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Weekly Parsha, Beginner-Intermediate Level:

Beginner and intermediate level lectures on the parsha, culled from an assortment of Rabbi Zweig’s most popular series. Contain powerful psychological and ethical insights drawn from the weekly parsha. Intermediate-level lectures require some familiarity with basic Hebrew terms.

Weekly Parsha, Advanced Level:

Advanced lectures providing in-depth analysis of the weekly parsha. Require some background in Torah study and knowledge of Hebrew and Talmudic terms.

Festivals Series:

A collection of lectures on the festivals throughout the Jewish year, culled from a number of Rabbi Zweig’s lectures series. Level varies from beginner to advanced.

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Weekly Parsha, Beginner-Intermediate Level

Code	Level	Len	Parsha	Title	Description
803.07	Beginner	37 min	Lech Lecha	The Legacy of Avraham: Givers Not Takers (d)	Avraham was commanded not only to leave all behind and travel to the land of Israel, but to enjoy giving up for the sake of G-d. Learn how to follow the legacy of Avraham and enjoy giving.
809.06	Beginner	35 min	Toldos	Marriage: Soulmates or Partners? (d)	The Sages tell us that when Eisav married Machlas his sins were forgiven. How can one good deed cancel out other sins? And why did this occur only at Eisav's third marriage? Understand how marriage can transform two individuals into an entirely new entity.
817.01	Beginner	41 min	Mikeitz	True Contentment: Not Begrudging Another (d)
219.11	Beginner	38 min	Vayigash	The Importance of Escorting a Guest (d)	Why were the laws of discovering an unaccounted-for dead body the final laws Yaakov learned with Yosaif before his descent to Egypt? This lecture discusses the great importance of escorting a guest -- and how it literally can spell the difference between life and death.
119.15	Intermediate	35 min	Vayigash	Yosaif Rebukes his Brothers: Confronting the Truth (d)	Yosaif at last reveals his true identity to his brothers. The Sages view his declaration -- "I am Yosaif" as the strongest form of rebuke (tochacha). This fascinating lecture uncovers the true meaning of criticism.
231.05	Beginner	38 min	Yisro	The Genius of G-d's Measured Justice (d)	What inspired Yisro to leave all and come join Israel in the desert? Understand the great wisdom of G-d's justice system and how we too can emulate His ways.
131.12	Intermediate	43 min	Yisro	Israel's Transformation at Sinai (d)	Why in the Ten Commandments are we asked to believe in the G-d who took us out of Egypt and not the G-d who created us? Discover how the Exodus gave Israel an entirely new relationship with G-d.
133.16	Intermediate	23 min	Mishpatim	Serving G-d through Self-Effacement (d)	This lecture provides fascinating insights into the roles of judges, the concept of shalom (peace), and the danger of excessive self-consciousness in the service of G-d.
135.16	Intermediate	26 min	Terumah	Hard Work is its Own Reward (d)	Israel was asked to begin the work (melacha) for the construction of the Tabernacle. This lecture offers a fascinating perspective on the value of work and why it was a prerequisite for G-d's Presence to dwell within Israel.
137.15	Intermediate	35 min	Tetsaveh	The Haman Syndrome: Focusing on the Negative (d)	The bells of the High Priest's robe (me'il) atoned for wicked speech (lashon hara), say the Sages. This lecture analyzes the damage gossip does to the speaker and why man has such a tendency to focus on the negative.
239.05	Beginner	37 min	Ki Sisah	The Unlimited Power of Validation (d)	Why did the "mixed multitude" who accompanied Israel out of Egypt wield such influence over the nation -- leading us right to the Golden Calf. This lecture explores the enormous power of validation and the special role the mother plays in the home.
241.09	Beginner	34 min	Vayakheil	Men vs. Women: Nature vs. Nurture (d)	Pharaoh, by exchanging men's and women's work, attempted to stem Israel's population explosion. The women, with the help of their mirrors, re-established it. Explore the degree to which gender roles are natural and the extent they are imposed by society.
143.09	Intermediate	22 min	Pikudei	The Half-Coin and the Meaning of Community (d)	Every Jewish male donated a half shekel coin to the Tabernacle's construction. This lecture discusses the true definition of a community and its great significance in Israel.
