Parashat Ki Tisa 5785 | Purim and the Golden Calf

When Moses saw the people worshipping the Golden Calf, he shattered the Tablets of the Ten Commandments. Far from being an angry reaction, there is something far deeper at work here -- Moses set into motion a process that was to forever change our lives and our relationship with God, and herein lies the profound difference between the first and second set of tablets. And in Divine synchronicity, this Torah portion conveys a stirring message for the holiday of Purim that we shall be celebrating this week. Jerusalem Lights wishes everyone a joyous Purim!

The Torah portion of Ki Tisa (Exodus 30 : 11 - 34 : 35) is read on Shabbat, 15 Adar 5785 - Shushan Purim - March 15, 2025

Purim is observed in most of the world starting Thursday evening March 13 - Friday March 14 (14 Adar)

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[dgm]

“Open up Your Heart Deeper Still” has become a small voice every time I study The Scriptures. Chag Purim Sameach Rabbi 🎉✡️

[ellenlefavour]

“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts.” Yirmeyahu 31:33
Do you see this beginning to be fulfilled today?
Fascinating teaching. HalleluYah.

[AdaraBalabusta]

I never before heard that interpretation of Moshe’s actions. Thank you, Rabbi. I wish you and yours a blessed and safe Purim!

[marybarrett]

Thank you Rabbi. It’s a beautiful message to understand and apply it in our lives. Bless the people of HaShem. Israel.

[Ghost__Reveries]

Thank you so much. Shabbat Shalom and Purim Sameach ❤

[yaakovbenavraham]

Baruch HaShem! Toda rabah Rabbi! Purim Sameach!

[benysrl]

Illuminating and heartwarming. Thank you for this wonderful shiur. Chag Purim Sameach 🎭

[kalyanisrinivas]

Thank you for your precious teaching sir

[sharonraffanti]

Thank you Rabbi, your teachings are much appreciated.

[wimwijn]

thanks Rabbi, for another great teaching, chag sameach, and Shabat Shalom

[devinaramtohul]

Thank you Rabbi, may Hashem bless you 🙏🕎

[Amboling]

Todah and shalom Rabbi from America. I’m attempting to “open up my heart deeper still”. Thank you sooo much for your teachings and insights for the world.

[EvelynASoto]

Thank you Rabbi Chaim for this Torah teaching. Happy Purim and Shabbat Shalom.

[annajohansson]

Todah this teaching is truly awesome and truly enlighting Shalom Anna J

[osnatgoldman]

Purim Sameach!
Thank you so much for your incredible explanation of the parsha!!!

[nannynooshka]

Shabbat Shalom
Insightful, and enjoyable . As all truth is.
Thank you

[marzenagough]

Thank you again for a pitch perfect teaching, your lessons make my soul sing Rabbii!
Happy Purim and Shalom Shabbat🎉❤

[mikroflake]

Wonderful comment on this wonderful parashà. Toda Rabba Rav❤. Chag Purim Sameach and SHABBAT SHALOM! ❤️🕯️🔥🕯️❤️

[rebeccacarroll]

Happy Purim Rabbi! Thank you so much! ❤

[AbsurdProphecyPraiseGod]

Thank you so much!
I feel so much calmer about Torah after I listen to your teachings...
I am reading right now the part about King balak and the prophet balim...
And I would love to hear a teaching from you about this...
Because I maybe I should just check my translation but in my translation..
It appears that the Lord tells Balim go...
And then is displeased when he goes...
To the point of wanting to kill him with the angel of the Lord...
I would love to hear your teaching and open my heart and see the deeper meaning of this.