The Morning Scroll Tue, 05 May 2026 16:38:06 -0400 https://themorningscroll.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Morning Scroll yes c25c7135-6b07-56fb-92cd-9c60d370e1c3 Mishkan Chicago episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mishkan Chicago https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ci1uk5p4br8muschicqpk46hjq3e?.jpg The Morning Scroll Parashat Nitzavim, September 23rd Parashat Nitzavim, September 23rd This week's "Fun Size" parshah provides a fascinating insight into Bronze Age cardiology.

"If you seek eternal bliss / come to this aortic bris."
-Moshe

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]]> This week's "Fun Size" parshah provides a fascinating insight into Bronze Age cardiology.

"If you seek eternal bliss / come to this aortic bris."
-Moshe

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11372324 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0500 240 full false Parashat Ki Tavo, September 15th Parashat Ki Tavo, September 15th “If much of Deuteronomy is a prophetic vision or dream, the tochachah is the nightmare.”
-Metallica

"Exit light! Enter night! Take my hand — we're off to Never Never Land."
-Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

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]]> “If much of Deuteronomy is a prophetic vision or dream, the tochachah is the nightmare.”
-Metallica

"Exit light! Enter night! Take my hand — we're off to Never Never Land."
-Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

[note: check to see if quote attribution is correct before publishing]

Please email rabbideena@mishkanchicago.org with any corrections to this week's episode description.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11325675 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500 224 full false Parashat Ki Teitzei, September 9th Parashat Ki Teitzei, September 9th What's the deal with stoning your sons? Anybody ever stone their son in front of a live audience? Nobody? Gee, tough crowd.

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]]> What's the deal with stoning your sons? Anybody ever stone their son in front of a live audience? Nobody? Gee, tough crowd.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11288901 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0500 279 full false Parashat Shoftim, September 1st Parashat Shoftim, September 1st "Justice, justice, you shall pursue."

What could those cryptic words mean? To find out, Rabbi Deena goes straight to the source: the most boring man no longer alive.

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]]> "Justice, justice, you shall pursue."

What could those cryptic words mean? To find out, Rabbi Deena goes straight to the source: the most boring man no longer alive.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11246550 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0500 284 full false Parashat Re'eh, August 25th Parashat Re'eh, August 25th "...Anyone who says they are a prophet with further instructions from God is to be treated as a liar and put to death, no matter how many tricks they perform." Magicians — you're on notice.

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]]> "...Anyone who says they are a prophet with further instructions from God is to be treated as a liar and put to death, no matter how many tricks they perform." Magicians — you're on notice.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11205689 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0500 304 full false Parashat Eikev, August 18th Parashat Eikev, August 18th Life is like a box of chocolates — you know exactly what you're going to get, because the packaging is well labeled and each chocolate looks slightly distinct, so you can tell the tasty ones from the ones filled with, like, raisin nougat. What I'm trying to say is that you've been a good little kid, and as a reward, you're going to get the very best chocolates in this box, because G_d says that life should be fair

But is it?

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]]> Life is like a box of chocolates — you know exactly what you're going to get, because the packaging is well labeled and each chocolate looks slightly distinct, so you can tell the tasty ones from the ones filled with, like, raisin nougat. What I'm trying to say is that you've been a good little kid, and as a reward, you're going to get the very best chocolates in this box, because G_d says that life should be fair

But is it?

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11160522 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500 281 full false Parashat Va'etchanan, August 8th Parashat Va'etchanan, August 8th Listen up, G_d-Wrestlers! The Lord Our G_d is one, and the Lord Our G_d is having none of Moshe's nonsense today.

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]]> Listen up, G_d-Wrestlers! The Lord Our G_d is one, and the Lord Our G_d is having none of Moshe's nonsense today.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11102029 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0500 239 full false Parashat Devarim, August. 2nd Parashat Devarim, August. 2nd "...Numerous as the stars in the sky"

Before reciting the Torah, Moshe echoes G_d's promise to Abraham. But wait, isn't this moment in the Torah, too? Did he recite his own recitation? Or is Moshe only repeating something he wrote down the other day? Or is someone else years later who wrote about Abraham repeating the same line for Moshe? Does it matter? Does anything matter?!

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]]> "...Numerous as the stars in the sky"

Before reciting the Torah, Moshe echoes G_d's promise to Abraham. But wait, isn't this moment in the Torah, too? Did he recite his own recitation? Or is Moshe only repeating something he wrote down the other day? Or is someone else years later who wrote about Abraham repeating the same line for Moshe? Does it matter? Does anything matter?!

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11072024 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0500 243 full false Parashat Matot-Masei Parashat Matot-Masei This week's parsha was hard to read. And judging by some telling word choice in the Hebrew text, it was hard to write, too.

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]]> This week's parsha was hard to read. And judging by some telling word choice in the Hebrew text, it was hard to write, too.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11045706 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0500 262 full false Parashat Pinchas, July 22nd Parashat Pinchas, July 22nd Say what you will about his methods, but Pinchas makes a mean kebab. Also, Moshe takes a peek from a peak, and the people demand yet another census.

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]]> Say what you will about his methods, but Pinchas makes a mean kebab. Also, Moshe takes a peek from a peak, and the people demand yet another census.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11011063 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0500 226 full false Parashat Balak, July 21st Parashat Balak, July 21st Sometimes, the words just come out wrong. And sometimes, they come out of your donkey. This episode, we read one of the top three most buck-wild, sexual, violent, and miracle-stuffed portions in the whole Torah, and ask: "Hey! What is Mah Tovu doing here?"