851.06	Beginner	40 min	Tazria-Metsorah	Leprosy and the Proper Means of Giving Rebuke (d)
855.06	Beginner	33 min	Acharei Mos-Kedoshim	Evil Speech and the Basis of Human Relationships (d)	The Sages state that lashon hara (gossip) creates rifts between man and fellow, husband and wife. But wouldn't one gossip to the enemies of his enemy -- not his friends or spouse? This lecture uncovers the truly devastating effects lashon hara has on its victim.
255.07	Beginner	42 min	Acharei Mos-Kedoshim	Man's Basic Need: Pleasure or Existence? (d)	Parshas Acharei Mos discusses the forbidden types of incest. This lecture offers a fascinating perspective on Judaism's view on the human drive for pleasure and what truly motivates man.
259.10	Beginner	46 min	Emor	The Distinct Roles of the Father and Mother (d)	Parshas Emor discusses the injunction not to sacrifice a mother animal together with its child on the same day. This lecture examines the roles of each parent in a family and the special challenges of a single-parent home.
859.07	Beginner	36 min	Emor	R. Akiva's Students and the Importance of Community (d)	How do we instill values in our children if the society around us does not uphold them? This lecture discusses the secret to forming a cohesive community -- and why R. Akiva's students failed to do so.
269.10	Beginner	40 min	Beha'aloscha	Showing Appreciation Without Fearing Commitment (d)	In this parsha Israel began complaining almost for the sake of complaining. This lecture explores man's psychological drive not to be grateful as well as examining practical applications of this phenomenon.
271.01	Beginner	38 min	Shelach	Relationships Based on Trust (d)	After the sin of the Spies, when the nation heard of the terrible punishment awaiting them for refusing to enter the Land, they became penitent. Why was their repentance not accepted? Explore the dynamics of sin and its applications to properly raising children.
871.05	Beginner	29 min	Shelach	Tsitsis: Viewing Life from G-d's Perspective (d)	Does wearing tsitsis (fringes) really stop a person from sinning? Understand the true significance of tsitsis, and how wearing the badge of the King can make us into changed human beings.
171.14	Intermediate	26 min	Shelach	How Poor Relationships Caused the Sin of the Spies (d)	How could the spies see bad where they should have seen good? This lecture analyzes the psychological shortcoming of the Children of Israel which led to their terrible downfall.
273.09	Beginner	40 min	Korach	A Wife's Role: Delivering the Reality Check (d)	The Sages teach us that Oan ben Peles' wife saved him from taking part in Korach's rebellion. This lecture examines a wife's unique ability to help her husband understand himself.
173.16	Intermediate	36 min	Korach	The Concept of an Argument for the Sake of Heaven (d)	This lecture uncovers the great hypocrisy of Korach in his demand for "democracy". Learn how to be a part of the whole without losing your own individuality.
175.12	Intermediate	32 min	Chukas	Understanding Moshe's Sin in Hitting the Rock (d)	What incited Moshe to anger when he hit the rock? This lecture explores the power struggle between Moshe and the people and the importance of healthy relationships.
177.10	Intermediate	44 min	Balak	Bilam: The Addiction of Pain (d)	To what extent does G-d allow us to exercise our free will -- and even assist us in our evil ways. This fascinating lecture reveals the compulsive behavior which was the lot of the wicked prophet Bilam.
897.03	Beginner	37 min	Nitsavim-Vayeilech	"Cutting" a Covenant: Realizing We are Incomplete (d)	Israel stood before G-d at the momentous forging of the Covenant (Bris) of Arvos Mo'av. Why does the Torah state that G-d "cut" (karas) a covenant with us? Why not bond in covenant? This lecture explores the meaning and significance of a covenant.

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Weekly Parsha, Advanced Level

Code	Length	Parsha	Title
003.07	57 min	Lech Lecha	Ma'aseh Avos Siman Li'Banim: Turning Nevuah into Reality (d)
009.12	52 min	Toldos	Yaakov's Deception: The Ultimate Level of Truth (d)
012.03	52 min	Vayaitsai	Rachel and Leah: The Struggle for Yaakov (d)
019.10	60 min	Vayigash	Yehuda's Arvus and the Establishment of Malchus Yisrael (d)
031.06	56 min	Yisro	Understanding the Two Facets of Stealing (d)
054.12	67 min	Kedoshim	How to Treat a Chaver: Kavod or Yirah? (d)
067.06	66 min	Beha'aloscha	B'ha'aloscha: Klal Yisrael's Rejection of Gairus (d)

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