ON THE AFTERNOON OF THE 27TH OF SIVAN (JUNE 30TH), the Temple Institute and enthusiastic guests celebrated the Inauguration of The Institute’s New Workshop for Priestly Garments. The shop has been equipped with a cutting table for spreading and cutting the fabric according to pattern and size of each individual kohen. (Each garment will be custom designed and fitted.) Industrial strength sewing machines have also been purchased, and ironing equipment for ironing and blocking the finished garments. The shop will be overseen by the Institute’s chief haberdasher, Aviad Jeruffi. The ceremony included the taking of measurements from the first two kohanim, (priests), to be outfitted since the destruction of the Holy Temple 1,938 years ago, the distinguished Rabbis Nachman Kahane and Shlomo Riskin.
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The Inauguration Ceremony.
Manufacturing the Priestly Garments, Part I.
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July 3, 2008 - 30 Sivan, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.
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From the days of the spies, the month of Tammuz has been one of harsh judgement for Israel. But Tammuz is not fated to be so for ever. By speaking well of the land of Israel and increasing our appreciation and intensifying our love for the land - right now - in the month of Tammuz, we can begin to turn Tammuz from a bitter month to a sweet month. Chodesh tov!
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July 3, 2008 - 30 Sivan, 5768
Bat Melech, with Rena Richman.
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A lesson about marriage. Using the symbolism of a Midrashic story, a river, a bird and a cauldron, Rena enumerates the qualities needed to make a relationship work.
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July 2, 2008 - 29 Sivan, 5768
Biblical Faith - with Sam Peak
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The concept of tzitzis: connecting holiness to one’s clothing. Therefore, tzitzis identifies the Jew and the Non-Jew as HaShem/Elokim servant, responsible for creation’s rectification.
All this, however, is based on the fact that man is HaShem/Elokim servant, and was therefore given the task of rectifying all creation. It is for this reason alone that his deeds can have such an effect and he can thus actually accomplish this.
From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzz
atto. Page 313.
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July 1, 2008 - 28 Sivan, 5768
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Bereishit 12:1-3: HaShem/Elokim said to Avraham, “Go for your own sake from your country, from your native land, and from your father’s home to the Eretz that I will show you. I will you a great nation, bless you and make your name great, and you will become a blessing. I will bless those who will bless you and curse those who curse you, and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
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From “Mysteries of the Creation” by Rabbi Dovid Brown. We are studying from the following pages: pg. 136–140.
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July 1, 2008 - 28 Sivan, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
Weekly series of short messages concerning the weekly Torah Portion.
How strange: A Torah portion that begins with the description of the Red Heifer, the meaning of which we are told only Moses could comprehend, ends with Moses’ fateful error where he strikes the rock that G-d has commended him to speak to. The beginning almost seems to contradict the end!
Not so: The same humility and lack of ego which enabled Moses to perceive G-d’s will concerning the Red Heifer also motivated Moses to insist that the account of his grievous error likewise be duly recorded by Torah.
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Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
Parashat Chukat is read on Shabbat:
Tammuz 2, 5768/July 5, 2008
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June 29, 2008 - 26 Sivan, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.
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While Rabbi Richman is busy on a tour of speaking engagements in the USA, please take a few minutes to view a quick glance at just a few of the many ongoing pursuits of the Temple Institute, in this short promotional video. Light to the Nations will return next week with a special teaching on the upcoming month of Tammuz.
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June 26, 2008 - 23 Sivan, 5768
Biblical Faith - with Sam Peak
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King David wrote (Psalms 104: 20-23), “HaShem/Elokim makes darkness, and it is night, and all the beasts of the forest creep forth…The sun rises, they slink away…Mankind then goes forth to their work, and to labor until evening.”
Even through nighttime in general is the time when these Forces have authority, this is actually only true of the first half of the night. At midnight, an Influence of Illumination and favor emanates from HaShem/Elokim to all worlds, and authority is taken away from these Forces of evil.
From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 307.
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June 24, 2008 - 21 Sivan, 5768
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With the understanding we have learned, we need not wonder why HaShem/Elokim promised to eradicate the establishment He had made, when, in the event, He did not do so. While mankind was not quiet entirely wiped out, the establishment, the structure of mankind, was. For this reason, too, the genealogy from Adam to Noach calls itself (Bereishit 5:1): “This is an account of the descendants of man.” The genealogy totals each individual’s life span, for the purpose of the genealogy is to relate the history of those individuals.
The purpose of the mabbul, however, is unconcerned with individuals. The purpose is to relate the development of the races of mankind, the nations into which the children of Noach were to be divided. Therefore, the genealogy is prefaced (Noach, Bereishit 9:18,19): “The three sons of Noach who emerged from the ark were Shem, Cham, and Yafet, and the descendants of these spread over the whole earth.
