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Deals with the commandment that we “afflict ourselves” on Yom Kippur in this week’s portion as a case study in how Jewish law forms and evolves. Ever wonder what the Mishnah or Gemora is? This podcast will answer it.

Listen each week for a special podcast by Revson Rabbinic Intern Marc Katz as he explores themes and issues in the weekly Torah portion. For more Torah learning with visit our weekly Torah study class (Chevra Torah) each Shabbat morning at Congregation Beth Elohim at 11:15am.

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Deals with Lev. 18:22 (the prohibition against homosexuality) and asks the question: How do we deal with difficult texts in our day?

Listen each week for a special podcast by Revson Rabbinic Intern Marc Katz as he explores themes and issues in the weekly Torah portion. For more Torah learning with visit our weekly Torah study class (Chevra Torah) each Shabbat morning at Congregation Beth Elohim at 11:15am, picking up again next week. This week instead of Chevre Torah we will be celebrating Marc’s ordination with a special oneg and class starting at 11:20 after services.

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This week’s podcast explores flexibility in leadership and the role of the priest in bringing a person with the biblical skin affliction, tzaraat back into the camp.

Listen each week for a special podcast by Revson Rabbinic Intern Marc Katz as he explores themes and issues in the weekly Torah portion. For more Torah learning with visit our weekly Torah study class (Chevra Torah) each Shabbat morning at Congregation Beth Elohim at 11:15am, picking up again next week.

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This week we explore the death of Aaron’s sons, Nadav and Avihu. Why did they die? And what lessons or ethics are the rabbis trying to teach us with their explanations and blame for their deaths.

Listen each week for a special podcast by Revson Rabbinic Intern Marc Katz as he explores themes and issues in the weekly Torah portion. For more Torah learning with visit our weekly Torah study class (Chevra Torah) each Shabbat morning at Congregation Beth Elohim at 11:15am, picking up again next week.

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