Two Minutes of Torah with Rabbi Danny

Ki Teitzei: Be Kind

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 14:00:53 +0000

What do Doctor Who and the Torah have in common. In one respect, it is a central idea that it is key to both of them

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

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Shoftim: Justice

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:00:23 +0000

We all want a just society, one that follows the ideas of justice, but what is the recipe that the Torah suggests for achieving this goal.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

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Re’eh: Good, Bad and Both

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:48:59 +0000

The Torah suggests it is blessing or curse, but really it is never so binary. Often there is blessing amidst the curse and vice versa

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

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Ekev: The Long Way Round

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:00:15 +0000

How can a period of trial and tribulation help us to emerge stronger on the other side? Can we parallel our experience of Covid-19 with the Israelites in the wilderness?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

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Vaetchanan: Look But Don’t Touch

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:00:28 +0000

Moses is not allowed to enter the Promised Land, but he is allowed to see it. Is that a punishment or a gift?

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Matot-Masei: How Do You End?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 20:30:04 +0000

As we come to the end of the book of Bamidbar (Numbers) we learn a lesson about what is important at the end.

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Chukat-Balak: Do the Right Thing

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:00:04 +0000

Would Bilaam have worn a mask if he were around today? I unfortunately suspect he wouldn’t have and here is the cautionary tale of his story.

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Korach: Negative Reminders

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:00:57 +0000

The Korach rebellion becomes a part of the altar in the Tabernacle, ensuring that negative event is remembered. How might we do the same for the negative events of our time

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Shlach Lecha: Self-Perception

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:00:34 +0000

How we see ourselves impacts how others see us and the way that we can overcome obstacles and challenges starts with that self-perception. It was crucial in the wilderness and it is vital today.

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Behalotecha: Gratitude

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:00:16 +0000

What can we learn from the way that the Israelites reacted to the manna in the wilderness and the fact that they were never happy or satisfied?

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Bamidbar: Time and Place

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 22 May 2020 14:00:17 +0000

How do we keep track of time in quarantine? How did our ancestors do it in the wilderness?

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Behar Bechukotai: Take a Break

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 14 May 2020 14:00:38 +0000

We’ve been forced to take a break from the routine of life and the natural world has benefited. The Jubilee year in this week’s Torah portion recognized the importance of giving the world a break.

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Emor: The Importance of Shabbat

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 08 May 2020 18:26:07 +0000

God interupts the sacrifices to remind us to take a day of rest. It is a command that is even more significant for us now as we spend our days at home and need to find ways to make time sacred.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

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Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Stumbling Blocks

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 01 May 2020 16:30:56 +0000

Love your neighbor as yourself is just one of the instructions in this week’s Torah portion. There are others that can be informative for us and our leaders at this time.

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Tazria-Metzora: Outside The Camp

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:00:21 +0000

The Torah portion about diseases that are transmitted through objects and people seems strangely relevant to the world we are living in.

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Shemini: Dangerous Endeavors

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:00:28 +0000

Could Nadav and Avihu’s story offer a warning for us today about the way that we are living our lives and the things we are taking for granted.

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Tzav: Thanksgiving

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:00:30 +0000

How can we be grateful at this difficult moment in history? The sacrificial system may offer us some insight.

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Vayikra: Laying On Of Hands

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:00:55 +0000

How did touching the Temple sacrifices effect the experience of the person making the offering?

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Vayakahel Pekudei: Building the Tabernacle

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:17:12 +0000

What can the Tabernacle and our relationship to God teach us for this moment as we face the Coronavirus

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Terumah: Your Heart

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:00:32 +0000

We can trust our guts, use our heads, or follow our hearts – when creating the Tabernacle it is clear that God has one path in mind.

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Mishpatim: Do the Right Thing

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:00:28 +0000

Sometimes our instincts might not lead us down the correct path, but it’s important to always try and do the right thng.

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Yitro: The People

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:00:24 +0000

How can leaders make sure that what they are doing is in the best interests of the people they are supposed to be leading? Listen to Yitro.

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Beshalach: Moving Forward

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:00:58 +0000

The relationship between Moses, God and the Israelites is fascinating – the interplay between them is what allows us to move forward and step out into the sea, finally leaving Egypt behind.

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Bo: This Day

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:00:59 +0000

We are instructed to remember a specific day in this week’s Torah portion and how should it inspire us.

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Vaera: Forming a New Relationship

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:00:11 +0000

God and the Israelites enter into a new relationship in this week’s portion and it can provide insights for how we form relationships ourselves

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Shemot: Resistance Is…

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:00:14 +0000

The first story of the book fo Exodus (Shemot) is about the Hebrew midwives and the way that they resisted.

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Vayechi: Sharing A Blessing

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:00:31 +0000

Why do we bless our boys to be like Ephraim and Manasseh?

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Vayigash: The Importance of a Name

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:00:00 +0000

The Torah goes back and forth between calling him Jacob and calling him Israel – what is the significance of this movement between the two designations?

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Toldot: Isaac’s Plea

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:00:10 +0000

We don’t read a lot about Isaac, but he makes a plea that teaches an important lesson

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Chayei Sara: The End of Abraham and Sarah

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:13:19 +0000

How do we conclude the story of Abraham and Sarah? And what is the lesson with their ending?

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Vayera: Run To Do A Good Deed

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:00:18 +0000

Abraham sets an example that we should run, not walk, when we have an opportunity to help another person

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Lech-Lecha: The First Step

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:00:21 +0000

It is hard to imagine how courageous Abraham and Sarah were to hear God’s call and to respond immediately, setting out for the Promised Land

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Noach: Preventing The Flood

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:00:37 +0000

This week scientists have said that rising sea levels will affect more people than they previously believed. But Noah can inspire us to action.

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Bereishit: Help, I Need Somebody

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:00:30 +0000

From the very beginning of creation we were meant to be in a relationship of helping one another. Unfortunately, we seem to have lost sight of this.

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Nitzavim: What Does God Want?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:00:03 +0000

As God lays before us the choice of blessing or curse, what is God really expecting from us as a people?

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Ki Tavo: Our Parent’s Story

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:00:07 +0000

How does the story of our parents and their experiences inform our actions today? And how do we ensure that we remember?

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Shoftim: Run, Don’t Walk

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:00:43 +0000

How important is a just society? This week we find out that it is vitally important and something we must actively pursue.

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Re’eh: So Simple

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:00:29 +0000

Is it really as simple as having a choice between blessing and curse or is it always more complicated, then and now.

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Eikev: Complacency

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:00:01 +0000

What is the lesson from Moses in telling the people to give thanks to God for the land they have received?

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Vaetchanan: The Shema

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:00:27 +0000

How do we hear and understand the Shema when it is recited in our liturgy, but also when it appears as part of Moses’ speech to the Israelites in the wilderness?

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Devarim: Moving On

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:00:57 +0000

The Israelites are told to leave the wilderness, to leave Sinai behind, what might be the lessons for us and our world to follow this example.

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Matot-Masei: Seeking Refuge

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:00:05 +0000

What are the lessons that the Cities of Refuge offer us for today’s world.

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Pinchas: Leadership

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:00:17 +0000

What is the model of leadership that Moses is looking for in the Torah portion named for Pinchas? Something very different.

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Balak: Fear Of The Other

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:00:37 +0000

Balak’s fear of the Israelites sounds eerily similar to concerns we hear expressed about immigrants and refugees today. So what lesson can we learn?

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Korach: Talking To Each Other

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:00:21 +0000

How does Korach set an example of what not to do in our world today?

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Sh’lach: Too Little, Too Late

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:00:50 +0000

What happens after the Israelites are told they cannot enter the Promised Land? They try anyway, and fail.

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Beha’alotcha: Words

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:00:06 +0000

In the story at the end of this week’s Torah portion we experience words that hurt and words that heal.

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Bamidbar: In The Wilderness

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:00:31 +0000

Why does so much of our Torah story take place in the wilderness? What is the significance of this geographical location?

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Bechukotai: Needs and Wants

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 May 2019 14:00:12 +0000

What are the things we need and what are the things we want? And how does God relate to them in the context of this week’s Torah portion,

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Behar: Caring for the Land

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 May 2019 14:00:49 +0000

What do the laws of the Sabbatical year teach us about the way that we should treat and look after the land

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Emor: Exceptions to the Rule

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 May 2019 14:00:13 +0000

Today religion is all too often associated with extremism and fundamentalism. But even in the Torah there is an understanding of the need for pragmatism and a liberal interpretation of laws.

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Kedoshim: Loving the Stranger

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 07 May 2019 14:00:26 +0000

We often like to focus on the instruction to love your neighbor as yourself, but we’re also instructed to love the stranger.

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Metzora: Unclean Houses

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 11:00:30 +0000

How do we understand houses become afflicted with leprosy? What might be the hidden message?

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Tazria: Coming Back

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:00:22 +0000

There is so much ritual around leprosy in this week’s Torah portion, but perhaps the ultimate lesson is that we always need to be looking for ways to bring people back into community.

