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Every year in September, parents face the challenge of addressing 9/11 with their children. Find guidance in the advice that Rabbi Edie Mencher gave on the 10th anniversary of the attacks.

In this weekly podcast, we will offer insight into the weekly Torah portion, condensing 2,000 years of Jewish wisdom into just 10 minutes of modern-day commentary. This week Rabbi Rick Jacobs delves deep into parashat Yitro from the book of Exodus. Enjoy!

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In this weekly podcast, we will offer insight into the weekly Torah portion, condensing 2,000 years of Jewish wisdom into just 10 minutes of modern-day commentary. This week Rabbi Rick Jacobs delves deep into parashat Mishpatim from the book of Exodus. Enjoy!

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What is the difference between individual spiritual experiences and collective experiences? Is one more powerful than the other? And, if so, what does that mean?  Rabbi Rick Jacobs teaches how Parshat Pikudei highlights what can happen when communities become holy.

How can we be religious innovators, keeping the essence of tradition, but remembering how far we can go?  Learn about these themes in Vayikra with Rabbi Rick Jacobs.

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What are we actually obligated to do? What is imposed and what do we choose? Rabbi Rick Jacobs explores Parashat Tzav

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Is there a spiritual or moral dimension to how we choose what we eat? Parashat Sh'mini from the book of Leviticus opens up a conversation about keeping kosher – Rabbi Rick Jacobs moves it along.

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Parashat Lech L’cha tells us the story of the very beginning of Jewish history, when God says to Abraham and Sarah that they are to “go forth” and begin the story of Jewish commitment.

Parashat Vayeira starts with a cliffhanger. We’re told that God appeared before Abraham, but that’s it—we never find out where God appears or what God says. Instead, we get three desert wanderers, who have important news for Abraham. So, where is God in this story?