weekly with chana : Recent Episodes
Chana Hirschowitz
living with the times, bringing the past to the present. weekly with chana is a refreshing new way of seeing ourselves within the parsha and how we can use these lessons to live happier more meaningful lives today. happy listening :)
Pesach a time of liberation, a mental game of removing ourself from a sense of stuckness and letting go.
What was Tzaraat, this strange leprosy, what is it significance and what can we learn from it today?
This weeks Parsha we discuss seemingly two opposites, the inauguration of the Mishkan and the death of Nadav and Avihu on that difficult day. As well as the laws of Kashrut. Why the seeming randomness, what can we learn from the synthesis of these two ideas?
00:00 The Significance of the Eighth Day
02:22 Balancing Growth and Solace
04:17 Bringing God into the Mundane
05:14 Imbuing Regular Life with Meaning
06:39 Faith in God Amidst Challenges
The power of the words of Mordechai to Esther, Can I find Hashem in the Hidden? The secret to achieving success in our lives, contributing to the narrative?
Why do we Tally all the Materials at the Completion of the Mishkan? Why do we Emphasis Blessings as we complete Sefer Shemos?
In a Parsha filled with the details of building a Mishkan why is this called Vayakhel, with a singular term referring to the collective congregation? The Secret to Unity, the Secret to Collective Joy.
Why do we discuss the broken Luchos here? Why between the Parshiot that discuss the vision and then subsequent implementation of the Mishkan?
The most fascinating commandment in this weeks Parsha is regarding the transportation poles of the Ark. Why was it so essential? Why did Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakkai believe that Yavnah was important to be saved?
What are the symptoms that lead to the pain? How do we practice experiencing joy as a community when there is terrible tragedy that surrounds us?
This Parsha discusses the laws and judicial implementation of the advice of Yisro, as well as the giving of the Torah. The Torah is essentially a body of laws and regulations. What is the difference?
This episode is sponsored by my dear friend Kayli in honor of all the hostages returning safely home! And the end of this milchama!
Miriam crossing the Red Sea, with a Tamborine in her hand sings her own Shira, her own song of praise? Why the need for her own song? Without her perhaps there would have been no salvation. The unwavering faith of women in impossibly dark times is what will inevitably bring the ultimate salvation.
The Jewish People as a nation are finally getting ready to leave Egypt. Hashem instructs Moshe, three specific instructions to preparing for their ultimate redemption. How do we achieve freedom as a people now, just as they had then?
We have experienced so much pain, Hashem we need the final redemption speedily in our days.
Moshe Rabenu, the leader of the Jewish People. What were the events that led him to be the greatest leader of all time?
What is the hopeful message of the ending of Sefer Breishis? How do we endure the pain? How do we move forward?
Yosef singlehandedly reframes his narrative, absolves victimhood and lives through strength. The most important life lesson from this weeks Parsha.
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What can we learn from Yosef's unwavering Bitachon, in the good times, in the hard times? The Lubavicher Rebbe's insight into Pharoh's dreams and Yosef's rise to success.
The story of Yosef and his perseverance and faith is my favorite story in all of Tanach. What is the secret?
The true story of Dina, whose voice was quashing, whose experience was misunderstood for thousands of years. Who was she and what was her story?
Who was Yaakov? How did he actually withstand the struggles he faced? Why were the angels ascending and descending? How do we come to terms with the many faces within us that accompany us through life?
The vast differences between Eisav and Yaakov, What is the future of the Jewish people going to look like?
How Jewish People respond to tragedy and pain, How do we respond to being called settlers and aliens in our land? in this weeks Parsha we learn from our great grandfather Avraham how to navigate death and ultimately the secret to Jewish continuity.
this weeks Parsha's message in regards to the war that we are currently experiencing. Why are there Jews holding Palestinian flags? Is it possible to have a two state solution?
This weeks Parsha, Hashem confronts the first Jews and commands him Lech Lecha. What does it mean to be Jewish? What is our mission and sense of identity?