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]]> Sometimes, the words just come out wrong. And sometimes, they come out of your donkey. This episode, we read one of the top three most buck-wild, sexual, violent, and miracle-stuffed portions in the whole Torah, and ask: "Hey! What is Mah Tovu doing here?"

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-11010579 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0500 276 full false Parashat Chukat, July 7th Parashat Chukat, July 7th Wondering if a snake is poisonous? Follow this simple rhyme:
 
"Snake on a pole? You will be whole.
Serpent of brass? The sickness will pass.
But if the snake that you have found
Is made of meat and on the ground
And no brass serpent is around —
You are going to die."

—Ancient Hebrew Proverb

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]]> Wondering if a snake is poisonous? Follow this simple rhyme:
 
"Snake on a pole? You will be whole.
Serpent of brass? The sickness will pass.
But if the snake that you have found
Is made of meat and on the ground
And no brass serpent is around —
You are going to die."

—Ancient Hebrew Proverb

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10923099 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0500 210 full false Parashat Korach, June 28th Parashat Korach, June 28th Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 is the primary election here in Chicago (go vote!). You may still be undecided on certain races, so here is our voter guide — when the earth swallows some candidates whole and the heavens rain down fire to consume the rest, support whomever is left alive.

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]]> Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 is the primary election here in Chicago (go vote!). You may still be undecided on certain races, so here is our voter guide — when the earth swallows some candidates whole and the heavens rain down fire to consume the rest, support whomever is left alive.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10868889 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0500 274 full false Parashat Shlach, June 24th Parashat Shlach, June 24th Could you take a moment to fill out this brief survey to let us know what you think of the show? It would help us out so much!

Do not be alarmed by the size of these grapes. Yes, the giants we stole them from are climbing down the beanstalk after us as we speak,  but Moses has a plan! The plan is: we die. Then, years later our kids can fight the giants! Great plan, right? Wait, where are you all going?!

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]]> Could you take a moment to fill out this brief survey to let us know what you think of the show? It would help us out so much!

Do not be alarmed by the size of these grapes. Yes, the giants we stole them from are climbing down the beanstalk after us as we speak,  but Moses has a plan! The plan is: we die. Then, years later our kids can fight the giants! Great plan, right? Wait, where are you all going?!

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10848607 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500 279 full false Parashat Behaalotcha, June 16th Parashat Behaalotcha, June 16th Could you take a moment to fill out this brief survey to let us know what you think of the show? It would help us out so much!

Going up? No? Good, because tzaraat has been going around and theres no more room on this lift. This week's parsha is all about lifting each other up — let's get woo.

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]]> Could you take a moment to fill out this brief survey to let us know what you think of the show? It would help us out so much!

Going up? No? Good, because tzaraat has been going around and theres no more room on this lift. This week's parsha is all about lifting each other up — let's get woo.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10807022 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0500 276 full false Parashat Naso, June 9th Parashat Naso, June 9th Could you take a moment to fill out this brief survey to let us know what you think of the show? It would help us out so much!

Speaking of surveys, a brief survey of this week's parsha reveals a rather disturbing law. When women are suspected of adultery, you're supposed to make them drink a potion and publicly humiliate them. Who would do such a thing?! As usual, generations of commentators have been asking the same question.

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]]> Could you take a moment to fill out this brief survey to let us know what you think of the show? It would help us out so much!

Speaking of surveys, a brief survey of this week's parsha reveals a rather disturbing law. When women are suspected of adultery, you're supposed to make them drink a potion and publicly humiliate them. Who would do such a thing?! As usual, generations of commentators have been asking the same question.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10770387 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0500 286 full false Parashat Bamidbar, June 2nd Parashat Bamidbar, June 2nd Could you take a moment to fill out this brief survey to let us know what you think of the show? It would help us out so much!

Speaking of surveys, you know who took a survey? The Israelites in this week's parsha. They took a census of everybody in the tribes. Well, not the Levites. Or women. Or children. What's up with that?

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]]> Could you take a moment to fill out this brief survey to let us know what you think of the show? It would help us out so much!

Speaking of surveys, you know who took a survey? The Israelites in this week's parsha. They took a census of everybody in the tribes. Well, not the Levites. Or women. Or children. What's up with that?

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10724943 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0500 290 full false Parashat Behukotai, May. 26th Parashat Behukotai, May. 26th Stop me if you've heard this one before: "halakhah" technically doesn't mean "the law," it's closer to "the path." Because that's what this tradition is! A path that you can always return to no matter how far you veer off course. Except it's more like a huge multi-lane highway, so what happens if you veer across lanes and into the median, causing a high speed pursuit across state lines? Asking for a friend (Aaron the High Priest).

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]]> Stop me if you've heard this one before: "halakhah" technically doesn't mean "the law," it's closer to "the path." Because that's what this tradition is! A path that you can always return to no matter how far you veer off course. Except it's more like a huge multi-lane highway, so what happens if you veer across lanes and into the median, causing a high speed pursuit across state lines? Asking for a friend (Aaron the High Priest).

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10685891 Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500 268 full false Parashat Behar, May 19th Parashat Behar, May 19th This week's parsha has confusingly little to do with beloved television personality Joy Behar, but it does invite us to ask ourselves what constitutes a joyful life. Rabbi Deena thinks it might involve getting to know your neighbors.

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]]> This week's parsha has confusingly little to do with beloved television personality Joy Behar, but it does invite us to ask ourselves what constitutes a joyful life. Rabbi Deena thinks it might involve getting to know your neighbors.

Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets are available now to Fiddler on the Roof at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, from May 17th - 22nd. Use Mishkan's special offer code ROOF45 for $45 Middle Balcony tickets.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10647776 Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:00 -0500 323 full false Parashat Emor, May 11th Parashat Emor, May 11th Folks, this is a rough one. It's hard not to read some of this parsha as ableist, so we're not going to pretend otherwise. But we will follow the lead of the 16th century rabbi Kli Yakar by flipping this teaching on its head, updating tradition for our own times. How's your soul looking?

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]]> Folks, this is a rough one. It's hard not to read some of this parsha as ableist, so we're not going to pretend otherwise. But we will follow the lead of the 16th century rabbi Kli Yakar by flipping this teaching on its head, updating tradition for our own times. How's your soul looking?

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10608782 Thu, 12 May 2022 16:00:00 -0500 357 full false Parashat Kedoshim, May 6th Parashat Kedoshim, May 6th This week's parsha is all about holiness, and features some of the most beautiful, wise, and enduring lines in the Torah. It also contains the most infamous line in Leviticus — yes, that one. Special guest Rabbi Steven shares his perspective on how he wrestles with this challenging piece of our tradition.
 
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]]> This week's parsha is all about holiness, and features some of the most beautiful, wise, and enduring lines in the Torah. It also contains the most infamous line in Leviticus — yes, that one. Special guest Rabbi Steven shares his perspective on how he wrestles with this challenging piece of our tradition.
 
Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets are available now to Fiddler on the Roof at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, from May 17th - 22nd. Use Mishkan's special offer code ROOF45 for $45 Middle Balcony tickets.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10569799 Fri, 06 May 2022 07:00:00 -0500 377 full false Parashat Acharei Mot, April 27th Parashat Acharei Mot, April 27th "If thy goal / is afflicting thy soul /  thou shalt not be picking no leather insole."

So goes the ancient saying. At least, it must be ancient — everything in our tradition is ancient, right? Wrong.

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]]> "If thy goal / is afflicting thy soul /  thou shalt not be picking no leather insole."

So goes the ancient saying. At least, it must be ancient — everything in our tradition is ancient, right? Wrong.

Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets are available now to Fiddler on the Roof at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, from May 17th - 22nd. Use Mishkan's special offer code ROOF45 for $45 Middle Balcony tickets.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10516671 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0500 300 full false A Very Morning Scroll Passover A Very Morning Scroll Passover Whose "mighty hand and outstretched arm" delivered us — Moses or God? With no Torah portion to recap over Passover, Rabbi Deena tells the Exodus story and explains why it kinda sorta doesn't gel with the story in the Haggadah but also super does.

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]]> Whose "mighty hand and outstretched arm" delivered us — Moses or God? With no Torah portion to recap over Passover, Rabbi Deena tells the Exodus story and explains why it kinda sorta doesn't gel with the story in the Haggadah but also super does.

Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets to The Prom are available now! Use Mishkan's special offer code PARTY49 for $49 tickets, valid for April 19 and 20 (evening only), and April 21, in the Orchestra, Dress Circle and Loge seating area.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10465364 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0500 369 full false Parashat Metzora, April 6th Parashat Metzora, April 6th This week's parsha was lost in translation. How did the Torah's anti-gossip message of looking out for the signs of tzaraat become the cruel Medieval practice of quarantining people with skin diseases like leprosy? It's all Greek to us.

Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets to The Prom are available now! Use Mishkan's special offer code PARTY49 for $49 tickets, valid for April 19 and 20 (evening only), and April 21, in the Orchestra, Dress Circle and Loge seating area.

Produced by Mishkan Chicago.  Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss. See our upcoming Shabbat services and programs here, and follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates. Check out Shabbat Replay on Contact Chai for more from Rabbi Deena.

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]]> This week's parsha was lost in translation. How did the Torah's anti-gossip message of looking out for the signs of tzaraat become the cruel Medieval practice of quarantining people with skin diseases like leprosy? It's all Greek to us.

Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets to The Prom are available now! Use Mishkan's special offer code PARTY49 for $49 tickets, valid for April 19 and 20 (evening only), and April 21, in the Orchestra, Dress Circle and Loge seating area.

Produced by Mishkan Chicago.  Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss. See our upcoming Shabbat services and programs here, and follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates. Check out Shabbat Replay on Contact Chai for more from Rabbi Deena.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10390364 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0500 263 full false Parashat Tazria, March 31st Parashat Tazria, March 31st Tazria means "She Who Gives Birth," but this portion should really be titled "The Ick Factor." What is the real story behind the mysterious skin disease "tzaraat"? Mishkan's 16th Italian correspondent Sforno has the scoop.

Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets to The Prom are available now! Use Mishkan's special offer code PARTY49 for $49 tickets, valid for April 19 and 20 (evening only), and April 21, in the Orchestra, Dress Circle and Loge seating area.

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]]> Tazria means "She Who Gives Birth," but this portion should really be titled "The Ick Factor." What is the real story behind the mysterious skin disease "tzaraat"? Mishkan's 16th Italian correspondent Sforno has the scoop.

Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets to The Prom are available now! Use Mishkan's special offer code PARTY49 for $49 tickets, valid for April 19 and 20 (evening only), and April 21, in the Orchestra, Dress Circle and Loge seating area.

