This shiur based on the first pasuk in the parsha – discusses the importance of details. Sources: Rash, Taz, E.Ezra, R.Bechayey, Ramban, Tur, Yalkut, Alshich, Rikanti, A Ma’amar and a Sicha – Bamidbar Sinai B’Ohel Moed B’echod L’Chodesh, B’Shana Hasheinis references to follow

Tzav 2007 – Meaning of the Structure of the Discussion of the Korbanos

01-02. אדם כי יקריב מכם קרבן להוי’הIt sounds as though the sacrifice includes the person himself. A variety of interpretations.Sources: Rashi, E. Ezra, Sforno, Chizkuni, Ralbag, Etz Hadas Tov, Alshich, Maamarim 5710, 5742

25-10. The Keruvim (and the Aron). (5766)TERUMAH 2006 – A TOUR OF THE ARON HAKODESH. This class is a gem. Rabbi Paltiel walks you through the layers of commentary on the Aron Hakodesh (the Holy Ark) from the simple to the complex. This is an unusual opportunity to see the differences between Philosophy, Kabbala, and…

Shoftim installment of First Pasuk in the Parsha series

Commentary on the first possuk in the Torah. This class on Parshas Bereishis (Genesis) includes an extensive analysis of the very first pasuk (line) of the Torah. After describing creation, the Torah describes chaos. Commentaries discussed include Rashi, Ramban R. Bachaye, and several sichos. This is an intermediate to advanced level class.

This class on reward and punishment draws on the Rambam, Ramban, Abarbanel as explained in the Kli Yakar, and a sicha from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. If you want to hear more on this topic also see the Reward and Punishment class given for Parshas Vaeira in 2006 Note: Information about the Kli Yakar is available…

Mishpatim, everything in the life of the Yid is holy (Yeshiva 5780).The leap from the event at Sinai to the most parochial laws in Torah seems disorderly and disproportionate. But there is a good reason for this: it underscores that everything for Jews is from Sinai.Modern day examples: The אגודת ישראל and the “State” of…

This class on Parshas Yisro discusses the meaning of Mattan Torah and the difference between the experience of Mattan Torah that we have at Parshas Yisro versus on Shavuos.

Beshalach Shiur from the Mayaan Chai Series Az Yashir