Moshe Kempinski

The Weekly TORAH STUDY

Studying “words” in the Torah “ – Focusing on the torah portion of Acharei Mot and Kedoshim- Leviticus 16:1-20:27 UNDERSTANDING ATONEMENT Acharei Mot and Kedoshim- Leviticus 16:1-20:27 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat

Moshe (Moses) and Yom HaAtzmaut

Moshe Kempinski He wanted to share our joys and troubles. We are entering the days of celebration for the establishment of the State of Israel, followed three weeks later by the day celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem. Around us, the world gathers their weapons and brandishes their swords at us and at each other . … Read more

States of Being

Moshe Kempinski The Torah Portions of Tazria and Metzora continue the discussion of the laws of Tahara and Tumah , that is to say of “ritual purity and impurity”. These concepts of Tahara and Tuma do not relate to what their English translations wrongly portray. These concepts have nothing to do with hygiene and personal … Read more

Israel Independence Day: “Who Are You, Great Mountain?”

rabbi chanan Morisson An Assembly in Jerusalem In the summer of 1923, the Jewish community held a festive service in the Rabbi Yehudah Hasid synagogue in Jerusalem’s Old City. The country was then under the rule of the British Mandate, and community leaders organized an assembly of prayers and thanks to the British government in … Read more

The Weekl Torah study

Studying “words” in the Torah “ – Focusing on the torah portion of Tazria Metzorah Leviticus 12:1–15:33 The Mystery of Spiritual uncleanlinesst Tazria Metzorah Leviticus 12:1–15:33 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat

Nadav and Avihu

Rabbi Chanan Morrison, The question of mourning for Nadav and Avihu, by the iconic religious Zionist leader for whom Merkaz Harav yeshiva is named. From HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zts”l After the tragic deaths of Aaron’s sons Nadav and Avihu, Moses instructed Aaron and his remaining sons not to display any public signs of … Read more

Aaron and the Clouds of Glory

Moshe Kempinski ( le-refuat Yehudit bat Golda Yocheved The first word of our parsha ( Torah portion) is impactful and instructive. “And it came to pass ( VaYehi) on the eighth day (9:1). The word Vayehi reveals much. Traditionally the word “VaYehi” relates to concern and woe .In fact our sages teach that this word … Read more

The Weekly torah study

Studying “words” in the Torah “ – Focusing on the torah portion of Shemini Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Obedience and a Contrite Heart Shemini Leviticus 9:1-11:47 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments,please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat