Noach Audio Classes

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

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

The text states: “the people were evil; the flood erased them from the earth”. However the Midrash equates the flood waters with the waters of creation which are pure and holy; is it good news or bad news? Is Torah in heaven or on earth?

In creating the world, G-d moved from nothing to something. In the new world of Noah after the flood, the creation responded by moving from something to nothing.

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

A compelling discussion on the Sages’ views of Noach’s behavior and status: to criticize or to defend.

How the development in science serves as a vehicle in enhancing our understanding of Kabbalistic concepts.

After the flood G-d tells Noah of His covenant not to destroy the world again and creates the rainbow to serve as the sign. But isn’t the rainbow simply a natural phenomena?

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

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

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

An advanced presentation of Chassidic teachings on the Parshah.

Have you ever met a Rabbi who could give you an inspiring message in just two minutes? Well, here it is….

The life of Noah raises questions of how to address the moral failings of others, from zealous extremism on one hand to insularism and apathy on the other.

Why G-d wanted Noah to make a public spectacle by building an ark all by himself. Understanding the verse "Make for yourself an ark..." (Genesis 6:14) and how Noah, as righteous as he was, failed as a spiritual leader.

When life is rushing by leaving you with an endless to do list, when you feel swamped with the demands of life, how can you cope?

The words "order the animals to leave the Ark" (Genesis 8:17) are written as if pronounced "forcibly remove the animals from the Ark." Why was it so difficult to leave the Ark and what can we learn from this about bringing holiness into our daily lives?

Some of the sages say that “Noah was righteous in his generation” means that if Noah had lived in another generation, he would not have been considered so righteous. The Zohar compares the generation of Noah to those of Abraham, Moses and King David.

Rabbi Gordon shares inspirational Torah insights on the weekly Torah portion with practical life lessons.

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

A deeper analysis of the Torah narrative of the animals being saved with Noach and his family in the ark offers a fascinating discovery into the mysterious phenomena of the phoenix bird.

The parsha of Noach contains 153 verses and the mnemonic are the names Bezalel and Avi Yiskah Lot. Explore the coded message in the mnemonic and its connection to the general themes of the parshah.

This commandment was addressed to both Adam and again to Noah and his offspring. More than just a repetition of a previous obligation, G-d reveals to Noah the extraordinary virtue of bearing many children. An analysis of Maimonides' treatment of the obligation to populate the world. (Likutei Sichos vol. 30)

With the Great Flood the Almighty returned the world to its original state when "the spirit of God hovered above the waters". In analyzing a fascinating passage from the Midrash (Bereishis Rabbah 5:1) that speaks of 'mute inhabitants' and 'intellectual inhabitants', this class addresses one of life's big questions and offers a surprisingly refreshing answer. (Based on the Maamor Bereishis Boro 5727)

How the experience of the 'Shabbat rest' deepens as Shabbat progresses, culminating in Shabbat's sublime final moments. An exploration of the nature of pleasure. (Based on the maamar Eileh Toldos Noach 5737)

Opening with fascinating messaging and deeper symbolism, this colourful rumination on the heavenly arc, moves on to address fundamental questions, like how a natural phenomenon is construed as paranormal. A vibrant spectrum of diverse opinions and teachings why the rainbow can serve as G-d’s eternal symbol are presented, clarifying how it confirmed G-d’s covenant with humanity and opening a broader prism of understanding about the proverbial flood’s purpose and ultimate impact.

How come the wicked population of Noah’s times lived for hundreds of years, while the righteous Abraham did not? A fascinating insight into how G-d interacts with our world.

We often judge others based on what we see. The verse tells us that “G-d descended to see the tower”, to teach us not to judge someone until you “go down” to them. Every person you meet is facing an inner battle. Recognize that their struggle may be different than yours and they may actually be on a higher level than you. An inspiring story about a sincere Jew in Antwerp who faced a struggle that revealed how great he really is.

A journey through the weekly Torah portion briefly explaining the text in plain English—based on the commentary of Rashi.