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  • Miketz -- Miracles Every Day

    Miketz -- Miracles Every Day
    Dec 19 2025

    Genesis Chapter 41, Verse 16

    Joseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not by my own power; God will provide an answer through me for Pharaoh’s welfare.” וַיַּ֨עַן יוֹסֵ֧ף אֶת־פַּרְעֹ֛ה לֵאמֹ֖ר בִּלְעָ אֱלֹהִ֕ים יַֽעֲנֶ֖ה אֶת־שְׁל֥וֹם פַּרְעֹֽה:

    This week I am talking about miracles. It is Chanukah which coincides with Parashat Miketz and the story of Joseph's dream. Pharaoh considers Joseph's talents miraculous. But Joseph attributes everything to God.

    We can learn from this to look for more miracles around us. Even as the world looks darker every day.

    Happy Chanukah.

    Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett

    Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz

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  • Vayishlach -- Finding Gratitude

    Vayishlach -- Finding Gratitude
    Dec 5 2025

    Genesis Chapter 33, Verse 4

    Please accept my welcoming gift that has been brought to you, for God has been kind to me, and I have all.” Jacob thus urged him to accept the gift, and Esau finally accepted it. קַח־נָ֤א אֶת־בִּרְכָתִי֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר הֻבָ֣את לָ֔ךְ כִּֽי־חַנַּ֥נִי אֱלֹהִ֖ים וְכִ֣י יֶשׁ־לִי־כֹ֑ל וַיִּפְצַר־בּ֖וֹ וַיִּקָּֽח:

    After Thanksgiving, gratitude is on my mind. In this verse, I reflect on the relationship between Jacob and Esau. We can learn from their actions that gratitude can always lead to friendship. In a simple moment, we see the power of this soul trait.

    Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett

    Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz

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  • Vayetze -- Finding God In All The Right Places

    Vayetze -- Finding God In All The Right Places
    Nov 28 2025

    Genesis Chapter 28, Verse 16

    Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “God is truly present in this place, yet I was not aware of it.” וַיִּיקַ֣ץ יַֽעֲקֹב֘ מִשְּׁנָתוֹ֒ וַיֹּ֗אמֶר אָכֵן֙ יֵ֣שׁ יְהֹוָ֔ה בַּמָּק֖וֹם הַזֶּ֑ה וְאָֽנֹכִ֖י לֹ֥א יָדָֽעְתִּי:

    God is in this place, and I almost did not realize it! This verse has always spoken to me for its simplicity and grace. If only we could notice the amazing ways that God appears in the world.

    After a dream about the angels climbing Jacob's ladder, Jacob awakens to an epiphany. God is here! Everywhere!

    Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett

    Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz

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  • Toledot -- Hineini, Here I Am!!!

    Toledot -- Hineini, Here I Am!!!
    Nov 21 2025

    Genesis Chapter 27, Verse 1

    Isaac had grown old. His eyesight had become dim. He summoned his elder son Esau and said to him, “My son,” and he answered him, “Here I am.” וַֽיְהִי֙ כִּֽי־זָקֵ֣ן יִצְחָ֔ק וַתִּכְהֶ֥יןָ עֵינָ֖יו מֵֽרְאֹ֑ת וַיִּקְרָ֞א אֶת־עֵשָׂ֣ו | בְּנ֣וֹ הַגָּדֹ֗ל וַיֹּ֤אמֶר אֵלָיו֙ בְּנִ֔י וַיֹּ֥אמֶר אֵלָ֖יו הִנֵּֽנִי:

    What does it mean to REALLY be there for another person. The verse today focuses on the relationship between Esau and his father Isaac. In a touching moment before the chaos of deception that will come soon, Esau completely gives himself to his dad.

    If only we could all have this intimacy every day. Hineni--Here I Am!

    Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett

    Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz

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  • Chaye Sarah -- Living A Complete Life

    Chaye Sarah -- Living A Complete Life
    Nov 14 2025

    Genesis Chapter 25, Verse 8

    And Abraham breathed his last (expired), and died at a good old age, mellow and contented; and he was gathered to his kin. וַיִּגְוַ֨ע וַיָּ֧מׇת אַבְרָהָ֛ם בְּשֵׂיבָ֥ה טוֹבָ֖ה זָקֵ֣ן וְשָׂבֵ֑עַ וַיֵּאָ֖סֶף אֶל־עַמָּֽיו׃

    Today I explore a little studied verse from the end of Chaye Sarah. Typically people focus on the beginning of the portion and Sarah's death. Instead, I look at the moment that Abraham "expires" and "dies"...mellow and contented.

    The Rabbis ask why two different words are used to describe his death. The answer may help us all live a better life.

    Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett

    Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz

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  • Vayera -- Aggressively Welcoming Others

    Vayera -- Aggressively Welcoming Others
    Nov 7 2025

    Genesis Chapter 18, Verse 2

    Looking up, he saw three figures standing near him. Perceiving this, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them and, bowing to the ground, וַיִּשָּׂ֤א עֵינָיו֙ וַיַּ֔רְא וְהִנֵּה֙ שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה אֲנָשִׁ֔ים נִצָּבִ֖ים עָלָ֑יו וַיַּ֗רְא וַיָּ֤רׇץ לִקְרָאתָם֙ מִפֶּ֣תַח הָאֹ֔הֶל וַיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּ אָֽרְצָה׃

    Today, I am joined by Rabbi Adam Morris from Temple Micah in Denver on the anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah. Together we explore the Parasha Vayera and Abraham's incredible ability to graciously welcome others into his life. Using his example, this verse gives us a map to being the best version of ourselves.

    Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett

    Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz

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  • Lech Lecha -- Accepting Others Differences

    Lech Lecha -- Accepting Others Differences
    Nov 2 2025

    Genesis Chapter 12, Verse 3

    I will bless those who bless you And curse the one who curses you; And all the families of the earth Shall bless themselves by you.” וַאֲבָֽרְכָה֙ מְבָ֣רְכֶ֔יךָ וּמְקַלֶּלְךָ֖ אָאֹ֑ר וְנִבְרְכ֣וּ בְךָ֔ כֹּ֖ל מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת הָאֲדָמָֽה׃

    Today, we explore the Parasha Lech Lecha as God invites Abraham to leave the comforts of home and start a new nation. But in one moment, God promises to bless the Jewish people while cursing other nations of the world. In this episode, I address this challenging verse in an attempt to understand how this ancient text fits into our modern world view.

    In short...I hope we can become a people who are more accepting of others.

    Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett

    Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz

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  • Noach -- Biblical Artificial Intelligence -- Our Responsibility

    Noach -- Biblical Artificial Intelligence -- Our Responsibility
    Oct 25 2025

    Genesis Chapter 11, Verse 6

    “If, as one people with one language for all, this is how they have begun to act, then nothing that they may propose to do will be out of their reach. וַיֹּ֣אמֶר יְהֹוָ֗ה הֵ֣ן עַ֤ם אֶחָד֙ וְשָׂפָ֤ה אַחַת֙ לְכֻלָּ֔ם וְזֶ֖ה הַחִלָּ֣ם לַעֲשׂ֑וֹת וְעַתָּה֙ לֹֽא־יִבָּצֵ֣ר מֵהֶ֔ם כֹּ֛ל אֲשֶׁ֥ר יָזְמ֖וּ לַֽעֲשֽׂוֹת׃

    Today, we explore the story of The Tower of Babel and make comparisons to modern Artificial Intelligence technology. I address the question of whether or not we have a moral responsibility to keep AI under control. Is AI our modern Babel or will we find a way to use it with care.

    I hope you will take time to consider this question and discuss with the people you love.

    Edited by: Rabbi Josh Bennett

    Original Music Composed by: Ben Chutz

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