Shoftim installment of First Pasuk in the Parsha series

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…

Class 1: Moshiach does not need to do miracles. Class 2: Why not? it’s outside a king’s responsibilities. Class 3: How is Moshiach determined? A) personal B) Jews C) world Class 4: Types of Moshiachs. Class 5: How false religions helped pave the way for moshiach.

Parshas Shoftim, A study in Leadership. This class overviews the Parsha and enlightens the idea of leadership, as represented by the four most basic form of leadership: 1) Judges and a court system 2) Kings and their immense power according to Torah 3) Prophets and the illusive nature of their integrity 4) Generals, armies are…

In Nigla, it seems so unnecessary to have, let alone add additional cities of refuge. This Sicha offers different reasons for these new cities, until the Rebbe gives us his word: 1) They will serve for those who murder before Moshiach came because, 2) The murder-ed’s relatives have a Mitzvah to avenge his blood for…

The basis for this מאמר is the ש”ך על התורה’s idea that it refers to the gates on the body of the person. There are two ideas what the gates are. 1) All seven are in the face and head. 2) The gates are in the entire body. The Rebbe wonders what is the reason…