Shemos/Exodus With Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

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This Time, It’s Personal

Feb 19, 2019

25:07

Why Moses will only accept HaShem’s exclusive personal attention! Parshat Ki Tisa, 3rd Portion (Exodus 33:12-33:16)

52

Pre-Olympic Gold

Feb 18, 2019

45:02

Taking the people’s gold, Aaron fashioned an idol! How in heaven could he? Parshat Ki Tisa, 2nd Portion (Exodus 31:18-33:11)

53

Talk & Text

Feb 14, 2019

24:51

& Discover the Tabernacle’s dual purpose; both focused on connecting with HaShem. Parshat Tetzaveh, 6th Portion (Exodus 29:38-29:46)

54

Greek to Me

Feb 13, 2019

28:02

Why Cohens’ inauguration rites required wafers brushed with oil in Greek formation. Parshat Tetzaveh, 4th Portion (Exodus 29:1-29:18)

55

Heavy Metal – Part II

Feb 13, 2019

1:19:45

Parsha Curiosities: Parshat Terumah Cracking the Code on mysterious themes & ideas in the weekly Parsha! Continuing our investigation of “Mishkan Metal” meanings and discovering causes for Gold, Silver & Copper standards; we remained somewhat mystified by Iron’s absence. Now, new evidence points to a fresh conclusion!

56

Fruit Wars

Feb 12, 2019

30:24

Big Kahuna Robes: “Fruit Wars” Choosing Cohanic Accessories: Blue wool pomegranates vs. golden apple accessories! Parshat Tetzaveh, 3rd Portion (Exodus 28:31-28:43)

57

Wardrobe Malfunction

Feb 11, 2019

25:58

"Wardrobe Malfunction" Find out what happened when the gem-studded Big Kahuna breastplate stopped functioning? Parshat Tetzaveh, 2nd Portion (Exodus 28:13-28:30)

58

Staging Your Life

Feb 7, 2019

24:35

How the arrangement of the Mishkan’s furniture provides a plan for living well. Parshat Terumah, 5th Portion (Exodus 26:31-26:37)

59

Beam Me Up

Feb 6, 2019

20:15

Learn about Mishkan wall beams, their fascinating history and glorious and eternal future. Parshat Terumah, 4th Portion (Exodus 26:15-26:30)

60

Heavy Metal (but no iron)

Feb 6, 2019

1:15:37

Parsha Curiosities: Parshat Terumah Cracking the Code on mysterious themes & ideas in the weekly Parsha! ( ) After being found everywhere, but dwelling nowhere specific for 2249 years, G-d has informed the Jewish people that he now intends to dwell amongst them. He'd like them to craft a mobile home so that he can move along with them through the Sinai desert. He conveys exact instructions, and even tells them precisely what materials to use –including some “heavy metals” like gold, silver and copper. Tellingly, iron is absent. Why might that be, and if avoiding cheaper utilitarian substances, why not just “go with the gold” – maintaining only highest of standards?!

61

Menorah Magic

Feb 5, 2019

25:58

How the grand golden candelabra was crafted and why that’s relevant today. Parshat Terumah, 3rd Portion (Exodus 25:31-26:14)

62

The Great Cover Up

Feb 4, 2019

33:46

Appreciating the Holy Ark’s cherub-adorned cover and its unique function. Parshat Terumah, 2nd Portion (Exodus 25:17-25:30)

63

Medical Morals

Feb 4, 2019

1:05:49

Parsha Curiosities: Parshat Mishpatim Cracking the Code on mysterious themes & ideas in the weekly Parsha! A penetrating presentation on the ethical practice of medicine, ultimately addressing questions like: if G-d is the ultimate Healer, why are we permitted to heal, and is the practice of medicine a moral obligation? The entire lecture is ultimately based on a fuller and proper understanding of but two words of Scripture, which speak to us in the context of the obligation to indemnify victims of assault and battery. Many profound insights, fascinating historical tidbits and sacred traditions are mixed to provide an authentic Torah perspective on the science of healing.

