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…

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…

This week’s parsha class is a continuation of a 3 part series on Birchas Kohanim – Part One appeared last week. This second installment focuses on the commentary of Rashi, Even Ezra, Rabbeinu Bechaye and the Ralbag. Chassidus on Birchas Kohanim is covered in Part Three which will appear next week.

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

Meaning of the Structure of the Discussion of the Korbanos.

Why are Korbonos (sacrifices) unique among mitzvos to get this extraordinary allusion of the divine delight korbonos bring Hashem. This class includes Rashi, and the Rebbe’s sicha on it, The Gemara and Maharsha, Rabbeinu Bichayey, Chasam Sofer and others. It concludes with a brief chassidic commentary.

”Ve-Chai bahem” – Live by the mitzvot – do not die by them. Gemara (halacha), Rashag, Rashi, Eben Ezra, Ramban, R. Bechayey, Alshich, Ohr Hatorah

Parshas Nitzovim Three covenants: 1) at Sinai, 2) At the border with Eretz Yisroel. 3) By the mountains Grizim and Aival. What were each of the three about? A covenant is a super-rational unbreakable bond. The covenant with Bnei Noach and the Jewish covenant. Moshiach in the Parsha.

In depth analysis of the pasuk “Ki tivneh bayit chadash ve’asita ma’akeh legagecha velo-tasim damim beveytecha ki-yipol hanofel mimenu (When you build a new house, you must place a guard-rail around your roof)” (Ki Teitzei, 22.8).¹ Sources include: Shach, R. Bachaye, Rikanti, Arizal, Sichos (volume 9, p. 19), Likutei Torah (reference coming). 1. The source…

This class for parshas Shoftim analyzes the pasuk, “Tamim tihye Hashem Elokecha” and brings home the point that a Jew should rely on Hashem plain and simple. Sources include Rashi, Even Ezra, Ramban, Sforno, Alshich, Shach, Likutei Torah and a ma’amar (5672). Women’s and Girl’s Beis Midrash and Seminary for Higher Learning Parsha Series Live…