Weekly Parsha, Made for Children
Rabbi Mordechai McKenney has built a large library of Torah classes with a special focus on children. His parsha-for-kids series walks young learners through the weekly Torah portion — Parashat Re'eh, Shof'tim, Ki Tetzei, Ki Tavo and more — one week at a time. Each class is designed to meet children where they are, turning the parsha into something a child can picture, follow, and remember, so the weekly reading becomes a familiar friend rather than a distant text.
What makes these classes work is their warmth. Instead of talking over children's heads, Rabbi McKenney tells the story of the parsha in plain language, drawing out one clear idea a child can carry into the week. Parents looking to prepare their kids for Shabbos, or to give the Shabbos table a head start, will find a ready-made weekly companion here — Torah that a young child can enjoy and an older child can grow into.
Guidance for Parents and the Jewish Home
Alongside his classes for children, Rabbi McKenney speaks directly to parents. His parenting-focused Torah looks at the everyday work of raising a Jewish family — patience, consistency, and building a home where Torah feels natural rather than forced. These are not abstract lectures but practical reflections grounded in Torah values, meant for parents who want thoughtful guidance they can actually use in real situations.
The through-line between his children's classes and his parenting talks is the Jewish home itself. He treats the home as the first classroom, where children absorb far more from atmosphere than from instruction. For families trying to weave Torah into ordinary days — meals, bedtime, the rhythm of the week — his teaching offers encouragement and realistic, values-driven direction that parents can return to again and again.
Holidays and Ideas Worth Thinking About
Rabbi McKenney also teaches on the Jewish holidays, helping families uncover the meaning behind the festivals rather than just their customs. His holiday classes draw out the themes of each season, giving parents language to explain why a holiday matters and giving children a reason to look forward to it. It is Torah timed to the Jewish calendar, ready when each yom tov comes around.
For those who enjoy deeper reflection, his classes touch on questions of Jewish thought and philosophy as well — the kind of ideas that invite a listener to slow down and consider what they believe and why. Whether the topic is a festival or a broader idea about faith and purpose, the goal is the same: to make Torah feel relevant, thoughtful, and close to home for learners of every age.
Finding kosher Torah video for your family
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Key takeaways
- Rabbi McKenney's parsha-for-kids series makes the weekly Torah portion accessible to young children.
- His parenting talks offer practical, Torah-based guidance for building a Jewish home.
- Holiday classes uncover the meaning behind each festival for the whole family.
- His teaching spans children, parents, holidays, and Jewish thought — a resource families can grow with.
- Search FilteredTube for kosher, approved Torah video — the catalog grows every day.