Chumash Bereshit34 Videos

Catch the Wind – Parshat Noach

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

Why Pray? – Parshat Vayetze

How can a Jew pray three times a day with almost exactly the same words? What if I don't WANT to pray? Am I supposed to open my heart with a can opener? Am I some kind of robot? Watch this video to find out the answer.

Why Is It So Hard to Be Good? – Parshat Chayei Sarah

If being close to God is the ultimate pleasure. Why did He make it so difficult?

Tradition! – Parshat Vayishlach

Tradition is more than chicken soup. It's more than borscht or bagels and lox. It's more than a fiddler on the roof. It's the reason why the Jewish People believe in God.

Reach for the Sky – Parshat Toldot

Learning about the lives of great people can be inspiring - but it can also be depressing when we see the enormous gap between their achievements and our own. How can we use their example positively and learn to 'reach for the sky'?

The Perfect Host – Parshat Vayera

The Arabs and the Jews both share a reputation for being excellent hosts. Where does this come from, and how can you be the perfect host?

Holy Children in a Toxic World – Parshat Vayetzei

Bringing up normal, well-adjusted, and hopefully holy children, in our day and age seems to be a daunting task. How can we succeed against a world glitter and selfishness?