Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes

We outline some the motivations of the imprecator according to Chazal and, specifically, Rabbi Zalman Sorotzkin.

**Throwback Episode** We present a few Responsa regarding this Halachic question. What if the Board or the CEO is Jewish? What if the majority of stake holders are Jewish? Is there an issue with buying stock in such a company when they operate on Shabbos?

In this advanced Aggadah Talmud class we offer an explanation as to why the story of Ilpha and R’ Yochanan was juxtaposed with the story of Nachum Ish Gam Zu. We use a principle established by the Alter of Navardik in his work the Madregas HaAdam. This class was given for the Kinyan Masechta Chabura in the Phoenix Community Kollel on 5/5/22.

We relate an article from the Alter of Kelm about how the Mitzvah of “Love thy neighbor like yourself” isn’t an isolated moral directive.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 4/28/08.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at Ahavas Torah Congregation of Scottsdale on 4/22/10.

**Throwback Episode** Insights_Into_the_Haggadah This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 4/7/11.

We discuss the etiquette of the wise to continuously state that one doesn’t know. We also present a few explanations of the famous Mishnah, “Who is wise? One who learns from every person.”

**Throwback Episode ** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 3/24/10.

We read the Gur Aryeh who discusses the message in the Parsha about animals and people regarding creation. We also point to the fact that one should never given up because they are in a constant state of growth.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss the reasons given as to why Eliahu Hanavi attends every Bris and Seder. We also explain why those two concepts are connected. We also question how this is possible especially with concurrent simultaneous events. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel 3/30/11.

We discuss why Aharon was quiet when he heard that his sons passsed away. We also explain the Gemara in Tractate Megilla (7b) stating that one is obligated to drink heavily on Purim amongst many other sources.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at Ahavas Torah of Scottsdale on 4/8/10.

**Throwback Episode** We and discuss the Ramban’s introduction to the Book of Leviticus. What is it’s purpose? What does it discuss? What does it teach?

We discuss how our desires are to do Mitzvos and Learn Torah. We explain an interesting comment by the Gur Aryeh regarding coercion to bring sacrifices King Solomon’s quagmire of the one baby and two mothers. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 3/9/22.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at Ahavas Torah of Scottsdale on 3/5/09.

We discuss the perspective of the Alter of Kelm regarding organization as being a foundational skill for Torah observance. We also explain what is the message of making an inventory of all the contributions in this week’s Parsha. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 3/1/22.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 3/5/08.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 2-16-11.

We discuss the perspective of the Alter of Kelm on the age old question that the convert asked Hillel. Can you teach the entire Torah on one foot?

**Throwback Episode** This class was We explore two explanations as to how the half-shekel was the solution to Haman’s plan to annihilate the Jews. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 3/12/09

**Throwback Episode** We discuss the different customs of how many Shabbos candles people light and the reasoning behind it. We also deal with the scenario of one forgetting to light. Does one have to add candles the next Shabbos?

We discuss issues such as that davening is a ritual service and concurrently an exercise in supplication. Also we answer questions such as can we have more mercy upon ourselves then Hashem Himself.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss the Halachic reasoning of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein for the Mechitza. What is it’s purpose? How high does it have to be? When is it necessary? We also detail some of the disagreements with his position. This class was given at the Ahavas Torah Congregation of Scottsdale on 2/19/10.

We discuss meaning of the Torah’s instruction to throw raw meat that was ripped off a live animal to the dogs.