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Sefer HaTorah, Zeh and Zohs -- Parshas Nitzavim
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha is a continuation of the Bris of Klal Yisroel. The Torah writes [1], “If there is someone who will think that the Bris does not apply to them, HaShem will single him out for punish
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha is a continuation of the Bris of Klal Yisroel. The Torah writes [1], “If there is someone who will think that the Bris does not apply to them, HaShem will single him out for punish
To Toil in Torah - Parshas Ki Tavo
Rabbi Rudman
At the end of this week’s Parsha, Moshe regathers the people. In those Pesukim [1]Moshe says, “And HaShem did not give you a heart to understand, eyes to see, ears to hear, until this day.” What is
Rabbi Rudman
At the end of this week’s Parsha, Moshe regathers the people. In those Pesukim [1]Moshe says, “And HaShem did not give you a heart to understand, eyes to see, ears to hear, until this day.” What is
Yifat Toar - Parshat Ki Teze
Shmuel
Yifat Toar The concept of Yifat Toar is not an easy one to grasp. How can the Torah permit something that the Torah does not approve of, as can clearly be seen from the context of t
Shmuel
Yifat Toar The concept of Yifat Toar is not an easy one to grasp. How can the Torah permit something that the Torah does not approve of, as can clearly be seen from the context of t
The Hair and Nails of the Yefas Toar - Parshas Ki Teze
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha concludes the Halakhos of war. It teaches us the procedure of a soldier who captures an Eishes Yfas Toar, the captive he can then marry. Many clarifications are brought to explain
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha concludes the Halakhos of war. It teaches us the procedure of a soldier who captures an Eishes Yfas Toar, the captive he can then marry. Many clarifications are brought to explain
Part II - The Days of Ezra and Nechemiah & our Contemporary Shivat Tzion
Rabbi Nadel
Last week, we saw that many Jews did not return to the Land of Israel during the 'Shivat Tzion' in the Days of Ezra and Nechemiah and explored the reasons why. So who did return? The Mishnah (Kiddu
Rabbi Nadel
Last week, we saw that many Jews did not return to the Land of Israel during the 'Shivat Tzion' in the Days of Ezra and Nechemiah and explored the reasons why. So who did return? The Mishnah (Kiddu
Meat in the Midbar and In Eretz - Parshas Reeh Yisroel.
Rabbi Rudman
As Moshe Rabbeinu continues his soliloquy to Klal Yisrael in Sefer Devarim, more Halachos are introduced that emphasize the transition from the Midbar to Eretz Yisroel. One of the more dramatic diffe
Rabbi Rudman
As Moshe Rabbeinu continues his soliloquy to Klal Yisrael in Sefer Devarim, more Halachos are introduced that emphasize the transition from the Midbar to Eretz Yisroel. One of the more dramatic diffe
Why all the details: - Parshas Eikev
Shmuel
Why all the details: In the beginning of this week’s Parsha the Torah promises us tremendous benefit, “Eikev Tishmeun”, loosely translates it means when or because you will listen. The peculi
Shmuel
Why all the details: In the beginning of this week’s Parsha the Torah promises us tremendous benefit, “Eikev Tishmeun”, loosely translates it means when or because you will listen. The peculi
The Missing Gibor - Parshas Eikev
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha contains a number of sections that are integral to Tefilah. The most famous is the second paragraph of Shema. But we also find part of the first Bracha of Shemoneh Esreh – HaGadol
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha contains a number of sections that are integral to Tefilah. The most famous is the second paragraph of Shema. But we also find part of the first Bracha of Shemoneh Esreh – HaGadol
The Lightest Mitzvoth - Parshas Eikev
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha begins with the Pasuk, “And it shall come to pass, since you listen to these laws, and guard and do them, that HaShem your God shall keep with you the covenant and the mercy which
Rabbi Rudman
This week’s Parsha begins with the Pasuk, “And it shall come to pass, since you listen to these laws, and guard and do them, that HaShem your God shall keep with you the covenant and the mercy which
The Language of Canaan - Parshas Devarim and Tisha B’Av –
Rabbi Rudman
