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NEXT SESSION: JULY 7, 2020
RABBI YITZCHAK BREITOWITZ
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Previously recorded class links can be found at the bottom of this page
RABBI YITZCHAK BREITOWITZ
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Previously recorded class links can be found at the bottom of this page
Bus routes - 18, 34, 77, 74 & 75 
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8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
"Living with The Parsha"
Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz
"Living with The Parsha"
Suggested donation for the class 20 nis
Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz is a Senior Lecturer in Yeshivas Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem. Until his family’s aliyah in April 2010, he was the Rabbi of the Woodside Synagogue in Silver Spring,Maryland and Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Law School
(specializing in contracts, bankruptcy
commercial law, and bioethics).
He received his rabbinic ordination from the Ner Israel Rabbinical College; his BA from Johns Hopkins University and JD from Harvard Law School (magna cum laude).
(specializing in contracts, bankruptcy
commercial law, and bioethics).
He received his rabbinic ordination from the Ner Israel Rabbinical College; his BA from Johns Hopkins University and JD from Harvard Law School (magna cum laude).
RABBI BREITOWITZ "LIVING WITH THE PARSHA"
RECORDED CLASSES BELOW
GENESIS
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2. Noach
Mystical MarCheshvan - Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
What is the meaning of Mar Cheshvan
3. Lech Lecha
The Election of Israel and Everlasting Love
The Throne of David and the Coming of Moshiah
Isaiah the Consoling Prophet
4. Va'eira
The Reality of Faith
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8. Vayishlach
Alone in the Middle of the Night
The Struggle between Israel and Greece
Retribution Prophecy Against Edom
9. Vayeishev
Celebrating the Freedom to Serve God
Time of Light and the Mystery behind Chanukah
10. Mikeitz
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Why God Chose Abraham and the secret of the two Heys
A Leader's Personal Connection to the People
5. Chayai Sara
Acts of Godliness, Harmony and Balance in Marriage
Tragedy can bring out the greatest potential
Succession and Legacy of Kings
6. Toldot
Individuality vs Conformity and Truth vs Deception
Eliezer of Damascus and finding Yitzchak a wife
Morality in Deception?
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11. VaYigash
Israel is a Sheep among 70 Wolves Shammai and Hillel
The Two Moshiachs and the Blessing of Flawed Leadership
12. VaYechi
Overturning an Existing Decree
The Chronicles of Jesus, 10th of Tevet and Three days of Sorrow
"8th, 9th and 10th of Tevet"
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EXODUS
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13. Shemot
Concretizing Josephs dream and the Key to Redemption
The Divine Mission of Yosef
"Which Haftorah do you read?"
14. Vaeira
The Time for Redemption has Arrived
4 Redemption's and 4 Exiles
"Prophecy against Egypt"
15. Bo
Pesach, Matzah and Maror: 3 steps to Redemption
The Exodus of Egypt as a paradigm for spiritual liberation
Release from Bondage and the Decimation of Egypt
16. Beshalach
Reaction when between a Rock and a Hard Place
How to liberate yourself from bondage/Egypt
The Song by the Sea
17. Yitro
How to Receive Revelation - Journey to a relationship with G-d
Message for all Mankind the True Love and Awe of the G-d
Parsha Yitro- click here (with Rabbi Avrum Kowalsky)
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18. Mishpatim
Everything Hashem Commands us We can do
How to accept the Torah - The 4 Step Plan
Covenant of Emancipation
The 4 steps to receive the Torah
19. Terumah
Countering the Request of Haman (Evil)
When Giving is Taking
Ultimate Contribution to the Tabernacle
Terumah, Sheqalim and Purim
20. Tetzaveh
Purim is a special time for Prayer and Unity
Controversy over inclusion of Prophet Ezekiel in the Bible
King Saul's Weakness
Zachor/Purim
21. Ki Tisa
Purim Insights
The golden calf, idolatry
22. VaYakel
Covid-19 Pandemic - Arrogant Masters of our own Fate
Parah (Aduma) Paradox
Keep and Remember the Shabbat
Parsha Vayakel 5777 - click here |
LEVITICUS
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23. Vayikra
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27. Achrei Mot
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Pesach and Covid-19 "The Great Awakening from Below"
The Sin offering of the Moshiach
The Calling of Moshe
24. Tzav
History of the Fast of Esther and Purim
25. Shmini
Ethical Monotheism and Personal Transformation
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The Sadducees Mistake Counting the Omer from Sunday after Passover
28. Kedoshim
Splitting of the Sea - Seeing the world through G-ds eyes
29. Emor
Corona Crises during the Omer - G-d is your Friend
Between Pesach and Shavuos - Being and Becoming
Parsha Emor 5777 - click here (with Rabbi Avrum Kowalsky)
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26. Tazria
Birth-pangs of Moshiach and Lessons of Quarantine
Becoming Born Again through the Four Parshiot
Pesach and The Metzorah - Confronting the need to change
The Gift of Personal Prophecy and Three Points of Rectification
Lessons of Tzaras
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30. Behar
The Key to Rectification during Sefirat HaOmer
Counting the Omer
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NUMBERS
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32. Nasso
G-d is not above the Law
Why was the Torah given on the Wrong Date?
