Rabbi Zushe Greenberg
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TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT HACHODESH: HOW MUCH ARE 2 MITZVOT WORTH? 2 Mitzvot stood between the Jewish people and the Exodus, and 2 Mitzvot can bring our redemption. A journey between Moses in Egypt, Rabbi Matya in Rome, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe in New York.
TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT TZAV: BLASPHEMY OR HEARTFELT CRY? A young Jewish woman married to a Greek officer storms the Holy Temple, kicks the altar, and shouts "wolf, wolf..." Can anyone give this story a positive spin?
THE FIGHT OF THE WATERS (PARSHAT VAYIKRA)
TORAH CLASS - PURIM: PUNISHMENT OR NATURAL CONSEQUENCE?
TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT SHEKALIM: HOW MANY JEWS ARE THERE? The history of census counts of the Jewish people, from the days of Moses and kings Saul and David, and the connection to counting ten for a minyan in the synagogue.
TORAH CLASS - PURIM: MORDECHAI THE “JEW”
TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT KI TISA: THE FIERY SHOWDOWN What is worse: worshipping idols, or doing a bit of both - idols and G-d? Lessons from the great showdown on Mt. Carmel.
MINOR PURIM: GUARANTEEING VICTORY Mordechai and Haman both knew: The children hold the key to victory or failure for the Jewish people. And a little joy goes a long way
TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT TERUMA: THE HISTORIC MISTAKE IN THE TABLETS What did Moses put inside the Ark of the Covenant, and how does that inform the correct depiction of the Tablets?
IN JUDAISM – BE SQUARE! (PARSHAT MISHPATIM)
TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT MISHPATIM: GUARDIANS OF THE WORLD When a person receives a deposit, they are obligated to guard it. What degree of responsibility do we bear towards the world and the life we receive every morning? Click here for the class handout https://jewishinsights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mishpatim-84-student.pdf
You can be G-d’s Matchmaker (Parshat Yisro)
TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT YITRO: MORAL VALUES Can humanity be governed by a moral code not rooted in belief in G-d? Click here for the class handout https://jewishinsights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Yitro-student.pdf
TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT BESHALACH: WHAT’S GREATER THAN PRAYER? There are moments in life when prayer is not enough - we must act! A lesson about Moses' leadership during times of crisis and the eternal lessons it teaches us. Click here for the class handout https://jewishinsights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Beshalach-84-Student.pdf
GRATITUDE EVEN TO AN OPPONENT (Parshat Bo/10 Shevat)
TORAH CLASS - 10 SHEVAT: THE SEVENTH The Rebbe's historic vision of our generation's mission and how to achieve it. Excerpts from the Rebbe's monumental first address. Click here for the class handout https://jewishinsights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Yud-Shevat-5784student.pdf
TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT VA’ERA: THE BATTLE OVER THE JEWISH BIRTHRATE A historical journey into the relentless Egyptian efforts to control the Jewish birthrate, and a look at the heroism of Jewish women. Click here for the class handout https://jewishinsights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Vaera-Student-84.pdf
TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT SHEMOT: CAN YOU BLAME PEOPLE ONLY FOR THEIR INTENTIONS? Click here for the class handout https://jewishinsights.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Shemot-Student-Handbook-5784.pdf
TORAH CLASS - PARSHAT VAYECHI: LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING Judaism teaches us not to accept matters at face value, but to delve into their true meaning. What seems positive isn't always good for us. Click here for the class handout https://jewishinsights.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Vayechi-84-Student-Handbook.pdf
WHAT MAKES A FAVORITE? (Parshat Vayigash)
TORAH CLASS - HEI TEVET: THE TRIAL & VICTORY
GENESIS: REMOVING OUR BLINDSPOT (PARSHAT MIKEITZ)
PROUD AND NOT AFRAID (Parshat Vayeshev & Chanukah)