Produced by Mishkan Chicago.  Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss. See our upcoming Shabbat services and programs here, and follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates. Check out Shabbat Replay on Contact Chai for more from Rabbi Deena.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10354501 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500 364 full false Parashat Shemini, March. 24th Parashat Shemini, March. 24th This week's parsha contains a powerful message about grief. At least, we think it does? If you can figure out what it is, let us know, because the commentators aren't sure, either.

Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets to The Prom are available now! Use Mishkan's special offer code PARTY49 for $49 tickets, valid for April 19 and 20 (evening only), and April 21, in the Orchestra, Dress Circle and Loge seating area.

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]]> This week's parsha contains a powerful message about grief. At least, we think it does? If you can figure out what it is, let us know, because the commentators aren't sure, either.

Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets to The Prom are available now! Use Mishkan's special offer code PARTY49 for $49 tickets, valid for April 19 and 20 (evening only), and April 21, in the Orchestra, Dress Circle and Loge seating area.

Produced by Mishkan Chicago.  Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss. See our upcoming Shabbat services and programs here, and follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates. Check out Shabbat Replay on Contact Chai for more from Rabbi Deena.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10313095 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 318 full false Parashat Tzav, March 17th Parashat Tzav, March 17th Being a priest was a pretty sweet gig on paper: sweep the ashes, collect a tip, eat a little sacrifice as a treat, repeat. But here's the thing — you didn't ask for this life! Your dad is a Levite, but at heart, you're a total Benjamite with a rising Ephraim. Rabbi Deena wonders if there aren't times we're all called to difficult things that, deep down, we don't want any part in.

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]]> Being a priest was a pretty sweet gig on paper: sweep the ashes, collect a tip, eat a little sacrifice as a treat, repeat. But here's the thing — you didn't ask for this life! Your dad is a Levite, but at heart, you're a total Benjamite with a rising Ephraim. Rabbi Deena wonders if there aren't times we're all called to difficult things that, deep down, we don't want any part in.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10270894 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0500 282 full false Parashat Vayikra, March 8th Parashat Vayikra, March 8th What was it like to live all the new laws in this week's parsha? Rabbi Deena takes us inside the mind of an ancient Israelite to find out.

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]]> What was it like to live all the new laws in this week's parsha? Rabbi Deena takes us inside the mind of an ancient Israelite to find out.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10212211 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0600 288 full false Parashat Pekudei, March 3rd Parashat Pekudei, March 3rd "I’ll be honest, this last few parshiyot have been kind of a slog."

Sometimes, life feels dull and repetitive. Our weekly tasks, like taking out the trash or writing this podcast, can start to feel unimportant. But what if I told you that everything you do matters to G-d so much that your every move is mirrored in heaven? That as we speak, there is, like, an angel you reading a celestial version of this very episode description? Let's get mystical.

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]]> "I’ll be honest, this last few parshiyot have been kind of a slog."

Sometimes, life feels dull and repetitive. Our weekly tasks, like taking out the trash or writing this podcast, can start to feel unimportant. But what if I told you that everything you do matters to G-d so much that your every move is mirrored in heaven? That as we speak, there is, like, an angel you reading a celestial version of this very episode description? Let's get mystical.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10183902 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0600 263 full false Parashat Vayakhel, Feb. 23rd Parashat Vayakhel, Feb. 23rd In this week's parsha, G-d gives instructions on building the Mishkan. Then, Moshe tells the people...Wait. Haven't we read all this before? Rabbi Deena explains the mindful message behind this apparent déjà vu.

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]]> In this week's parsha, G-d gives instructions on building the Mishkan. Then, Moshe tells the people...Wait. Haven't we read all this before? Rabbi Deena explains the mindful message behind this apparent déjà vu.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10128886 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0600 256 full false Parashat Ki Tisa, Feb. 17th Parashat Ki Tisa, Feb. 17th Has anyone ever touched you so deeply that they leave an imprint? Like, on your heart? Lucky. G-d left His imprint on Moshe's face, and it's freaking people out. R'Deena explores why Moshe donned a veil for the latter years of his life.

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]]> Has anyone ever touched you so deeply that they leave an imprint? Like, on your heart? Lucky. G-d left His imprint on Moshe's face, and it's freaking people out. R'Deena explores why Moshe donned a veil for the latter years of his life.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10094950 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0600 273 full false Parashat Tetzaveh, Feb. 10th Parashat Tetzaveh, Feb. 10th G-d wants a breastplate with twelve precious stones to remind Him of our ancestors' merits. But we just read about the twelve sons of Jacob, and the only thing those boys merited was a collective time out! How do we honor those who came before us and the identities they handed down without repeating their mistakes?

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]]> G-d wants a breastplate with twelve precious stones to remind Him of our ancestors' merits. But we just read about the twelve sons of Jacob, and the only thing those boys merited was a collective time out! How do we honor those who came before us and the identities they handed down without repeating their mistakes?

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10053561 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0600 293 full false Parashat Terumah, Feb. 2nd Parashat Terumah, Feb. 2nd Okay, so this is weird. G_d told us to do something and, get this, He explained why He wants us to do it? This Mishkan thing must really matter to G_d! Let's get building.

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]]> Okay, so this is weird. G_d told us to do something and, get this, He explained why He wants us to do it? This Mishkan thing must really matter to G_d! Let's get building.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-10000059 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0600 242 full false Parashat Mishpatim, Jan. 15th Parashat Mishpatim, Jan. 15th Moshe has had it up to here with you people boiling kids in their mother's milk — give it a rest! And give the goat a rest, while you're at it.

Some laws in the Torah seem to come out of nowhere. Why are mitzvot about welcoming strangers lumped in with agricultural policies? According to Rabbi Deena, it's all about rest.

