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1:53

The Weekly Torah Portion

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Discover the meaning and significance of the weekly Torah portion.

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4:13

Parshah Bereishit

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Why the Torah begins with the second letter in the Hebrew alphabet: the letter "bet".

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5:32

Parshah Noach

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

The opening verse in the narrative of Noah and The Flood teaches us a profound lesson in the power of speech.

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4:33

Parshah Lech-Lecha

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Abraham’s leaving Israel and descent to Egypt is in truth a continuum of his ascent into the Land of Israel…

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6:30

Parshah Vayeira

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Abraham’s son Issac was the first to be circumcised at eight days old; what is the significance in this mitzvah being performed at such a tender age?

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3:20

Parshah Chayei-Sarah

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

The name of the Torah portion Chayei Sarah means the life of Sarah, though the parshah details her passing. This teaches us what constitutes true life.

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5:41

Parshah Toldot

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Why does our patriarch Yaakov (Jacob) use deception as means to receive the blessings from his father Yitzchak (Isaac)?

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1:09:22

Parshah Vayeitzei

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Jacob works tirelessly at his uncle Laban’s house, but his efforts consisted of much more than merely tending the sheep…

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5:43

Parshah Vayishlach

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

From Jacob’s struggle and eventual triumph over an angel of G-d we derive a powerful lesson in overcoming our natural inclinations.

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5:20

Parshah Vayeishev

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

The parshah details the story of Joseph, which caused much pain for his father Jacob, yet the parshah is called Vayeishev, meaning Jacob settled down.

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5:31

Parshah Mikeitz

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

In this week’s Torah portion we read about Pharaoh’s two dreams, whereas last week we read of Joseph’s two dreams; discover the difference between them.

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6:36

Parshah Vayigash

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Jacob’s family moves down to Egypt after discovering that Joseph is alive and well, but it also is the beginning of the Jewish exile in Egypt.

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5:51

Parshah Vayechi

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Chushim, the deaf grandson of Jacob, saved the day when the burial of Jacob was being obstructed by Esau.

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5:22

Parshah Shemot

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

In the Egyptian bondage, Pharaoh decreed that all Jewish newborn baby boys had to be thrown into the Nile River, and that all baby girls were to be "made alive." What is the eternal lesson from this terrible decree?

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4:59

Parshah Va'eira

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Despite our differences, it is important to remember that we are all equally important. Discover how we learn this lesson from Moses and Aaron in this week's parshah.

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5:22

Parshah Bo

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Prior to the tenth plague in Egypt, the death of the firstborn, G‑d instructed the Jewish people to take lambs and tie them to their bedposts for four days. What was the purpose of this, and what can we learn from it today?

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5:55

Parshah Beshalach

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

When the Jews travelled through the desert for forty years, they were sustained by manna—miraculous bread from heaven. What is the manna’s message for us today?

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5:22

Parshah Yitro

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

The giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai is the defining moment for our people, when G-d told us the “ten Commandments.” In truth, what was so new that we received at Sinai since our Patriarchs already studied Torah earlier?

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4:41

Parshah Mishpatim

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Mishpatim, meaning laws, are just one of the three categories of commandments found in the Torah. The other two are “decrees” and “testimonies.” What is the difference between the three classifications of mitzvot?

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4:58

Parshah Terumah

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

G-d instructs the Jewish People to construct a sanctuary for him to dwell amongst them. Why would G-d, who is infinite, need a physical sanctuary for His presence?

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5:00

Parshah Tetzaveh

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Intriguing about this week's parsha, Tetzvaeh, is the fact that Moses' name does not appear anywhere in it! This is the only Torah Portion from the time Moses was born (till the final book) that his name is not mentioned. What is the reason for this?

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8:25

Parshah Ki-Tisa

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

G-d instructs Moses to collect a half-shekel coin from each man as means of counting the Jewish people. But Moses grapples to understand the half-shekel’s significance till G-d shows him a coin of fire. What does this all mean?

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5:22

Parshah Vayakhel

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

In this week's parsha, we read of the actually building of the Tabernacle. The structure had three coverings, from sheep’s wool, from goat hair, and from “tachash” hide. Discover the meaning behind them.

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6:54

Parshah Pekudei

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Why does the Torah extensively discuss the construction of the Tabernacle, to the point where it describes the building process twice?

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4:48

Parshah Vayikra

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

The third book of the Torah, Leviticus I, details the sacrifices brought in the Holy Temple. What is their significance to us today?

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5:39

Parshah Tzav

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

"A continuous fire shall burn upon the altar; it shall not go out" (Leviticus 6:6).What spiritual lessons could we draw from this commandment?

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6:00

Parshah Shemini

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

This parsha video presents a basic understanding of the meaning behind the kosher dietary laws.

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4:51

Parshah Tazria

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Tzaraat, a physical disease that was a result of a spiritual blemish caused by gossip, would only be determined by the authority of a kohen, why?

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5:20

Parshah Metzora

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

Discover the connection between a Chassidic tale of the Baal Shem Tov, gossip, and the Temple in Jerusalem!

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3:41

Parshah Acharei

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

This Torah portion mentions the passing of Aaron's two sons, Nadav and Avhiu., whom according to Chassidic teaching their souls expired in ecstasy of cleaving to G-d. What is the lesson for us?

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6:47

Rosh Hashanah Video

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5:07

Rosh Hashana and the Purpose of Life

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

A reflection on Rosh Hashanah that gives insight into the purpose of life, and is connected to “hide-and-seek”…

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1:28

A Chanukah ASL ABC Story

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Darby Yosef

An ASL ABC story video with a Chanukah theme. It's a great way to learn about the Chanukah story in an unique way!

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3:22

A Chanukah Question

In ASL (American Sign Language)

By Yehoshua Soudakoff

This video challenges us to think twice about the reason why we light the menorah for eight nights.

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