Rabbi Reuven Taragin

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1. "Mei-Hashem Yatza Ha-davar" Perceiving Providence

   Rabbi Reuven Taragin

   In the context of the story about Yaakov's escape from and return to Canaan, the Torah describes Yaakov's exile. This lesson highlights the links between the different stories in the interim. The links reveal the message of the entire story.

2. Kedoshim Tihiyu - Rov Gufei Torah Teluim Ba

   Rabbi Reuven Taragin

   Is there a logic to the order of the episodes in the parasha? Why is chapter 19 sandwiched between chapters 18 and 20, despite the fact that the two discuss the same subject? This lesson discusses the structure of Leviticus chapter 19.

3. The Mishkan and Its Kohanim - The Earthly Reflection of The Heavenly Revelation

   Rabbi Reuven Taragin

   The description of the Mishkan’s structure in Parashat Teruma parallels Har Sinai, and expresses the idea that the foundation of the Mishkan was derived from the divine revelation, and not human decisions. The work of the kohanim adds vitality to the house of God, and represents the human perception of God’s presence. In this way, the Mishkan expresses the divine revelation in a form that can be understood by people.

4. Shema Yisrael - The Goals of Mitzva Observance

   Rabbi Reuven Taragin

   Moshe delivers two parallel speeches over the first eleven chapters of Devarim. Beyond developing links between Mitzva observance and success, the second speech also redefines the man-God relationship forged by this observance. The first speech focuses on fearing God while the second speech focuses on loving Him.

5. From Lekh Lekha Me-artzekcha to Lekh Lekha El Ha-makom- A Dynasty Born of Faith

   Rabbi Reuven Taragin

   By closely examining Avraham's life story from Lekh Lekha until the Akeida we can notice that while Avraham's first tests challenged him to part with the past or present in light of his future; his last test forced him to part with that future as well. His willingness to complete the task proved him to be one singularly focused on the service of God and the glorification of His name.