Isru Chag - Thesis, Antithesis and Synthesis
33. Behaloschah
Same but Different - Collaboration, not Competition
The Tainted Lineage of Moshiach :Goodness in the Guise of Impropriety
Tzemach and the Messianic Process
Building a Community
34. Shelach
Failing/Falling is Reversible
The Secret of the three books of Bamidbar
Confidence breeds Success
Sin of the Spies
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36. Chukat
The Law of the Torah and Unconditional Love for Another
The Mystery of the Red Heifer and Love your Neighbor
The Enigma of Yiftach and the Parah Aduma
THE PARAH ADUMA/Red Heifer
37. Balak
How to be The king
2 paths of Redemption A shooting star of Jacob a scepter rise from Israel
The Kingdom of Heaven on Earth
The Mercenary Bilaam
38. Pinchus
Zealousness and Conflict Resolution
Parsha Pinchus - click here Mattos (follow up on Pinchus)
Parsha (Pinchus) Matos/Maasei - click here 39. Matos/Maasei
Three Weeks and the Power of Prayer and Perception
Parsha Matos - click here Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Parsha Matos - click here Month of Av when Joy is never fully diminished
Parsha Ma'asei - click here |
DEUTERONOMY
Devorim
Lets bring the Redemption Now on 9th of Av
Parsha Devorim 5779- click here
Parsha Devorim 5779- click here
9th of Av and The Pain of Exile: What are we Missing?
Parsha Devorim 5778- click here
Parsha Devorim 5778- click here
How do the Three Cardinal Sins compare to Causeless Hatred
Parsha Devorim 5777- click here
Parsha Devorim 5777- click here
Va'etchanan
Eikev
Uniqueness of the 15th of Av
Parsha Eikev 5778- click here
Parsha Eikev 5778- click here
Re'eh
Loving Hashem with All Your Possessions
Parsha Re'eh 5778- click here
Parsha Re'eh 5778- click here
Shoftim
Ki Teitzei
The Month of Elul: I am to My Beloved as My Beloved is to Me
Parsha Ki Teitzei (Elul) - click here
Parsha Ki Teitzei (Elul) - click here
The Purity of the Soul - A beautiful woman captured in war
Parsha Ki Teitzei (Elul) - click here
Parsha Ki Teitzei (Elul) - click here
The Shofar "Inarticulate words of the heart"
Parsha Ki Teitzei (Elul) 5777- click here
Parsha Ki Teitzei (Elul) 5777- click here
Ki Savo
First Fruits - Attitude of Gratitude
Parsha Ki Savo 5778 - click here
Parsha Ki Savo 5778 - click here
Nitzavim
The Paradox of Rosh HaShana - Awe and Joy
Parsha Nitzavim/VaYeilech - click here
Parsha Nitzavim/VaYeilech - click here
Ha'azinu