Yochanon Joseph

Directions in Rashi

Religion EN ↓ 265 episodes

Learn how Rashi wrote his commentary--and how you can unlock its meaning. By Yochanon Joseph, author of: Directions in Rashi (https://bit.ly/3YCiuti); Hamikraos al Sidram (https://bit.ly/458JiUs ); Hakol Bi'chtav (https://bit.ly/3L8Mc3R)

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Yochanon Joseph

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#15: The Answer to Mark Twain's Question (Parashas Behaaloscha) 19.06.2019 15:23

How has the Jewish nation managed to survive?

#14: The Golden Spoonful of Incense (Parashas Naso) 14.06.2019 24:30

Why did Hashem allow the Nesiim to bring voluntary ketores?

#13: The Firstborn Child of Aharon (Parashas Bemidbar) 02.06.2019 23:43

Was Nadav really the firstborn child of Aharon?

#12: My Covenant with Yaakov (Parashas Bechukosai) 30.05.2019 33:11

How does Rashi deal with unusual spelling and with contradictory Midrashim?

#11: Rashi the Translator (Parashas Behar) 19.05.2019 29:11

How did Rashi decide how and when to translate a difficult word?

#10: Jewish Identity and Unity (Parashas Emor) 13.05.2019 25:34

How did the Jews in Mitzraim manage to refrain from Arayos?

#9: Men, Women, and Punishments (Parashas Kedoshim) 05.05.2019 27:38

Why are the laws of forbidden relationships stated once in Parashas Achrei Mos and then again in Parashas Kedoshim?

#8: The Consequences of Forbidden Relations (Parashas Achrei Mos) 28.04.2019 18:05

The proper method to interpret a difficult word used by Rashi

#7: The Purification of the Metzora (Parashas Metzora) 07.04.2019 22:59

The Torah's procedure for purifying a metzora reveals to us the nature of lashon hara and ga'ava, and how to become cured of these afflictions. 

#6: The Reasons for the Mitzvos (Parashas Tazria) 31.03.2019 35:20

Why doesn’t Rashi usually explain the reasons for the Mitzvos—and why does he sometimes break his own rule?

#5: Remove the corpses from in front of the bride! (Parashas Shemini) 24.03.2019 18:03

Why is the Mishkan compared to a bride?

#4: What is a miracle? (Parashas Tzav) 17.03.2019 12:50

What is the purpose of a miracle? Is it merely a means by which Hashem rescues someone from a tight spot? Or is it something more permanent and profound?

#3: Great things in small containers (Parashas Tzav) 17.03.2019 20:40

How could the entire Jewish nation fit into the small space at the entrance to the Mishkan?

#2: Korbanot: Voluntary and Obligatory (Parashas Vayikra) 03.03.2019 11:52

What is the inner difference between voluntary and obligatory korbanot?

#1: When a soul will bring a korban... (Parashas Vayikra) 20.02.2019 21:49

Why does the Torah refer to the person who brings a Korban Mincha (grain offering) as a "soul"?