Rabbi Sariel Malitzky

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Va'ani Tefilla #88: Az Yashir Today is Greater Than Az Yashir Then 24.03.2026 9:12

How can Az Yashir today be even greater than when it was actually sung by בני ישראל?

Va'ani Tefilla #88: The 516th Tefilla 20.03.2026 8:42

What happens when Klal Yisrael tries to complete the 516th prayer that Moshe was unable to pray? How do we do our part to complete it? What is the Tafkid of a Rasha?

The Power of Renewal: Pesach, Rosh Chodesh, and Jewish Women 18.03.2026 38:26

Why was Rosh Chodesh a fitting reward for not donating jewelry to the Chet HaEgel? Why are women obligated to drink the four cups of wine on Pesach? In what ways was the role of women so unique and essential in the Pesach story?

Va'ani Tefilla #87: The Call of Every Neshama to Praise Hashem 18.03.2026 8:53

Why is כל הנשמנ תהלל י-ה a fitting end? How does that capture everything?

Va'ani Tefilla #86: Expanding in Quantity, Elevating in Quality, and Adding Instruments 18.03.2026 6:38

What are all these things we mention in the הללויה perakim after Ashrei? What are they about?

Insights from Rav Tzadok: Yeridah as the Preparation for Aliyah and Becoming a Tzadik in One Area 16.03.2026 31:02

Join us in the back of the wagon with Rav Tzadok as we learn two incredible pieces from צדקת הצדיקאות נח ואות קנא

Va'ani Tefilla #85: Tefillah B’Tzibbur Begins with Baruch She’ama 13.03.2026 8:53

Hear how Rav Wolfson Zt"l proves from Halacha that really Baruch She'amar is the start of Tefilla B'Tzibbur

Want to Avoid Falling on Your Face in Prayer? Give Maos Chittim 12.03.2026 6:49

1) What Remez is there in the Torah for Maos Chittim? 2) Why is the focus on Chittim and not just money? 3) Great comment by Rav Barcuh’l of Mezhibuzh

Va'ani Tefilla #84: Hineni Muchan U’mezuman: Preparing Ourselves to Pray 11.03.2026 9:03

For hundreds of years, there has been controversy surrounding the practice of saying הנני מוכן ומזומן before performing mitzvos. There is also a version of this prayer said before tefillah. When should it be recited, and why?

Va'ani Tefilla #83: The Emphasis of Dovid Hamelech in Pesukei D'Zimra 10.03.2026 8:09

Mizmor Lidovid Lidovid Mizmor Why the great emphasis and constant mentioning of Dovid Hamelech?

Va'ani Tefilla #82: The Special and Exalted Shabbos Davening 06.03.2026 11:14

What is so special about Nishmas? When does our Neshama Yeseirah arrive? What is unique about the Shabbos Beracha of Yotzer Ohr

Bentching After the Purim Seudah at Night: Do You Say Al Hanissim? 02.03.2026 5:02

Most people will notg bentch after the Purim Seudah until it's already nightfall. Should they say Al Hanissim? Does it matter if you davened Maariv already?

Va'ani Tefilla #81: Placing the Crown on Hashem With Our Shabbos Pesukei D’Zimra 27.02.2026 10:19

We are greater than the angels On Shabbos we say Hallel Hagadol

Purim Seudah Beyond the Drinking: What Are We Meant to Accomplish? 27.02.2026 32:57

The Purim Seudah seems to be more than just a celebratory meal. What is it? Why do we have one and what should we be taking out from it?

Esther’s Veil of Secrecy and Mordechai’s Tenacity 25.02.2026 41:45

Why was Esther so particular about not sharing where she was from? Why did Mordechai go every single day? Why did Mordechai save Achashverosh's life? Why not let Bigsan and Seresh kill him?

Va'ani Tefilla #80: Pesukei D’Zimra: More Chashuv Than You Think 25.02.2026 10:48

Which is a more impressive gift- a bottle of water and a loaf of bread or an expensive gold watch? Well, which is more critica for your survival?

Hilchos Tevilas Keilim #23: Fancy Mishloach Manos: Who Tovels, the Giver or the Recipient? 23.02.2026 6:03

Hilchos Purim and Tevila keilim meet!

Va'ani Tefilla #79: Going to Battle with Dovid Hamelech 20.02.2026 9:03

What are we trying to accomplish with פסוקי דזמרא?

Hilchos Tevilas Keilim #22: Do Lids, Covers, and Dutch Ovens Require Tevila? 19.02.2026 4:33

Tevila on lids and cover

How to Be Happy When You Just Aren’t 18.02.2026 49:01

Are are told משנכנס אדר מרבים בשמחה. What are we supposed to do to be happy this time of the year? Let's say you aren't, now what? What is so special about adar that we are supposed to be happy? Why not Nissan or Sivan? Why are we supposed to get drunk on Purim? Listen to this Shiur as we try to make sense of it all!

Hilchos Tevilas Keilim #19: Do Disposable Aluminum Pans Need Tevilah? 18.02.2026 6:49

So many people use disposable tins and pans. We can use the same one for months. Do they require Tevila?

Hilchos Tevilas Keilim #21: You Place Your Sourdough on the Oven Racks. Do They Need to be Toeveled? 17.02.2026 4:59

You Place Your Sourdough on the Oven Racks. Do They Need to be Toveled?

Hilchos Tevilas Keilim #20: From Coasters to Toasters: What Really Requires Tevilah? 17.02.2026 5:18

In this dvar halacha, we discuss the rule that tevilah is only required for items that come into contact with food. How does this apply to the following items: toaster and oven racks, plates under the kiddush cup, a crockpot, chargers, and grills?

Old School Discipline vs. New Age Love — What the Torah Actually Says 11.02.2026 37:59

Parsha Shiur on Parshas MishpatimBalancing strict or mishpat with sensitivity and kindessThe difference bewtwreen old school approach and the new age unconditional love approachSome great stories that speak to this

Va'ani Tefilla #78: Three Models of Tefillah: Tefillah LeMoshe, Tefillah LeDavid, and Tefillah LeAni 11.02.2026 8:21

The structure of Tefilla sets up nicely based on these three types of Tefilla