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Shmini: The Leader’s Sin

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000

What is the lesson from the High Priest offering a sin offering in the presence of the elders and the community of Israel

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Tzav: Making Space

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:00:06 +0000

What does Kyrie Irving have to do with Moses in this week’s Torah portion?

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Vayikra: Close To God

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000

What does the Carpenter’s Song “Close to You” feel like an appropriate one for this week’s Torah portion?

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Pekudei: Responsible Leadership

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 12:00:09 +0000

Why does the book of Shemot end with a full accounting of all the materials used in the creation of the Mishkan (Tabernacle)?

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Vayakahel: Giving Our Time

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:00:44 +0000

We often focus on the need for people to donate their money to projects and good causes, but ultimately we also need people to donate their time and energy.

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Ki Tisa: Shabbat Interuption

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:00:55 +0000

We might not believe that we have time for a day of rest, but Shabbat is such a crucial idea that it even interupts the building of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle), God’s dwelling place on earth.

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Tetzaveh: Dressing Up

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:00:11 +0000

What is the statement being made by the elaborate clothing worn by the High Priest? And when do we dress up?

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Terumah: Bring Me Gifts

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:00:42 +0000

God asks for gifts from the Israelites, but are these gifts really for God or are they for the people?

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Mishpatim: Responsibility to others

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:00:32 +0000

In the Bible there was no snow to clear, so what was their responsibility to their neighbors?

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Yitro: Engaging The People

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:00:11 +0000

What does it mean to be a leader? And how does Yitro help Moses become a real leader for the Israelites.
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Beshalach: Mary Poppins Crossed The Sea

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:00:25 +0000

What does Mary Poppins Returns have to do with the Israelite crossing of the sea? A lot more than you might think

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Bo: The Beginning of Time

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 12:00:59 +0000

The Israelites have been around for hundreds of years already, so why is it only now that we have the first month.

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Vaera: Our True Name

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 12:00:39 +0000

Why does God share a name with Moses that was not shared with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

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Shemot: Righteous Rebellion

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:00:22 +0000

What is the lesson of Shifra and Puah at the beginning of this week’s Torah portion

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2018 End Of Year Appeal

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 12:00:21 +0000

In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay returns for his semi-annual request for support.

Have you been listening to JCast Network podcasts for days, weeks, months, years? Well as we say, podcasts are free to listen to, but not free to produce. Darone discusses some the cost of keeping the network afloat, and invites you, our listener to join in and help support our work. Donating is easy, just visit http://jcastnetwork.org/donate and show your support.

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Miketz: God Given Gifts

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:00:19 +0000

How does Joseph relate to his gifts, and what does this have to do with professional sportspeople?

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Vayeshev: Making Joseph Great

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:00:40 +0000

How does Joseph transition from the boastful youth to the ruler of Egypt? It begins with the way he relates to himself.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayishlach: Reunited

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:00:45 +0000

What is it like to see a family member after many years apart?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayetzei: Seeing What We Want

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:00:20 +0000

It seems almost inconceivable that Jacob could marry the wrong woman, but that is exactly what happens. His eyes weren’t open to the person in front of him

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Toldot: Peace and Reconciliation

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:00:12 +0000

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Chayei Sara: Coming Together

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:00:09 +0000

This week’s podcast is offered in memory of the 11 precious souls who lost their lives in the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh. As we read about Isaac and Ishmael coming together.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayera: There’s Still Hope

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:00:54 +0000

The example of Abraham appealing on behalf of the people of Sodom and Gomorrah is a powerful one with lessons for today.

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Lech-Lecha: Domestic Violence In The Torah

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:00:39 +0000

Hagar is abused by Sarai and then meets an Angel of Adonai. But what is the lesson there for us?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Noach: We Need A Rainbow

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:00:06 +0000

In Noach’s time there was corruption and lawlessness. We may feel the challenge of witnessing a similar situation in the world around us. But we cannot build an ark or wait for the flood

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Bereishit: A Help And A Challenge

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:00:44 +0000

What is the lesson from the beginning of Torah about the way that men and women should relate to each other and work together?

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Sukkot Special: Friends and Guests

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:00:28 +0000

Why did the Rabbis choose this passage of Torah to read on the Shabbat of Sukkot? Perhaps it was a reminder of the importance of bringing people into our Sukkah and our lives.

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Haazinu: Did God Have To?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:00:41 +0000

Does God really need to remind Moses one more time why he won’t enter the Promised Land? Surely Moses remembers, so why can’t God keep silent at this moment?

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Vayeilech: Hear Our Story

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:00:20 +0000

As Moses’ life draws to an end the Torah emphasizes that he shared his story, but it’s the way it was received that is equally significant.

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Nitzavim: The Most Important Lessons

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:00:12 +0000

From where do we learn our most important lessons. This week’s Torah portion reminds us that often they are right in front of us.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Ki Tavo: Moses’ Audience

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Who is Moses really talking to as we reach the end of Devarim/Deuteronomy?

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Ki Teitzei: Abuse In The Torah

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:00:27 +0000

What does the Alanis Morisette musical “Jagged Little Pill” have to do with this week’s Torah portion? Find out here…

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Shoftim: Judges Come First

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 11:00:11 +0000

When establishing Israelite society what is the necessary first step? This week’s Torah portion is clear.

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Eikev: It Comes Down To Love

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:00:15 +0000

We have 613 commandments in our Torah, but this week Moses reduces what we’re asked to do to a few simple guidelines

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Vaetchanan: Remember don’t Guard

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:00:36 +0000

What’s the difference between the 10 Commandments here and in Shemot/Exodus? One word can have a great deal of significance

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Devarim: The Gift of Time

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:00:51 +0000

Moses knows that his death is imminent and so receives the gift of time for one final book of Torah. What can we learn from his example?

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Matot-Masei: Our Responsibility to Others

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:00:26 +0000

What does the rescue of the soccer team in Thailand have to do with this week’s Torah portion? It’s all about our responsibility.

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Pinchas: Speak Truth To Power

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:00:36 +0000

The daughter of Zelophchad set an example of challenging authority – and they did it together so that we could benefit from the example that they set

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Balak: Trusting Your Gut

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:00:30 +0000

We have our guts and our instincts that we can trust, Balaam had the voice of God, but he ignored that voice and we know that things not go accordingly to his plan.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Chukat: Responsibilities of Leadership

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:00:04 +0000

When we assume a position as leaders, more is expected of us and so we must always behave in a way that is fitting of the role that we have assumed – Moses learns that lesson the hard way in this week’s Torah portion

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Sh’lach-Lecha: Be Like Caleb

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:00:40 +0000

The power of one person to make a difference is clear throughout history and here we see Caleb attempt to be that man

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Beha’alotcha: Eat What You’re Given

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 29 May 2018 11:00:33 +0000

For the Israelites in the wilderness the manna had become boring and so they complained and cried out. God was clearly displeased by the response.

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Naso: Confession

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 22 May 2018 11:00:15 +0000

What is the process laid out in this week’s Torah for when a person sins or does something they shouldn’t have?

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Bamidbar: The Passage of Time

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 15 May 2018 11:00:26 +0000

How do we mark the passing of time? And why is it so important to be aware of the flow of time? This week’s Torah portion offers an important lesson.

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Behar-Bechukotai: Owning The Land

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 08 May 2018 11:00:32 +0000

What can the lessons of the Jubilee Year teach us about our connection to land and a place on this earth?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Emor: Breaking Bread Together

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:31 +0000

At the Tabernacle the High Priest brought 12 loaves of bread together as a way of bringing the community together each and every Shabbat. Providing inspiration for us all.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Achrei Mot-Kedoshim: Caring for Others

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 11:00:43 +0000

What is our obligation to our neighbor, the poor and to the stranger? This week’s Torah portion helps to offer us some insights.

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Tazria-Metzora: A Plague On Your House

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:00:12 +0000

This winter we experienced water damage in our house, but is this what the Torah is referring to when it suggests a house can be afflicted by a plague?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Shmini: Food Glorious Food

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:00:59 +0000

The kosher laws are introduced in this week’s Torah portion and today perhaps they are more significant than ever.

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Pesach: Know Your Story

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:00:29 +0000

What story are we supposed to share around our Seder table for Pesach? Find out here

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Tzav: We Were There

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:00:09 +0000

There is a significance in witnessing something firsthand, rather than hearing about it after the fact. We see that in this week’s Torah

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayikra: God Here And Everywhere

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:00:26 +0000

Where do we meet God? How do we understand God’s place in the world? This week helps with some of those answers.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Tetzaveh: Sharing Power

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:00:12 +0000

Moses ordains Aaron as the High Priest this week and sets a crucial example of how power should never be held in one person’s hands but shared out amongst many.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Terumah: A Divine Home

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:00:14 +0000

How do you make a house into a home? And what does the Tabernacle in the wilderness have to do with it?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Mishpatim: The Right Order

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:00:27 +0000

Why does the Torah portion of Mishpatim begin with a commandment about slavery? What’s the real message?

