What do the Rabbis mean when they use the expression, the light of the Torah? This is a rendition of a speech on Shabbos morning at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on the occasion of a Siyum that I made on Tanach with commentaries and S

388. Bechukosai - Why Does Vayikra End with this Parsha

10 days ago 14m 38s

How do the rebukes relate to the Book of Vayikra which is known as Torah Kohanim dealing with the laws of the Temple? This is a rendition of insight we said at our house during the Friday night minyan.

387. Behar - Overcoming Difficulty

May 28th, 2024 12m 6s

This a rendition of a court we related during our minyan on 5/24/24. We discuss endeavor to answer the famous question as to what the Sabbatical Year has to do with Mt. Sinai.

386. Emor - Extra Defilement for a Kohen

May 17th, 2024 36m 57s

We discuss the issue of a Kohen becoming defiled by a non-relative when he is already defiled by a relative. Also where should his relatives be buried in the cemetery? This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation on 5/15/24.

385. Applying Rov/Chazaka of One to Another

May 9th, 2024 36m 11s

This was a shiur given to Yeshivas Bein HaZmanim at the Ohr HaTorah of Phoenix discussing how outcomes can be a result of multiple causes.

384. Beshalach - A Split That Forges a Connection

May 9th, 2024 13m 52s

We explain the connection between marriage and the splitting of the Yam Sof. This is a partial rendition of an insight that we shared at our house on the last days of Pesach 5784.

383. Forever in the Moment

May 9th, 2024 11m 4s

This is part of a rendition of an insight we shared at our house on Parshas Achrei Mos on 5/24.

382. Kedoshim - Shill Bidding in Halacha

May 9th, 2024 29m 50s

We discuss if it is permitted to deliberately bid higher for an alyah without any intention to pay for it in order to get others to raise their bids. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 5/8/24.

381. Purim Toyrah - Mordechai's Persuasion of Esther.

Mar 22nd, 2024 33m 16s

We discuss a complex area of law regarding possession and doubt. But, then we turn it into Purim Torah which is a colloquialism for untrue but fun analysis of the Megilla text. This class was given at the PJCC on 3/20/24.

380. Pekudei - Duel Purpose of the Temple

Mar 15th, 2024 33m 21s

We discuss the Ramban’s question as to why the Altar was called Holy of Holies and the two reasons why there is a mitzvah to build a Temple. This class was five at the PJCC on 3/13/24.

379. Vayakhel - The Child Who Couldn't Calm Down on Shabbos

Mar 7th, 2024 21m 56s

We discuss various options in terms of Halacha for helping a child who’s distraught and sick on Shabbos. This class was given at the PJCC on 3/6/24.

378. Hilchos Kiddush, Havdalah, & the Ressurection

Mar 4th, 2024 54m 40s

We discuss the laws of kiddush, havdalah, melavah malcah, & the resurrection. This class was given at the PJCC 3/3/24.

377. Ki Sisa - The Rabbi Removed The Torah During the Reading

Feb 29th, 2024 44m 40s

We discuss a case where talking in the congregation was so rampant the Rabbi cancelled the reading of the Torah for that Shabbos. This class was given at the PJCC on 2/28/24.

376. Bo - The Golden Chain of Belief

Jan 18th, 2024 32m 48s

We read the Lev Eliahu regarding how Emunah is a chain that connects us all throughout the generations as one. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 1/17/24.

375. Halacha - Oneg Shabbos

Jan 15th, 2024 44m 16s

We discuss the concept of Emunah, Oneg Shabbos in terms of preparing for the meals, and davening the proper tefilos. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 1/14/24.

374. Va’era - Hashem’s Shadow

Jan 11th, 2024 45m 51s

We discuss the insight of the Lev Eliahu that the hand of Hashem that we perceive in the world is directly proportionate to our faith in His involvement. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 1/10/24

373. Halacha - Erev Shabbos 2

Dec 18th, 2023 37m 54s

We discuss the proper time and place to light. We also discuss the custom of giving tzeddaka and daven for children during the time of lighting.

372. Miketz - The Brothers’ Confession

Dec 14th, 2023 44m 42s

We discuss the question as to why did Yosef’s brothers only confess about ignoring his supplications rather than the more egregious infraction of selling him to Egypt. We also the discuss the reason why on Chanukah there is no mitzvah to make a

371. Chanukah - Metaphysical Molecular Structure of the Aleph Beis

Dec 8th, 2023 34m 49s

We discuss the victory over the Greeks in terms of Torah. We also discuss how the letters of the Torah are building blocks for Creation. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 12/6/23.

370. Halacha - Erev Shabbos

Dec 4th, 2023 49m 56s

We discuss the basics of Halacha of how to get ready for Shabbos and some aspects of lighting candles. We also relate ideas of what Shabbos is about. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation in Phoenix, AZ on 12/3/23.

369. Vayishlach - The Concept of Concealment

Dec 1st, 2023 47m 30s

We discuss the opinion of the Nefesh HaChaim regarding how the concept of God’s concealment is an idea that can cause disillusionment. We specifically speculate that caution is being taken with the presentation of this concept in the Tanya. Thi

368. Vayeitzei - Angels of Jacob’s Ladder

Nov 23rd, 2023 43m

We read the Nefesh HaChaim that discusses the unique capacity of humans literally move worlds. This class was given at the Phoenix Jewish Community Center on 11/22/23.

367. Toldos - Bad Names

Nov 17th, 2023 44m 19s

We discuss the anomalous case where a couple named Yitzchak and Rivka named their twin boys Yaakov and Esav. This class was given on 11/15/23 at the Phoenix Community Kollel.

366. Importance of Knowing All of Torah

Nov 17th, 2023 17m 39s

This is a Shabbos morning Drasha rendition for the completion and Siyum of Seder Nashim for Daf Yomi. It was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation on Parashas Chai Sarah.