Rabbi Zushe Greenberg

Siyum Harambam: Can I Master The Entire Torah? Only one author in Jewish history had the courage to say that his compilation encompasses the entire Oral tradition. Who was he? What is his book? And is it practical for us? Click here for the class handout

The Ten Children Award Celebrating Mother’s Day every day. (Parshat Kedoshim)

Kedoshim: Why Is Judaism Obsessed With Blessings? Jews recite blessings constantly: upon awakening, during prayers, before eating and afterwards. Why the obsessiveness? Can't we just do one big 'thank you' each morning? Click here for the class handout

Sweet Revenge The secret to Jewish existence. (Parshat Achrei Mot)

Acharei: What’s Between The Lines? The talmud records a bizarre argument between the high priest and the chief rabbis. For generations, readers have been puzzled: is that behavior befitting the most distinguished members of the jewish people? In 1986, the rebbe explained it's deeper meaning. Click here for the class handout

Pesach: Security Measures The world around us is tumultuous and turbulent. Terrorism in Israel, the war in Europe and divisions in societies around the world evoke feelings of fear and anxiety. What can we do about it? During the Plague of the Firstborn, blood on doorposts protected the Jews. What its modern day version? Click here for the class handout

The Best Birthday Gift How did Moses celebrate his 120th birthday? 11th of Nissan/Yud Alef Nissan

Passover: Will Everything Be Okay? Just as Jerusalem seemed doomed by a massive invasion, matters took a stunning turn. A lesson about hope, vision, and the importance of education. Click here for the class handout

Why Is Hitting So Bad? What does Moses teach us about violence? (Parshat Tazria)

Torah Class  - Parshat Tazria: Lamplighters Who was responsible for streetlights in the olden days? What is the ultimate Jewish nail treatment? And how does it relate to being a Chassid? Click here for the class handout

Good News or Bad News? Should we memorialize the tragedies or find inspiration from the miracles? (Parshat Shemini)

Torah Class - Parshat Shemini: The Calf And The Heavenly Flame After months of work, Aaron & Moses inaugurate the Tabernacle, and… nothing happens. The Divine presence remained absent. Why didn’t G-d’s presence rest in the Tabernacle? What was still missing? Click here for the class handout

Is Daylight Savings Time Year Round A Good Idea? (Parshat Tzav)

Zachor: Arguing With Amalekites Haman, the “star” of Purim, is a descendant of the Amalekites, the focus of the Torah reading on the Shabbat preceding Purim. Who are they? What do they signify? And how do we overcome them? Click here for the class handout

Why Are We In The Middle Of Every Conflict? (Purim)

Torah Class - Purim According To Kabbalah How did Haman persuade King Achashverosh to annihilate the Jews? Why did G-d agree? And what was the turning point that changed the course of the story? The kabbalistic underpinnings of the Purim story. Click here for the class handout

Pekudei: How Were The Pyramids Built? Elon Musk tweeted that aliens built them, the prevailing tradition is that the Israelites built them, and Egyptian scholars claim that Egyptians built them. But everyone is still amazed: how did they manage to move such heavy stones? And why couldn’t the Levites use the same technology in erecting the tabernacle? click here for the class handout

Are We Hebrews Or Jews? Do you identify by what you do or by what you don’t do? Parshat Vayakhel

Torah Class - Parshat Vayakhel: Donations, Demons And Wills Are demons bothered by charity giving at night? What is the most famous will in Jewish history? Which country excels in the mitzvah of charity? Click here for the class handout

When did Moses take ownership of the Jewish people? And why aren’t the shluchim leaving Ukraine?

Immortal Medicine Bacteria seems to be winning the battle against antibiotics, which were hailed as the savior of mankind. Is there anything that really works? Is there anything immortal? (Parshat Tetzaveh)

Parshat Ki Tisa: Jewish Hygiene The coronavirus raised awareness for proper hygiene. In fact, in the Tabernacle in the desert over three thousand years ago, the priest would wash his hands and feet before beginning the holy service. What is spiritual hygiene? And why should the women be in charge? Click here for the class handout

Tetzaveh: Haman’s Mistake Haman and his team of senior astrologers chose the perfect time to annihilate the jews: the month Moses died. But his plan didn’t work. What was their mistake? Click here for the class handout

Smitten With Love Does Israel exist because of the Holocaust or despite it? Was the Tabernacle built because of the golden calf or despite it? And what did the rabbi say when a young yeshiva student was smitten? (Parshat Terumah)

Terumah: Atonement Or Elevation? A massive fundraising campaign was kicked off after the Exodus to fund the construction of the Tabernacle. When exactly did it take place? And why exactly was a Tabernacle necessary? Click here for the class handout