"Remember what Amalek did to you along the way as you came out of Egypt." (Deuteronomy 25:19) G-d wants us to be on fire in the way we serve Him, but Amalek, the enemy of G-d, wants to "cool" us off, enticing us to trade in our passion for walking in G-d's way, with complacency with doing the bare minimum - a situation which truly spells disaster. Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19) - Parashat Ki Teitzei is read on Shabbat: Elul 13, 5768/September 13, 2008. www.templeinstitute.org

G-d commands Israel to establish cities of refuge for those who have accidentally murdered their fellow without malice or forethought. However, providing weapons to sworn enemies for the sake of "peace" cannot be considered unintentional manslaughter, but murder. Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9) Parashat Shoftim is read on Shabbat: Elul 6, 5768/September 6, 2008 www.templeinstitute.org/

At the Lincoln Square Synagogue in New York City, Isralight Founder and Dean Rabbi David Aaron acknowledges that people feel special. In his lecture on Joy and Judaism, Rabbi David Aaron says that we all ultimately seek to be who we are, that is - rays of G-d in this world. Our deepest joy, per Rabbi Aaron, comes from finding a lifestyle that genuinely allows us to act as an expression of God on earth. Jewish tradition offer brilliant guidance for serving as a channel for God's love, wisdom, and compassion, continues Rabbi Aaron. Rabbi David Aaron says pain comes from betraying our divine nature. Each of us has a special talent, and each of us has challenges.

Weekly Torah Portion: Re'eh - "The Secret of Seeing" - seeing G-d's hand in all that comes our way - both the blessing and the curse - and creating real good out of the apparent bad. Re'eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17) Parashat Re'eh is read on Shabbat: Menachem Av 29, 5768/August 30, 2008 - see more at: www.templeinstitute.org/

At the Lincoln Square Synagogue in New York City, Isralight Founder and Dean Rabbi David Aaron acknowledges that people feel special. In his lecture on Joy and Judaism, Rabbi David Aaron says that we all ultimately seek to be who we are, that is - rays of G-d in this world. Our deepest joy, per Rabbi Aaron, comes from finding a lifestyle that genuinely allows us to act as an expression of God on earth. Jewish tradition offer brilliant guidance for serving as a channel for God's love, wisdom, and compassion, continues Rabbi Aaron. Rabbi David Aaron says pain comes from betraying our divine nature. Each of us has a special talent, and each of us has challenges.

At the Lincoln Square Synagogue in New York City, Isralight Founder and Dean Rabbi David Aaron acknowledges that people feel special. In his lecture on Joy and Judaism, Rabbi David Aaron says that we all ultimately seek to be who we are, that is - rays of G-d in this world. Our deepest joy, per Rabbi Aaron, comes from finding a lifestyle that genuinely allows us to act as an expression of God on earth. Jewish tradition offer brilliant guidance for serving as a channel for God's love, wisdom, and compassion, continues Rabbi Aaron. Rabbi David Aaron says pain comes from betraying our divine nature. Each of us has a special talent, and each of us has challenges.

At the Lincoln Square Synagogue in New York City, Isralight Founder and Dean Rabbi David Aaron acknowledges that people feel special. In his lecture on Joy and Judaism, Rabbi David Aaron says that we all ultimately seek to be who we are, that is - rays of G-d in this world. Our deepest joy, per Rabbi Aaron, comes from finding a lifestyle that genuinely allows us to act as an expression of God on earth. Jewish tradition offer brilliant guidance for serving as a channel for God's love, wisdom, and compassion, continues Rabbi Aaron. Rabbi David Aaron says pain comes from betraying our divine nature. Each of us has a special talent, and each of us has challenges.

Did you ever wonder just what G-d requires? "And now, Israel, what does HaShem your G-d require of you, but to fear HaShem your G-d, to walk in all His ways..." (Deuteronomy 10:12) The fear of G-d - the starting point for serving G-d. Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25) Parashat Eikev is read on Shabbat: Menachem Av 22, 5768/August 23, 2008 - More info at: www.templeinstitute.org

At the Lincoln Square Synagogue in New York City, Isralight Founder and Dean Rabbi David Aaron acknowledges that people feel special. In his lecture on Joy and Judaism, Rabbi David Aaron says that we all ultimately seek to be who we are, that is - rays of G-d in this world. Our deepest joy, per Rabbi Aaron, comes from finding a lifestyle that genuinely allows us to act as an expression of God on earth. Jewish tradition offer brilliant guidance for serving as a channel for God's love, wisdom, and compassion, continues Rabbi Aaron. Rabbi David Aaron says pain comes from betraying our divine nature. Each of us has a special talent, and each of us has challenges.

One of the most beautiful of ancient Jewish tradition is called "Havdalah" ("Separation"). This ceremony is performed by all religious Jews for 1000s of years - and it is the transition from the end of the weekly Shabbat observance to the beginning of a new work week. The Havdalah ceremony is done after sunset on Saturday night and involved candles, smelling spices, and wine. Here is a tutorial video from JewishPathways.com, a website that teaches Jewish traditions and education from the folks at Aish HaTorah.

"Hear O Israel - the L-rd our G-d, the L-rd is one." (Deuteronomy 6:4) This is the central article of Jewish faith and commitment. But how does one conduct oneself in such a way as to exemplify the totality of G-d's oneness? We learn what declaring G-d's unity is all about from Rabbi Akiva. Ve'etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11) - Parashat Ve'etchanan is read on Shabbat: Menachem Av 15, 5768/August 16, 2008 - source: www.templeinstitute.org

The Executive Learning Program (ELP) video highlights prominent Jewish business leaders who are taking an hour per week out of their jammed schedules to learn Torah. If they can make the time - so can we.

RACHEM (Be Merciful) - A beautiful young man sings the stirring Jewish prayer-song "Rachem" along with older performer. Lyrics: "Racheim Racheim nu hashem Elokeinu Racheim, al Yisrael amecha racheim, ve-al Yerushalayim irecha, Racheim Racheim Racheim, ve-al tziyon mishkan kevodecha, ve-al malchut beit David meshichecha, ve-al ha-bayit ha gadol veha-kadosh, Racheim Racheim Racheim, ve-al tziyon mishkan kevodecha, ve-al malchut beit David meshichecha, ve-al ha-bayit ha gadol veha-kadosh, Racheim Racheim Racheim"

Reisheet Chag HaGez is a shearing festival celebrated in biblical times. A portion of the intial shearing was then tithed to the Kohanim (Jewish Priests). Featured are Rav Yair Shachor, Rav of Maale Levona and haRav Dov Bigon, founder and Rosh Yeshiva of Machon Meir.

Gavriel Aryeh Sanders, ex-Catholic minister who converted to Judaism and now a national lecturer, PR executive and radio personality, discusses the intrinsic value of the Land of Israel. Take a few minutes and listen to this intelligent and eloquent commentary on Eretz Yisrael.

Rabbi Lazer Brody speaks from Mount Gerizim in Israel overlooking Yosef's gravesite in Shechem. From this spectacular and Biblical overlook, Lazer teaches about the holiness of the Land in general, how this relates to our daily lives, and also passes down wisdom relating to the tomb of Yosef in the valley below that was horribly desecrated by arabs after being abandoned by the modern state several years back.