Lessons

Psalm 86

This is the only psalm by David found in the 3rd book (the "Leviticus" book) of Psalms, and it appears in the middle of four psalms by the Sons of Korah. Why this unusual arrangement? This moving psalm also contains other unusual and unique features. Why does it refer to God as "Master" (adon) seven times? How can David call himself a "chasid" (a pious man)? What is required for a person to be truly "pious"? What did David mean by "unite my heart"? Join us for an insightful journey through this beautiful and unusual psalm.

Psalm 84

This short psalm drips with sweet blessings, but is also filled with unique and hidden gems of insight. What does self-sacrifice have to do with freedom and liberty? How can our tears be sweet? How is God manifested when His people are united? How could Temple worship be beautiful? Join us as we delve into this psalm by the Sons of Korah and explore these and other rich truths.

Psalm 81

Psalm 81 is in many ways a mirror image (alike but opposite) of Psalm 80. This short psalm contains several secret insights that are revealed only in the Hebrew, such as a unique spelling of Joseph's name, a strange word used for "harp", and a curious addition to the first line of The 10 Commandments. Join us for a deep dive into this fascinating psalm.

Shavuot

Of all the appointed times in the Bible, Shavuot (Pentecost) is the only one that does not have an assigned date and is also the most complex. Join us for a study of this fascinating holy day and how it applies to our own lives.

The Secret of the Dreidel

The humble dreidel gets little attention in teachings about Hanukkah, but this simple children's toy is actually filled with spiritual significance. Some may ask: "Would God really use such a silly Jewish tradition to communicate deep spiritual truth?" To which I would respond: "How big is your God?" Join our discussion of how God can teach human beings living on this spinning planet through something as tiny as a spinning dreidel.