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Mishnah on the Parasha
Mishnah on the Parsha connects a mishnah to an idea in each week's parsha. It is the audio version of Mishnas Chayim, brought to you by Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah, a network of Torah scholars dedicated to bringing the merits of Mishnah study to the greater Jewish public. Encompassing Mishnah, Gemara, and variety of other services, Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah primarily assists mourners interested in acquiring the merit of Torah study for their loved ones. To learn more visit www.societyformishnahstudy.org or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
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Mishnas Chayim - Chayei Sarah: Nice Neighborhood
The time had come for Avraham to find a wife for his son and successor, Yitzchak. This week’s parshah relates how Avraham entrusted this sacred task to his faithful servant, Eliezer. Read the text version |
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Mishnas Chayim - Vayeira: Making Amends
The incident in this week’s parshah involving Avimelech’s encounter with Avraham and Sarah contains some critical lessons concerning interpersonal relationships and the effectiveness of prayer. The Mishnah ensures that these lessons are borne out. Read the text version |
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Mishnas Chayim - Lech Lecha: Jewish History
Jewish History: Then & Now, Through the Eyes of Chazal - Here’s a real-life mystery that would be simply fascinating – were it not so tragic. Read the text version |
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Mishnas Chayim - Noach: The Big Idea
The First Communists - The building of the Tower of Bavel, as recorded in this week’s parshah, is a most intriguing event: “And the whole land spoke the same language... |
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Mishnas Chayim - Bereishis: The Creation of Seaweed
In this week’s parshah, the intricacies of the topic of tumah and taharah (ritual impurity and purity) are woven together with the Creation narrative to form a most delightful and intriguing tapestry. Read the text version |
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Mishnas Chayim - Yom Kippur: A Life’s Journey
One of the high points of Yom Kippur is the haftarah recited during minchah: the cherished Sefer Yonah. The compelling narrative is familiar to most. Charged with a mission to prophesy to the |
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Mishnas Chayim - Rosh HaShana: Fear Itself
Powerful Example: In pre-exile times, the Jewish people were governed according to the Torah and its system of justice. One aspect of this system was the administering of capital punishment for certain most grievous transgressions. Read the text version |
