A Shtickle Lomdus in the Parsha

Ki Teztei - Dibur k'Maaseh in Malkos 07.09.2025 13:23 ↓

Analyzing the parameters of the principle of bidiburu isavid maaseh. To clarify: When I refer at the end to a "maaseh aveira on the mechayev level" I mean there is sufficient chumras ha'aveira for malkus (when accompanied with a maaseh kol dehu bifoal, such as akimas sfasayim), be it through being a maaseh aveira like chasima or through bizayon haShem as in nishba meimar and mikalel according to t...

Shoftim - Pilagshim in Lo Yarbeh Lo Nashim 31.08.2025 5:16 ↓

Analyzing the debate between Raavad and Rambam whether pilagshim count towards the minyan of nashim.

Re'eh - Mitzvah Lihakdisho: LiMizbeach? 22.08.2025 9:18 ↓

Analyzing whether the mitzvah lihakdisho is limizbeach or a mitzvah b'alma.

Eikev - Tefillas Shabbos 15.08.2025 7:25 ↓

Analyzing the nature of tefillas Shabbos qua the mitzvah of tefillah in general.

Vaeschanan - Lo Sischaten Bam for Shifcha Knaanis? 08.08.2025 14:58 ↓

Exploring the source of the issur to marry a shifcha knaanis according to Rambam.

Tisha b'Av - Ketanim's Role 01.08.2025 7:14 ↓

Analyzing the psakim of the Maharam of Rotenberg on the role of ketanim in aveilus d'rabim.

Matos - Shiva Ammin by Association 25.07.2025 10:33 ↓

Analyzing how we could let members of shiva ammin escape before laying siege.

Pinchas- Nashim in Mussaf 18.07.2025 5:16 ↓

Analyzing whether women would be chayavos in tefillas mussaf. [For another source on mussaf as rachmei, see the opinion of Raavad in Rashba Brachos 21a regarding one who accidentally recited weekday brachos in their mussaf.]

Korach - Bechor Beheima Tehorah's Matnas Kehuna Status - מעמד מתנת כהונה של בכור בהמה טהורה 27.06.2025 11:40 ↓

Illustrating bechor beheima's matnas kehuna status independent of its korban status.

Shelach - Nashim and Ketanim in Par Heelem Davar shel Tzibur - נשים וקטנים בפר העלם דבר של ציבור 20.06.2025 8:05 ↓

Exploring the scope of kaparas par heelem davar shel tzibur.

Behaaloscha - Chatzotzros biZman Hazeh - חצוצרות בזמן הזה 13.06.2025 8:09 ↓

Discussing the different views on chatzotzrot on eis tzara bizman hazeh.

Naso - Nashim in Mitzvas Birchas Kohanim - נשים בברכת כהנים 06.06.2025 8:42 ↓

Explaining nashim's obligation qua birchas kohanim.

Bemidbar - Peter Rechem as Mikadesh 30.05.2025 7:05 ↓

Analyzing the role of the factor of peter rechem in bechor beheima and adam.

Bechukosai - the Mitzvah L'Hakdisho Dialectic - מצוה להקדישו 23.05.2025 15:00 ↓

Explaining how there is a mitzvah lhakdish a bechor behema tehora if it is kadosh automatically anyway.

Emor - Aveilus of Kohen Gadol - אבילות כהן גדול 16.05.2025 15:00 ↓

Explaining shitas harambam on aveilus for kohen gadol.

Metzora - Issur Niddah: Ervah vs Tumah - היחס בין ערוה לטומאה בנדה 02.05.2025 12:26 ↓

Examining the relationship between ervah and tumah status of Niddah.

Shemini - Bal Sochilum - בל תאכילום 27.04.2025 13:01 ↓

Examining the nature of the issur of bal sochilum.

Pesach - Nashim in Mitzvos of Leil haSeder - נשים במצוות ליל הסדר 17.04.2025 13:17 ↓

Going through the various mitzvos aseh shehazman grama of leil haseder.

Pekudei - Kidush Yadayim as a Model for Netilas Yadayim - נטילת ידים כנגד קידוש ידים מן הכיור 28.03.2025 7:54 ↓

Presenting nafka minos to the equation of netilas yadayim to kidush yadayim from the kiyor in the Mishkan/Mikdash.

Purim - Kriasa zu Hallela - קרייתא זו הלילא 16.03.2025 9:05 ↓

Approaches on how krias haMegillah could constitute a a kiyum of Hallel.

Zachor - The Relationship of Mitzvos Zechira and Mechiya - יחס מצות זכירה ומחייה 07.03.2025 9:36 ↓

Analyzing the opinions of the Rambam and Chinuch on the nature of the relationship between zechira and mechiyas Amalek.

Mishpatim - Tzar Balei Chaim Deoraysa - צער בעלי חיים דאורייתא 21.02.2025 13:11 ↓

Analyzing the makor and geder of tzaar balei chaim deoraysa.

Yisro - Kavod Aviv vs Rabo Muvhak - כבוד אביו מול רבו מובהק 14.02.2025 13:47 ↓

Analyzing the implications of the Mishna in Bava Metzia 33a.

Beshalach - Yesod Takanas Krias HaTorah - יסוד תקנת קריאת התורה 09.02.2025 14:59 ↓

Analyzing whether krias haTorah is a din in kriah or shmiah, and whether it is rooted in the mitzvah of Talmud Torah or the issur shichechas Torah and Hakhel.

Bo - The Nature of Arifas Peter Chamor - אופי עריפת פטר חמור 31.01.2025 13:48 ↓

Analyzing the nature of arifas peter chamor via the question of safek, minyan hamitzvos, and birchas hamitzvah.