What was their true greatest of Noach, was he a Tzaddik or a great man? What does it meant to be a Tzaddik? How can the regular individual rise to the occasion. An incredible insight by the Lubavicher Rebbe on this weeks Parsha.
This week's Parsha as an answer to what is our mission, our confidence to stand strong in the next few difficult weeks ahead. We have got this. 'Let there be light.'
In this episode we discuss what is the final message of the month of Tishrei, how do we create a balancing act of working on ourselves to be better and staying present.
The secret inner dimension to the holiday of Sukkot, why is it called the time of our happiness, why is it my favorite holiday and why do we celebrate it now?
The constant search to find yourself is solved through the very significant concept of Teshuva.
the seeming contradiction of the messages of this week's parshios, how do we rectify it and what is the power of the last shabbos of the year?
the tale of two wives and insight into this weeks parsha, how do we reconcile the inner angst between the one we love and the one we hate?
my favorite month of the year has arrived, insights into the beautiful revolutionary maamer ani ldodi vdodi li, why is the king in the field?
what is the significance of tu bav, how is it comparable to Yom Kippur? insights into the transformational power of the full moon.
exploring the dichotomy of the 9 day period and the 15th of av, do we believe in finality? is there hope through the pain?
how do we create a balance of being connected to the traditional nature of our past and the innovative progressive nature of our present
what were the daughters of tzelefchad really asking? what does judaism think about women's rights?
the deeper reason as to why moshe hit the rock and thereby characterized the future of our inherent human desire to search and question
an insight into the infamous coup d'etat against Moshe, why now? if we are all inevitably special what is the point of a leader? parshas korach + 29th anniversary of gimmel tammuz
our insecurities is the only thing stopping us from truly reaching our goals, the way in which we perceive ourselves has a powerful effect on how others perceive us too
what happens when life isn't going your way? what can we learn from Hashem's response to when moshe wanted his life to be over.
the undercurrent of love to remove all friction, insights into the overall thread that binds all the randomness of parshas naso
how do we celebrate our relationship with Hashem and Torah this year? what happens when our connection feels forced and perhaps difficult to internalize?
an insight into the mitzvah of shmittah: the parting message of Sefer Vayikra, we love to be in control, life never goes to plan, Hashem tells us just let go.
the day in which we celebrate the secret dimensions of the Torah, a day celebrating the meaningful light that ignites the laws that we do every single day. Founded on the Maamer Gal Einai 5737
Insights into the dichotomy within this weeks Parsha, the contrast within the themes of Yom Kippur and immoral relationships. how do we maintain a balance and avoid extremities within our lives?
why do we count the omer? how do we create incremental and productive changes in our lives to make the most of self-development during this time period?
there is so much fear and ambiguity surrounding moshiach, for some reason its controversial, but maybe it doesn't have to be? what is moshiach, perhaps its something we wanted all along.
Is Judaism spiritual? Do we struggle with getting things done? How do we practically do what Hashem says? In honor of the 121 Birthday of my Rebbe
welcome to Sefer Vaykira - the story of sacrifices is the story of our struggle within - Hashem tells us not to martyr your passions but bring it close
why do these parshois even exist? aren't they seemingly redundant? why was it so important to validate our mishkan?
the legacy of moshe rabenu was that he broke the luchos - what is the value in brokenness?
what is the heart of the holiday of purim? why does intoxication truly mean? how much does Hashem truly love us?
how can I be commanded to be happy? what is happiness? the revolutionary approach of Chassidus on happiness.
an insight into the ethics surrounding Jewish Laws and its deeper dimension, what does it truly mean to be a slave?
what does it truly mean to love and fear Hashem? did Hashem coerce us into this relationship?
this week is the anniversary of passing of the Previous Rebbe and the day in which the Rebbe assumed leadership. Their opening and closing statements emphasized that the world is a garden - is that the case? look around....
the never ending hope for survival that Hashem guaranteed Moshe in the very first mitzvah of the new moon
the power of a jewish leader and reminding ourselves to be inquisitive and question truth. if you never really question do you really believe?
a journey of three powerful women in Sefer Shemos and how they make the impossible happen with steadfast emuna, hope and courage. happy listening :)