Temple Talk Radio: The Greatness of Not Knowing
502 views · Published 19 March 2014 · 46:12 · Indexed 27 October 2026
Channel: The Temple Institute · 2014 · Education
Where Nadav & Avihu Went Wrong: Making a Moment Last Forever Parashat Shmini & the Challenge of the Human Condition: Keep Kosher & Get High! This week's Torah portion of parashat Shmini features the tragic death of the High Priest Aaron's sons Nadav and Avihu, struck down by Heavenly wrath. What sin exacted such harsh punishment? From the Torah's account, it seems clear: They brought a "strange," unauthorized fire. But it's also clear that they were looking to honor the Creator and deeply desired to keep the excitement of the moment of the tabernacle's inauguration alive. These two great, righteous men were not satisfied with the old fare; "same old, same old" just wouldn't do it for them. But then again, none of us should ever be satisfied with routine. Keeping things fresh and new is the name of the game, but how to that and yet remain within the lines is the subject of this week's edition of Temple Talk. Newness and the sense of awe and wonder at the unexplained are also an aspect of the special Torah reading this Shabbat, the Numbers chapter 19 ordinance of the Red Heifer. Join us for an edition of Temple Talk dedicated to the battle against complacency! Click for artwork: http://is.gd/c4vnmPZS Previous Temple Talk shows & MP3s of current shows can be found at http://universaltorah.com/programming/category/temple-institute-light-to-the-nations/temple-talk COMING SOON: THE 5TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TEMPLE MOUNT AWARENESS DAY ONLINE STREAMING VIDEO HAPPENING! On March 30th, 28 Adar II , beginning at 5 PM Israel time, (10 AM Eastern time), The International Department of the Temple Institute will be hosting our Fifth Annual International Temple Mount Awareness Day Happening! Prominent guests from the world of Temple Mount activism, archaeology and the renewal of Holy Temple oriented commandments will be joining us. For more details, or to become a sponsor of this year's 5TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TEMPLE MOUNT AWARENESS DAY ONLINE STREAMING VIDEO HAPPENING, please click here: https://www.templeinstitute.org/5th-annual-international-temple-mount-awareness-day.htm TRAILER: http://youtu.be/05_eb6K2ZbA Visit us: http://www.templeinstitute.org Like us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/nmhhq8 Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TempleInstitute