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]]> Moshe has had it up to here with you people boiling kids in their mother's milk — give it a rest! And give the goat a rest, while you're at it.

Some laws in the Torah seem to come out of nowhere. Why are mitzvot about welcoming strangers lumped in with agricultural policies? According to Rabbi Deena, it's all about rest.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9949497 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0600 289 full false Parashat Yitro, Jan. 19th Parashat Yitro, Jan. 19th "I don't feel G-d's presence in my life." It's a common refrain these days. But in this parsha, the Israelites cannot relate — they could do with significantly less G-d right about now. 

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]]> "I don't feel G-d's presence in my life." It's a common refrain these days. But in this parsha, the Israelites cannot relate — they could do with significantly less G-d right about now. 

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9915427 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600 293 full false Parashat Beshallach, Jan. 11th Parashat Beshallach, Jan. 11th "I get chai with a little help from my friends!" Moshe's arms get tired, Rashi tells us to look to heaven, and Rabbi Deena reminds us to let our friends lend a helping hand. Look up! You've got friends in chai places.

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]]> "I get chai with a little help from my friends!" Moshe's arms get tired, Rashi tells us to look to heaven, and Rabbi Deena reminds us to let our friends lend a helping hand. Look up! You've got friends in chai places.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9870049 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0600 251 full false Parashat Bo, Jan. 5th Parashat Bo, Jan. 5th We've almost made it to the tenth plague. We're ready for the big finale! Then, all of a sudden, rules. What are a bunch of laws — including the commandment for tefillin — doing at the very climax of Exodus?

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]]> We've almost made it to the tenth plague. We're ready for the big finale! Then, all of a sudden, rules. What are a bunch of laws — including the commandment for tefillin — doing at the very climax of Exodus?

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9838222 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0600 324 full false Parashat Vaera, Dec. 29th Parashat Vaera, Dec. 29th Violence is never the answer. That is, unless violence comes in the form of a kaiju-sized frog leveling half of Egypt. Rabbi Deena illuminates this week's parsha with the unique, comical wisdom of Rabbi Akiva.

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]]> Violence is never the answer. That is, unless violence comes in the form of a kaiju-sized frog leveling half of Egypt. Rabbi Deena illuminates this week's parsha with the unique, comical wisdom of Rabbi Akiva.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9806900 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0600 283 full false Parashat Shemot, Dec. 23rd Parashat Shemot, Dec. 23rd Ever get that feeling that you're doing the wrong thing? Even when G-d tells you it's the right thing? But, like, your enslaved cousins are angry with you for getting them in trouble with Pharaoh, so you're having second thoughts? We've all been there.

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]]> Ever get that feeling that you're doing the wrong thing? Even when G-d tells you it's the right thing? But, like, your enslaved cousins are angry with you for getting them in trouble with Pharaoh, so you're having second thoughts? We've all been there.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9780092 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0600 261 full false Parashat Vayechi, Dec. 13th Parashat Vayechi, Dec. 13th On his deathbed, Jacob dishes out "blessings" to his wayward sons that feel a lot more like stern lectures. And while Joseph's two sons get the standout real blessings, they're given to the wrong birth order. What gives?

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]]> On his deathbed, Jacob dishes out "blessings" to his wayward sons that feel a lot more like stern lectures. And while Joseph's two sons get the standout real blessings, they're given to the wrong birth order. What gives?

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9713279 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0600 248 full false Parashat Vayigash, Dec. 8th Parashat Vayigash, Dec. 8th Last week's parsha ended on a cliffhanger for the ages, and this week we pick right up with Joseph's bizarre ploy to ask for his brother Benjamin as a slave hostage. It ends in tears — the good kind. Sometimes you just have to let it all out!

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]]> Last week's parsha ended on a cliffhanger for the ages, and this week we pick right up with Joseph's bizarre ploy to ask for his brother Benjamin as a slave hostage. It ends in tears — the good kind. Sometimes you just have to let it all out!

Check out upcoming Shabbat services and programs here.  Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook. And be sure to like and subscribe to our podcast for updates on new episodes!

Want more torah? Check out Shabbat Replay on Contact Chai with Rabbi Lizzi.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9691393 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0600 243 full false Parashat Miketz, Nov. 24th Parashat Miketz, Nov. 24th Every musical lover knows that Joseph's superpower is dreaming. Or is it? In this week's episode, Rabbi Deena shows us that everyone's favorite viceroy of agricultural development is worth emulating even if you haven't yet shown a knack for dream interpretation or central planning.

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]]> Every musical lover knows that Joseph's superpower is dreaming. Or is it? In this week's episode, Rabbi Deena shows us that everyone's favorite viceroy of agricultural development is worth emulating even if you haven't yet shown a knack for dream interpretation or central planning.

Check out upcoming Shabbat services and programs here.  Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook. And be sure to like and subscribe to our podcast for updates on new episodes!

Want more torah? Check out Shabbat Replay on Contact Chai with Rabbi Lizzi.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9637759 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 237 full false Parashat Vayeshev, Nov. 24th Parashat Vayeshev, Nov. 24th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll, cycling back through the Torah with new insights and a blessing at the end of each episode!

This week, we read Parashat Vayeshev with a focus on the parallel tragedies endured by Joseph and Tamar. What can their perseverance teach about living through our own difficult times?

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll, cycling back through the Torah with new insights and a blessing at the end of each episode!

This week, we read Parashat Vayeshev with a focus on the parallel tragedies endured by Joseph and Tamar. What can their perseverance teach about living through our own difficult times?

