Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell
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Lesson Length: 18 minutes
The detailed description of the vessels of the Mishkan stands out in contrast to the Torah's usual terseness, especially since the instructions about the...
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell
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Lesson Length: 19 minutes
We take two pesukim as jumping off points for discussion. We look at the verse introducing the concept of Shemitta (the Sabbatical Year) and ask - how do...
Erev Shabbat Parshat Yitro
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell
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Lesson Length: 18 minutes
Haftarat Yitro contains a selection that is part of Kedusha, an important part of liturgy, which is perhaps not appreciated enough. Another part of...
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell
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Lesson Length: 20 minutes
We will be investigating an interesting notion that many are familiar with: the question of rejoicing at the downfall of enemies. Is the oft-cited verse...
Rabbi Ezra Bick
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Lesson Length: 10 minutes
Parashat Bo begins with God announcing that the miracles will heretofore be increased. Our discussion centers around the importance of the people opening...
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell
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Lesson Length: 18 minutes
The bush is engulfed in flames, but not burnt. This marvel appears to be a test of sorts - it is only after Moshe stops and sees this vision that God...
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell
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Lesson Length: 20 hours
Parashat Shemot makes us think of many issues of galut and geula (exile and redemption). -What is the nature and purpose of this exile? Is it a punishment...
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell
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Lesson Length: 16 minutes
In this shiur, we look at optimistic ideas about kingship and the Beit HaMikdash. We examine David's instructions for what is to happen when he is gone,...
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell
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Lesson Length: 18 minutes
Parashat Vayechi is filled with family reunions, love within family, loss within family, trying to move on from loss, beginning from a seemingly minor...
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell
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Lesson Length: 4 minutes
Though it may not seem that way, Miketz contains messages of hope. Yosef asked Sar HaMashkim to mention him to Pharaoh. Though years passed before...
