Chumash Bereshit – Video

Chumash Bereshit44 Videos

A Birthright Experience – Parshat Toldot

A university student experiences a life-changing birthright experience at a Jerusalem Shabbat table.

Rise Up Israel! – Parshat Vayeshev

History advances through concealment. When the world darkens, we must know the inner light is gathering strength.

Kindness and Truth – Parshat Vayechi

Why does the Torah call the prohibition of incest 'kindness'? Why didn't Jacob want to be buried in Egypt?

How Long Is the Coast of Britain? – Parshat Vayishlach

Life's difficulties are proportionate to the scale you give them.

Silence and Solitude – Parshat Vayishlach

Positive role models can only take us so far in our search for maturity. How do we step into the shoes of our mentors and become role models for others?

My Mother – Parshat Vayechi

I just got up from sitting shiva for my mother aleha hashalom, who passed away at the age of nearly 102. Many people said to me, kindly and sincerely, “At least she had a good innings.” I think the Torah teaches us the opposite. This is the first of a series of videos I hope to make honoring my mother a"h, connected to the weekly parsha.

Dreaming the Dream – Parshat Vayeishev

Jews have always been dreamers. Why is it that so often our dreams don't come true?

Catch the Wind – Parshat Noach

If we have a spirit inside us, why don't we see it?