Check out upcoming Shabbat services and programs here.  Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook. And be sure to like and subscribe to our podcast for updates on new episodes!

Want more torah? Check out Shabbat Replay on Contact Chai with Rabbi Lizzi.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9594932 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 239 full false Parashat Vayetzei, Nov. 10th Parashat Vayetzei, Nov. 10th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Vayetzei.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Vayetzei.

Check out upcoming Shabbat services and programs here.  Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook. And be sure to like and subscribe to our podcast for updates on new episodes!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9552669 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0600 260 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Parashat Vayishlach, Nov. 15th Parashat Vayishlach, Nov. 15th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Vayishlach.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Vayishlach.

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]]> Buzzsprout-9525999 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0600 225 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Parashat Toldot, Nov. 3rd Parashat Toldot, Nov. 3rd The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Toldot.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Toldot.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9483389 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 223 full false Parashat Chayei Sarah, Oct. 27th Parashat Chayei Sarah, Oct. 27th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Chayei Sarah

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9478755 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500 211 full false Parashat Vayera, Oct 20th Parashat Vayera, Oct 20th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Vayera.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Vayera.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9438726 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0500 268 full false Parashat Lech Lecha, Oct. 13th Parashat Lech Lecha, Oct. 13th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Lech Lecha. 

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Lech Lecha. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-9369097 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500 258 full false Parashat Noah, Oct. 6th Parashat Noah, Oct. 6th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Noah. 

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9354462 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0500 236 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray, environment, sustainability, ecology, development, climate, climate crisis, p 2 full true Parashat Bereshit, Sept. 30th Parashat Bereshit, Sept. 30th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Bereshit. 

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  We're on Season 2 of The Morning Scroll - cycling back through the Torah but this time with new insight and a blessing to end the episode!

This week, we read Parashat Bereshit. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-9307776 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500 241 2 1 full false Parashat Vezot Habracha, Sept. 23rd Parashat Vezot Habracha, Sept. 23rd The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Vezot Habracha.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Vezot Habracha.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9248193 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0500 180 full false Parashat Haazinu, Sept. 15th Parashat Haazinu, Sept. 15th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Haazinu.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Haazinu.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9248067 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0500 223 full false Parashat Vayelech, Sept. 8th Parashat Vayelech, Sept. 8th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Vayelech.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Vayelech.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9247834 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0500 184 full false Parashat Nitzavim, Sept. 1st Parashat Nitzavim, Sept. 1st The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Nitzavim.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Nitzavim.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9247824 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0500 227 full false Parashat Ki Tavo, Aug. 25th Parashat Ki Tavo, Aug. 25th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Ki Tavo

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Ki Tavo

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9147992 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0500 207 full false Parashat Ki Teitzei, Aug. 18th Parashat Ki Teitzei, Aug. 18th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Ki Teitzei

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Ki Teitzei

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9147938 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0500 216 full false Parashat Shoftim, Aug. 11th Parashat Shoftim, Aug. 11th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Shoftim

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Shoftim

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-9147906 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0500 254 full false Parashat Re'eh, August 4th Parashat Re'eh, August 4th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Re'Eh, or "See!?."

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Re'Eh, or "See!?."

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8999778 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0500 227 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Parashat Eikev, July 28th Parashat Eikev, July 28th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Eikev.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Eikev.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8948742 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0500 246 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, genesis, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Parashat Vaetchanan, July 21st Parashat Vaetchanan, July 21st The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Devarim.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Devarim.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8948728 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0500 223 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Parashat Devarim, July 14th Parashat Devarim, July 14th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Devarim.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Devarim.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8948677 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0500 226 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Parashat Matot Masei, July 7th Parashat Matot Masei, July 7th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Matot Masei.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Matot Masei.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8912628 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500 256 full false Parashat Pinchas, June 30th Parashat Pinchas, June 30th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Pinchas.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Pinchas.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8797634 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0500 228 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray, environment, sustainability, ecology, development, climate, climate crisis, p full false Parashat Balak, June 23rd Parashat Balak, June 23rd The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Balak.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Balak.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8797568 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0500 244 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Parashat Chukat, June 16th, "The Laws" Parashat Chukat, June 16th, "The Laws" The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Chukat.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Chukat.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8706910 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500 205 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Parashat Korach, June 9th Parashat Korach, June 9th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Korach.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Korach.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8706857 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500 214 mishkan, chicago, deena, cowans, rabbi, jewish, judaism, reform, reconstructionist, conservative, ikar, new york, los angeles, romemu, lab, shul, torah, reading, jewish, jew full false Parashat Shlach, June 2nd Parashat Shlach, June 2nd The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Shlach.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Shlach.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8585255 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500 230 jewish, jew, judaism, conversation, chicago, new york, new york city, mishkan, deena, cowans, ikar, lights, candles, redemption, introspection, dialogue, interfaith full false Parashat Behaalotcha, May 26th Parashat Behaalotcha, May 26th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Behaalotcha.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Behaalotcha.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8585250 Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500 216 jewish, jew, judaism, conversation, chicago, new york, new york city, mishkan, hanukkah, holiday, chanukah, chanukkah, lights, candles, redemption, introspection, dialogue, interfaith full false Parashat Nasso, May 19th Parashat Nasso, May 19th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Nasso.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Nasso.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8564919 Fri, 21 May 2021 16:00:00 -0500 214 full false All Your Questions about Vayikra: Mailbox Episode III All Your Questions about Vayikra: Mailbox Episode III This week, we're offering a special bonus episode to celebrate having finished the third book of the Hebrew Bible: Vayikra, or Leviticus. Tune into this slightly longer episode for an even deeper dive into the Torah as Rabbi Deena answers listener questions. You'll hear voices from the community and nuanced reflection from R'Deena. What could be better?

