As we launch into the fifth and final book of the Torah, we join the people on the eastern side of the Jordan to listen to Moses’ final words – the book of Deuteronomy. In this teaching, we begin by looking at characteristics of those who are able to cross the river into the adventure […]
July 16, 2021 in Media, Torah 5781 (2021-2022), Torah Commentary by Beth Tikkun
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As we begin this year’s parshah Devarim teaching, we uncover a few textual clues pointing us to the deep essence of the Torah. We then ask the question, “Why does Moses begin his summary of the nearly 40-year wilderness journey with a recounting of the appointment of leaders, judges within Israel? Why is this foremost […]
August 11, 2019 in Media, Torah 5779, Torah Commentary by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun for this cycle’s parshah Chukat teaching. We begin the teaching by exploring the question of what the two Amorite kings conquered under Moses east of the Jordan, Sihon and Og, represent in our own lives. Other topics in this teaching include four animals that picture Messiah – the lamb, goat, copper serpent, and […]
July 14, 2019 in Media, Torah 5779, Torah Commentary by Beth Tikkun
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