Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes

**Throwback Episode** We discuss what sorts of materials are best for a Chanukah Menorah. We also discuss the Halachic question of whether using glass inserts automatically renders the entire Menorah to be glass regardless of there material that it’s made of.

We discuss how both Yosef and Mordechai becoming viceroys was due to something they had in common. Then we assert the Doniel was similar in his behavior and therefore merited to be in the same predicament. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 12/14/22.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss how Chanukah is connected to this Parsha. We also discussed the Halacha regarding lighting candle if one isn’t at home. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 12/15/11.

We relate Rabbi Berel Povarsky’s shlita perspective in his בד קודש about Esav’s logic to attack Yaakov. We also speculate as why the Torah is the diametric opposite of everything that Esav stands for. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 12/7/22.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss the question of whether there is a Mitzvah to honor one’s older siblings. We also, analyze Yaakov’s behavior towards Esav in light of the aforementioned question. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 11/17/10

**Throwback Episode** We discuss how names may be indicative of a person’s traits. We also deal with some Halachic issues regarding changing people’s names in a time of need. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 11/10/10.

We discuss the reason why the Hashem promises Eretz Yisrael to Yitzchak in the merit of his father Avraham and not in his own merit.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss whether the seemingly charlatan machinations of Yaakov Avinu at the behest of his mother Rivka provide us with a justification to skew the truth for noble means when necessary. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 11/3/10.

The speech was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix, Arizona on 11/20/22. It was at our children’s Doniel & Chevy’s vort. We discuss how even though life has its ups and downs the kindness of God is always the driving force.

We relate the perspective of the Alter of Kelm on why Hashem tests us. We contrast and compare his opinion with that of the Ramban and the Book of Education(Sefer HaChinuch). This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 11/16/22.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given in the Phoenix Community Kollel on 11/11/09.

We discuss the dispute of whether the flood and in Eretz Yisrael and how to survive the waves that are the vicissitudes of life. This class given in my son’s Yeshiva, Shar HaTorah in Monsey.

**Throwback Episode ** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 10/13/10.

We present a few short insights. How does one survive in our dangerous world? What is the most difficult aspect of Teshuva? Moshe and Noach were faced with the same exact situation but reacted in different ways.

**Throwback Episode** We explain the Maharal in his Be’ar Hagola who comments on Brachos (7a) where it is related that God asked R’ Yishmael to give him a blessing. We contrast this to Noach attitude towards the flood.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss why the Torah had to introduce the creation of light by stating that there was darkness in its absence. We also explain how one’s actions should always be for the sake of Heaven. This class was given at Ahavas Torah of Scottsdale on 10/15/09

This is a shiur given by my brother-in-law, R’ Shlomo Berkowitz. He discusses the machlokes between the Ritva and Raavad in Succah 11b about whether hidur mitzvah is d’oraisa or derabbanon. This shiur was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel for Yeshiva bein hazmanim of chol u’moed Succos.

This is our annual Yahrtzeit shiur in memory of my mother Svetlana Bas Yaakov. We discuss Yitzchak contribution to his progeny as a forefather. This class was given at our Succah.

We discuss the opinion of the Magen Avraham that an Esrog Hamurkov isn’t an Esrog “at all”. This shiur was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel for Yeshiva bein hazmanim of chol u’moed Succos.

We discuss how it’s possible to endure posthumously in people’s hearts. One doesn’t need a position or an appointment to be a Sovereign, Kohen, or Torah Scholar if one is already in essence such a person.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel 9/15/10

We analyze the two stories in that Gemara to put forth a point. What is the reason that one might enter the Garden of Eden alive? We also relate how that insight can be an important lesson for Rosh HaShannah.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at Ahavas Torah of Scottsdale on 9/10/09.

We discuss the following Halachic question: If a person didn’t set the alarm as per the insurance company policy stipulation but the robbery would’ve happened anyway does the company have to honor the claim? We also discuss how the rebukes correspond to the four exiles.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 8/25/10.