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]]> This week, we're offering a special bonus episode to celebrate having finished the third book of the Hebrew Bible: Vayikra, or Leviticus. Tune into this slightly longer episode for an even deeper dive into the Torah as Rabbi Deena answers listener questions. You'll hear voices from the community and nuanced reflection from R'Deena. What could be better?

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8563728 Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1147 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray, ikar, rabbi, deena, cowans, lizzi, heydemann, mishkan, chicago, leviticus, vayikra full false Parashat Bamidbar, May 12th Parashat Bamidbar, May 12th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Bamidbar.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Bamidbar.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8550237 Wed, 19 May 2021 11:00:00 -0500 249 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Parashat Behar-Bechukotai, May 5th Parashat Behar-Bechukotai, May 5th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Behar-Bechukotai.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Behar-Bechukotai.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8479157 Fri, 07 May 2021 13:00:00 -0500 249 full false Parshat Emor, April 28th Parshat Emor, April 28th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parshat Emor.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parshat Emor.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8436811 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0500 224 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, genesis, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Acharei Mot Kedoshim, April 21st Acharei Mot Kedoshim, April 21st The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Acharei Mot Kedoshim.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Acharei Mot Kedoshim.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8393045 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0500 254 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Tazria Metzora, April 14th Tazria Metzora, April 14th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Tazria Metzora.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Tazria Metzora.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8370351 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500 260 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, leviticus, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, ikar, religion, romemu, mishkan, deena, cowans, lizzi, heydemann, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray full false Shemini, April 7th, "Eighth Day" Shemini, April 7th, "Eighth Day" The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parshat Shemini.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parshat Shemini.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8298540 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0500 265 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray, environment, sustainability, ecology, development, climate, climate crisis, p full false Tzav, Mar. 31 Tzav, Mar. 31 The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parshat Tzav.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parshat Tzav.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8275879 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0500 226 jewish, jew, judaism, conversation, chicago, new york, los angeles, deena, cowans, rabbi, lizzi, heydemann, mishkan, ikar, sharon brous, jewish, emergent, network, romemu, parsha, parshot, torah, exodus, tzav, study, judaism 1 26 full false The Book of Exodus: Mailbox Episode II The Book of Exodus: Mailbox Episode II This week, we're offering a special bonus episode to celebrate having finished the second book of the Hebrew Bible: Exodus. Tune into this slightly longer episode for an even deeper dive into the Torah as Rabbi Deena answers listener questions. You'll hear voices from the community and nuanced reflection from R'Deena. What could be better?

Plus, this is a perfect episode to get you into the Passover spirit! Whether you plan to join us for Revelation in the Wilderness, or seders hosted by our Jewish Emergent Network sister congregations (IKAR, Sixth&I, Romemu, Lab/Shul, The Kitchen, The Kavanah Cooperative), this episode will give you plenty to think about!

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]]> This week, we're offering a special bonus episode to celebrate having finished the second book of the Hebrew Bible: Exodus. Tune into this slightly longer episode for an even deeper dive into the Torah as Rabbi Deena answers listener questions. You'll hear voices from the community and nuanced reflection from R'Deena. What could be better?

Plus, this is a perfect episode to get you into the Passover spirit! Whether you plan to join us for Revelation in the Wilderness, or seders hosted by our Jewish Emergent Network sister congregations (IKAR, Sixth&I, Romemu, Lab/Shul, The Kitchen, The Kavanah Cooperative), this episode will give you plenty to think about!

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Want more torah? Check out Shabbat Replay on Contact Chai with Rabbi Lizzi.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8211295 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1039 jewish, judaism, passover, rabbi, lizzi, heydemann, deena, cowans, chicago, mishkan, ikar, romemu, kavanah, lab/shul, emergent, network, podcast, torah, exodus, moses, pesah, pesach, liturgy, faith, spirituality, full false Vayikra, Mar. 17th, "And He Called" Vayikra, Mar. 17th, "And He Called" The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parshat Vayikra.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parshat Vayikra.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8161549 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 237 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 23 full false Vayakhel Pekudei, March 10th, "And He Assembled/Accountings Of" Vayakhel Pekudei, March 10th, "And He Assembled/Accountings Of" The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parshat Vayakhel Pekudei.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parshat Vayakhel Pekudei.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-8123101 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0600 240 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 22 full false Ki Tisa, March 3rd, "When You Count" Ki Tisa, March 3rd, "When You Count" The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Ki Tisa. 

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Ki Tisa. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-8083464 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0600 237 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 21 full false Tetzaveh, Feb. 24th, "Tell 'Em What To Do!" Tetzaveh, Feb. 24th, "Tell 'Em What To Do!" The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Tetzaveh. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.  This week, we read Parashat Tetzaveh. 


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]]> Buzzsprout-8022885 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0600 224 1 20 full false Terumah, Feb. 17th Terumah, Feb. 17th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Terumah. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Terumah. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-7964398 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0600 222 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 19 full false Mishpatim, Feb. 10th Mishpatim, Feb. 10th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Mishpatim. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Mishpatim. 