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Yitro: The Burden of Leadership

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:00:24 +0000

Yitro’s feedback to Moses isn’t just that what he’s doing is bad for him, it’s also bad for the people.

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Beshalach: Taking Responsibility

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:00:19 +0000

What is the real significance of the Israelites crossing over the sea? It is a moment of maturation of entry into adulthood.

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Bo: The Hardened Heart

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:00:14 +0000

We might be uncomfortable with God hardening Pharaoh’s heart, but perhaps there comes a point where corrupt power needs to be taught a powerful lesson.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vaera: Refreshing Our Spirits

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 12:00:50 +0000

When Moses came to the Israelites with God’s promise they were not ready to listen. Their souls were crushed. But they found a way to move forward.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Shemot: Know Your Story

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:00:11 +0000

Why do we begin in the past with the recollection of the names of Jacob’s children? What is the lesson that we are offered by the beginning of Shemot?

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Vayechi: Forwards and Backwards

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 12:00:09 +0000

Jacob’s blessing looks back tohis ancestors and forward into the future. It offers us a final lesson from the final Patriarch.

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Vayigash: Judah’s Love

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:00:16 +0000

Judah’s love for his father is so great, and that care and concern is undiminished even though he acknowledges it is not reciprocated in the same way.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Miketz: Do Something

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 12:00:49 +0000

Why do the brothers wait before going down to Egypt? What does this say about them and their readiness ?to lead

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Vayeshev: Act Quickly

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 12:00:46 +0000

Reuben’s story often gets missed in our Torah, but the lesson he offers is a vital one for us to learn and to follow.

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Vayishlach: Leaving the Past Behind

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:00:54 +0000

What does the Lion King have to do with Esau’s behavior in this week’s Torah portion?

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Vayetzei: An Awesome Place

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:00:07 +0000

Jacob awakes from his dream and recognizes that God is present with him in the place where he slept. We too have the power to see God around us in our world.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Toldot: Pursuing Our Path

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:00:44 +0000

Isaac has a story different from his father and from his son, and as such he teaches us an important lesson.

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Chayei Sara: Running To Do Good

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 12:00:17 +0000

Why is Rebecca really chosen to be the wife of Isaac? And what example does she set for us

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayera: A Pillar of Salt

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:00:11 +0000

Why was Lot’s wife turned into a pillar of salt? Why was this her punishment?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Lech-Lecha: Faith in the Journey

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:00:51 +0000

Abram and Sarai receive a call to embark on a journey and they don’t know where they are going. But they know that they have to bring blessings into our world.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Noach: A Great Name

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:00:34 +0000

How do we get a great name? The story of Babel makes clear it’s not about buildings, but something more important

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Bereishit: Divine Image

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:00:39 +0000

What is the key lesson from the story of creation? What should we take away from the account of how humanity was created?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Sukkot: The Temporary Sukkah

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 11:00:55 +0000

Why do we cram three festivals into such a short period of time? What’s the message of Sukkot coming so quickly after the High Holy Days

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Yom Kippur: Bonus 2 Minutes

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Yom Kippur is one day on the calendar, but what’s it telling us about the way we should live each and every day throughout the year?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Ha’Azinu: Values To Live By

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:00:53 +0000

What are the values that we are told to take to heart by the Torah?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Nitzavim: Being On The Team

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:00:15 +0000

In Nitzavim we all enter into the covenant, but how could we have entered the covenant if we weren’t even there?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Ki Tavo: Feeling Blessed

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:00:33 +0000

How do we understand the passage about choosing blessing or curse in this week’s Torah portion?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Ki Teitzei: Sweeping Out Evil

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:00:28 +0000

What is the lesson that we should take away from the law relating to the defiant and disloyal child?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Shoftim: Caring For The Trees

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:00:16 +0000

What instructions are we given about caring for nature in the midst of war?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Re’eh: Long Term Relationships

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:00:18 +0000

Our relationship with God dates back thousands of years, and God is looking for us to be committed to the relationship.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Eikev: What does God Want?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:00:33 +0000

We have 613 commandments, we have the threat of curses, but what does God really want from the Israelite community?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vaetchanan: All You Need Is Love

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:00:39 +0000

The Beatles were clear about what we need, and this week we see that God also needs and wants love
.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Devarim: Asking For Help

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:00:04 +0000

In the movie Remember the Titans there is a crucial moment where a coach asks for help. Moses begins his farewell address by teaching us to ask for help.

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Matot-Masei: Ending the Book

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:00:27 +0000

How can we end the Book of Bamidbar (Numbers) and the story of the Israelites journey through the wilderness? The closing story leaves us with an important lesson to take forward.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Pinchas: Going High

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:00:14 +0000

Moses this week doesn’t just go high, he soars and demonstrates why he is such a special leader.

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Balak: Turning Fear Into a Blessing

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:00:02 +0000

Fear of the other is a motivating force in society today, it was also a strong force back in Biblical times.

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Korach: One For All

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:00:38 +0000

In the story of Korach it is clear that while we might not all be guilty for his crimes, we are all responsible.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Sh’lach: Seeing Ourselves

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:00:16 +0000

How do we view ourselves and how does this impact the way that others see us? For the spies if they had viewed themselves differently our people’s story might have gone in a different direction.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Beha’alotcha: Attitude & Gratitude

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:00:26 +0000

What does the USA’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement have to do with this week’s Torah portion?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Nasso: Being Seen

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 30 May 2017 11:00:45 +0000

What does the Priestly blessing reveal about our aspirations for our relationship with God?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Bamidbar: Location, Location, Location

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 23 May 2017 11:00:47 +0000

Why is this fourth book of Torah given a name relating to where it takes place?

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Behar-Bechukotai: God’s Incentives

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 16 May 2017 11:00:15 +0000

In the deal that we make with God, what do we get for obeying the commandments. This week God makes it clear how we will be rewarded.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Emor: Make Every Day Count

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 09 May 2017 11:00:26 +0000

Shavuot appears at the culmination of a count, with no date given in the Torah. What is the lesson for us to learn?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: It’s Not Enough to Like the Stranger

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 02 May 2017 11:00:37 +0000

We often talk about loving our neighbor, but in reality we are also commanded to love the stranger. But that’s a much more difficult commandment to keep.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Tazria-Metzora : Bringing Them Back

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:00:50 +0000

What is at the heart of the rituals around Tzaraat (leprosy)? Is it about removing someone from the camp or finding a way to bring them back?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Shmini: The Fires of Loneliness

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:00:19 +0000

Dear Evan Hansen the story of a group of lonely teenagers may have more to do with the story of Nadav and Avihu then you might expect

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Pesach Special: Partnership with God

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:00:11 +0000

How does this week’s Torah portion relate to the musical Hamilton? What is the lesson it is trying to teach about leadership?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Tzav: Empowered to Succeed

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:00:21 +0000

How does Moses ensure that Aaron is empowered to succeed as the High Priest? He does it through the ritual in this week’s Torah portion.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayikra: Speaking to God

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:00:45 +0000

Where do you go to talk to God? For the Israelites in the wilderness it was the Tabernacle. For us it can be harder to find a specific location.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayakhel-Pekudei: The Cloud of God

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:00:17 +0000

Why does God choose to have a cloud descend upon the Tabernacle as the symbol of God’s presence before the people?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Ki Tisa: Arriving on Time

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:00:42 +0000

We know how important punctuality can be, and in this week’s Torah portion we see the terrible outcome from a perceived late arrival.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Tetzaveh: The Right Clothes

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:00:04 +0000

The Clothing of the High Priest sets a tone for service in the Tabernacle and can inspire us and what we wear.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Terumah: Keep A Bag Packed

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:00:04 +0000

From our time in the wilderness we have been a people on a journey travelling towards the Promised Land. We always keep a bag packed just in case.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Mishpatim: Caring for the Stranger

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:00:51 +0000

This week the Torah makes explicitly clear that we should not oppress the stranger and the position of this verse in the list of laws adds another layer to the instruction.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Yitro: Before the Ten Commandments

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0000

What are the necessary steps that the Israelites must complete before they can receive the Ten Commandments from God at Sinai.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Beshalach: What’s In Your backpack?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 12:00:27 +0000

As the Israelites left Egypt Moses carried with him the bones of Joseph as a reminder of where we were coming from.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Bo: The Poor Lamb

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:00:05 +0000

Why on the eve of the Exodus were we told to get a lamb on the 10th day, but to only slaughter it on the 14th day?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vaera: Spirits Crushed

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:05 +0000

How do we ensure that our spirits are never crushed in the same way as the Israelites in Egypt?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Shemot: Taking A Moment

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 12:00:44 +0000

In our instantaneous world a message can be shared before we’ve really thought about the consequences. Moses learns the lesson to always take a moment and therefore shares the lesson with us.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayechi: Joseph’s Tears

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:00:28 +0000

Joseph is a man who likes to cry, but what do we really learn from the final tears he sheds in this week’s Torah portion?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayigash: Joseph’s Other Side

