Masei Videos

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

The Itche Kadoozy show celebrates its 42nd season on the air, and Jono shows us some vintage clips from the very first season of the IKS.

In listing the places where the Jews encamped, we learn alternative names for locations named for idols. What is the law about mentioning the name of a false deity?

The parshah of Massei contains 132 verses, and the mnemonic for it are the words Machlah and Choleh. Explore the coded message in this Masoretic note and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

The six constants that apply to every Jew, at all times and in all circumstances, are readily accessible to one who seeks refuge from his failings.

The Land of Israel is Heaven’s perfectly suitable gift suited for the Jewish people. By the same token, it is beyond what the Jews can ever deserve.

Why is the list of encampments repeated? Rashi seems to offer two different reasons; his choice of commentary is better understood upon analysis of six early manuscripts of Rashi.

The Torah prohibits constructing the Temple with wood; only stone and brick are admissible. Yet the high priest's chamber, located in the Temple proper, was made of wood. This class will present an analysis of the subject from both halachic and spiritual viewpoints. (Likutei Sichos vol 28, Parshas Massei)

Rashi insists that the Torah delineates Israel’s borders to teach us about Mitzvah observance. The Rebbe derives from this an empowering message for our personal growth. Learning Likutei Sichos vol. 13, Massei (sicha 2)

We engage with Torah in three ways, the ultimate being to receive the gift of G-d’s wisdom.

Every failure is a potential portal to greatness.

Why the Jews didn't need to dip their dairy dishes in a mikveh after they received the Torah and other insights into immersing kitchenware.

It is customary to study about the Beis Hamikdash and the details of its construction during the Three Weeks. Discover how this is a way to actually fulfill the mitzvah nowadays of building the Beis Hamikdash. We see this in the passing of Aharon in this week’s parsha and its connection to this time-period of destruction and rebuilding.