Parsha Insights

About Parsha Insights

Pointing out topics that need further discussion mentioned in the weekly Parsha.

Publisher

Yehuda Banda

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jul 2024

Latest episode

12 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Nov 2025

   Episode 12 - Parshas Chayei Sarah: Non-Jews that are Obligated in getting circumcised.

   A discussion about the B’bei Keturah, and the Rambam’s opinion about their obligation to circumcise.

2. 

   29 Oct 2025

   Episode 11 - Parshas Lech Lecha: So Where was Avraham Avinu Really From?

   In the first Pasuk of the Parsha, Hashem tells Avraham to leave his homeland. But didn’t Avraham already leave Ur Kasdim in the end of Parshas Noach?

3. 

   30 Dec 2024

   Episode 10 - Chanukah Bonus Episode: Is Chanukah a Happy Occasion?

   Are we supposed to make festive meals on Chanukah? Why is Chanukah celebrated so differently than Purim?

4. 

   19 Dec 2024

   Episode 9 - Parshas Vayeishev: So What’s the Story With Tamar?

   Was Yehuda just ok with having sexual relationships with a prostitute?

5. 

   3 Dec 2024

   Episode 8 - Parshas Vayeitzei: Rochel Imeinu’s Great Deed

   Why did Leah Imeinu react so harshly to Rochel when all she did was ask for some flowers?

6. 

   14 Nov 2024

   Episode 7 - Parshas Vayeira: Can We Kill Baby Hitler?

   In this episode we try to answer this famous moral quandary based off a story in the Parsha.

7. 

   25 Sept 2024

   Episode 6 - Parshas Vayeilech: Are we Obligated to Write our own Personal Sefer Torah?

   In this week’s Parsha we learn about the obligation of every Jew to write his own personal Sefer Torah. Quite shockingly though we never saw an effort in Jewish tradition to fulfill this biblical commandment! Find out why. (Likkutei sichos 24 p. 207)

8. 

   11 Sept 2024

   Episode 5 - Parshas Ki Seitsei: “Do” vs. “Don’t!”

   In this episode we discuss the rule that a positive commandment trumps a negative one. What’s more special about a positive commandment? Aren’t they equally important?

9. 

   26 Aug 2024

   Episode 4 - Parsha Re’eh: Do not cook a goat in its mother’s milk.

   What’s the problem with mixing milk and meat and why does it bother the Torah so much? Why does the Torah mention it three different times? Find out in this episode.

10. 

    12 Aug 2024

    Episode 3 - Parshas Va’eschanan: The Oneness of G-D.

    Many Jews have died with the famous words of “Shma Yisroel” on their lips. What’s the significance of this verse? Why is it so important? Find out in this episode.

11. 

    30 Jul 2024

    Episode 2 - Parshas Matois: What’s the source for Toiveling Keilim?

    Where does it say it in the Torah to toivel keilim bought from a non-Jew? Can my 12 year old toivel my keilim for me? Can I toivel my keilim on Shabbos? Find out in this episode.

12. 

    18 Jul 2024

    Episode 1 - Parshas Balak: Was Zimri allowed to defend himself against Pinchas?

    Delving into one aspect of the Pinchas and Zimri story. Was Pinchas considered a Roidef? If so was Zimri allowed to defend himself? And to what extent? Find out.

13. 

    16 Jul 2024

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