From “Mysteries of the Creation” by Rabbi Dovid Brown. We are studying from the following pages: pg. 134–136.
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June 24, 2008 - 21 Sivan, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
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“Not big enough for the both of us!” When a man, even a great man, remains humble and small in his own eyes, he will acknowledge that there is room in creation for both G-d, and Torah and himself. But when a man, even a wise and learned man, such as Korach, becomes great in his own eyes, he eliminates G-d and Torah from his world, leaving G-d little choice but to put him in his place.
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Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
Parashat Korach is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 25, 5768/June 28, 2008
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June 21, 2008 - 18 Sivan, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.
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Maimonides’ Laws of the Chosen House, chapter five: Continuing to explore the various chambers which comprised the Chamber of the Hearth, their functions, and the daily responsibilities of the priests serving at the Holy Temple.
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June 18, 2008 - 15 Sivan, 5768
Biblical Faith - with Sam Peak
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Prayer is a daily obligation, requesting HaShem/Elokim’s good be supplied without interruption. One of the conditions ordained by the Highest Wisdom was that in order for mankind to receive sustenance form HaShem/Elokim, they must first motivate themselves in HaShem/Elokim direction and turn to HaShem/Elokim to request their needs. HaShem/Elokim desires and wills to constantly benefit mankind. He therefore arranged that prayer be a daily obligation. Through it, mankind receives sustenance, success and blessing according to their needs, as dictated by their state of being.
From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 301.
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June 17, 2008 - 14 Sivan, 5768
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When HaShem/Elokim created the world He intended to give the Torah to “mankind.” But Odom haRishon sinned; Cain killed his brother; in the next generation idolatry was instituted. Finally, indulging in robbery and sexual immorality as well as idolatry; mankind was unfit to receive the Torah. But this time there was Noach, a tsaddik who walked with HaShem/Elokim, fit to be the ancestor of a people who would receive the Torah.
From “Mysteries of the Creation” by Rabbi Dovid Brown. We are studying from the following pages: pg. 133–134.
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June 17, 2008 - 14 Sivan, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
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Who is afraid of the land of Israel? Why did ten of the twelve spies sent by Moses reject the land that they themselves described as “flowing with milk and honey?” (Numbers 13:27) They feared the very physical bounty of the land, and contended that the children of Israel would be spiritually safer in the desert. But it was G-d’s desire that the people should take on the earthly challenge head-on, for the purpose of raising up the material and imbuing it with the spiritual.
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Shlach (Numbers 13:1-15:41)
Parashat Shlach is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 18, 5768/June 21, 2008
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June 15, 2008 - 12 Sivan, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.
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Maimonides’ Laws of the Chosen House, chapter five: Details of the Chamber of the Hearth, the dormitory quarters of the priests attending to the Temple service.
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June 12, 2008 - 9 Sivan, 5768
Biblical Faith - with Sam Peak
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Man and creation are composed of 248 basic components, each rectified via the 248 words of the “Shema”. HaShem daily renews the Divine Influences which sustain all of creation and sends a new Influence particular to each day of His creation. The significance of the Shema, “Hear O Israel, HaShem is our G-d, HaShem is One,” is therefore to bear witness to HaShem’s unity in all its aspects, as well as to accept the yoke of His Kingdom and His Authority over all creation, and to resolve to give one’s life for the sanctification of His Name.
From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 293.
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June 10, 2008 - 7 Sivan, 5768
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The first member of mankind was Odom (Adam). His name speaks for itself, for the word means “man” (not in the sense of an “adult male,” for the Hebrew word “Odom” has no connotation of sex or age (Bereishit 1:27, 5:1,2 and Mattos, BaMidbar 31:34). This one individual, dubbed “mankind,” is no less that the founder of humanity.
The second person was Chava (Eve). She too, represents not merely an individual, but all life ever after, as the Torah (Bereishit3:20) tells us: The man called his wife’s name “Chava,” for she is mother of all living.
Of the next generation we read (4:17): Cain knew his wife and conceived and bore Chanoch. He built a city and called the name of the city after the name of his son, “Chanoch.”
One man built an entire city. Undoubtedly, that is the reason HaShem/Elokim made the early generations live as long as they did, for otherwise civilization could not have been established.
From “Mysteries of the Creation” by Rabbi Dovid Brown. We are studying from the following pages: pg. 128–133.
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June 10, 2008 - 7 Sivan, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
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The children of Israel build the tabernacle which sits still when covered by the cloud but the lifting of the cloud is a sign that it is time to move on. So too, in our own lives. We create our own tabernacle, so to speak, a meeting place with G-d. Sometimes this appointed place becomes covered with clouds of doubt and spiritual stagnation. When the cloud lifts it is a sign from G-d that it is time to dispel doubt and move on in our spiritual journey.
