This class goes into detail regarding the difference between dreams of no substance and those with prophetic content. Sources include Rambam, R. Bachaye, sichos and more.

In depth analysis of the blessings and curses in Parshas Re’eh in this installment of the First Pasuk in the Parsha Series. Sources include: Yalkut, E. Ezra, Ramban, Sforno, R. Bechaye, Alshich, Eitz Hada’as Tov, ma’amar (source coming)

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…

Rabbi Paltiel begins with an introduction to this fifth and final Book of the Chumash. The class then follows with an analysis of the first pasuk (line) of the parsha. The classic commentaries disagree on the intention underlying Moshe Rabbenu’s final address to the Jewish people – is he criticizing them or not? Follow the…

Masei 2008 – Cities of Refuge – Class #2

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?

What was Miriam & Aharon’s loshon hara. Sources: Rashi, Rashbam, Chizkuni, Tur, Ohr Hachayim, Arizal, Ram”e, Mglamks, Ma’amar