The question of why Hashem counts the Jewish people is addressed with a broad range of sources: Rashi, Ramban, Rabeinu Bechaye, Shelah, and a Sicha from volume 4 of Likutei Sichos.

What is the idea of Korbonos (Sacrifice). Two versions follow here. One a short one (one class) from 5765, The other more involved (four parts) from 5768. One feature both these classes have is the controversial opinion of the great Rambam about Korbonos. Version One (5665). Quality may be a bit poor. Version Two Class…

A beautiful analysis of Aishes Chayil prefaced by several stories. Recorded at a talk given at a Toronto Shabbaton.

What was Miriam & Aharon’s loshon hara. Sources: Rashi, Rashbam, Chizkuni, Tur, Ohr Hachayim, Arizal, Ram”e, Mglamks, Ma’amar

01-02. אדם כי יקריב מכם קרבן להוי’הIt sounds as though the sacrifice includes the person himself. A variety of interpretations.Sources: Rashi, E. Ezra, Sforno, Chizkuni, Ralbag, Etz Hadas Tov, Alshich, Maamarim 5710, 5742

25-10. The Keruvim (and the Aron). (5766)TERUMAH 2006 – A TOUR OF THE ARON HAKODESH. This class is a gem. Rabbi Paltiel walks you through the layers of commentary on the Aron Hakodesh (the Holy Ark) from the simple to the complex. This is an unusual opportunity to see the differences between Philosophy, Kabbala, and…

An in-depth class on Tzom Gedalia (the Fast of Gedalia).

This class on reward and punishment draws on the Rambam, Ramban, Abarbanel as explained in the Kli Yakar, and a sicha from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. If you want to hear more on this topic also see the Reward and Punishment class given for Parshas Vaeira in 2006 Note: Information about the Kli Yakar is available…

12-02. First Mitzva, Kidush Hachodesh. This Mitzva is given to Beis Din alone. They must determine the months and the years, deciding when and how to add a leap year. The class (which is divided in two because of it’s length), deals with opinions about this mitzva. There is a surprising Rabbeinu Chananel, and the…

Rebbe Rayatz – 55 Years of Public Service MP3