Taste of Torah
In this series, the Rabbi as he discusses the parasha each week.
The Rabbi completed this series and all the portions throughout 5781 and 5782. He has decided to create a companion series reviewing the haftarah. Join him for his new series Heartfelt Haftarah here.
Taste of Torah – 5782
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Taste of Torah – Bechukotaiby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on May 19, 2022 at 6:06 am
Rabbi Dennis’ last Taste of Torah before his sabbatical is a full one. He discusses tools used during the Omer in ancient times, Lag B’Omer, the upkeep of the temple, Shavuot, and more. Don’t miss out on the last one until the end of the summer. While he is gone, be sure to check out his upcoming series, Cup of Kabbalah. This pre-recorded series is sure to keep you learning through the summer until he is back.
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Taste of Torah – Beharby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on May 12, 2022 at 4:26 am
Talk about “stuff” this week when the Rabbi discusses Behar, this week’s parasha. Learn all about the shmita and yovel too. Hebcal provides a calendar for both the diaspora and Israeli portions here: https://www.hebcal.com/sedrot/
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Taste of Torah – Emorby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on May 5, 2022 at 4:38 pm
This week Rabbi Dennis discusses Emor (based on the parasha being read in Israel vs. Kedoshim being read in the diaspora this week.) Emor goes into the requirements of priesthood. The Rabbi reviews both the ancient structure, where the reform movement has progressed in the modern world, and where we may still have growing to do. Get the weekly parasha (both Diaspora and in Israel) at https://www.hebcal.com/sedrot/
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Taste of Torah – Counting the Omerby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on April 28, 2022 at 4:03 am
Rather than discussing Kedoshim, this week’s parasha, Rabbi Dennis discusses the Counting of the Omer, its origins, and how it applies to us in modern society. Be sure to hang on until the end to learn the prayers for counting.
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Taste of Torah – Pesach Part 2by Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on April 21, 2022 at 3:06 am
Rabbi Dennis looks back to Deuteronomy 15 and 16 and continues his discussion of Pesach. The theme this week is choices.
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Taste of Torah – Pesachby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on April 14, 2022 at 6:03 am
This week is Pesach, so that means we are back to Exodus this week. Rabbi Dennis wonders if the Jews were trolling the Egyptians in this week’s episode. Chag Sameach!
The full Taste of Torah – 5782 YouTube playlist is available by clicking here.
Taste of Torah – 5781
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Taste of Torah – V’Zot HaBerachahby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on September 23, 2021 at 5:55 am
Warning: The initial clip in this week’s discussion contains course language. While Rabbi Dennis discusses the portion for Simchat Torah, he’ll explain why he chose this clip and how it relates. The topics include Moses, his death, the completion of the yearly cycle of reading Torah, and much more.
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Taste of Torah – Vayeilechby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on September 10, 2021 at 2:23 am
As we approach Yom Kippur next week, Rabbi Dennis discusses this week’s parasha, Vayeilech.
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Taste of Torah – Nitzavimby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on September 2, 2021 at 4:00 am
Rabbi Dennis is back from vacation, and so is Taste of Torah – just in time for the High Holy Days. From Nitzvavim, this week’s parasha, learn about chait (sin), the Jewish perspective on sin, and why we read Nitzavim on Yom Kippur afternoon.
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Taste of Torah – Re’ehby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on August 5, 2021 at 4:49 am
This week’s parasha, Re’eh, discusses blessings and curses. It also goes into one of our greatest blessings, choice. Join Rabbi Dennis as he takes a look at this week’s portion.
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Taste of Torah – Eikevby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on July 29, 2021 at 4:01 am
This week’s parasha, Eikev, covers remembering our past, cherishing our blessings, arrogance, and virtue. Join Rabbi Dennis as he covers each.
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Taste of Torah – Va-et’chananby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on July 22, 2021 at 4:25 am
The longest parasha in the Torah is Va-et’chanan, so Rabbi Dennis has lots of material to choose from this week. He could touch on cities of refuge, the retelling of Sinai, the repeat of the 10 Commandments, avoid idolatry, the Shema, or the V’ahavta to name a few. I promise his choice this week will be on your mind.
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Taste of Torah – Devarimby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on July 15, 2021 at 5:35 am
Refreshed and back from vacation, Rabbi Dennis covers it all this week. A little history of Torah, why Devarim is associated with 2 times, and the discussion of judges and laws in this parasha.
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Taste of Torah – Balakby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on June 24, 2021 at 6:15 am
This week’s pariahs has it all – curses, talking animals, and “wizards”. Join the Rabbi as he discusses the messages of Balak.
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Taste of Torah – Chukatby Congregation Kol Ami – Flower Mound, Texas on June 17, 2021 at 6:11 am
Learn about the different kinds of commandments and how a red heifer figures into it all in this week’s parasha, Chukat. The clip from South Park is respectively borrowed with the promise of no monetization.
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