Beshalach 13-17. First Possuk. (5767)This class is on Parshas Beshalach but it ends with an inspirational idea for Purim! This class is part of the continuing series on the first pasuk of the parsha and discusses why the fear of contact with the Plishtim is the starting point for this parsha. Sources include: Rashi, Even…

The story of the attack against the Yidden in the days before the giving of the Torah by the nation called Amalek. Who were they? why did they attack? and why now? Why are they the eternal enemy? This class includes Even Ezra, Rashi, Chizkuni, Tosefos (Midrash), Tziyuni and Chassidus (Maamar 5742).

10. Basi Ligani 5720 Class One.Review of the Hemshech.This is the last class to the first half: The purpose, make this world a home for Him through Iskafia and Ishapcha.This chapter, Dira BiTachtonim, the idea of Nisaveh, above a question.The Ba’al Shem Tov warning against false humility considering that what we do He monitors and…

The period before, during and after the Rebbe RaYatz histalkus.

The year 5687/1927 the Rebbe was arrested. This arrest could hardly be considered a total surprise. Here’s the story of this momentous year.

The Pesach was eaten in haste as if already on a journey.

Hashem insists on Moshe speaking for Him despite his handicap. Moshe will speak for Hashem and Aharon will be his communicator (“prophet”).

Moshe is commanded: tell Aharon to throw his staff to the ground and it will become a serpent, as a divine sign to the Pharaoh. This is the only sign the Pharaoh gets before the plagues.

The First Possuk in the Parsha.

Vayaavidu…biFarech. What does “Farech” mean? Hard work, 2) Sweet talk, 3) crumbled, 4) A Wall, 5) Questions. Watch all these five ideas converge in an incredible teaching from the “Meor Ainayim” (Reb Nochum of Chernobel).