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 12:00:24 +0000

What does It’s a Wonderful Life have to do with Joseph? Is he George Bailey or is he Mr. Potter?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Miketz: Our God Given Gifts

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:00:02 +0000

How do we recognize the gifts and blessings that God gives to us? And how can Joseph serve as a model for us?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayeshev: The Mystery Man

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:00:12 +0000

This week Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, and everything happens because of a chance encounter with a mystery man.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayishlach: Facing our Fears

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:00:46 +0000

Jacob has to confront his ultimate fear in this week’s Torah portion. In this way he sets an example for all of us.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayetzei: God’s House

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:00:16 +0000

Where do we find God in this world? Where is the place worthy of being God’s home here on earth.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Toldot: Children Of The Heel

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:00:33 +0000

What does wrestling have to do with our Patriarch Jacob and the origins of his name?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Chayei Sara: Pay It Forward

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:00:17 +0000

The most common way of paying it forward is to buy a cup of coffee for the person behind you in the line, but what’s the Biblical equivalent, and what’s the reward?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayera: A Divided Society

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:00:32 +0000

What’s the lesson from this week’s Torah portion for our post-Election society?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Celebrating Two Minutes of Torah

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 12:00:02 +0000

In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay stops for a moment to sit with Danny Burkeman, who has been podcasting Two Minutes of Torah on JCast Network for nearly five years. Not only that, Danny and his podcast was recently included in an article by the JTA about the Top Seven Jewish Podcasts which was then also featured on The Times of Israel.

In this episode, Darone and Danny reflect on creating podcasts, the feeling that can happen that no one is listening, and celebrating this wonderful success.

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Lech-Lecha: The Stranger

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 12:00:27 +0000

Dostoevsky said you can judge a society by the way it treats its prisoners, Judaism focuses much more on how societies treat the stranger.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Noach: Be Present

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:00:34 +0000

What is the most important word in the Torah? For me it’s not even a competition, Hineini is the most important word.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Bereishit: No More Competition

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:00:47 +0000

What do Cain and Abel have to do with the Rio Olympics? The two brothers serve as a cautionary tale about viewing life as a competition.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Sukkot Special: We Were Wanderers

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:00:14 +0000

What is the real message of Sukkot for us? How does it fit alongside Pesach and Shavuot as the three foot festivals

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Ha’Azinu: So Near And Yet So Far

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:00:24 +0000

Moses is told to go up Mount Nebo, he will get to view the Promised Land, but he will never enter it.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vayeilech: Come Together

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:00:07 +0000

Every seven years Moses declared that as a community we would appear together to hear his Torah, ensuring a connection.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Nitzavim: Owning Our Torah

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:00:15 +0000

How do we each own the Torah? When we receive Torah when we become Bar or Bat Mitzvah how does it become our own?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Ki Tavo: We Were Refugees

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 11:00:55 +0000

Today as the world faces a refugee crisis what should our response be?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Ki Teitzei: What To Do With A Lost Phone

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:00:50 +0000

What do you do when you find someone’s lost property? The Torah is unequivocal in its response

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Shoftim: What Are We Pursuing?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 11:00:20 +0000

In August thousands of people went out in pursuit of an Olympic Gold Medal, but what is it that we are pursuing in our world?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Re’eh: Not Quite Yet

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:00:33 +0000

Is the Torah telling us that there will be no needy amongst us? Or is it an aspirational verse?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Eikev: A New Setting For Waze

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:00:56 +0000

We can get there in the quickest time, the least mileage, but what about getting there the most beautiful way possible?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Vaetchanan: Why The Shema

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:00:54 +0000

This week as we read the Shema in our Torah portion we might ask the question of what is it about this prayer that has made it so successful and such a central part of our liturgy

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Devarim: Where We Came From

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:00:48 +0000

Why does Moses begin by telling the people what they already know? Why is it so important to know where we come from?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Masei: Bearing Responsibility

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 11:00:15 +0000

What do the Cities of Refuge teach us about our responsibility for one another and the actions we must take?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Matot: #WeAreIsrael

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:00:05 +0000

We have a resposibility for all of Israel whether we live there or whether we live in the Diaspora. The Reubenites and the Gadites are the first to demonstrate this.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Pinchas: Being A Leader

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:00:54 +0000

What does it take to be a leader, and why in the Torah portion named for Pinchas does Joshua become the leader?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Balak: Fear Of The Other

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 11:00:44 +0000

As we still come to terms with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, we can see the power that fear of the other can have in our Torah and today.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Chukat: Take A Deep Breath

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:00:32 +0000

How do we avoid losing our tempers? What is the lesson from Moses’ behavior in this week’s Torah portion?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Korach: The Most Gracious Leader

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:00:47 +0000

Politics is increasingly black and white, but Moses shows another way of dealing with political opponents

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Sh’lach: Helping Us Remember

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:00:07 +0000

How do we remember the most important things in our lives? And what was the original purpose of the tzitzit, the fringes on our garments

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Beha’alotcha: Too Much Of A Good Thing

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:00:57 +0000

In the wilderness with the manna falling from heaven the Israelites complain that they don’t have enough meat to eat, so God gives them meat, more than they could have bargained for.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Nasso: God’s Protection

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:00:12 +0000

What happens when we commit a sin against another person? God gets involved!

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Bamidbar: Proof of God

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 31 May 2016 11:00:07 +0000

What is the reason that the first born sons belong to God? The Torah offers one explanation, but perhaps there is another.

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Bechukotai: Carrots And Sticks

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 May 2016 11:00:45 +0000

What is the consequence for the Israelites not obeying God’s commandments? It may seem strange that there is an emphasis on the Sabbatical year.

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Behar: Sharing The Spoils

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 17 May 2016 11:00:08 +0000

Once we get into the land how are we supposed to share it with those around us?

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Emor: The Power Of Our Words

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:00:42 +0000

What happened to the blasphemer and what is the lesson that we can learn from this Biblical incident?

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Kedoshim: What Does It Mean To Be Holy?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 03 May 2016 19:00:29 +0000

This week we’re told that we should be holy just like God, but how exactly are we supposed to be holy?

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Acharei Mot: What’s Behind That Curtain

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:00:30 +0000

When a curtain covers something, inevitably there is a sense of mystery, and that’s the case with our synagogues and the Tabernacle in the wilderness.

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Pesach: Discomfort With The Plagues

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:00:33 +0000

What did the Rabbis really think about the plagues? Suibtely they may have structured the Haggadah to express their comfort.

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Metzora: A Ritual of Return

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:00:56 +0000

Is this week’s Torah portion about removing impurity from our community, or is it really about including and bringing people in.

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Vayikra: Drawing Close

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000

With the sacrificial system the Israelites had a way of approaching God, we have removed ourselves from sacrifices, but they still may inspire us with their deeper meaning

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Pekudei: Making Space

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:00:34 +0000

How does God make space for the world and for us, in this week we see how God creates the space for us to move forward.

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Vayakhel: Buying In

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:00:04 +0000

How did the Tabernacle turn out to be the most successful fundraising campaign in history? Find out here.

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Ki Tisa: Doubt and Fear

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:00:46 +0000

the only thing we have to fear is fear itself

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Tetzaveh: Our God Given Gifts

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:00:44 +0000

Where do the abilities that we have come from? In this week’s Torah portion the Divine origins are made clear.

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Terumah: More Than Just A Building

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:00:32 +0000

The Tabernacle in the wilderness gets two names this week, revealing something of what it was intended to be.

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Mishpatim: Do Not Exploit the Weak

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:00:47 +0000

The laws about lending money and what may be taken as a guarantee provide insight for us about how we should treat the other.

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Yitro: Dividing The Ten Commandments

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:00:12 +0000

The difference between the Jewish and Christian division of the commandments is revealing of how we see ourselves and our relationship with God.

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Beshalach: Choosing Our Words

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:00:05 +0000

Contrasting the songs of Moses and Miriam it is striking to see the difference in length.

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Bo: Sharing Our Story

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 12:00:17 +0000

This week as we continue telling the story of the plagues we might wonder what the message is behind the plagues and these events.

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Vaera: God’s Interview

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:00:40 +0000

Initially the people did not listen to Moses or accept God, perhaps therefore the plagues and miracles were God’s way of proving God’s credentials.

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Shemot: Reluctance To Lead

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 12:00:10 +0000

It’s Presidential primaries time and a lot of people are desperate to be the leader. Moses stands in stark contrast to this group.

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Vayechi: Once A Hebrew, Always A Hebrew

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 12:00:11 +0000

Joseph’s final request demonstrates that despite all of those years in Egypt he maintained a connection to Israel.

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Vayigash: More Than Words

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:00:32 +0000

Words are important, but sometimes it’s about more than just our words in sharing a message with those around us.

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Chanukah Bonus: Adding Our Light

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:00:20 +0000

Chanukah is here and as we celebrate the festival of light how can we be among those bringing light into the world?

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Miketz: Planning For The Future

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 12:00:16 +0000

As we read about Joseph’s interpretation pf Pharaph’s dreams we see that it is less about interpretation and more about planning for the future.

