In our parshah this week, Moses rebukes the Jews for their sin of the golden calf, and reminds them how he beseeched G-d for 40 days until they attained His forgiveness on Yom Kippur.

In fact, as a rectification for this grave sin, G-d commanded them to build a tabernacle to serve as His dwelling place on earth.

What’s surprising is that the primary item used in the construction of the mishkan and its vessels, was gold! The same precious metal that they used to worship an idol was now being utilized for the holy sanctuary. Wouldn't it have made more sense to use any material BUT gold for G-d's new home? Shouldn't G-d have forbidden the usage of gold in His service?

Tune in to this week's Parshah Cast and discover the real value of gold and the modern-day message hidden in this story.

In this week's parshah, we find the commandment to love G-d with all our heart, soul and might.

The Torah contains many do’s and don’ts that dictate our daily behavior. Regardless, whether or not we understand and appreciate the meaning and relevance of the mitzvot, we can nonetheless incorporate them into our day-to-day lives; to simply go ahead and fulfill them.

But not so simple when it comes to an emotion. Is it possible to demand of someone to feel a certain way? To love something or someone that he or she may simply not love? Is it reasonable for the Torah to command us to not only obey G-d, but to actually love Him as well?

Join us for this week's Parshah Cast and discover what the commandment to love G-d is really all about.

This week we begin the fifth book of the Torah, Deuteronomy, where Moses speaks his last words to the Jews before they enter into the Land of Israel.

What's surprising is that the Torah is quite vague when providing the location of their encampment, and just states that they were "on the other side of the Jordan river."

Why would G-d not tell us where exactly along the Jordan they were? Are we supposed to guess if they were near Jericho or perhaps closer north to the Kinneret?

Check out this week's Parshah Cast and discover the timely message embedded in this story.