Kli Yakar on the Parsha

Or HaChaim on Pekudei (1) - As You Wish 26.03.2025 8:12 ↓

Why does the Torah repeat the phrase כאשר צוה ה׳ את משה over and over again in this week's parsha?

Or HaChaim on Vayakhel (2) - Master Class 21.03.2025 6:41 ↓

A discussion of the uniqueness of Betzalel

Or HaChaim on Vayakhel (1) - Please Repeat 20.03.2025 8:34 ↓

Why does the Torah repeat the instructions to build the mishkan and keilim almost word for word? Why does the Mitzvah of Shabbos appear again, and what is its connection to Mishkan?

Or HaChaim on Ki Tisa (2) - Face to Face 14.03.2025 10:06 ↓

The unmatched greatness of Moshe Rabbeinu

Or HaChaim on Ki Tisa (1) - Cheit Ha’Egel 14.03.2025 18:58 ↓

An exploration of the Cheit Ha’Egel

Or HaChaim on Tetzaveh - It’s About You 07.03.2025 16:32 ↓

Why does Hashem refer to Moshe as "atta" not once, but three times in one conversation? It turns out that we can learn something unexpected about the mitzvah for Moshe to appoint his brother Aharon as the kohen gadol.

Or HaChaim on Terumah - House of the Holy Torah 28.02.2025 12:44 ↓

Lessons from the Luchos and the Aron

Or HaChaim on Mishpatim - Attitude of Servitude 21.02.2025 10:03 ↓

Why does Parshas Mishpatim begin with the laws of Eved Ivri? And what can these laws teach us about how we are meant to live our own lives?

Or HaChaim on Yisro (3) - Two Halves of One Whole 17.02.2025 16:06 ↓

A discussion of the fundamental ideas conveyed right before Mattan Torah.

Or HaChaim on Yisro (2) - The Big Three 17.02.2025 9:11 ↓

What are the three prerequisites to kabbalas HaTorah, and where do we find them hidden in the text? Tune in to hear the Or HaChaim's answer, including a unique and powerful take on the concept of unity.

Or HaChaim on Yisro (1) - Man of Truth 14.02.2025 14:44 ↓

A discussion of the uniqueness of Yisro, of his courage and conviction to live a life of devotion to Hashem and Am Yisrael.

Or HaChaim on Beshalach (2) - Water Fight 08.02.2025 12:55 ↓

A discussion of the story of Masah U'Meriva, and its ramifications on the exercise of tefillah. I learned this piece with R' Meir Shalem, and this episode is dedicated to him. לזכות רפואה שלימה ומהירה למאיר בן איילה בתוך שאר חולי ישראל

Or HaChaim on Beshalach (1) - Savior Prayers 07.02.2025 11:01 ↓

The powerful lessons we learned at the Yam Suf

Or HaChaim on Bo - Education for Eternity 31.01.2025 15:25 ↓

What was so special about the Makkah of Barad? Why were the last three makkos necessary?

Or HaChaim on Va’eira - The Fantastic Four 24.01.2025 11:56 ↓

A discussion of the 4 leshonos of geula, and the message of the 5th lashon.

Or HaChaim on Shemos - Descent Into Slavery 17.01.2025 18:32 ↓

Or HaChaim on Shemos - Descent Into Slavery

Or HaChaim on Vayechi - Grand Children 10.01.2025 15:09 ↓

Why were Ephraim and Menashe blessed individually? How did Yaakov know that they were meant to become shvatim in place of Yosef? Three explanations of the phrase ויקרא בהם שמי

Or HaChaim on Vayigash - It’s All About Perspective 03.01.2025 12:03 ↓

How can Yosef and his brothers reconcile? Why didn't Yosef contact his father earlier? It's all about perspective...

Or HaChaim on Mikeitz - Remorse and Recompense 27.12.2024 12:11 ↓

An exploration of the brothers' confession and implications for the future. לע״נ משה בן אביגדור Dedicated in memory of my grandfather, Moshe (Morris) Schechter, who's yartzeit is the second day of Chanukah.

Or HaChaim on Vayeishev (2) - Who Sold Yosef? 20.12.2024 7:47 ↓

There is plenty of ambiguity in the story of the sale of Yosef. The Or HaChaim makes it all make sense.

Or HaChaim on Vayeishev (1) - Dream On 20.12.2024 17:49 ↓

An deep dive into the feud between Yosef and his brothers, through the lens of the Or HaChaim.

Or HaChaim on Vayishlach - Brother or Other? 13.12.2024 14:43 ↓

Yaakov prepares to meet his brother, Eisav.

Or HaChaim on Vayeitzei - A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing 06.12.2024 19:44 ↓

An in-depth discussion of Lavan's trickery, and Rachel and Leah's refusal to fall prey to his plan. לרפואת החיילים: אביתר מנחם חיים בן זהבה נועם אברהם בן עטרה שלומית יוחאי שמעון בן דניאלה אודט נעמי

Or HaChaim on Toldos - A Tale Of Two Twins 29.11.2024 14:11 ↓

A discussion of Rivka's pregnancy, prophecy, and destiny of her twin boys. With an additional point about the brachos that Yitzchak gives Yaakov.

Or HaChaim on Chayei Sarah - Read Between The Lines 22.11.2024 15:17 ↓

There’s so much hidden in the words and nuances of the Torah’s text. With a little creativity we can uncover the richness. לרפואת אביתר מנחם חיים בן זהבה לרפואת נעם אברהם בן עטרה שלומית