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Vayeshev: Concern for Others

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 12:00:06 +0000

Joseph has 2 dreams that he shares with his family, had Jacob intervened after the first dream would things have been different?

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Vayishlach: God Wrestlers

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:00:38 +0000

Jacob receives a new name this week, and it is one filled with meaning for him and for us as his descendants.

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Vayetzei: Divine Karma

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:00:59 +0000

It would be nice to believe in a world of karma, but all too often that is not what we see and experience. But perhaps this week we have an example of what goes around, comes around.

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Toldot: Peace With Our Enemies

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:00:51 +0000

Isaac found a way to make peace with his enemies, a challenge that still eludes us today.

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Chayei Sara: Making Our Peace

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:00:51 +0000

Although Isaac is largely absent for this week’s Torah portion, through it we can see how we makes his peace with events that have gone before.

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Vayera: Taxi For Abraham

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 11:00:04 +0000

Why was Abraham chosen by God, this week perhaps we finally get an answer

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Lech-Lecha: The Children of Abraham

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:00:55 +0000

There are 2 Covenants in this week’s Torah portion, and a reminder of the potential for Jews and Muslims to coexist together

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Noach: Washing Everything Clean

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 11:00:24 +0000

Water has the power to clean us, but in this week’s Torah portion we also read about the way that it can destroy. What is the link?

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Bereishit: Be Careful With Our Words

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:00:51 +0000

The misunderstanding of words is what leads Adam and Eve to eat from the tree in the Garden. How different things could have been with a more careful use of words.

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Sukkot: Making The Temporary Permanent

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:00:56 +0000

We build our Sukkah and what is the link to the Sukkat Shalom, the Sukkah of Peace we pray about in our Hashkiveinu prayer.

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Ha’Azinu: Nourishing Ourselves

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 10:58:57 +0000

How can words be likened to the rain in Moses’ final poem – what is the nourishment that we are receiving?

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Vayeilech: Making Our Peace

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:00:22 +0000

How does Moses make his peace with the fact that he will die and not lead the Israelites into the Promised Land.

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Nitzavim: Standing Tall

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:00:06 +0000

To enter into our covenant we have to be able to stand tall in the presence of God. And we have to continue standing today.

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Ki Tavo: Individuals In Community

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 11:00:55 +0000

We are all individuals in the midst of a community, as is made clear by our Thanksgiving in this week’s Torah portion

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Ki Teitzei: Our Responsibility

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:00:59 +0000

For whom are we really responsible? This week’s Torah portion suggests it extends beyond ourselves.

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Shoftim: All Is Not Fair In Love And War

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:00:50 +0000

Devarim deals with wars and destruction, but it also offers us a moral imperative reminding us that there is a way to wage a war appropriately.

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Re’eh: To Be Free

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:00:19 +0000

What are the symbols of our freedom and what made the Israelites free in the wilderness?

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Ekev: Communal Love

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:00:23 +0000

We are told to love God, but here we are also told, communally, to love the stranger.

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Vaetchanan: Compassionate Punishment

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:00:27 +0000

How can we punish someone while still being compassionate? God demonstrates this in the handling of Moses.

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Devarim: Carried By God

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:00:35 +0000

How does God care for us and what is our relationship with God as ruler and as parent?

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Matot-Masei: Responsibility For Others

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:00:20 +0000

Who are we actually responsible for? In this week’s Torah portion we discover the net is wider than we might have thought.

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Pinchas: Female Intervention

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:00:55 +0000

This week we see the difference between the daughters of Zelphchad and the other men of Bamidbar. It offers important lessons for all of us.

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Balak: Listening To The Donkey

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:00:18 +0000

In this week’s Torah portion the lessons from a talking donkey are in more than just the words she speaks.

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Chukat: Time For A Change

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:00:24 +0000

Change can be difficult, but often that difficult change is necessary, as we see in this week’s Torah portion.

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Korach: God’s Protective Nature

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:00:59 +0000

How does God react when Moses and Aaron are challenged? In some ways more strongly than when the challenge is against God.

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Sh’lach: How We See Ourselves

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 11:00:21 +0000

How does our perception of ourselves effect the way that other people see us?

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Beha’alotcha: Include Don’t Exclude

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:00:37 +0000

What happens when we miss a celebration? How can we find ways to include and engage, rather than excluding members of our community.

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Nasso: Sharing Our Blessing

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 May 2015 11:00:37 +0000

We receive the Priestly blessing, but how can we share a blessing

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Bamidbar: Look How Far We’ve Come

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 19 May 2015 11:00:07 +0000

The census is an opportunity to stop and take stock, but it also reminds us of what is important.

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Bechukotai: Rewards

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 12 May 2015 11:00:51 +0000

How do we ensure that we receive the rewards that God promises us

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Behar: The Lessons of Slavery

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 05 May 2015 11:00:53 +0000

Why are we told over and over again that God brought us out of the land of Egypt? This week offers one insight.

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Emor: Counting Up

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 11:00:21 +0000

This week we get the festival calendar, but Shavuot does not get a date. What can we learn from counting up to this festival?

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Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Getting Away With It

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 11:00:22 +0000

Just because we can get away with doing the wrong thing the Torah portion serves as a reminder we must still do what is right.

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Tazria-Metzora: Including All

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:00:01 +0000

What can we learn from this Torah portion about bringing people in, rather than pushing them away

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Shemini: No Words

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:00:13 +0000

Sometimes the only response, even if we don’t realize it, is silence

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Pesach Special: Asking Questions

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:00:03 +0000

What is at the center of the Pesach Seder, one could argue it’s all about asking questions.

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Tzav: Keeping the Fire Burning

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:00:24 +0000

How do we keep the fire of sacrifices in the words of our prayers?

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Vayikra: The Power Of A Touch

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 11:00:57 +0000

We know that touching someone or something creates a connection, imagine how it was for the Priest with the animal he would be sacrificing.

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Vayakhel-Pekudei: Take A Break

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:00:31 +0000

Sometimes we get so engrossed in a project that we forget to stop, Shabbat can be a weekly reminder that we all need to take a break.

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Ki Tisa: Using Our Divine Gifts

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 12:00:01 +0000

How can we use our gifts to make the world a better place. Bezalel found a way in this week’s Torah portion, what will our way be?

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Tetzaveh: Words To Live By

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:00:19 +0000

What is our motto for life? The High Priest had words in front of his eyes that could serve as a motto for him, and maybe for us as well.

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Terumah: Working Together

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:00:52 +0000

What happens when we don’t build in competition with each other, but in cooperation with one another?

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Mishpatim: Taking Care Of Others

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:00:21 +0000

What is my responsibility to people around me? How concerned do I need to be with the way that my actions impact those around me? What happens if I own an ox?

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Yitro: Empowerment

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:00:02 +0000

Trusting the next generation to take responsibility can be difficult, but it is also important for allowing them to grow and develop

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Beshalach: Stepping Into The Unknown

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 12:00:02 +0000

How do you take the first step? Sometimes stepping forward can require an act of faith and courage, and it can still be very difficult.

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Bo: Maturing With Age

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:00:45 +0000

How do we read the story of the plagues as adults, understanding that people suffered and died so that we could be free?

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Vayera: What’s In A Name

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:00:08 +0000

Why does God use a different name when speaking to Moses? What’s the significance of the names that we choose?

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Shemot: Learning to Lead

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:00:36 +0000

How does Moses become the leader of the Israelites, what does he do to establish himself as the person chosen to lead us from slavery to freedom.

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Vayechi: Brotherly Love

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 12:00:49 +0000

How can we end the book of Bereishit? With an act of brotherly love from Joseph towards his siblings.

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Vayigash: Tears of Joy

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 12:00:18 +0000

We frequently associate tears with sadness, but often there are tears of joy, coming from a place of unadulterated happiness.

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Miketz: Credit Where Credit Is Due

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:00:30 +0000

It’s awards season, but as Joseph prepares to walk the red carpet he makes sure to thank and attribute his success to God.

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Vayeshev: The Nearly Man…

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:00:46 +0000

Reuben stands on the brink of greatness, but he hesitates and misses his chance, what can we learn from his lesson?

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Vayishlach: Darth Esau

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:00:27 +0000

What do Darth Vader and Esau have in common? Find out here…

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Vayetzei: The Religious If

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:00:34 +0000

When and how do we say “if” to God, Jacob sets an example in this week’s Torah portion.

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Toldot: Frozen Relationships

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 12:00:35 +0000

Ana and Elsa share a tragic element of the story of Jacob and Esau, you can find out more here…

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Chayei Sara: What’s In Our Control?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:00:25 +0000

We often make promises we simply cannot keep due to factors beyond our control, but what does this week’s Torah portion teach us?

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Vayera: Bargaining With God

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:00:59 +0000

Who would date to bargain or negotiate with God? Abraham would…

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Lech-Lecha: Be The Blessing

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 11:00:52 +0000

What do you want to be when you grow up? Or what are we as the Jewish people supposed to be?

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Noach: Righteous Right Now

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:00:12 +0000

Noah is described as righteous in his generation – but is this a good or bad thing?

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Bereishit: God’s To Do List

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:00:14 +0000

Perhaps God didn’t get to quite everything on the to do list, so what does that mean for us?

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Sukkot Chol HaMoed: Sukkot Special

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 11:00:44 +0000

What is the symbolism of the Lulav and the Etrog? And what does it mean for our community?

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Yom Kippur: The Happiest Day?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:00:59 +0000

In the Mishnah Yom Kippur is described as the happiest day in the Jewish calendar, what do you think?

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Ha’Azinu: On Eagle’s Wings

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 11:00:40 +0000

At this time of year the imagery of God as an eagle reminds us of God’s power to punish and to save.

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Nitzavim-Vayeilech: Our Words And Deeds

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:00:37 +0000

Where do we find Torah? According to Moses it is in our mouths and our hearts – but what exactly does that mean?

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Ki Tavo: The Power To Choose

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:00:58 +0000

As Moses offers the people blessings or curse, we can focus on the content or we can consider the fact that we are even given a choice.

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Ki Teitzei: A Sustainable Environment

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:00:57 +0000

What does Judaism have to tell us about how we can protect the environment for future generations.

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Shoftim: Pursuing and Spreading Justice

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 11:00:33 +0000

What is the lesson of the repetition of the word justice and how can we really pursue it. Perhaps by taking part in the #ElulMitzvahChallenge .

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Re’eh: The World As It Could Be

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:00:28 +0000

Robin Williams as Professor Keating encouraged us to dream of the world as it could be, this week the Torah has a similar message.

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Ekev: Remembering Where We’ve Come From

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:00:07 +0000

Moses warns the people about forgetting their past. Could he really be speaking to us?

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Vaetchanan: I’ve Been To The Mountaintop

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 11:00:07 +0000

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Moses both had the opportunity to ascend the mountaintop, but they dealt with their fate in different ways.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Devarim: Moses’ Memory

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:00:04 +0000

As we begin the book of Devarim we might ask questions about Moses’ memory and his motivation in sharing stories with the people.

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Masei: Thou Shalt Not Seek Revenge

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:00:28 +0000

Who is really being protected by the Cities of Refuge? Perhaps protection goes in both directions.

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Matot: Our Responsibility

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:00:29 +0000

As Jews living in the Diaspora what is our responsibility to the people of Israel suffering under terrorist attack? The Torah portion of Matot offers us an answer.

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Pinchas: A Covenant of Peace

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:00:16 +0000

How do we read the story of Pinchas in light of the killings of teenagers which have happened in Israel over these past few weeks.

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Balak: Turning Curse Into Blessing

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:00:45 +0000

While Bilaam was supposed to curse the Israelites, he did not just bless us, but he also gave us a part of our liturgy, which we still recite today.

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Chukat: Saying Goodbye Isn’t Always Easy

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:00:19 +0000

This week God begins the process of saying goodbye to Moses’ years of leadership, and we can see it is a difficult process.

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Korach: You Say You Want A Revolution

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:00:01 +0000

Korach is the Torah’s revolutionary figure, but we may wonder why he chose to challenge Moses and Aaron who had led the people all these years.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Sh’lach: You Can’t Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:00:58 +0000

After emerging from slavery why was that generation unable to enter the Promised Land?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Beha’alotcha: Words Can Hurt And Words Can Heal

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:00:01 +0000

We know that words are powerful, this week we read about the way they can be used positively and negatively

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Nasso: Caring For The Sick

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 27 May 2014 11:00:12 +0000

We are sometimes fearful not just of the disease, but of its very name. In Biblical times, the disease they appear to have feared was leprosy

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Bamidbar: Everybody Counts

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 20 May 2014 11:00:05 +0000

What is the lesson of the census? And specifically the one conducted by Moses in the wilderness?

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Bechukotai: Our Planet Needs a Rest

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 13 May 2014 11:00:55 +0000

How do we use and abuse the natural world, what are our obligations to give the planet a break?

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Behar: Lucky Number Seven

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 06 May 2014 11:00:43 +0000

It might seem strange to suggest Judaism has a lucky number, but if not lucky, then number 7 definitely appears to be important.

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Emor: Family Comes First

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:00:42 +0000

This week we are reminded of the importance of our families

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Kedoshim: Loving Ourselves To Love Others

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:00:40 +0000

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Pesach Special: The Wicked Child

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:00:59 +0000

The danger of labeling this child and the question has far reaching consequences for our Jewish community.

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Acharei Mot: The Sounds of Silence

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 11:00:14 +0000

How does Aaron move on from the death of his two sons? With silence…

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Metzora: Alms For An Ex-Leper

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 11:00:54 +0000

Monty Python’s leper was cured miraculously, but how might a ritual have been better?

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Tazria: Sick Clothing

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 11:00:28 +0000

How can our clothes today be considered leprous?

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Shemini: The Dangers Of Sacred Space

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:00:10 +0000

What are the dangers of the Kotel and the Temple Mount?

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Tzav: The Fire Within

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 11:00:34 +0000

What is the message of the ever burning fire in the Tabernacle for us today?

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Vayikra: Praying With Our Bodies

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 12:00:22 +0000

We do not inherit the world from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. What exactly does this mean in the Jewish context and how can we ensure that we pass on a Judaism we are proud of.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Pekudei: Living In A Material World

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:00:40 +0000

The Oscars are coming, what can this week’s Torah portion teach us about them.

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Vayakhel: Giving Something That Matters

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:00:52 +0000

It’s not just the giving that counts it’s also important to consider what we give

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Ki Tisa: Take A Break

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 12:00:11 +0000

If we paused for Shabbat when building the Tabernacle surely we should take a break from our own work

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Tetzaveh: Clothes Make The Man

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:00:22 +0000

What can we learn from the High Priest’s uniform described this week?

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Terumah: Home vs. Synagogue

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:00:20 +0000

How have these two centers become sacred space for today’s Jewish community?

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Mishpatim: We Were Strangers

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:00:52 +0000

We are the descendants of immigrants, so how does that impact us today?

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Yitro: Uniting the Jewish Community

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:00:21 +0000

How can we all answer with one voice?

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Beshalach: From Miriam To Debbie

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:00:17 +0000

Song has always had a power over us to move us and inspire us.

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Bo: Let’s Start At The Very Beginning

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 12:00:55 +0000

Why does Torah begin with the story of creation? Why did some think it should begin with this week’s Torah portion?

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Va’eira: Magic Or Miracle

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 12:00:02 +0000

How do know if something is just a slight of hand or a real miracle? This week we see the difference.

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Shemot: God Has A Name

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:00:02 +0000

Why do we write G-d, and what is God’s name? Find out this week.

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Vayechi: Sharing An Individual Blessing

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 12:00:53 +0000

This week Jacob finds a way to bless each one of his children as individuals, celebrating their uniqueness and individuality in a way which can inspire us.

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Vayigash: Getting Over The Bumps In The Road

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 12:00:14 +0000

Joseph is an example for overcoming challenges in our lives, and realizing sometimes that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Miketz: Overprotective Parents

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:00:34 +0000

Parents have to eventually let go and give their children some independence, this week Jacob struggled with this very problem.

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Chanukah: Light in the Darkness

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 13:00:43 +0000

Why do we add a candle each night of Chanukah? And how can we bring more light into the world?

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Vayeishev: Joseph Has The X-Factor

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 12:00:38 +0000

Joseph sets us a model of working hard and persevering to reach one’s goals and dreams, challenging today’s celebrity culture.

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Vayishlach: The Pride Of Our Name

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:00:09 +0000

There are many names the State of Israel could have chosen, find out why the one they chose is significant and appropriate.

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Vayetze: God Help The Mister…

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:00:18 +0000

For most of Genesis we read of difficult sibling relationships, perhaps here we have 2 sisters offering a different model.

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Toldot: The Rebound Patriarch

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 11:00:58 +0000

What is Isaac’s story? What do we learn of the man in between Abraham and Jacob?

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Chayeh Sarah: Finding An Appropriate Partner

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:00:36 +0000

We Jews are obsessed with matchmaking, and this week we read the story of the first Jewish shiduch.

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Parashat Vayera: The Real Sin Of Sodom

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:00:12 +0000

Sodom and Gomorah are wicked cities, but what is the sin that they are guilty of, it might surprise you to find out what the Rabbis thought….

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Parashat Lech Lecha: Where Do Babies Come From?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 11:00:07 +0000

This week as Abraham prays for an heir it is as though Sarah is an unnecessary part of the equation, and this causes problems which will linger for years to come…

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Parashat Noach: The Many Colors Of The Rainbow

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:00:40 +0000

The rainbow is the symbol of God’s covenant with all of humanity and what a truly appropriate symbol it is.

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Bereishit: Don’t Get Your Fingers Burnt

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:00:05 +0000

When God placed the tree in the garden was God placing an irresistable temptation in front of Adam and Eve? Did God have bigger plans of which this was a necessary stage in our human growth and development?

