Exalted Emunah P. Chukat
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Category: Parshat Chukat
Pursuing Peace – Parasha Chukas
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Introspection Imperative Parasha Chukas
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Soul Sovereignty – Sword vs Supplication – P. Chukas
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Faithfulness Forever P. Chukas
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Glorious Gazing
Posted onUnderstanding the power of the Nachash Hanechoshet, the Copper Serpent, to heal the people afflicted by plague in Parshat Chukat.
Source of Sustenance: Song & Struggle
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Source of Sustenance:
Song & Struggle
Desert Dessert: Parshat Chukat
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In this class (shiur) on Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses what it means to make oneself a desert and how we can understand that Torah is a gift.
Indulgence And Intellect
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In his class (shiur) on Parshat Chukas, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the laws of the Red Heifer atoned for the sin that brought death to the world.
Influence And Inference
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Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Chukas.
Fountain Farewell
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On Parshat Chukas, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the failed attack of the Amorites on the Jews and the song of gratitude the Jews sang for the Well of Miriam.
Amalek – Attack and Awakening
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On Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the attack of Amalek on the Jews. Amalek symbolizes the yetzer horo whose purpose is to lead us to self destruction. Mrs. Smiles discusses how the Jews were awakened to teshuva and how we too can strengthen ourselves to fight against the evil inclination.
Renunciation of Reasoning and Ratzon
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On Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about our ability to submit ourselves to the will of G-d, and to appreciate the special gifts that we each have.
Serpents Scream
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On Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the incident with the serpents.
Vigilance
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On Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the story of “mei meriva,” and presents three approaches of what went wrong, and the lessons we can take from it.
Parshat Chukat
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller reviews the storyline of the parsha including the red heifer and Moshe hitting the rock.
Maintaining the Spiritual Spark
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the challenge of maintaining moments of inspiration, using them to fuel our constant spiritual journey.
Parshat Chukat: The Destiny of Yisrael and Edom
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman gives a Chassidic explanation on the relationship between Bnei Yisrael and Edom, based on the natures of Yaakov and Yisrael.
Parshat Chukat: Miracles of Faith
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the complex episode of mei meriva, which cost Moshe Rabbeinu entrance to the land of Israel, is explained by Rabbi Hershel Reichman as a product of the dual nature of miracles.
The Well of Miriam
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles provides a description of the personality and legacy of Miriam within the Torah, and the deeper meaning of her lifetime connection to water.
Power of Prayer
Posted onParshat Chukat, the episode of Moshe and the “Mei Meriva” sheds light on the role of Moshe Rabbeinu as our leader and the lessons of prayer he imparted to us.
The Mystery of Death
Posted onIn Parshat Chukat, we learn about Parah Adumah. The chok of Parah Adumah is in essence the mystery of death, where on one hand there is a spiritual loss and yet G-d Himself is completely within the picture.