Vayikra/Leviticus With Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

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The Thanksgiving Offering

Mar 19, 2019

30:03

Learning to live appreciatively! Parshat Tzav, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 7:11-7:38)

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Practical Cohanics

Mar 18, 2019

25:15

The Inaugural Meal Mechanics of the Priestly Clan and Daily Offering of the Big Kahuna! Parshat Tzav, 2nd Portion (Leviticus 6:12-7:10)

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The Commited King

Mar 14, 2019

26:29

and the Fortunate Nation: when leadership is responsible it’s an inspiration... Parshat Vayikra, 5th Portion (Leviticus 4:1-4:26)

54

Giving G-d the Finest and Best. Always.

Mar 13, 2019

24:31

Parshat Vayikra, 4th Portion (Leviticus 3:1-3:17)

55

Getting Salted

Mar 12, 2019

25:45

Temple Offerings and the necessary preservatives added! Parshat Vayikra, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 2:7-2:16)

56

When Offerings Take Wings!

Mar 11, 2019

28:13

An analysis of the Korban Ha’Of Parshat Vayikra, 2nd Portion (Leviticus 1:14-2:6)

57

Walking Tall

May 10, 2018

28:43

Amazing insights into the towering spiritual heights we’ll be reaching in the Messianic Future. Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, 5th Portion (Leviticus 26:10-26:46)

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Stone Elevator

May 9, 2018

24:51

“Stone Elevator” The remarkable reason the Torah refers to all of Yiddishkiet as set-in-stone. Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, 4th Portion (Leviticus 25:39-26:9)

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12 Years a Slave

May 8, 2018

28:20

12 Freed slaves deserve dignity. Torah-based human rights resonating timelessly. Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 25:29-25:38)

60

High Anxiety

May 7, 2018

27:54

Does anxiety about Sabbatical observance amount to a question of faith? Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, 2nd Portion (Leviticus 25:19-25:28)

61

A Time to be Holy

May 2, 2018

27:49

Remarkable insights into our ability to sanctify time and invoke holiness. Parshat Emor, 4th Portion (Leviticus 23:1-23:22)

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Ride the Wave & Make it Count

May 2, 2018

1:28:03

Parshah Curiosities: Parshat Emor & ! The underlying principles of the mitzvah of Sefirat HaOmer. This presentation pioneers a novel approach to understanding the underlying principles of the biblical commandment to “Count the Omer.” Following the initial point of departure; demonstrating the need to frame the “counting” as a continuation and natural extension of the original Omer Offering itself – the thesis moves to develop a new look at “Sefirah Secrets” by examining the “Wave” ritual that seems to occupy a position of oversized importance.

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Heaven is for Real

May 1, 2018

26:38

Revealing analysis of sanctifying HaShem, and anticipating redemption. Parshat Emor, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 22:17-22:33)

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Undocumented Aliens

Apr 30, 2018

27:35

How Cohanic privilege and ancient refugee labour laws affect life today! Parshat Emor, 2nd Portion (Leviticus 21:16-22:16)

65

The Tree of Life

Apr 26, 2018

26:43

How the Torah’s ‘Phases in Fruit’ serve as a template for higher living? Parshat Acharei-Kedoshim, 5th Portion (Leviticus 19:15-19:32)

66

Holiness Applied

Apr 25, 2018

23:51

To whom exactly does the Torah’s unique call to “Be Holy” apply? Parshat Acharei-Kedoshim, 4th Portion (Leviticus 18:22-19:14)

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Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

Apr 25, 2018

1:16:22

“Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” A timely and incisive discovery about the foundational biblical cornerstone; “Do not stand by as your fellow’s blood is being shed.” Presented in Toronto on the day after a horrific vehicular terrorist attack kills 10 innocent pedestrians on the peaceful city streets. This profound rumination about the extent of responsibility for others carefully scrutinizes the Oral Torah’s sacred teachings that accompany the scripture; concluding with a climatic analysis of Rashi’s unique commentary as illuminated by the Rebbe. This dissertation also offers critical commentary on the dangerous state of affairs in the Western World and its glaring lack of moral clarity!

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Bloody Cover-Up

Apr 24, 2018

28:41

Red Bull blood isn’t Kosher; but Wild Turkey blood can’t even be seen! Why?! Parshat Acharei-Kedoshim, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 17:8-18:21)

69

Dashing Delights

Apr 23, 2018

23:16

Korbanot blood is to be dashed on The Alter. How’s that relevant today? Parshat Acharei-Kedoshim, 2nd Portion (Leviticus 16:25-17:7)

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Right of Return!

Apr 19, 2018

26:32

"Right of Return?!" Did ancient Canaanites believe they would someday resettle their homes? Parshat Tazria-Metzora, 6th Portion (Leviticus 14:33-15:15)

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Circumcision (Brit Milah)

Apr 18, 2018

1:02:35

Practical Parshah Tazria Circumcision (Brit Milah): This portion provides the Biblical source for the mitzvah of circumcision on the eighth day. What are the specific laws and customs of this life-cycle event?

72

Rinse Cycles

Apr 18, 2018

25:58

Differing laundering settings required to heal spiritual wardrobe malfunctions. Parshat Tazria-Metzora, 4th Portion (Leviticus 13:55-14:20)

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Tza’arat, Unplugged

Apr 18, 2018

1:32:47

Parsha Curiosities: Parshat Tazria-Metzora Cracking the Code on mysterious themes & ideas in the weekly Parsha! , & This profound and penetrating analysis of the scriptural verbiage employed to introduce the dermal discolorations called Tzara’at -the biblical anomaly of antiquity - is instructive as it’s inspirational. Following a basic overview, you’ll be introduced to a stunning display of the Oral Torah’s unbroken continuum of painstakingly developed teachings as they evolved over the ages. Be amazed at the array of legal and philosophical ideas conveyed by the use of a single biblical noun, which climaxes with deeply mystical insights into this seemingly obsolete concept that actually resonate with timely messaging and extraordinary urgency in our modern age of social media! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

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Bald & Beautiful

Apr 17, 2018

32:45

Differing opinions on the spiritual fallout engendered by atypical hair loss! Parshat Tazria-Metzora, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 13:40-13:54)

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Moses vs. Aaron

Apr 12, 2018

31:51

"Moses vs. Aaron!" Be amazed as we study of the mind-workings of the two greatest human beings ever to walk the face of earth! Parshat Shemini, 5th Portion (Leviticus 10:16-10:20)

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Wine & Whiskey

Apr 11, 2018

25:23

Why we’re commanded to bar the vintner, yet the brewer gets a free pass! Parshat Shemini, 4th Portion (Leviticus 10:12-10:15)

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Sons & Sins

Apr 10, 2018

33:37

“Sons & Sins” Fascinating positive spin on the Sin of Aaron’s Sons even if tragic fallout did ensue. Parshat Shemini, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 9:24-10:11)

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Anatomy of a Blessing

Apr 9, 2018

26:39

"Anatomy of a Blessing" The difference between the ‘Blessings of a Priest,’ and ‘Priestly Blessings. Parshat Shemini, 2nd Portion (Leviticus 9:17-9:23)

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Extreme Mishkan Makeover

Mar 8, 2018

28:39

Women’s beauty accessories become part of HaShem’s Tabernacle! Parshat Vayak'hel-Pekudei, 4th Portion (Exodus 38:1-39:1)

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Give Piece A Chance

Mar 7, 2018

24:58

Why only Moshe Rabbainu could connect the pieces to build the Mishkan! Parshat Vayak'hel-Pekudei, 6th Portion (Exodus 39:22-39:43)

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Walking Tall!

May 18, 2017

28:21

“Walking Tall!” Hashem promises us towering heights; but, be amazed at just how high was intended. Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, 5th Portion (Leviticus 26:10-26:46)

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Torah Study: Quality Assurance!

May 17, 2017

33:34

It’s the way we study Torah that'll ultimately give us very best results. Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, 4th Portion (Leviticus 25:39-26:9)

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Respect For All!

May 16, 2017

32:46

Our Torah teaches that everybody - even lowliest of people, deserve respect! Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 25:29-25:38)

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But What Will We Eat!?

May 15, 2017

32:08

The Spiritual Economy! Miraculously, Israel’s farm Sabbaticals never caused economic collapse. Parshat Behar-Bechukotai, 2nd Portion (Leviticus 25:19-25:28)

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Sefirat Ha'Omer: Counting Up from the Dark!

May 11, 2017

29:02

Sefirat Ha'Omer ? Now counting up to Shavuot, but why are we doing it in the evening? Parshat Emor, 4th Portion (Leviticus 23:1-23:22) "And you shall count for yourselves, from the morrow of the rest day from the day you bring the omer as a wave offering seven weeks; they shall be complete."

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Our Jewish Holidays: Is It Time Yet?

May 10, 2017

31:55

Learn how our Torah empowered our Rabbis to create the calendar and sanctify time, even if their astronomical calculations are inaccurate? Parshat Emor, 4th Portion (Leviticus 23:1-23:22)

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Jerusalem's Unique Jewish Jurisdiction!

May 9, 2017

34:33

If anybody can bring Korbanot, why can only we build the Temple. Parshat Emor, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 22:17-22:33)

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Bondsman's Blessings!

May 8, 2017

29:03

How sacred food eaten by Cohens’ servants’ informs our blessings today! Parshat Emor, 2nd Portion (Leviticus 21:16-22:16)

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Life's Most Difficult Choices!

May 4, 2017

30:12

Is personal life risk mandated to save another from a mortal threat? Parshat Acharei-Kedoshim, 5th Portion (Leviticus 19:15-19:32) 

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All In A Days Work

Apr 27, 2017

25:19

The Cohen’s cleansing process. Parshat Tazria-Metzora, 5th Portion (Leviticus 14:21-14:32)

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Ancient Housing Crisis: Modern Solutions!

Apr 26, 2017

25:55

Why did shifts in the ancient housing market disappear? Parshat Tazria-Metzora, 4th Portion (Leviticus 13:55-14:20) 

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Breaking Bald II: more Tzaraat and Lesional Lesson

Apr 25, 2017

30:47

Location of the T’zaraat’s symptoms makes all the difference! Parshat Tazria-Metzora, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 13:40-13:54) 

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Breaking Bald: Lessons from Lesions!

Apr 24, 2017

29:05

Discover "Differing Tzara’at" and the "Range of their causes." Parshat Tazria-Metzora, 2nd Portion (Leviticus 13:24-13:39) 

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What in Heaven was Moses Thinking?!

Apr 20, 2017

29:56

Aaron subtly differentiated, so what was Moses thinking? Parshat Shemini, 5th Portion (Leviticus 10:16-10:20)

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When Aaron's Sons Were Swept Away...

Apr 19, 2017

23:08

“Swept into Heaven” Post-mortem of the Lethal Incense Encounter of Aaron’s sons. Parshat Shemini, 3rd Portion (Leviticus 9:24-10:11)

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