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Nitzavim-Vayelech: Responsibility For Our Future

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:00:08 +0000

We do not inherit the world from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. What exactly does this mean in the Jewish context and how can we ensure that we pass on a Judaism we are proud of.

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Ki Tavo: Knowing Where We Come From

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 11:00:16 +0000

Alongside the Pesach Seder maybe it is time for an individual family seder to learn our own history and share our own stories with the next generation.

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Ki Tetzeh: Finding Your Fellow’s Ox

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 11:00:04 +0000

We see the lost and found posters for dogs, but what did the Torah
mandate us to do for lost animals?

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Shoftim: The Pursuit of Justice

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:00:04 +0000

We often use the word tzedakkah as though it requires no translation, but what does it really mean, and how do we really achieve it?

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Re’eh: The Price of Free Will

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:00:45 +0000

We can live in a world with reward and punishment or we can live in a world with free will. There are challenges in both scenarios, but which would you choose?

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Eikev: What Would Supernanny Do?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:00:11 +0000

How would Supernanny have advised Moses to deal with the disobedient Israelites. Find out in this week’s Two Minutes of Torah

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Vaetchanan: It’s Our Covenant

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:00:34 +0000

Did we stand at Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments? According to the Midrash we were all there.

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Devarim: Knowing Your Limits

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:00:04 +0000

How do we know how much we can handle? Moses once again provides us with a wonderful example of knowing when we sometimes need to ask for help.

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Matot-Masey: British Jews or Jewish Brits

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:00:26 +0000

How do we make sense of our dual identity as Jews and as citizens of the countries in which we live. This week we see that dual identity is an age old challenge faced by our people./p>

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Pinchas: The Rabbis Offer A Hidden Critique

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:00:34 +0000

Pinchas’ story is a difficult one, but perhaps the Rabbis tried to make it a little more palatable. Hiding a critique in the way they dealt with it.

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Balak: Different Ways to God

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 11:00:26 +0000

With talking donkeys and angels we can miss the fact that Bilaam has a conversation with God. What does this teach us about the ways to get to God?

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Chukat: Two Strikes And You’re Out

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Moses is a great leader, but when he slips up he gets punished, and at the same time demonstrates why he was such a great leader.

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Korach: The Art of Complaining

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:00:34 +0000

There is a way to complain and a way not to complain, this week we read about Korach who brought a complaint and ended up swallowed up by the earth. How things might have been different if Korach had approached Moses in an appropriate way.

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Shelach-Lecha: Fear of the Unknown

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:00:34 +0000

New things can be scary, but they can also be wonderful. Fear can be a paralyzing emotion, and for our ancestors in the wilderness fear of the unknown prevented them reaching the Promised Land. But what if they had a little more faith in God…

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Behalotecha: It’s Like Riding A Bike

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:50 +0000

There comes a moment when we have to ride forward unaided. This is a difficult moment for parent and child, but it is also a moment of freedom. For the Children of Israel in the wilderness God was supporting them, our situation today is very different.

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Naso: Living Life To The Fullest

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:52 +0000

What can we learn from Samson? And why did the Nazirite offer a sin offering when the period of their vow was over? Perhaps there is a lesson for us about how we should live our lives.

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Bamidbar: The Equality Of Numbers

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:46 +0000

Name or number, what would you prefer? And what is the significance of numbering people rather than naming them?

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Behar: The Commoner And The Prince

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:00:41 +0000

How do we ensure that the poor and the needy are protected, so that no-one is left to languish in poverty? This week’s Torah portion offers a solution to that very problem.

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Emor: The Importance of Time Off

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:54 +0000

Often our lives feel like an endless toil through the working week. But right on cue, every seventh day we celebrate Shabbat. What is the lesson of Shabbat and the festive calendar introduced in this week’s Torah portion?

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Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: After Death Speak Holiness

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:12:04 +0000

How do we make sense of these two very different Torah portions appearing side by side and together as a double portion this week. Perhaps the names of the portion offer us an important lesson about how to deal with a bereavement.

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Tazria-Metzora: Under The Water

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:00:04 +0000

We may often think that the Jewish ritual purity laws are outdated. But perhaps in the mikverh we can find new meaning and significance in the experience of immersing ourselves in the water.

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Shemini: We All Make Mistakes

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:00:35 +0000

What can we learn from Han Solo and the rituals of the High Priest in this week’s Torah portion? Perhaps it can offer us an insight into the fact that none of us are perfect and that all of us will make mistakes.

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Tzav: Why Kosher?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:00:25 +0000

We talk about keeping kosher, but why do it, what’s the reason behind our dietary laws? And how do they fit into our general decision making about what to or what not to eat?

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Vayikra: A Religion Of Sacrifice Or Investment

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:13 +0000

In today’s world the word sacrifice has a certain negative connotation to it; we do not think of making sacrifices as a good thing. This week’s Torah portion is all about sacrifices, but what if we saw them as investments instead. Listen to find out more…

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Vayakhel-Pekudei: Those Who Really Can… Teach

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:00:25 +0000

What made Betzalel the man chosen by God to build the Tabernacle. It was of course his skilled craftsmanship, but also maybe his talents as a teacher.

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Ki Tisa: Pushing God’s Buttons

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:59 +0000

We all have buttons which others can push, issues which cause us to explode. This week we read as the Israelites push God’s buttons, but thanks to Moses the explosion is averted.
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Tetzaveh: Kissing The Israelite Badge

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:00:56 +0000

On our sports shirts we wear our teams colors and motif with pride. Back in the Temple maybe the High Priest was wearing his own version of the Israelite sporting kit.

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Terumah: Bringing The People Together With God

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:00:23 +0000

We built the Tabernacle for God to dwell amongst us and today with no Tabernacle or Temple we have synagogues. What is the significance of this institution for our relationship with each other and our relationship with God.

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Mishpatim: Distracted Driving and Goring Oxen

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:00:06 +0000

The Torah doesn’t speak about using our phones while we drive, but it still has a lesson to teach. Although in the Torah the danger is connected to goring oxen rather than a person’s car.

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Yitro: Remembering To Thank Our Families

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:00:07 +0000

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It’s celebrity award season & we all wait to hear who they will thank, just in case they forget someone important. In this week’s Torah portion Moses was in danger of forgetting some very important people, thankfully Yitro was there to help him remember.

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Beshalach: A Leap of Faith

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:00:53 +0000

With the sea in front of them the Israelites had to take a leap of faith to leave Egypt and their life of slavery behind. And it was one man who stepped forward to lead the way.

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Bo: Taking Responsibility

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:00:56 +0000

How do we learn to take responsibility for ourselves? In this week’s Torah portion God helped the Israelites to begin to take responsibility for their actions, and so to truly become a free people.

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Vayera: Asking For Help

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:01:03 +0000

It’s hard to ask for help, but if Moses can do it, maybe we can too.

We don’t like to admit our shortcomings or our failings, but asking for help is sometimes the only way in which we can be truly successful. Moses was not afraid to ask for help, and in return God was prepared to assist him.

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Shemot: Righteous Gentiles in Egypt

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:00:15 +0000

In Shemot the Egyptians seem to be the bad guys, but two women challenge this assumption. As we read about the persecution of the Israelites by the Egyptians, the midwives Shifrah and Puah are a powerful reminder that not everyone was necessarily evil and wicked.

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Vayechi: Taking the Good With the Bad

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:00:13 +0000

How do we bless our children? And which Biblical figures do we hope they become like. This week find out why we bless our boys the way that we do.

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Vayigash: Gotta Find My Purpose

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:01:09 +0000

Do we know what our purpose in life is? And do we even have a specific purpose? Joseph experienced many highs and lows along his path to power in Egypt. But who was responsible? Find out in this week’s Two Minutes of Torah.

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Miketz: A Fair Swap

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:00:16 +0000

At school children are often involved in negotiating swaps for stickers or collectible cards. There’s always the crucial question of what would be a fair swap. The same question Jacob deals with in this week’s Torah portion.

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Vayeshev: Open Our Eyes

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:00:53 +0000

We all see things differently and in this week’s Torah portion our power of sight is emphasized in the story of Judah and Tamar. What did they see and equally importantly, what did they fail to see?

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Vayishlach: Not Prayer Alone

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:00:47 +0000

It is all very well to pray, but with what should we accompany our prayers? This week Jacob makes a sincere prayer to God for protection from Esau; but he does not rely on prayer alone.

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Vayetzei: Bargaining with God

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:00:22 +0000

We don’t often think of our prayers as a negotiation with God, but this week Jacob doesn’t just pray, he negotiates.

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Toldot: Living A Life True To Myself

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:00:21 +0000

Jacob or Israel? Stealing the blessing this week lays the seed for future problems. As Jacob lives a life conflicted between being true to his blessing and being true to the blessing of his brother.

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Chayeh Sarah: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:01:08 +0000

Isaac is out of sight at the start of this week’s Torah portion, find out where he went…

At the beginning of this week’s Torah portion Isaac is missing. After his almost sacrifice last week he appears to have disappeared. Find out where he went and how he returns this week. With a valuable lesson from the time he was out of sight.

