Parsha of the Week: Noach

1. Noach

by Rabbi Avi Geller
Lecture is approx. 56 minutes.
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A description of this class from Aish Audio:

Rabbi Avi Geller’s series on the entire five books of Judaism is delivered with lively enthusiasm and humor. Each weekly talk is a whirlwind tour of all the events of that week’s Torah portion, plus major commentaries and explanations of fundamental concepts of Judaism.

2. Noach: A Tzaddik in His Time

by Kahn, Rabbi Ari
Lecture is approx. 49 minutes.
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A description of this class from Aish Audio:

Nimrod is the ultimate evil superpower. He uses any means to attain his desires. Nothing stood in his way. This sinister individual succeeded in unifying the masses to wage war against God. Learn more about how this evil incarnate institutionalized destruction of the world and what lessons can we draw from this today.

3. Noach: Different Strokes for Different Folks

by Wagensberg, Rabbi Abba
Lecture is approx. 88 minutes.
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The rainbow was bestowed upon the world at the end of Parshas Noach as a creation of striking aesthetic beauty… but the message it stands for is even more breathtaking. Climbing the spiritual ladder to reach G-d is a task that can be done in a number of distinct ways. Learning to appreciate the harmony inherent within the diversity of rainbow colors is a beautiful metaphor to appreciate the multiplicity of the individual paths available to each human being.

4. The Inclusiveness of Diversity

by the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 45 minutes.
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5. If Family Needs It, You'll Do It

by the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 42 minutes.
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6. Noach Worked In The World, Avraham Lived In It

by the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 60 minutes.
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Parsha of the Week: Bereishis

1. Bereishis: Light and Darkness in Confusion

by Carmell, Rabbi Aryeh
Lecture is approx. 51 minutes.
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A description of this class from Aish Audio:

Rabbi Aryeh Carmell adds new insight and a different perspective to the weekly parsha.

2. Bereishis: Who Banged the Big Bang?

by Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein
Lecture is approx. 39 minutes.
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“In the beginning, G-d created…” These famous words lose some of their glitter when put alongside the many popular scientific theories that saturate our society. After all, what about the Big Bang, evolution, and the world being at least 8 billion years old? Rabbi Milstein looks between these divine lines and quotes ancient writings that show how the sages of old were light years ahead of current scientific discoveries – and that after all is said and done, the gap between science and Torah is really a lot closer than it appears.

3. Bereishis: "Am I G-d?"

by Rabbi Abba Wagensberg
Lecture is approx. 79 minutes.
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A description of this class from Aish Audio:

If you usually skip over parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg! His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.

Holiday of Sukkos - Lectures and Music

1. The Essence of Sukkot

by Kahn, Rabbi Ari
Length of lecture is approx. 63 minutes
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At the end of days, the nations of the world will ask Hashem to test them. He will give them the mitzvah of Sukkah. Rabbi Kahn delves into the commentaries to pinpoint the essential difference between Jewish and non-Jewish thinking, and how the Sukkah plays a pivotal role in our general worldview. Also hear a breathtaking revelation of the centrality of Sukkot in the Biblical story of Jacob and Esau.

2. Succos: God’s Love and Protection

by Kirzner, Rabbi Yitzchak ztl
Length of lecture is approx. 90 minutes
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When your heart is hunting for a place to take refuge, there is no more welcoming place than the protective safety of the sukkah. This temporary outdoor dwelling is simultaneously a place of purity where we consummate our intimate bond of unconditional love between ourselves and G-d. Listen to how all these concepts merge as you take shelter in your booth under the stars.

3. Sukkos: Me, a Kabbalist?

by Wagensberg, Rabbi Abba
Length of lecture is approx. 95 minutes
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What are we really celebrating on Sukkos? How does the water-drawing for the Temple express itself in the simchas beis hashoeva (dancing ceremony) of today? How did the 'clouds of glory' elevate the Jews to an exalted status? Rabbi Wagensberg answers these and other mystical questions in his own captivating way.

4. Simchas Beis Hashoeva

by Weinberg, Rabbi Noah
Length of lecture is approx. 86 minutes
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How can one be commanded to 'be happy' during the Simchas Beis Hashoeva (water drawing ceremony)? What is there to be so happy about on Sukkos anyway? Rabbi Noah Weinberg explains the joy of this time and what we are truly able to achieve through this happiness.

5. Essence of Sukkot and Shmini Atzeret

by Weinberg, Rabbi Yaakov ztl
Length of lecture is approx. 45 minutes
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Each holiday is a reaction to an event that affected the reality of the Jewish people. As such, Rabbi Weinberg explains the deeper meaning of joy on Sukkot, and what is needed to attain this state of joy in our Sukkot booths.


Websites featuring Sukkos Music:

1. The Jewish National & University Library - SUKKOT AND SIMHAT TORA
Selected from the National Sound Archives Collections

http://jnul.huji.ac.il/dl/music/sukot/enter.html#1

2. Sefardi Pizmonim #1 - Adopted for Simchat Torah

Length is approx. 39 minutes
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Sefardi Pizmonim #2
For Shavuot and "Chatan Torah" on Simchat Torah
Length of lecture is approx. 39 minutes
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