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]]> Buzzsprout-7797502 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0600 239 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 18 full false Yitro, Feb. 3rd Yitro, Feb. 3rd The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Yitro. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Yitro. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-7656499 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0600 222 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 17 full false The Book of Genesis: Mailbox Episode The Book of Genesis: Mailbox Episode The Morning Scroll is your bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.

This week, we're offering a special bonus episode to celebrate having finished the first book of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis. Tune into this slightly longer episode for an even deeper dive into Genesis as Rabbi Deena answers listener questions. You'll hear voices from the community and nuanced reflection from R'Deena. What could be better?

Note: This episode references gender, sex and genitalia in the Torah. In the world of Genesis, genitalia, sex and gender are inextricably linked and exist in a firm binary. It is hard, therefore, to think creatively about gender in the book of Genesis without also considering sex and genitalia. Thankfully, this is no longer the case in Judaism. We at Mishkan value the spectrum of gender identities and the right of each person to live a life that best reflects their identity and affirms their gender.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.

This week, we're offering a special bonus episode to celebrate having finished the first book of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis. Tune into this slightly longer episode for an even deeper dive into Genesis as Rabbi Deena answers listener questions. You'll hear voices from the community and nuanced reflection from R'Deena. What could be better?

Note: This episode references gender, sex and genitalia in the Torah. In the world of Genesis, genitalia, sex and gender are inextricably linked and exist in a firm binary. It is hard, therefore, to think creatively about gender in the book of Genesis without also considering sex and genitalia. Thankfully, this is no longer the case in Judaism. We at Mishkan value the spectrum of gender identities and the right of each person to live a life that best reflects their identity and affirms their gender.

Check out upcoming Shabbat services and programs here.  Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook. And be sure to like and subscribe to our podcast for updates on new episodes!

Want more torah? Check out Shabbat Replay on Contact Chai with Rabbi Lizzi.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-7504696 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0600 1136 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, genesis, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 16 full false Beshallach, Jan. 27th Beshallach, Jan. 27th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Beshallach. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Beshallach. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-7503628 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600 242 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 15 full false Parashat Bo, Jan. 20th Parashat Bo, Jan. 20th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vaera. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vaera. 


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]]> Buzzsprout-7399804 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0600 193 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 14 full false Vaera, Jan. 13th Vaera, Jan. 13th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vaera. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vaera. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-7261663 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0600 273 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 14 full false Shemot, Jan. 7th Shemot, Jan. 7th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Shemot. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Shemot. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-7179940 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0600 273 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 13 full false Vayechi, Dec. 30th Vayechi, Dec. 30th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vayechi. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vayechi. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-7125964 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0600 235 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 12 full false Vayigash, Dec. 23rd Vayigash, Dec. 23rd The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vayigash. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vayigash. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-6984094 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0600 310 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 11 full false Miketz, Dec. 16th Miketz, Dec. 16th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Miketz. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Miketz. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-6879692 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0600 259 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 10 full false Vayeshev, Dec. 9th Vayeshev, Dec. 9th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vayeshev. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vayeshev. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-6754801 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0600 232 jewish, judaism, spirituality, education, study, rabbi, jew, parsha 1 9 full false Vayishlach, Dec. 2nd Vayishlach, Dec. 2nd The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vayishlach. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vayishlach. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-6656035 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600 252 jewish, judaism, spirituality, education, study, rabbi, jew, parsha, israel, palestine, jew, torah, talmud, peace, conflict, interfaith, dialogue 1 8 full false Parashat Vayetzei, Nov. 25th Parashat Vayetzei, Nov. 25th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vayetzei. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parashat Vayetzei. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-6532414 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0600 225 1 7 full false Parshat Toldot, Oct. 18th Parshat Toldot, Oct. 18th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.

Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parshat Toldot.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.

Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parshat Toldot.

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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-6420295 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0600 209 jewish, jew, judaism, love, prophet, interfaith, parsha, study, learning, reflection, meditation, rabbi, torah, israel, chicago, religion, spiritual, spirituality, prayer, pray 1 6 full false Chayei Sarah, Nov. 11th Chayei Sarah, Nov. 11th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read chayei Sarah. 


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read chayei Sarah. 


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-6307486 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0600 207 jewish, judaism, spirituality, education, study, rabbi, jew, parsha 1 5 full false Parashat Vayera, Nov. 4th Parashat Vayera, Nov. 4th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read parashat vayera.

Check out upcoming Shabbat services and programs here. Learn more about Mishkan Chicago. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook.

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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read parashat vayera.

Check out upcoming Shabbat services and programs here. Learn more about Mishkan Chicago. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook.

And be sure to like and subscribe our podcast for updates on new episodes!

Want more torah? Check out Shabbat Replay on Contact Chai with Rabbi Lizzi.


]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-6223843 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0600 214 jewish, judaism, spirituality, education, study, rabbi, jew, parsha 1 4 full false Lech-Lecha, Oct. 28th Lech-Lecha, Oct. 28th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Lech-Lecha.


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]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Lech-Lecha.


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]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-6093277 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500 208 jewish, judaism, spirituality, education, study, rabbi, jew, parsha 1 3 full false Noah, Oct. 21st Noah, Oct. 21st The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Noah.


]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Noah.


]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-5984890 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0500 206 jewish, judaism, spirituality, education, study, rabbi, jew, parsha 1 2 full false Parshat Bereishit, Oct. 14th Parshat Bereishit, Oct. 14th The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parshat Bereishit. 


]]> The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, we read Parshat Bereishit. 


]]> Mishkan Chicago Buzzsprout-5880241 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0500 195 jewish, judaism, spirituality, education, study, rabbi, jew 1 1 full false