
Parashat Hashavua - Rabbi Shai Finkelstein
Join Rabbi Shai Finkelstein for a weekly exploration of the Parasha that brings ancient wisdom to life. Each episode of Beit Avi Chai’s new English-language podcast uncovers timeless insights from the Torah that continue to shape Jewish life and thought today.
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Parashat Re’eh | Treasured Nation | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Re’eh | Human Nature vs. Divine Expectation | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Re’eh – To See Beyond | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Eikev | True Greatness | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Eikev | Tough Love | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Eikev – Power and Corruption | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Va’etchanan | Particular or Universal? | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Va’etchanan | The Meaning of Prayer | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Va'etchanan – A Leader Who Leads | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Dvarim | Faith in Yourself | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Dvarim | Between History and Remembrance | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Dvarim – The Last Speech | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Matot-Masei | Moses’ Last War | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Matot-Masei – The Power of Words | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashot Matot - Masei | From Dependency to Independency | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Pinchas | The Next Leader | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Pinchas – Leadership and Extremism | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Pinchas | The Power of Women | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Balak | A Lonely Nation? | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Balak – The Blessing of Communication | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Balak | Unfulfilled Potential | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Chukat | Sin and Punishment | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Chukat – Times of Transition | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Chukat | Generational Transformation | Rabbi Shai Finkelstei

Parashat Korach | A Second Chance? | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Korach – Recurring Challenges | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Korach | Politics and Public Opinion | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Shlach | A Second Chance? | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Shlach – Power Vs. Influence | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Shlach | Leadership styles | Rabbi Shai Finkelstei

Parashat Behaalotcha | True Consolation | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Beha’alotcha – The Beginning of the End | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Behaalotcha | A Strange Request | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Naso | How the Blessing Works | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Naso – The Blessing of Peace | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Naso | The Priestly Blessing | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Bamidbar

Parashat Bamidbar – The Importance of Details | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Bamidbar | The Symbolism of the Flags | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai | Walking the Divine Path | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashot Behar-Bechukotai – The Dual Covenant | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Behar | Intervening in God’s Work | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Emor | The Collective Impact of Speech | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Emor – Ox, Lamb & Goat | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Emor - The Meaning of the Jewish holidays | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim | True Holiness | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashot Achrei Mot-Kdoshim – You Shall Live by Them | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Kdoshim - The Meaning of Holiness | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Achrei Mot - Trying to Understand God’s Ways | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashot Tazria-Metzora - The Gift of Solitude | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashot Tazriya-Metzora – Revelation beyond Logic | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Tazriah | The Link Between the Kohen and Am Israel | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Metzura - A Punishment, a Sign, or a Blessing? | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Tzav: The Relevance of Offerings Today

Parashat Tzav – Faith and Partnership

The Thanksgiving offering as a secret to a balanced life

Parashat Vayikra: True Greatness | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Vayikra – Freedom within Limits | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Vayikra | Who is This Book Written For? | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Pekudei – Building a Spiritual Mishkan | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Pekudei | The Return to Sinai | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashot Vayakhel-Pekudei – A Strange Donation | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Vayakhel – Freedom in Holiness | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Vayakhel | Rupture and Renewa | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Ki Tissa – The Second Tablets | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Ki Tissa – Who is Responsible? | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Ki Tissa | Transgression and Opportunity | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Tetzaveh – Olive Oil & the Jewish People | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Tetzaveh – Entering the Holiness | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Tetzaveh | The Priests and the Nation | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Trumah – The Mishkan in the Heart | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Trumah – The Symbolism of the Cherubim | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Trumah | The True Meaning of the Mishkan | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Mishpatim – The Judicial System | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Mishpatim – Physicians and Theology | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Mishpatim | The Unique Jewish Judicial Structure | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Yitro – Who is Tziporah | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Yitro – The Divine Gift of Shabbat | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Yitro | An Ethical Obligation as a Reflection of the Divine | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Parashat Beshalach – The Purpose of the Journey | Rabbi Shai Finkelstein











