The ritual of the Red Heifer is perhaps the most obscure, confusing practice in the entire Torah. In this episode we talk about whether Jewish rituals need reasons - and how that debate plays out traditionally and in liberal Judaism.
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Ki Tavo: First Fruits
Ki Tetze: Because You Were Slaves (encore)
Shoftim: Comfort the Afflicted and Afflict the Comfortable
Re'eh: The Power of Generosity (encore)
Ekev: Connection to the Land of Israel
Va'etchanan: Oneness of God, Oneness of Humanity
D'varim: The Book of Words
Mattot-Masei: Together On the Journey (encore)
Pinchas: The Torah Stands Against Cultural Genocide
Balak: Talking Donkeys, Miracles, and Your Authentic Voice
Chukat: The Rituals that Bring Us Meaning
Korach: Holy is an Action
Sh'lach: At our Worst and at our Best
B'haalot'cha: How Moses Grows as a Leader
Naso: The Ceremony of Bitter Waters
Bamidbar: Lift Up the Heads
Behar-Bechukotai: The Sabbatical Year and Giving Up Control
Emor: The Corners of Your Face/Field
Achrei Mot-Kedoshim: Love Your Neighbour As Yourself
Tazria-Metzora: A Ritual of Gratitude
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