Weekly Torah Portion With Rabbi Alon Anava

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Unfortunately all around the world most people associate Jews with loving money, greedy for money, control with money and so forth. Where does this come from and why in this week’s Parasha G-d is making sure we leave Mitzraim with money?   Duration of class: 1:16:46              

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We all struggle with different lusts and desires that are forbidden., but where can we get the power and strength to fight them and not only fight but also be successful! Duration of class:1:08:54              

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Have you ever wondered why Yitzchak and Rivka, two righteous parents had Eisav, one of the most evil people in history as a child? what can we learn from the fact they two good parents ended up having a wicked son? and how does this can effect my spiritual growth? Duration of class:1:30:18              

In this week’s Parasha we see that Avraham spent a very large amount of money to purchase Ma’arat Hamachpela in-order to bury Sara. Even though the land was offered to him for free, never the less Avraham pays a very large amount of money. What is the torah teaching me that I can apply in my life? Duration of class:1:03:51 [...]

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We see in this Parasha that by Avraham and Sara changing their names, their Mazal changed also. Is that something we need to do? and what do we need to learn from that to affect our lives? Duration of class:1:07:55              

What does the Torah teach me when we read of the destruction of the world with a flood? And what can I take to my self growth from this parasha Duration of class:1:05:17              

A week before Rosh Hashana we wonder what is our status in the eyes of Hashem, does our Teshuvah really counts and are we going to be blessed this coming year. More than that, what is Hashem’s expectations of us? Duration of class:1:00:11              

The Torah is very particular with which animals are Kosher, how we slaughter the animal, the process of making the meat Kosher and so much more details. One particular detail is the prohibition of eating/drinking blood. why is the Torah so particular with this detail?? Duration of class:58:47              

One of the most common Mitzvot Jews do is hang a Mezuza on their door post. Have you ever wondered why the Mezuza has special protection powers? And since the Mezuza has protection power, should I still do the Mitzva even though I am doing it for it’s reward? Duration of class:1:21:40            

We know that our names carry a deeper meaning that we realize to a point that it will effect our life. How come a wicked man like Balak got a whole Parasha in the Torah named after him? Duration of class: 1:15:36          

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Moshe Rabenu, a dedicated leader, forty years he’s leading the nation with all his heart and without asking for anything in return. 40 years of dedication and towards the end he looses his temper and hits the rock. As a result he is punished that he will not enter Israel… WHY such a harsh punishment? and what do i need [...]

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