Yakov Bronsteyn

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes

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Rabbi Bronsteyn is the West Coast Kashrus Administrator for the world renowned Star-K Kosher Certification. Rabbi Bronsteyn is one of the four "Founding Fathers” of the Phoenix Community Kollel. He was raised in Lawrence, New York. While studying in both the US & Israel, he earned a Bachelors in Economics from Queens College & was ordained at Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah in Jerusalem. As a well seasoned senior lecturer, he offers popular public classes in the community & other venues in the greater Phoenix area. Questions or comments? Email Rabbi Bronsteyn at Yaakov.bronsteyn@gmail.com

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Yakov Bronsteyn

Episodes

291. Importance of Quoting One’s Sources 10.08.2022 42:24

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Bronsteyn Succah in 2011.

290. Devarim - The Case of the Broken Computer & Selflessness Version 2 10.08.2022 49:58

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at Ahavas Torah of Scottsdale on 7/23/09.

289. Tisha B'Av - It’s Antidote is Happiness 01.08.2022 41:20

**Throwback Episode** We discuss why happiness and joy catalytic to bring Hashem into our lives and fostering the future building of the Beis Hamikdash.

288. Mattos - Your Word Or Death 28.07.2022 46:48

We discuss the Gemara Kesubos’ (18b-19a) consideration that R’ Meir holds that one has to martyr themselves rather then sign falsely on a contract.

287. Maasei - The Man Who Accidentally Caused A Tragic Death 25.07.2022 54:48

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 7/15/09.

286. Pinchas - Ends Don’t Justify The Means 22.07.2022 46:44

**Throwback Episode** We relate an insight of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein who explains that the means to end actually affect our character. Therefore, they have to be justified themselves.

285. Pinchas - Addiction 21.07.2022 43:59

We discuss the mechanics of addiction and illuminate the stature of a person who chooses to extricate themselves from it.

284. Balak - Mental Illness In Halacha Part II - Committing to An Institution 11.07.2022 49:58

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at Ahavas_Torah of Scottsdale on 7/10/08

283. Chukas - Sforno’s Perpective on The Red Hefer 05.07.2022 55:05

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at Ahavas Torah of Scottsdale on 7/03/08.

282. Korach - Infidelity With Elijah The Prophet? 27.06.2022 53:58

**Throwback Episode**

281. Shelach - Tekhelet The Mystery of the Blue Fringe 20.06.2022 58:14

**Throwback Episode** We discuss the Torah’s instruction to put Tekhelet on Tzitzis. Is absolutely integral to the fulfillment of the Mitzvah? From where is it derived? Do we have it today? What are the different opinions about the matter? This class was given on 6/19/08

280. Behaloscha - Learn to Say “I Don't Know”. 16.06.2022 31:51

We discuss nuanced behavioral application of humility when teaching others. We also explain specifically why Moshe was the most humble of all men.

279. Behaloscha - Resurrection Version 2 13.06.2022 49:52

**Throwback Episode** We discuss the perplexing Midrash regarding how our Parsha hints to the Resurrection. We also discuss many questions regarding this future time. Will we be able to recognize each other? Will we come back healthy? Who will be a part of it? This class was given at Ahavas Torah of Scottsdale, Arizona.

278. Nasso - Indirectly Causing Someone's Death During the Holocaust 10.06.2022 52:00

**Throwback Episode** This class was given in 2005.

277. Shavuos - Do & Understand According to Maharal 03.06.2022 40:47

**Throwback Episode** Tiferes Yisrael chapter 29. This class was given in 2005.

276. Bamidbar - Self Confidence 30.05.2022 50:08

*Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 5/28/08.

275. Bechukosai - The Promise of the World to Come 27.05.2022 41:28

**Throwback Episode**

274. Experience of Death & NDE 23.05.2022 1:05:12

**Throwback Episode** We describe the different degrees of separation that the soul experiences during the process of death. Then we document the theory of NDE and it’s detractors. Then we draw parallels to it in Jewish thought. This class was given on 8/12/03 at Aish HaTorah of Scottsdale.

273. Behar - The Sale With A Hidden Value 19.05.2022 35:19

**Throwback Episode** This class was given on 5/11/11.

272. Abortion - Rabbi Moshe Feinstein 16.05.2022 45:38

**Throwback Episode** An advanced Talmudic discussion regarding the position of Tosfos about abortion. Rabbi Feinstein contends that their opinion is that it is murder. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 5/15/11.

271. Emor - Understanding Requires Deliberation 12.05.2022 49:55

We outline some the motivations of the imprecator according to Chazal and, specifically, Rabbi Zalman Sorotzkin.

270. Emor - Stocks and Shabbos 11.05.2022 38:08

**Throwback Episode** We present a few Responsa regarding this Halachic question. What if the Board or the CEO is Jewish? What if the majority of stake holders are Jewish? Is there an issue with buying stock in such a company when they operate on Shabbos?

269. Taanis 21a - Ilpha & Nachum Ish Gam Zu 06.05.2022 21:51

In this advanced Aggadah Talmud class we offer an explanation as to why the story of Ilpha and R’ Yochanan was juxtaposed with the story of Nachum Ish Gam Zu. We use a principle established by the Alter of Navardik in his work the Madregas HaAdam. This class was given for the Kinyan Masechta Chabura in the Phoenix Community Kollel on 5/5/22.

268. Kedoshim - God’s Kingdom Depends on Unity 05.05.2022 25:39

We relate an article from the Alter of Kelm about how the Mitzvah of “Love thy neighbor like yourself” isn’t an isolated moral directive.

267. Kedoshim - Stealing to Save Lives Version II 02.05.2022 53:06

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 4/28/08.