An amazing shiur on the episode of the liberation of the Previous Rebbe. Moving stories brought to life by Rabbi Paltiel.

The Eikev installment of the advanced First Pasuk in the Parsha Series. Sources include: Rashi, E. Ezra, Ramban, Sforno, the Tur, Yalkut, Alshich, Etz Hada’as Tov, Ralbag, a Ma’amar and Sichos (references coming).

Part one of a wonderful mini-series on Shema Yisroel. This first class addresses the question of why there are two instances of Hashem’s name in Shema Yisroel. Please note: the part of the recording that has been treated to eliminate excessive noise lasts only from about minute 18 to 22. Women’s and Girl’s Beis Midrash…

In this moving class, Rabbi Paltiel focuses on the theme of the famous ma’amar Heichaltzu (stopping senseless hatred and developing ahavas yisroel – loving a fellow Jew) written by the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe (Rabbi Sholom Dov Ber Schneersohn). Before the Chassidus, the foundation of the topic is laid out drawing on Rashi, Alshich, and Arbarbanel….

Chukas – 2008 Bila’am’s curse of Moav Sources: Rashi, E. Ezra, Ralbag, Bava Basra, B. Yehoyada, Ma’amar 5696, 5670

Moshe’s prayer involves “Praising Hashem” to “Raise Him” to a level from which He can forgive us. What does all this mean?

This class addresses the issues of tzedaka and poverty. Specifically, the question of whether or not there will always be poor people even if we serve Hashem. Sources include Abarbanel, Rashi, Even Ezra, Ramban, Sforno, Riva, Eitz HaDa’as Tov, and a letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Women’s and Girl’s Beis Midrash and Seminary for Higher…

There are many different and surprising commentaries on Moshe Rabbenu’s plea to Hashem to go into Eretz Yisroel. This class covers many as well as Chassidus. Sources coming soon.

Masei 2008 – Cities of Refuge – Class #1

This class will give you deep insight into the story of Balak. Sources covered: Rashi (with interpretation from Ra’av, Taz, a sicha from the Lubavitcher Rebbe), Eben Ezra, Sforna, Tur, Abarbanel, Alshich, Shela, and a ma’amar from the Rebbe. As part of studying the ma’amar, Rabbi Paltiel gives some useful clarifications of kabbalistic terms and…