ר’ ישמעאל אומר Class Seven. תולעת יעקב continued (4). In this class מדות numbered 8-11. יצא ממנו as Torah departs from the world of light and enlightenment it is challenged and must be preserved although it is outside the

איזהו מקומן Class Eight. The third Mishna continued. The continuation addresses the interface of infinite and finite, which is compared to a fist (infinite) and fingers (finite but precise). These ideas are represented by: A) The כבש (ramp) and the קרנות (horns) on the corners of the מזבח B)The blood above the חוט הסיקרא placed…

איזהו מקומן Class Five. Inside, the first Mishna פר ושעיר של יום הכיפורים. This class (and IYH those that will follow) is based on the design established in class 4, dividing קרבנות into three areas: 1) What one sacrifices to Hashem unconditionally. 2) What we get back as שפע (רוחני) ע”י הדם through the blood….

First possuk in the Parsha. (5767).In this shiur on parshas Behar the first pasuk is analyzed. Why are the words b’har Sinai in the first pasuk? Why is Sinai mentioned together with shmitta (here after mishkan)? Sources include: Rashi, Even Ezra, Alshich, Rachav, and a sicha.

Mesiras Nefesh al Kidush Hashem (5766).This class addresses the mitzva of Kiddush Hashem – sanctification of G-d’s name. This class is a must for those who love Rambam. Plus several exciting insights from Chassidus (references to follow).

What does Mikva mean?

A brief overview of different types of tumah (impurity) and purification methods, highlights the importance of tevilah in a kosher mikveh (immersion in a body of water that meets certain halachic requirements). This is followed by an outline of the philosophy of tumah (impurity) and tahara (purity). The remainder of the class is dedicated to…

Class One: This class has a long introduction about the story of Basi Ligani. It also includes Perek 1, 6. This Perek ends the discussion about transforming Klipa to Kedusha, in this case, the letters ר, ק to the letters ד, ה. It is explained based on the Possuk גער חית קנה to transform Masculine and feminine קליפה…