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Vayera: Abraham and Hurricane Sandy, Opening Our Homes to Those In Need

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:42:22 +0000

This week the east coast of America was hit by Hurricane Sandy, and many were displaced from their homes. Abraham and Sarah set an example for us about how to behave when people are in need.

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Lech Lecha: What Are We Afraid Of?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:00:55 +0000

You might think Abraham didn’t have a lot to be frightened about, but God has to reassure him and tell him not to be afraid. How might we find reassurance from God and the relationship with Abraham?

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Noah: The Tallest Building in the World

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:00:30 +0000

Many people have tried to build the tallest building in the world, but how often do people give as much thought to what will fill the building. Find out what the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings have to do with this week’s Torah portion…

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Bereishit: What’s In A Naming?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:00:48 +0000

Parents give their children names, and this week Adam names all of the animals. What is the significance of Adam, in the first human action, giving a name to all of the animals.

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A Sukkot Special: I’ll Blow Your House In

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:01:07 +0000

This week is a special Two Minutes of Torah for the festival of Sukkot. I’ll blow your house in. We’ve all read about the three little pigs, but what is the moral of the story and what is the message of Sukkot and the Sukkah?

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Haazinu: Holding His Head High

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:00:46 +0000

Losing one’s job is never easy, but as Moses prepares to let go of his position as leader of the Israelites he behaves in a way which can be an example for all of us.

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Vayeleich: What’s Your Motto?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:00:27 +0000

There is no official Jewish motto or tagline, but if there was what would it be. Find out in this week’s Torah portion.

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Nitzavim: Whose Torah Is It Anyway?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:01:16 +0000

We often rely on Rabbis and Jewish professionals to bring the Torah to us. But this week’s Torah portion seems to suggest that maybe the Torah belongs somewhere else.

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Ki Tavo: Making Good Choices

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:00:40 +0000

For children the concept of good and bad choices can be very important in learning about how to behave. In this week’s Torah we are given our own version of a good or bad choice, with explicit consequences about what will happen in both situations.

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Ki Teitzei: The Right to Privacy

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:00:23 +0000

Many of us jealously guard our privacy, and expect it to be a right which is protected by law. This week the Torah ensures that this right to privacy was extended to all members of society.

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Shoftim: Motivating The Troops

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:01:20 +0000

What is your favorite motivational speech? This week the Priests and Officers are told how to rally the troops before embarking on a battle, and it is striking the roles they assume and the words they deliver.

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Reeh: Lending A Hand

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:00:47 +0000

What does it mean when we approach another person with our hands open? In this week’s Torah portion as we are given instructions about the sabbatical year, our open hands are clearly a way of offering support to those who are less fortunate than us.

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Ekev: Where Does the Love Come From?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:01:12 +0000

Love is a popular subject for song, movies and literature; but where does love feature in our Torah? Where does our love of God come from? And how can we be commanded to love (as we are in this week’s Torah portion)?

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Vaetchanan: How To Reach The Promised Land

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:00:50 +0000

The Shema is one of the central prayers of our liturgy, and it features in this week’s Torah portion. But what can it teach us about the Promised Land? What is the hidden message in the first paragraph of this prayer?

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Devarim: Holding Back

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:00:56 +0000

What do summer camp football (soccer) games have to do with this week’s Torah portion? As the Israelites recap their journey through the wilderness, the text stops the Israelites from abusing their strength and power to dominate some of the people they encounter along the way. Sometimes it’s important to hold back.

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Matot Masei: Are We Living In A City Of Refuge

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:01:04 +0000

Cities of refuge provide a safe haven for manslayers offering them protection from the victim’s family. While we no longer have these cities, Emmanuel Levinas challenged us to think about the world in a different way, and maybe see that we are actually all living in a city of refuge.

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Pinchas: Passing On The Baton

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Leaving a job can often be difficult, and it can be hard knowing that you will be replaced. In this week’s Torah portion Moses demonstrates why he was chosen to be our leader as he responds to the decree that he will not enter the Promised Land and in doing so sets an example for us all.

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Balak: A Misunderstanding Of Words

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:00:27 +0000

How often are words misunderstood or misinterpreted when they are written down in an e-mail or in 140 characters? As Bilaam tried to curse the Israelites, all he was able to do was bless them, and provide us with a cautionary tale about what can happen to our words once they are written or spoken.

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Chukat: How To Be A Good Tourist

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:00:31 +0000

The Israelites were tourists in the wilderness for 40 years, and while this was no holiday, maybe we can learn something from their experiences about how we should approach our next vacation abroad.

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Korach: Memorializing The Sacred and Profane

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:00:42 +0000

What do the Hunger Games and Korach have to teach us about memorials and the way that things are remembered? And what unintended lessons may implicitly be shared in a memorial?

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Shlach: Believing In The Impossible

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:00:00 +0000

What do the footballer Steven Gerrard and the spy Caleb have in common? In this week’s Torah portion as we read of the spies scouting out the land, we see the size of the task which lay ahead, and we read about Caleb setting an example for us all, when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.

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Behalotecha: Texting or Calling?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:00:30 +0000

In our networked world there are so many ways for us to be in contact with other people; phone, text, email and others. This week’s Torah portion serves as a reminder that despite these options there remains a special power when we speak face to face.

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Naso: What’s In A Name?

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:32 +0000

This week as the people receive the Priestly blessing, they also receive something else, a named connection with God. What is the significance of this new point in our relationship to God? And what does it mean that our name is linked to God?

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Bamidbar: Making Order Out of Chaos

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:00 +0000

As we begin a new book of Torah this week, the book of Bamidbar, why do we begin with a census of the Israelites? Considering the names of the different books of Torah we gain an insight into how a census in the wilderness helped to make order out of chaos.

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Bechukotai: Walking the Walk

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Reward and punishment is a frequent theme in our Torah; often as the incentive for obeying the commandments. In Bechukotai we are given an additional reason for why we should walk the walk, and how God will walk with us.

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Behar: A Cure For Societies Ills

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:00 +0000

With the current financial crisis and many of the economic problems which are modern world faces, this week’s Torah portion comes with laws which could help cure society’s ills and ensure a safety net to catch people when they fall.

Emor: Compassionate Judaism

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

There are many Jewish rituals connected with mourning, but it is in this week’s Torah portion that we discover for whom we should mourn. The list and the way it has been developed is an example of the compassion which has always been present in Judaism.

Acharei-Mot Kedoshim

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:40:42 +0000

This week in the double Torah portion of Acharei-Mot Kedoshim we read the holiness code, and in the midst of it we are given instructions about how to treat the stranger. We know that we should love our neighbor as ourselves; but how are we supposed to relate to and treat the stranger. You can find out here.

Tazria-Metzorah

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:50:52 +0000

Tzaraat, the disease which dominates the double Torah portion of Tazria-Metzorah may be related to the legal case going on in Norway against the terrorist, Anders Behring Breivik. Find out how dealing with this Biblical disease can teach us lessons about dealing with diseases and afflictions in our own society.

Shemini

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0000

What can numbers teach us about the laws of kashrut? It is interesting to spot the numbers present in Leviticus 11, and see how these might impact on our understanding of what it means to keep kosher.

Pesach

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0000

This week we have a special Torah reading for the festival of Pesach, recalling when we Israelites painted blood on the doorposts of our home.

Then we had blood on the doorposts of our houses and today we have mezuzot, what is the significance of this move from blood to parchment?

Tzav

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

It is interesting to ask what will 2011 be remembered for. In today’s society it is easy to find negative events which we can unite around, but what about finding times of joy and celebration to come together as a community. The installation of the Priesthood can offer us important lessons about joining together as a community.

Vayikra

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Sometimes being Jewish can feel expensive, and at first glance the sacrificial system looks quite costly, but back then, they had a way of making Judaism affordable for all, and perhaps today we can learn the lessons and apply them to our communities.

Vayakahel-Pekudei

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

How can each one of us make a contribution to the Jewish community and what does the success of Liverpool Football Club teach us about this? Find out with Two Minutes of Torah.

Ki Tissah

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:00:00 +0000

We are all aware of racism in our society, but what can the Torah teach us about this age old problem. Find out how Parashat Ki Tissah deals with this challenge.

Tetzaveh

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:00:00 +0000

If you’ve ever started a new job, you’ve undergone an induction process. Find out what Tetzaveh has to say about the way the High Priest would start his new job and what we can learn from this for new chapters in our own lives.

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The opening and closing music for this podcast is Coming Out of the Dark by Matt Stamm.

Terumah

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

For those of you who would rather listen to Two Minutes of Torah in a podcast form, here is an alternative Two Minutes of Torah about this week’s portion of Terumah: (You can also subscribe to receive this weekly via iTunes).

Mishpatim

druskay@jcastnetwork.org (JCast Network) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

For a long-time now, Rabbi Danny Burkeman has been writing a weekly piece on the torah portion, but now it is available as a podcast.

We hope you will enjoy it.