This week, David Deikun brings us a teaching that brings together the yearly calendar, Torah portions Lech Lecha and Vayera, the book of Joshua, and an application to Beth Tikkun’s next phase of life. The center of the teaching is Abraham’s role as the prophet who receives the initial “vision” and the importance of refreshing […]
November 10, 2022 in Joshua 2022-2023, Media, Tanakh by Beth Tikkun
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In this first teaching on the book of Nehemiah, cupbearer to the king, we focus on the spiritual concepts of walls and gates, and we continue learning about enemies. What are our walls and gates, and how do we properly steward them? Regarding enemies, we look at our own three main enemies reflected in Nehemiah’s […]
July 26, 2020 in Ezra-Nehemiah, Media, Tanakh by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we take the occasional opportunity to field questions from the congregation. In this Q&A session we address two questions. First, what exactly is a prophet, and what is prophesying? We address the the personality of the prophet, the gift of prophecy, and the office of the prophey. Second, we turn to the […]
June 4, 2017 in Media, Special Teachings by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our Torah Project series. In this lesson, we analyze some important details revealed in the Hebrew of the opening verses. What is the significance of Abraham relocating to Gerar? What does the Torah mean when it commands that we not speak the names of other gods? Then we consider two possible scenarios concerning […]
March 19, 2017 in Genesis, Media, Torah Project by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our study of the Haftarah portions for the 2013-14 Torah cycle. In this study we consider what fundamental spiritual skills a person must have to prophesy. We look at the connection between seeing and hearing and consider how this is demonstrated in Jeremiah’s life and calling. Visuals: Haf. […]
July 20, 2014 in Haftarah Portion, Media by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our study of the Haftarah portions for the 2013-14 Torah cycle. The normal haftarah portion for the week of Mikeitz is found in 1 Kings, but since this Sabbath falls during the week of Hanukkah we study the traditional Hanukkah haftarah which is found in Zechariah. We first look […]
December 1, 2013 in Haftarah Portion, Media by Beth Tikkun
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