64

Torah Meat-Up

Jan 31, 2019

26:07

How can we make sense of the Torah’s classic Milk n’ Meat prohibition? Parshat Mishpatim, 5th Portion (Exodus 23:6-23:19)

65

Donkey Kong

Jan 30, 2019

32:11

Rule 1: Help Mario! Rule 2: An exception to Rule 1. Rule 3: A spiritual corollary. Parshat Mishpatim, 4th Portion (Exodus 22:27-23:5)

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On Borrowed Time

Jan 29, 2019

29:50

“On Borrowed Time” How detailed laws for the proverbial borrower yield spiritual lessons for life. Parshat Mishpatim, 3rd Portion (Exodus 22:4-22:26)

67

Wild Bull Gives You Wings

Jan 28, 2019

27:18

Laws governing the Goring Ox and lessons learned from the Wild Bull. Parshat Mishpatim, 2nd Portion (Exodus 21:20-22:3)

68

Fire & Fury

Jan 24, 2019

28:48

& The Torah was given amidst lighting and thunder, but who ordered the fireworks? Parshat Yitro, 5th Portion (Exodus 19:7-19:19)

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Ladies First

Jan 23, 2019

28:37

Why Matan Torah hinged on the great importance of “Foundational Feminine Faith.” Parshat Yitro, 4th Portion (Exodus 19:1-19:6)

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Dissipation of Divisions

Jan 22, 2019

31:04

How our ancient ancestors positively overcame divisive individuality. Parshat Yitro, 4th Portion (Exodus 19:1-19:6)

71

Sea Change

Jan 15, 2019

29:02

A remarkable new look at the splitting of the Reed Sea projected in broader contexts. Parshat Beshalach, 3rd Portion (Exodus 14:15-14:25)

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Hate Nation

Jan 14, 2019

31:15

Pursuing their slaves, Egypt advanced as one; the chilling source of their unity! Parshat Beshalach, 2nd Portion (Exodus 14:9-14:14)

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Rebel, Rebel

Jan 10, 2019

23:12

“Rebel, Rebel” Responding to a rebellious child’s frustration with seemingly mindless obedience! Parshat Bo, 5th Portion (Exodus 12:21-12:28)

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Precision Pass-Over

Jan 9, 2019

30:10

Profound insight why the slaying of Egypt’s Firstborns happened so precisely. Parshat Bo, 4th Portion (Exodus 11:4-12:20)

75

Lunar Learnings

Jan 9, 2019

1:18:28

Parsha Curiosities: Parshat Bo Cracking the Code on mysterious themes & ideas in the weekly Parsha! A profound presentation on the verses that segue into the very first Mitzvah we receive as a nation—the Sanctification of the Moon. Learning about our unique Jewish calendar, which incorporates a synergy balancing both the seasonal or solar calendar with the lunar or monthly method of keeping time, leads us to an understanding of why we label the months in a particular way. Yet, we seem to have abandoned this, opting instead for foreign nomenclature. Why?! Fascinating facts, incredible insights and sacred sparks are set into orbit to provide an inspiring explanation.

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Mission Possible

Jan 8, 2019

22:42

“Mission Possible:” A testy exchange between Moses and Pharaoh redefines mitzvah possibilities. Parshat Bo, 3rd Portion (Exodus 10:24-11:3)

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A Very Dark Place

Jan 7, 2019

24:51

Analyzing the Plague of Darkness, we can discern the “Dark Nature of Mitzvot” Parshat Bo, 2nd Portion (Exodus 10:12-10:23)

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4th Time’s the Charm

Jan 3, 2019

24:56

’ Discover why it wasn’t until the fourth plague that Goshen was fully spared. Parshat Va'eira, 5th Portion (Exodus 8:7-8:18)

79

Snakes on a Plane

Jan 2, 2019

28:14

A Tale of Two enables us to analyze the inner workings of a miracle. Parshat Va'eira, 4th Portion (Exodus 7:8-8:6)

80

Speaking Up

Jan 1, 2019

30:36

How Moses’ speaking impediment made him the greatest communicator ever! Parshat Va'eira, 3rd Portion (Exodus 6:29-7:7)

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Parental Guidance

Dec 31, 2018

26:21

Learn why the noble parentage of Moses and Aaron made all the difference. Parshat Va'eira, 2nd Portion (Exodus 6:14-6:28)

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Shoeless at Sinai

Dec 26, 2018

40:16

"Shoeless at Sinai" Why did approaching “The Burning Bush” have to mean removing footwear for Moshe? Parshat Shemot, 4th Portion (Exodus 3:1-3:15)

83

Leadership 101

Dec 25, 2018

38:47

"Leadership 101" Moses matures and takes affirmative action. What does this teach us? Parshat Shemot, 3rd Portion (Exodus 2:11-2:25)

84

Building Reward

Dec 24, 2018

29:00

The Jewish midwives defied the Pharaoh. Learn about their remarkable rewards. Parshat Shemot, 2nd Portion (Exodus 1:18-2:10)

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MIA Leaders

Mar 6, 2018

30:24

A well-intentioned but misguided absence of Jewish leadership resets the bar. Parshat Vayak'hel-Pekudei, 1st Portion (Exodus 35:1-35:29) And the princes brought the shoham stones and filling stones for the ephod and for the choshen; and the spice and the oil for lighting and for the anointing oil, and for the incense. (Exodus 35:27-28)

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The Wisdom of Women

Mar 5, 2018

28:41

Appreciating women’s unique and superior role in Mishkan contribution. Parshat Vayak'hel-Pekudei, 1st Portion (Exodus 35:1-35:29)

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Shattered Tablets!

Mar 1, 2018

22:28

He who broke must fix; so why dual shattering rationales’ for Moses’s action? Parshat Ki Tisa, 3rd Portion (Exodus 33:12-33:16)

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Exclusive Arrangements

Feb 27, 2018

22:10

Why Moses will only accept HaShem’s exclusive personal attention! Parshat Ki Tisa, 3rd Portion (Exodus 33:12-33:16)

89

Pre-Olympic Gold

Feb 26, 2018

32:03

“Pre-Olympic Gold” Taking the people’s gold, Aaron fashioned an idol! How in heaven could he? Parshat Ki Tisa, 2nd Portion (Exodus 31:18-33:11)

90

Taber-Talk

Feb 22, 2018

27:20

"Taber-Talk" Discover the Tabernacle’s dual purpose; both focused on convening with HaShem. Parshat Tetzaveh, 6th & 7th Portion (Exodus 29:42 - 30:10)

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Greek Glaze

Feb 21, 2018

26:21

"Greek Glaze" Why The Cohens’ inaugural rites required wafers brushed with oil in Greek formation. Parshat Tetzaveh, 4th Portion (Exodus 29:1-29:18)

92

Go for the Gold

Feb 20, 2018

30:34

Choosing Cohanic Accessories — Blue wool pomegranates vs. golden apples Parshat Tetzaveh, 3rd Portion (Exodus 28:31-28:43)

93

Wardrobe Malfunction

Feb 19, 2018

45:16

"Wardrobe Malfunction" What happened when the gem-studded breastplate stopped functioning? Parshat Tetzaveh, 2nd Portion (Exodus 28:13-28:30)

94

Sacred Staging

Feb 15, 2018

17:53

"Sacred Staging" How the arrangement of the Mishkan’s furniture provides a plan for living well! Parshat Terumah, 5th Portion (Exodus 26:31-26:37)

95

Beam Me Up

Feb 14, 2018

28:00

"Beam Me Up" Mishkan beams, their fascinating history and glorious and eternal future. Parshat Terumah, 4th Portion (Exodus 26:15-26:30)

96

Menorah Magic

Feb 13, 2018

29:56

How the grand golden candelabra was crafted and its relevance to us today. Parshat Terumah, 3rd Portion (Exodus 25:31-26:14)

97

Keep a Lid on It

Feb 12, 2018

27:51

Appreciating the Holy Ark’s Cherubs-adorned cover & understanding its function. Parshat Terumah, 2nd Portion (Exodus 25:17-25:30)

98

Meaty Explanations

Feb 8, 2018

31:40

Can we make sense of the Torah’s classic milk with meat prohibition? Parshat Mishpatim, 5th Portion (Exodus 23:6-23:19)

99

Torah Donkey Kong Law

Feb 7, 2018

29:00

Rule 1: Help Mario! Rule 2: An exception to Rule 1. Rule 3: A spiritual corollary! Parshat Mishpatim, 4th Portion (Exodus 22:27-23:5)

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On Borrowed Time

Feb 6, 2018

30:57

How detailed laws for the proverbial borrower yield spiritual lessons for life. Parshat Mishpatim, 3rd Portion (Exodus 22:4-22:26)

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