Zman Kehilla LaKol

#577 - Parshat Mishpatim - Subduing His Yetzer is Preferable 11.02.2026 10:14 ↓

The Alter of Slabodka derives a fascinating idea based on a perplexing Gemara.

#576 - Parshat Yitro - Boundaries 04.02.2026 10:32 ↓

Before Matan Torah, did Hashem challenge the Bnei Yisrael with something that went against their nature, as he did with other nations?

#575 - Parshat B'Shalach - How the Sea Splits 28.01.2026 8:22 ↓

Rabbeinu BaChaye has a fascinating take on how the sea split, which established a long-lasting pattern for the Bnei Yisrael and us.

#574 - Parshat Bo - Hate Destroys the Hater 21.01.2026 9:30 ↓

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks identifies an unfortunate pattern exhibited by Pharaoh.

#573 - Parshat VaEiRa - Losing Shabbos 14.01.2026 11:14 ↓

Rav Yaakov Kamnetsky explains why the Bnei Yisrael had such a difficult time listening to Moshe after the initial setback.

#572 - Parshat Sh'mot - Imperfect Choices 07.01.2026 9:41 ↓

What is Hashem teaching Moshe at the end of the Parsha?

#571 - Parshat VaYChi - I Couldn't Possibly Be Wrong 31.12.2025 12:10 ↓

Rav Henoch Leibowitz attempts to understand Yosef as Yaakov was about to bless his Menashe and Ephraim.

#570 - Parshat VaYiGash - The Sale & the Reveal 24.12.2025 12:23 ↓

When did Yosef reveal himself to his brothers? Does it matter?

#569 - Parshat MiKeitz - Kaftor VaFerach! 17.12.2025 9:14 ↓

Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank discusses Yaakov's non-response to Reuven.

#568 - Chanukah - The Missing Menorah Miracle 12.12.2025 11:02 ↓

Rav Avigdor Nebenzahl explains why the Menorah wasn't given the same treatment as the oil.

#567 - Parshat VaYeiShev - Above Nature 10.12.2025 10:36 ↓

The Eretz Tzvi learns something fascinating from a cryptic Midrash.

#566 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - Two Camps 03.12.2025 9:58 ↓

Yaakov has a strange way of describing the Bracha he has experienced from Hashem.

#565 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - Day By Glorious Day 26.11.2025 8:17 ↓

Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski explains how Yaakov made it through the years working for Rachel.

#564 - Parshat Toldot - Rak Tov 19.11.2025 11:08 ↓

Rav Zalman Sorotzkin views Avimelech's assessment as highly revealing.

#563 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - Walk Before Me 12.11.2025 7:58 ↓

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks says that his faith was achieved when he learned Parshat Chayei Sarah.

#562 - Parshat VaYeiRa - Faith Beyond Reason 05.11.2025 9:59 ↓

Rav Schwab contrasts Avraham and Iyov.

#561 - Parshat Lech L'cha - Read Between the Headlines 29.10.2025 11:37 ↓

Rav Pam, utilizing the Midrash, reminds us how to consume the news.

#560 - Parshat Noach - Appropriate Protest 22.10.2025 9:57 ↓

Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses another form of Chamas.

#559 - Parshat B'Reishit - Clothing Optional 15.10.2025 8:16 ↓

Why did Adam and Chava suddenly realize that they were without clothing?

#558 - Sh'mini Atzeret-Simchat Torah - How Can We Rejoice? 11.10.2025 8:29 ↓

Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm gives us a path forward.

#557 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot - Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing 08.10.2025 10:07 ↓

Metzudat David suggests that Kohelet is doing more than observing.

#556 - Sukkot - Sitting in the Rain 04.10.2025 9:45 ↓

Why did/do many continue to sit in the Sukkah even when it rains?

#555 - Parshat HaAzinu - Closer to the Heavens 01.10.2025 10:04 ↓

Interesting wording at the beginning of the Parsha teaches us an important message.

#554 - Yom Kippur - 39 Lashes 29.09.2025 13:13 ↓

The Chatam Sofer discusses the meaning behind the number of lashes a person may receive for their Aveirot.

#553 - Parshat VaYeiLech - The Simcha in Our Suffering 24.09.2025 7:54 ↓

Rav Mordechai HaKohen notes a seemingly inappropriate word in our Parsha.