Pinchas Audio Classes

A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut.

In this week's Torah portion Pinchas puts Zimri to death for committing immoral acts -- apparently without a fair trial.

Experience the gems of the Parshah with the classic commentaries, and a kabbalistic twist.

A five minute weekly Torah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut.

An overview of the weekly Parsha, through the eyes of the many commentators, enriching your understanding of how our great history unfolded.

An in depth presentation of Chassidic teachings on the weekly Parshah.

An advanced presentation of Chassidic teachings on the Parshah.

Get a detailed overview of the weekly Torah portion sewn together with keen insights and timely life messages.

In the first of the “Trilogy of Tribulations,” Jeremiah describes his inauguration as prophet. Although his first prophecy is one of impending doom, it contains within it a hidden message about the power to transform mourning into joy.

An in depth look at the weekly Parshah based on the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

See something, do something. This week‘s hero Pinchas teaches us that if you encounter something that needs to be fixed, step up to the plate and do it. This remarkable true story highlights the power of two individuals responding when something came their away and ultimately saved each other’s lives.

Learn about the unusual procedure by which the Tribes of Israel were assigned to their portion in the Land. What does this teach us about providence, predetermination and fate?

Only by making itself vulnerable to the mortality and pitfalls of the physical state can the soul of man gain the power to make of itself more than it is.

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

This class will address the halachic and spiritual dynamics of the expanded Land of Israel in the messianic era with respect to the tribal allotments. (Likutei Sichos, vol. 38, sichah 1)

Pinchas took the law into his own hands and was vindicated. When is it permissible to be a vigilante?

The parshah of Pinchas contains 168 verses, and the mnemonic for it is the name Lechelek and V’elipleihu. Explore the coded message in this Masoretic note and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

The Torah’s description of Pinchas’ lineage as explained in Rashi, offers insight into human psychology and how intricate our personal defence mechanisms really are.

Rashi is perplexed by the Torah’s description of Moses counting the Jews after a plague decimates the population. His commentary offers a fascinating glimpse into the responsibility of leadership and a powerful reminder of the value of Jewish marriage.

Rashi explains why Moshe forgot a relatively straightforward law, and the Rebbe develops the theme with a magnificent insight. Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 13, Pinchas (sicha 1)

In depth study of the weekly Torah portion.