Covenantal Commitment

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1. Be Holy, For I Hashem Am Holy

   Rabbi Yair Kahn | 17 minutes

   This shiur presents various ideas about what it means to "be holy" according to Parshat Kedoshim, and why the command needed to involve gathering the whole congregation of Israelites together (by exploring other instances of gathering the whole congregation). The content of the parasha is analyzed to shed some light on the above questions.

2. Commitment to God

   Rabbi Ezra Bick

   Much of the content of Parashat Nitzavim, relating to the message of sin and punishment, seems to have been covered already last week in Parashat Ki Tavo. In what way does Parashat Nitzavim break new ground, and what can we learn from this about the nature of our covenant with God?

3. Commitment to God (Audio)

   Rabbi Ezra Bick | 15 minutes

   Much of the content of Parashat Nitzavim, relating to the message of sin and punishment, seems to have been covered already last week in Parashat Ki Tavo. In what way does Parashat Nitzavim break new ground, and what can we learn from this about the nature of our covenant with God?

4. Who's Who in Shir Hashirim

   Dr. Adina Sternberg

   תאריך פרסום: תשעד | |

   We look at some of the background and theories about Shir HaShirim and see how they can be applied in the text. Why is Shir HaShirim part of Tanakh?Most, though not all, opinions among Hazal view Shir HaShirim as allegorical. We seek to understand the pshat and offer varying perspectives about the allegory - many describe the "ra'aya" as representing Israel and the "dod" as representing God, but there is also a view that the "ra'aya" represents God and that the "dod" represents Israel. We explore the symbolism, and powerful message of commitment found in this perspective.

    

5. The Second Lekh Lekha

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 16 minutes

   This parasha contains the second "Lekh Lekha" story - God once again commands Avraham to go forth on a mission. But is Rashi's comment on the first "Lekh Lekha" (in Chapter 12), that it means "go for your benefit and goodness" still relevant in Vayera? In Parashat Lekh Lekha, Avraham was commanded to go and sacrifice his past, leaving his birthplace for a new land. Here, Avraham is being commanded to go and sacrifice his future. Unlike Parashat Lekh Lekha, there are no promises here - just a commandment. As we explore this second "Lekh Lekha" and examine the parallels to the first "Lekh Lekha," we gain insight into Avraham's commitment.

6. Ruth and Boaz: Models of Commitment

   Rabbi David Silverberg

7. Ki Tavo - Curses

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 20 minutes

   Parashat Ki Tavo contains part of the Tokhekha (the Rebuke and warning of retribution of Bnei Yisrael do not keep the Torah). We also read of the blessings and curses at Mount Gerizim and Eival. Though mitzvot come with potential for reward, there is also the idea of punishment. The rebuke and recital of the curses at Mount Eival remind us that the covenant demands commitment - through easy and through difficult times.