemini 5781
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Aharon brings sacrifices as the High Priest, loses his two sons and we are taught the laws of KashrutBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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More sacrifices and the priests are inductedBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Vayikra 5781
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We start a new book filled with details of the sacrifical service to learn how we should come closer to GodBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Vayakhel/Pekudei 5781
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The Mishkan gets builtBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Ki Tissa 5781
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The half sheqel is collected - the Kiyyor is built - and the people worship an idol... no shortage of drama in this week's Torah portionBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Tetzaveh 5781
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An intro to consecrating the Priests of IsraelBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Terumah 5781
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Instructions are given to Moshe for the creation of sanctifified spaceBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Mishpatim 5781
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The Torah sets up a structure for civil society and raises for us big questions about the values that define our society.By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Moshe's Father in law changes the structure of Jewish society - and the most significant event in the history of humanity change the mission of the world, and more!By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Beshalach 5781
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A sea splits and a people struggle with their first moment free of their oppressive historyBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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The last three plagues - a promise 400+ years in the making - the Israelites finally go free..By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Lions, tigers and bears oh my! A Torah portion filled with drama, and Moshe's growth into his new leadership positionBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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We meet Moshe, Moshe meets God, and begins his fight for Jewish freedomBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Vayechi 5781
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Both Yaakov & Yosef's lives come a conclusion - Vayechi captures their last messages, and breaths - leaving us to reflect on their insight into the destiny of the Jewish peopleBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Vayigash 5781
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Yosef reveals his true identity, his dreams come true, and we learn of a major turning point in Jewish historyBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Yosef becomes the leader of the civilized world, and tries to bring his younger, beloved brother to his side.By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Yosef transforms from a young, disruptive kid, into a like-able, and trustworthy employee while experiencing a few significant hiccups a long the wayBy Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Vayishlach 5781
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Yaakov becomes Yisrael. This parsha is all about Yaakov's transformation from a timid, and passive character, to one of the Forefathers, who shapes history.By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Vayetze 5781
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Yaakov flees for his life, builds his family and business, and begins to experience considerable success - all while he is dreaming of angels...By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Yitzchak & Rivka find their voices, try to find a space to live, and look to find their future.By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Parsha on a Pod: A review of Chayei Sara 5781
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Sarah passes and Avraham negotiates for a gravesight. Eleizer seeks out a wife for Yitzchok (66 verse narrative!) and returns succesfully. Avrham remarries, dies as does Yishmael.By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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Avraham & Sarah host special guests that bring good tidings, their tidings are not so good for Sedom. Lot is saved. Avraham makes peace with Avimelech, and finds himself in a bind.By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer
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