KMTT - the Torah Podcast

Teshuva - Before Yom Kippur, by Rav Binyamin Tabory The Rav [Rav Soloveitchik zt"l] would say... This shiur was given in 5763.

Parshat Vayelekh - The Juxtaposition of Parashot in Vayelekh, written by Rav Nathaniel Helfgot What can the order and content of the various sections of Parashat Vayelekh teach us about the complementary roles of routine and novelty in our relationship with God?

Parshat Nitzavim - The Concept of Teshuva in the Torah, written by Rav Alex Israel How does the Torah convey its message on the nature of repentance through the repeated use of the word teshuva - "return" - in this week's parasha?

Parshat Ki Tavo - Great Stones and Whole Stones, written by Rav Amnon Bazak What is the connection between the "great stones" upon which the Torah was inscribed when the people of Israel crossed the Jordan and the "whole stones" used to build an altar at Mount Eval?

Parshat Ki Tetze - Literal and Exegetical Understandings of the Law of Lashes, written by Rav Amnon Bazak How and why do Chazal's interpretations of the Torah's text sometimes depart dramatically from its literal meaning, and how can this help us understand Chazal's approach to the law of lashes described in our parsha?

Parshat Shoftim - Who is Represented by the Egla Arufa?, written by Rav Amnon Bazak It is clear that the breaking of the heifer's neck in the egla arufa ritual is a highly symbolic act. But what does each of the elements of this seemingly arcane ritual represent?

Parshat Re'eh - Atonement in Sefer Vayikra and in Sefer Devarim, shiur written by Rav Amnon Bazak What is at the heart of the differences in perspective on the sacrificial offerings between Sefer Vayikra and Sefer Devarim, and what can this teach us about two distinct types of sanctity that the Torah presents?

Parshat Ekev, For Your Eyes Only, shiur written by Rav Yair Kahn Throughout Sefer Devarim, and particularly in Parashat Ekev, an emphasis on what the "eyes" of the people of Israel had seen in Egypt and in the wilderness appears numerous times. What is the meaning of this phrase and how can its message be applied to future generations?

Parshat Vaetchanan - God's Voice Speaking from Amidst the Fire, by Rav Amnon Bazak What is the meaning of the central role of fire and sound in the three descriptions of the Revelation at Sinai in Sefer Devarim?

Parshat Devarim - Mishneh Torah: The Book of Second Chances, written by Rav Yehuda Shaviv

Parshat Masei - The Long and Winding Road, written by Rav Yair Kahn What novel idea is the Torah conveying through the seemingly superfluous list of journeys in Parashat Masei?

Parshat Matot, The Inauguration, written by Rav Yair Kahn Parshat Matot contains numerous, seemingly superfluous details surrounding the battle with Midian and the two and a half tribes who settled east of the Jordan. How do these details contribute to the theme of Israel becoming a cohesive whole prior to the nation's entry into the land?

July 20th, 2016 at Kehillat Shivtei Yisrael, Raanana. With Rav Yair Kahn - "Eish Tamid and Ner Tamid" and Rav Menachem Leibtag, Tzelem Elokim and Mikdash Me'at". Divrei Peticha by Prof. Joel Hirsch 

Parshat Pinchas, The Second Census, written by Rav Yair Kahn Why were the people of Israel commanded to battle Midian twice, and what does this teach us about the evolution of Israel's national identity?

Parshat Balak - I Will Bless Those Who Bless You, written by Rav Yair Kahn What is the deeper meaning of Bil'am's narrative arc, and how is this connected to the role of blessings and curses in the Torah?  

Parshat Chukat -  Benei Yisrael: The New Generation, written by Rav Amnon Bazak What is the meaning of Moshe and Aharon's silent reaction to the nation's complaint at Mei Meriva, and what does this tell us about the nation's evolving relationship with God at the time?

Parshat Korach - The Entire Nation is Holy, written by Rav Yair Kahn Despite Korach's rebellious intentions, he had a legitimate complaint. How can we answer Korach's charge that "the entire nation is holy"?

Parshat Shelach, The Mission of the Spies, written by Harav Yaakov Medan The details of the story of the spies in Parashat Shelach are notoriously difficult to understand. How can we make sense of the episode's various incongruities and shed light on Moshe's role in this historic disaster?

Parshat Beha'alotekha - The Episode of the Cushite Woman, written by Rav Amnon Bazak. What is the true nature of the complaint of Miriam and Aharon about Moshe, and how can we understand Moshe's reaction to this complaint?

Parshat Naso - Bridging Vision and Reality, written by Rav Yair Kahn How do the three prominent halakhic passages of Parashat Naso  fit in with the overall narrative structure of Sefer Bamidbar ?

Parshat Bamidbar - Not Just Numbers, written by Rav Yair Kahn Why does Sefer Bamidbar open with the census of the people of Israel, and why do Chazal seem to view the census as reflective of the very essence of the book?

Parshat Bechukotai, The Harmony of Shemitta, written by Rav Avraham Walfish How does the seemingly anti-climactic final chapter of Parashat Bechukotai  fit into the larger context of Sefer Vayikra , and how does this connect to the relationship between the different types of sanctity discussed throughout the book?

Parshat Behar - The Unique Perspective of Parashat Behar, written by Rav Amnon Bazak Why are the laws of shemita and yovel  repeated in Parashat Behar , when those laws are described elsewhere in the Torah, and what can this repetition teach us about multiple ways of looking at the same Torah laws?

The Legacy of Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l, by Rav Ezra Bick. A memorial evening was held on May 15th 2016 at the Alei Tzion Synagogue in London. Opening remarks by Chief Rabbi and Har Etzion alumnus Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. Additional remarks by alumni Rabbi Chaim Kanterovitz, Rabbi Daniel Roselaar, and Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon. 00:00 to 13:55 Chief Rabbi Mirvis 13:55 to 20:20 Rabbi Chaim Kanterovitz 2...

Special Shiur: Selling Land in Eretz Yisrael in Perpetuity, by alumnus Rabbi Michael Taubes Shiurim in memory of Harav Aharon Lichtenstein given on Sunday morning, May 8, 2016 at Cong. Netivot Shalom based on the Torah legacy of Rav Lichtenstein zt"l