First Pasuk in the Parsha Series. This is a wonderful shiur on the classic question of why the Para Aduma (the Red Heifer) is considered “the” archetypal chok¹ in the Torah. Rabbi Paltiel quickly and clearly guides the listener through a powerful collection of sources ending with deep insights from Chassidus. Sources include: Rashi (a…

An analysis of the story of Nadav and Avihu drawing on the Orach Chaim and Rabbenu Bechaye among others.

Farbrengen 19 Kislev 5780 (2019) Las Vegas (Formal Talk): A brief review of the various special occasions linked to this day.Chassidus, it’s about faith, we should (and must) allow ourselves to believe.Neshama, spiritual (supra-rational) connection to Hashem. Las Vegas (Informal Talk):Find yourself a Rebbe and let him teach you how to serve G-d, the WORK…

An overview of the basic attitudes in Chinuch given at Maon Noam outreach center. Five points: 1) Shalom Bayis 2) Being a living example at home 3) the ongoing conversation in a Jewish home 4) school 5) friends. We have more influence over our children than we think. We must use it, but without too much…

HaRaini Mikabel. Wednesday 15 Elul 5774, September 10 2014.This class discusses the line the Arizal added to the Siddur to be said at the very outset of the davening, that the Rebbe popularized. We explore three levels of this: 1) For Chaveirim, 2) For all Jews so the Tefila (korbon) will be whole, 3) that…

Bris Mila of Yitzchok A beginners class on the Parsha. This class from the Maayan Chai series covers the inner meaning of the bris mila of Avraham Avinu compared to that of Ishmael and finally Yitzchak. This class was transferred from tape and cleaned to the extent possible. Please excuse any remaining noise.

An overview with some observation. Avrohom Avinu after the Bris.

Nitzavim/Vayeilech ShiurNITZAVIM 30-11. KI HAMITZVA… TO WHAT MITZVA IS THIS (STAM MITZVA) REFERRING. (5767).

Ketz Som Lachosehch 5724PDF Ketz Som Lachosehch 5724Class One. Ketz Som Lachosehch 5724Class Two. Ketz Som Lachosehch 5724Class Three. Ketz Som Lachosehch 5724Class Four.

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