Rabbi Michael Shushan Shares Weekly Torah Insights in Moroccan and Hebrew for Matot-Masei

Rabbi Michael Shushan, a lecturer, counselor, and couples therapist, appears weekly on the Kikar HaShabbat platform to deliver brief Torah teachings. Each week, he presents his insights in both Moroccan Arabic and Hebrew, offering a unique cultural and linguistic perspective on the weekly Torah portions. This week, Rabbi Shushan focused on the combined parashot of Matot and Masei, providing viewers with two separate video segments: one in Moroccan Arabic lasting 5 minutes and 15 seconds, and another in Hebrew lasting 6 minutes and 47 seconds.

The initiative aims to enrich the Shabbat table with special Torah thoughts that resonate with diverse audiences, particularly those familiar with Moroccan Jewish traditions. Rabbi Shushan’s teachings are part of a broader series featured on Kikar HaShabbat, which regularly includes various Torah insights and discussions. The videos are accessible for viewing online, allowing a wide audience to engage with his messages in their preferred language.

This weekly Torah segment complements other recent Torah-related content on the platform, including discussions on the division of land inheritances in the portion of Pinchas and mystical teachings passed from the Or HaChaim to the Baal Shem Tov. Rabbi Shushan’s bilingual approach highlights the cultural richness within Israeli Jewry and provides a meaningful way to connect with the weekly Torah readings.