In this week’s class, Ross covers the Greatest Sermon of Moses. In these chapters, Moses sets forth a pattern through a repetition of four words that show up again and again, that if followed have the ability to open the eyes of the blind and the ears of the deaf. Listen, Learn, Guard and Do! Deuteronomy contains over 80 occurrences of various forms of the Hebrew Verb Shema – Hear! This week’s Torah lesson contains 24! But what else must we do aside from “hearing”? We can not be mere hearers of the word. This class shows what else one must do. We encourage you to listen to this class and share it with others.

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In this week’s class, Ross teaches his introductory lesson on Deuteronomy. He shows in this class that within Deuteronomy there is a Road Map to Redemption that runs through these texts. Keying off of a phrase that occurs only 10 times in the entire Hebrew Bible (9 times in Deuteronomy and once in Jeremiah), Ross shows what we should be working on. The recurring phrase is “with all your heart and with all your soul”. Working through these texts we can learn what it is that we must “do” in order to find our way home. Ross shows in this lesson that we are to “hear and do”. You will not want to miss this teaching.

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In this week’s class we conclude the book of Numbers (BeMidbar). We are also in a period known in Hebrew as Bein HaMetzarim (between the straights). It is a 3 week period that falls between the 17th of the 4th month and the 9th of the 5th months (also known as the 9th of Av). These three weeks are traditionally held to be a time of mourning. In this week’s class, Ross speaks on the topic of sin and particularly the sins that led to the tragic events of the 9th of Av – the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. He points out that the sins of the fathers require our confession and shows this from the Scriptures. You will not want to miss this class.

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This class was delivered on June 26th from the historic Temple Sinai Synagogue. It is Ross Nichols’ teaching on Torah reading Balak.

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In this class, Ross teaches on the “matter of Baal Peor”, and of the remedy to the plague that came upon the children of Israel. The class focuses on the Biblical idea of zeal. The class covers Number chapter 25:10 – 30:1. Check it out.

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In this Torah portion, Miriam and Aaron die. Moses and Aaron are informed that they will not be allowed into the land promised to their fathers. What did they do that brought about this sentence? What can we learn from their mistakes? The children of Israel quarrel with Moses and with God. Serpents are sent among the people and Moses is instructed to make an object for the bitten ones to look upon. What can we learn from a careful examination of these words? You will not want to miss this class.

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In this week’s class we meet the infamous rebel, Korach. He is the descendant of Levi. He is one of three men who raise up a rebellion against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. In this week’s class, Ross explores the root of his sin. What led to this mutiny? What became of the sons of Korach? You will be surprised to learn the “rest of the story”. Life after rebellion….

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In this week’s class Ross teaches on Torah reading Shelach Lecha. It means literally, “send for yourselves”. It contains the story of the “spies”. Ross carefully dissects the texts and brings out some key points that are relevant for believers today. He points out the real “sins of the spies” and many other things in this class. How are we to live by faith? Should we ignore the giants in our lives? You will not want to miss this class.

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Israel’s enemies, bent on their destruction are always scheming. They are relentless in their attempt…ts to bring harm and destroy peace. This week, some if these extremists employed one of the oldest tricks in the book – the Latin epic poem “The Aeneid” that is. The plot played out this week was like a modern re-telling of Virgil’s work except that the enemy did not attempt to penetrate the opponent’s walls in a wooden horse but aboard an “innocent” vessel bringing in “humanitarian aid”. The outcry over Israel’s actions is incredible. Well I say “good job Israel”! As the Trojan priest Laocoon declared in the Aeneid,”Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes” – “I fear Greeks, even those bearing gifts”. The old trick used by the Greeks, now called the Trojan horse, has become a symbol of any trick which results in an enemy being allowed, through deception, to enter an otherwise secure zone. Indeed there is nothing new under the sun. A study of history is often the best way to prepare for the future.

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In this week’s class, Ross teaches on the final two Torah portions in Leviticus. These sections of the Torah according to Maimonides, are to instill sympathy towards others and promote the well being of others. This class covers the Sabbath for man, as well as the Sabbath for the Land, the year of Jubilee, and much more. You will not want to miss this class.

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