Lunar Learnings

January 09, 2019 01:18:28
Lunar Learnings
Shemos/Exodus With Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
Lunar Learnings

Jan 09 2019 | 01:18:28

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Show Notes

Parsha Curiosities: Parshat Bo Cracking the Code on mysterious themes & ideas in the weekly Parsha! A profound presentation on the verses that segue into the very first Mitzvah we receive as a nation—the Sanctification of the Moon. Learning about our unique Jewish calendar, which incorporates a synergy balancing both the seasonal or solar calendar with the lunar or monthly method of keeping time, leads us to an understanding of why we label the months in a particular way. Yet, we seem to have abandoned this, opting instead for foreign nomenclature. Why?! Fascinating facts, incredible insights and sacred sparks are set into orbit to provide an inspiring explanation.

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