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Author - Zac Waller

Pekudei – Holy Clothes, Stones and Calendars

Why did the priest wear stones with the names of the tribes written on them? What are the Jewish customs for celebrating the New Moon? What were the cloud and fire that filled the Tabernacle? In this program, the Torah portion comes to life in very...

VaYakhel – Filled with the Spirit

The text says “every man whose heart inspired him and everyone whose spirit motivated him”. What is the difference? What does it mean that Betzalel was “filled with a Godly Spirit”? Why are all the details of building the Tabernacle repeated? In...

Ki Tisa – The Value of Men and the Glory of God

Why did God command the children of Israel to take a census? When the children of Israel made the golden calf, were they trying to replace God or Moses? Is it possible that Moses actually saw God’s back? In this program, the Torah portion comes to...

Tetzaveh – Is Animal Sacrifice Good or Bad?

Why does God command the children or Israel to slaughter and burn lambs on an altar? What are the Urim and the Tumim? Why do we hear about the Incense Altar five chapters after the Menorah and the Showbread Table? In this program, the Torah portion...

Terumah – Furnishing God’s Livingroom

Can God dwell in an earthly house? Why would He want to? Is the Temple/Tabernacle relevant for us? What is significant about God’s choice of furniture? In this program, the Torah portion comes to life in very practical ways as Zac Waller and...

Mishpatim – Safe with God’s Rules

Why does God give so many seemingly random and very specific rules? Does the Torah say that beating slaves is ok? Is God a micromanager? In this program, the Torah portion comes to life in very practical ways as Zac Waller and Rabbi Yonadav Zar give...

Yitro – Abolishing Lawlessness

Why did Moshe, Aaron and the elders of Israel show great honor to Jethro, a non-Israelite priest? Do Torah observant Jews have a Bible based court where they can take their cases today? Why did God come to Mount Sinai in such a terrifying way? What...

Beshalach – War, Emotions and Miracles!

Why did God do such great miracles for the children of Israel when they came out of Egypt? Why doesn’t He do miracles like that today? Did Miriam rejoice with a tambourine or a drum? Is God still fighting Amalek? In this program, the Torah...

Bo – Redeemed Slaves!?

Is God pro-slavery? What is the “redemption of the firstborn”? Was Moses completely honest with Pharaoh? In this program, the Torah portion comes to life in very practical ways as Zac Waller and Rabbi Yonadav Zar give powerful, biblical...

Hard Things Happen For Our Good!

What did God mean by “I appeared to your forefathers, as God Almighty, but by my name, HaShem, I did not make myself known to them.”? Why did God use such harsh plagues against Pharaoh? Couldn’t He have done great positive things to show that...

Shemot – Identity Identification

Why did Moses ask God what His name is? What did God mean when He answered “I will be what I will be”? Why was Moses reluctant to obey God and go to Egypt to set his people free? Why did God allow Pharaoh to treat the Israelites even worse when...

VaYechi – For Future Generations

Why was it so important for Jacob and Joseph to be buried in Israel? Jacob spoke blessing into his sons’ and grandsons’ lives. How can we do the same for our children and grandchildren? Is it healthy to mourn when we lose a loved one? In...

VaYigash – Biblical Leadership

What changed in Judah’s heart that made him willing to take Benjamin’s place as a slave? How was Joseph able to forgive his brothers and not act in revenge? How does God give us direction in the big decisions we have to make? In this program, the...

VaYeshev – Dreams and Roles

Was it wrong for Joseph to share his dreams? Judah seems to be doing everything wrong and yet, succeeding while Joseph does everything right and ends up in a dungeon. Why does God treat them differently? In this program, the Torah portion comes to...

VaYishlach – Putting Legs on Your Spirituality

Why was an Angel wrestling with Jacob? Was it right for Jacob to bow down before Esau? Jacob’s daughter is abducted and his wife dies during childbirth. Why does God allow bad things to happen to His people? In this program, the Torah portion comes...

VaYetzei – Tithing Reveals Your Heart

Why should we tithe? How do we deal with the Laban’s in our lives? What is the balance between trusting God for protection and acting with caution? In this program, the Torah portion comes to life in very practical ways as Zac Waller and Rabbi...

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