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Virtual Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilech: Standing Tall
Start: September 01 2010 10:00 PM EDT
In this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi reuven speaks about Parshat Nitzavim and Vayelech. Our parsha begins with Moshe continuing his final discourse, he confronts the primary excuses we all use in avoiding commitment and responsibility and put a system in place to insure that we remain committed for generations.
Presenter: Rabbi Reuven Ibragimov
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Parshat Emor: Behind the Scenes
Start: May 04 2011 10:00 PM EDT
Parsha Overview
The kohanim are commanded to avoid contact with corpses in order to maintain a high standard of ritual purity. They may attend the funeral of only their seven closest relatives: father, mother, wife, son, daughter, brother, and unmarried sister. The kohen gadol (High Priest) may not attend the funeral of even his closest relatives. Certain marital restrictions are placed on the kohanim. The nation is required to honor the kohanim. The physical irregularities that invalidate a kohen from serving in the Temple are listed. Terumah, a produce tithe given to the kohanim, may be eaten only by kohanim and their household. An animal may be sacrificed in the Temple after it is eight days old and is free from any physical defects. The nation is commanded to sanctify the Name of G-d by insuring that their behavior is always exemplary, and by being prepared to surrender their lives rather than murder, engage in licentious relations or worship idols. The special characteristics of the holidays are described, and the nation is reminded not to do certain types of creative work during these holidays. New grain may not be eaten until the omer of barley is offered in the Temple. The Parsha explains the laws of preparing the oil for the menorah and baking the lechem hapanim in the Temple. A man blasphemes G-d and is executed as prescribed in the Torah.Presenter: Rabbi Reuven Ibragimov
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Taking a sabbatical, it’s not just for professors!
Start: May 10 2011 12:30 PM EDT
Presenter: Dovid Goldshteyn
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Wisdom on Wednesdays Virtual Parsha with Rabbi Reuven
Start: May 11 2011 10:00 PM EDT
Presenter: Rabbi Reuven Ibragimov

