Lashon Hara

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1. The Golden Idol (continued)

   Part 2

   Rabbi Yaakov Medan

   Both in the time of Nimrod and in the time of Nevukhadnetzar, the collective behavior was not an expression of unity, but rather of the tyrannical reign of a single man, who thought for everyone. In both instances the ruler’s plan was successfully challenged by individuals with love and fear of God. Informing to authorities is the type of Lashon Hara that leads to torture and death and is therefore comparable to the three cardinal sins. Three types of miracles exist: a miracle cloaked in nature that remains hidden; a miracle that alters nature – such as the miracle of the three in Nevukhadnetzar’s furnace; and a miracle where God himself intervenes and also defeats the enemy as was the miracle that Avraham merited.

2. The Episode of the Cushite Woman

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   תאריך פרסום: תשע"ו | | 15 minutes

   What is the true nature of the complaint of Miriam and Aharon about Moshe, and how can we understand Moshe's reaction to this complaint?

3. Cham's Haggada

   Rabbi David Silverberg

4. Yosef and Canaan Son of Ham

   Rabbi David Silverberg

5. The Midrash and Yosef's Measure-for-Measure Punishment

   Rabbi David Silverberg

6. The Midrash and Yosef's Measure-for-Measure Punishment

   Rabbi David Silverberg

7. Erev Shabbat Shelach - Midrashim on Yehoshua's Name, the Spies, and the Symbolism of Techelet

   Rabbi Ezra Bick | 25 minutes

   This week's parasha deals with Moshe sending spies to scout out the Land of Israel. Among them is Moshe’s disciple, whose name Moshe changes from Hoshea to Yehoshua.

   The name "Yehoshua Bin Nun" is different  from every other name in that it has "Bin" instead of "Ben" to denote "son of".Why is it Yehoshua Bin Nun and not |Ben Nun?" The Chatam Sofer provides an explanation.

   We also look at some midrashim about Yehoshua's name and about the spies,  the Land of Israel and Lashon Hara.

    We then move to a midrash about tzitzit. How does the techelet  color symbolically serve as a reminder of God and the mitzvoth?

    

8. Tazria-Metzora: Joy in Children

   Rabbi Jay Kelman

9. Metzora: A Bird Set Free

   Rabbi David Silverberg

10. Tazria: Back to the Beginning

    Rabbi Jay Kelman

11. Did Moshe Hear Miriam and Aharon Talking about Him?

    Rabbi David Silverberg

12. Rashi

    Part 3 - The Moral and Educational Philosophy of Rashi (I)

    Dr. Avigail Rock

    Does Rashi explicate the verses only when he finds some difficulty in them, with the sole motive of clarifying the text, or does Rashi see himself as obligated not only to explain the verses, but even to educate the community and to transmit messages by way of parshanut when these opportunities arise?

    Regardless of the position we maintain regarding Rashi’s motivations, there is no doubt that Rashi — whether intentionally or unintentionally — has becomes one of the great developers of Jewish education throughout all generations.

    Rashi is directly responsible for shaping a significant part of the ethical and educational tradition of the Jewish nation, in a myriad of well know topics. Specifically, Rashi took a special interest in discussing the sin of Lashon Hara.