Class One Hundred and Thirty one, Shabbos (before Mattan Torah) and the Manna.A very important but often overlooked aspect of Parshas Bishalach is the fact that Yidden received some Mitzvos at Mara, including Shabbos (Para Aduma and Dinim).The idea of Mitzvos before Mattan Torah is explored here, using the model of “organized religion” vs “personal…

The Mesiras Nefesh it took for the Yidden to trust Hashem and hold and kill the Idol of Egypt and its reward.

[A Rashi Sicha]. Two expressions, two actions, both at the same time. ועברתי the killing of the Egyptian firstborn is a passive act, achieved in one pass over Egypt. ואצא בתוך מצרים the saving of the Jewish people happens proactively with much attention. This class explores the what and the why of these ideas.

The tunic of pure blue worn only by the Kohen Godol.

The headplate worn by the Kohen Godol.

The idea of serving Hashem- are we actually doing anything for Him? Or is it all for us. This Possuk is the catalyst for a very important mystical (Kabbalistic) innovation regarding man’s ability (by divine decree) to “touch” G-Dliness.

Stories. Her life and secrecy.Chof Beis (22) Shevat – Stories of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka with a focus on who she really was as a person. A wonderful and uplifting shiur about a great Jewish woman and a role model.

One of the constant issues in the Torah is chronology. The Gemara says the Torah isn’t written in a chronological order. The question is how far from the chronology is the Torah. Two classic commentators debate this question fiercely- Rashi and the Ramban. Rashi holds that invoking “Ain Mukdam uMeuchar…” is quite liberal, while the…