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Beha’alotcha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
Parashat Beha’alotcha is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 11, 5768/June 14, 2008
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June 10, 2008 - 7 Sivan, 5768
Bat Melech, with Rena Richman.
Bat Melech teachings appear every second Wednesday. The next Bat Melech teaching will appear on June 25, 2008, (Sivan 22, 5768).
Ruth, the story of the Moabite princess who attached herself to the Jewish nation and the G-d of Israel, is traditionally read in synagogues on the upcoming festival of Shavuoth. Rena Richman reveals fascinating midrashic insights into the historical background of the story, focusing on the unique personalities of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. These three individuals together create the foundations of the Davidic dynasty.
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June 5, 2008 - 2 Sivan, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.
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The festival which celebrates the receiving of Torah on Mount Sinai and the bringing of first fruits to the Holy Temple: Fulfilling Torah through both study and through the work of our hands. Giving back what we have received.
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June 4, 2008 - 1 Sivan, 5768
Biblical Faith - with Sam Peak
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The significance of the Shema, “Hear O Israel, HaShem is our G-d, HaShem is One,” is therefore to bear witness to HaShem’s unity in all its aspects, as well as to accept the yoke of His Kingdom and His Authority over all creation, and to resolve to give one’s life for the sanctification of His Name.
From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 287.
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June 4, 2008 - 1 Sivan, 5768
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June 4, 2008 - 1 Sivan, 5768
Biblical Faith - with Sam Peak
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What fault did HaShem/Elokim find with the builders of the city and tower? The Torah does not specify any sin. Moreover, their motives appear to be laudatory. They wanted to ensure that mankind would remain a united people, so even as the descendants of Noach became numerous over generations and inevitably spread over the earth, they would remain united, and having one capital, they would retain the same culture manners. This would make for peace among mankind.
From “Mysteries of the Creation” by Rabbi Dovid Brown. We are studying from the following pages: pg. 127–128.
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June 3, 2008 - 29 Iyar, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
Weekly series of short messages concerning the weekly Torah Portion.
“May G-d bless you and keep you; May G-d make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; May G-d lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26) Peace - shalom - the positive harmony that imbues this world and the world on high - and our role in making it happen.
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Naso (Numbers 4:21-7:89)
Parashat Naso is read on Shabbat:
Sivan 4, 5768/June 7, 2008
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June 2, 2008 - 28 Iyar, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.
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Maimonides’ Laws of the Chosen House, chapter five: Leaving the Women’s Court, we head north and west to the Chamber of the Hearth, the dormitory quarters of the priests attending to the Temple service.
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May 28, 2008 - 23 Iyar, 5768
Bat Melech, with Rena Richman.
Bat Melech teachings appear every second Wednesday. The next Bat Melech teaching will appear on June 11, 2008, (Sivan 8, 5768).
Ruth, the story of the Moabite princess who attached herself to the Jewish nation and the G-d of Israel, is traditionally read in synagogues on the upcoming festival of Shavuoth. Rena Richman reveals fascinating midrashic insights into the historical background of the story, focusing on the unique personalities of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. These three individuals together create the foundations of the Davidic dynasty.
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May 27, 2008 - 22 Iyar, 5768
Biblical Faith - with Sam Peak
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In Elokim’s creation, both above and below, including both those who act and those who are acted upon; whether HaShem/Elokim;s Kingdom is recognized or not, however, obviously depends completely on the deeds of man in the world below.
From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 281.
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May 27, 2008 - 22 Iyar, 5768
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HaShem smelled the pleasant odor (of the sacrifice Noach made) and HaShem/Elokim said to Himself, “I will not again curse the earth because of man, for the inclinations of man are evil from his youth, and I will not again strike all living creatures as I did.”
From “Mysteries of the Creation” by Rabbi Dovid Brown. We are studying from the following pages: pg. 124–127.
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May 27, 2008 - 22 Iyar, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman
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Bemidbar - the book of the desert - the setting G-d chose for the transmission of Torah, a setting void of ego and whose vastness echoes G-d’s infinite being.
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Bemidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
Parashat Bemidbar is read on Shabbat:
Iyar 26, 5768/May 31, 2008
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May 26, 2008 - 21 Iyar, 5768
Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.
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Maimonides’ Laws of the Chosen House, chapter five: Rabbi Richman continues to explore the four corners of the Women’s Court, the chambers contained therein, and the purposes they serve.
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The Women's Court, Part II:
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Next week on Light to the Nations: The Chamber of the Hearth, Part I
May 22, 2008 - 17 Iyar, 5768
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