Rabbi Mayer Twersky

Divrei Hashkafa by Rav Mayer Twersky

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This podcast shares hashkafa shiurim given by Rav Mayer Twersky. More shiurim and divrei Torah from Rav Twersky are available on TorahWeb.org and RavTwersky. TorahWeb.org . If you are aware of any hashkafa shiurim given by Rav Mayer Twersky that we miss on this podcast, please share a recording with diament@torahweb.org so we can post it!

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Rabbi Mayer Twersky

Episodes

Kinnos 2025 03.08.2025 24:35

Introduction to Kinnos, comments on 2 Kinnos (from NCSY Kollel)

Avos 1:18 - Definition of Shalom. Extent of Emmes. 15.05.2025 34:12

May 1, 2025

3:10-12 - Hana'ah from divrei Torah. Results of systemic lack of financial support. Definition of hashmada. 11.05.2025 36:39

April 28, 2025

Hilchos Talmud Torah, Halacha 3:6 - Pas balelech. Al Tomar. Anava. 06.05.2025 35:36

April 23, 2025

Hilchos Talmud Torah, Halacha 3:6 - Pas balelech. Al Tomar. Anava. 06.05.2025 35:36

April 23, 2025

Torah vs. Other Mitzvos. Shelo Lishma. Love of Torah. 05.05.2025 44:10

Hilchos Talmud Torah, April 21, 2025

Rambam, Hilchos Chametz U'Matza #7 17.04.2025 30:41

12pm daily shiur in YU

Rambam, Hilchos Chametz U'Matza #6 17.04.2025 24:45

12pm daily shiur in YU

Rambam, Hilchos Chametz U'Matza #5 17.04.2025 22:53

12pm daily shiur in YU

Rambam, Hilchos Chametz U'Matza #4 17.04.2025 24:01

12pm daily shiur in YU

Rambam, Hilchos Chametz U'Matza #3 17.04.2025 29:21

12pm daily shiur in YU

Rambam, Hilchos Chametz U'Matza #1 17.04.2025 27:39

12pm daily shiur in YU

Rambam, Hilchos Chametz U'Matza #2 17.04.2025 33:23

12pm daily shiur in YU

Further Reflections on and Reactions to a Student Club for "LGBTQ" 04.04.2025 9:56

April 4, 2025, Thursday Night, in YU

Reflections on and Reactions to a Student Club for "LGBTQ" 28.03.2025 11:28

Mar. 28, 2025 Reflections on and Reactions to a Student Club for "LGBTQ"

Hamas' (and Iran's) Depravity: When Our Enemies Know No Limits, Should We? Do We Need to Act Morally When Dealing With an Immoral Enemy? 17.03.2025 23:41

Interview with Ari Wasserman on Headlines Podcast. The full podcase episode available here .

Pirkei Avos 8: 1:4, 1:6 17.03.2025 47:44

Mar. 13 2025 1:4 - l'He'davek b'Chachomim v'Tzaddikim 1:6 - Dan l'Kaf Zechus: Context Matters, Viewing People Charitably.

Pirkei Avos 7: Perek 1, Mishna 2 and 3. 17.03.2025 34:27

Mar. 6, 2025 1:2 - al shlosha devarim... 1:3 - Al menas lekabeil pras ... yiras haOnesh

Kevias Ittim: Setting a Rendezvous with the Melamed Torah 10.03.2025 5:32

Mar 9, 2025

Zechiras Amalek: Always Remember that Our Choices Count 09.03.2025 19:18

Mar. 6, 2025

Chochmo V'Chassidus: Siyum & Yahrtzeit Shiur for Rav Twersky's Mother 04.03.2025 37:35

Source sheet and video are available at https://ravtwersky.torahweb.org/miscellaneous-shiurim/ (March 3, 2025)

Ramban #38: Zachor, Megillah, & Mitzvos d'Rabbanan 04.03.2025 18:12

Devarim 25:17

Pirkei Avos 6: Va'asu Syag laTorah 02.03.2025 34:17

Sources Avos 1:1, with Meiri and R' Yona. Rambam, Hilchos De'os (2:4-5)

Becoming Deeper People. Q&A. 25.02.2025 1:10:26

Becoming Deeper People: - Yetzer Harah functions instinctively and reflexively, Yetzer hatov functions reflectively and thus requires effort. - Consistency. - Applying what we learned. Q&A: 1) living in EY vs staying in America 2) how to pick a yeshiva 3) how to stay aliyah-bound while learning in America. 4) YU haskafa: balance, Torah should never be politicized, tactical changes as facts on...

Ramban #37: Hakdama to Parshas Terumah 25.02.2025 26:12

- Sequencing of kabbolas haTorah and Mishkan. - Mishkan, korbanos, and Hashro'as hashechina.