Torah Time

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Parashat Lekh Lekha: Starstruck (re-release) Oct 23, 2023

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God promises Avraham, at 99 years old, that he will have as many children as the stars in the sky. Mara and Ravi wonder how Avraham felt to hear that and how he had faith in God's promise.

Parashat Noah: A Sea Change (re-release) Oct 16, 2023

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After the flood, God promises to never destroy the world again. Ravi picks up on God's change of heart and Mara asks if people are totally good, totally bad, or somewhere in between.

Parashat Bereishit: How to Be a Keeper (re-release) Oct 10, 2023

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Welcome to the third season premiere of Torah Time! Our new hosts Ravi and Mara kick off the season with the story of the Torah's first brothers, Kayin and Hevel. Ravi imagines what Kayin might have actually said before killing Hevel, and Mara and Ravi talk about how siblings should treat each other.

Special Announcement About Torah Time Oct 09, 2023

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Happy 5784! In honor of the new Torah cycle, over the next 12 weeks, we’re going to re-release every episode of Torah Time Season 3.
This season was all about the Book of Bereishit and the amazing stories of creation, our ancestors, and all kinds of family drama. It’s been a whole year since we last read Bereishit, but don’t worry - Torah Time never goes out of style!

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai: Hitting the Reset Button May 08, 2023

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Welcome to the season finale of Torah Time, featuring the yovel (jubilee year). It happens every 50 years, and it's basically a big rest button for the entire land. Listen to the end for some of Ravi and Mara's favorite moments from this season, along with their special Sefer Vayikra song!

Parashat Emor: Them's Fightin' Words May 01, 2023

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A fight breaks out in our parashah and someone even curses God. Mara thinks about why people get so angry and Ravi talks about why it's important to always show respect to God and other people.

Parashat Aharei Mot-Kedoshim: All Due Respect Apr 24, 2023

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Ravi and Mara talk about the mitzvah of to respect/honor/fear your parents. Why isn't there a mitzvah to honor your kids? Maybe there is one already!

Parashat Tazria-Metzora: Leave Me Alone Apr 17, 2023

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When someone is tamei (impure), they have to separate themselves from the community. Ravi wonders how that must have felt and Mara asks how we can help people when they are in need.

Parashat Shemini: Food for Thought Apr 03, 2023

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What makes an animal kosher? Ravi and Mara learn about the Torah's categories and they think about how dividing things into categories can be helpful or harmful.

Parashat Tzav: We Didn't Start the Fire Mar 27, 2023

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In the mishkan (tabernacle), the kohanim (priests) kept a fire going all the time, never letting it go out. Ravi wonders how they kept the fire going and Mara thinks about why it's good to have routines.

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