This week we begin Sefer Devarim, the Book of Words. What are these words that the Sefer is made up of? The obvious and correct answer is the continuation of the Pasuk, “That Moshe spoke”. This Sefer
Rabbi Rudman
This week we begin Sefer Devarim, the Book of Words. What are these words that the Sefer is made up of? The obvious and correct answer is the continuation of the Pasuk, “That Moshe spoke”. This Sefer
The 'Shivat Tzion' in the Days of Ezra and Nechemiah & our Contemporary Shivat Tzion - Part I
Rabbi Nadel
The 'Shivat Tzion' in the Days of Ezra and Nechemiah & our Contemporary Shivat Tzion - Part I Last week, we saw that according to Rashi, the blessing of "matzvi g'vul almanah," is to be recited
Rabbi Nadel
The 'Shivat Tzion' in the Days of Ezra and Nechemiah & our Contemporary Shivat Tzion - Part I Last week, we saw that according to Rashi, the blessing of "matzvi g'vul almanah," is to be recited
Moshe’s Notebook - Parshas Massei
Rabbi Rudman
The name of this week’s Parsha introduces us to one of the salient points that is being taught; the journeys and encampments of Klal Yisroel through the desert. Many explanations are said as to why t
Rabbi Rudman
The name of this week’s Parsha introduces us to one of the salient points that is being taught; the journeys and encampments of Klal Yisroel through the desert. Many explanations are said as to why t
The Laws of Rodef : The Matter of Conjoined Twins - Parshas Pinchas
din
This week’s parashah is named after Pinchas, whose act of zealotry in killing Zimri and Cozbi lifted the Divine curse from upon the nation of Israel. The Gemara (Sanhedrin 82a) makes us aware of t
din
This week’s parashah is named after Pinchas, whose act of zealotry in killing Zimri and Cozbi lifted the Divine curse from upon the nation of Israel. The Gemara (Sanhedrin 82a) makes us aware of t
The Transition from Moshe to Yehoshua - Parshas Pinchas
Rabbi Rudman
In Sefer Bamidbar we travel from Har Sinai till Ever HaYarden, the entrance to Eretz Yisroel. In Pinchas, Klal Yisroel is encamped at the border of Eretz Yisroel, and the generation who are to enter
Rabbi Rudman
In Sefer Bamidbar we travel from Har Sinai till Ever HaYarden, the entrance to Eretz Yisroel. In Pinchas, Klal Yisroel is encamped at the border of Eretz Yisroel, and the generation who are to enter
The Battle against Midian - Parshas Balak
Rabbi Rudman
In this week’s Parsha we learn about the battle between Klal Yisroel and an alliance of two nations, Moav and Midian. But if we follow the Pesukim, there are times when the confrontation is with bot
Rabbi Rudman
In this week’s Parsha we learn about the battle between Klal Yisroel and an alliance of two nations, Moav and Midian. But if we follow the Pesukim, there are times when the confrontation is with bot
Shavuot - Torah in dream
הרב דניאל קירש
ate-Night Learning There are those who merit receiving answers to their Torah questions while they sleep. How does one achieve this? When one toils in Torah study while awake, it influences
הרב דניאל קירש
ate-Night Learning There are those who merit receiving answers to their Torah questions while they sleep. How does one achieve this? When one toils in Torah study while awake, it influences
Lawn Division - parasht behar
הרב דניאל קירש
Lawn Division From where do we know that, when you sell, you should sell to a fellow Jew? The verse states "when you shall sell to your fellow” you shall sell. And from where [do we learn] to
הרב דניאל קירש
Lawn Division From where do we know that, when you sell, you should sell to a fellow Jew? The verse states "when you shall sell to your fellow” you shall sell. And from where [do we learn] to
Lag B'Omer - Sticky Situation
הרב דניאל קירש
Sticky Situation It was late afternoon. The slowly sinking sun shone down halfheartedly, as clusters of boys hurried through the streets, searching for a precious commodity. With only days un
הרב דניאל קירש
Sticky Situation It was late afternoon. The slowly sinking sun shone down halfheartedly, as clusters of boys hurried through the streets, searching for a precious commodity. With only days un
afikoman - Matza Brawl
הרב דניאל קירש
Matza Brawl Rabbi Eliezer says that we ‘steal’ matza on seder night, in order to keep the children from sleeping. (Gemara Pesachim 109a) The air was festive in the Zalman family’s house. T
הרב דניאל קירש
Matza Brawl Rabbi Eliezer says that we ‘steal’ matza on seder night, in order to keep the children from sleeping. (Gemara Pesachim 109a) The air was festive in the Zalman family’s house. T
