STL TorahCast

Why do we drink on Purim? Is there halachic significance to the story of Raba killing Rav Zeira? Does one have to drink specifically wine, or do other alcoholic beverages suffice? Is Purim different than other Yomim Tovim with regard to drinking?

Rabbi Taub is the Rav of Young Israel of Holliswood

Haman and Mordechai - A Tale of Two Antitheses Discover a whole new level of depth in the Purim story! Understand the roles of Mordechai and Haman and how we can learn from them to our everyday lives

If The Tabernacle Could Talk What Would It Say? Do you know what the Cherubim looked like? Do you know their unique significance? What was so special about the Menorah and what does it represent? Do you know what the beams were made out of? How did they find them in the desert? Which Vessels are 'missing' from this week's Torah portion?

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Do you know how many questions they will ask you when you reach the next world? Do you know what any of them are? If you steal an envelope addressed to yourself from the post office or mailman, did you commit a crime? What do monetary laws have to do with faith and heresy? Who is the best 'business partner' to consult with before closing any deal? Caring for widows and orphans and stories about th...

Rabbi Berkowitz is a Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Shmaryahu

Learn about Moshe's Father-in-law's life story and delve into a few reasons for why he is highlighted right before the the Jews recieve the Torah. Hear about the three different meanings to the word ' Shema' (lit. hear) and understand what exactly Yisro heard more than anyone else. Discover the unique deal he made with Moshe and how it impacts our lives today. Uncover the secrets message that ties...

What has more value, fish or diamonds? Why do we pray for wealth and honor if the Torah generally despises those things? What is the significance of the word 'Az' used as the first word of Moshe's song of gratitude?

Divrei Chizuk before Kollel Raffle Drawing - Rabbi Yaakov Berkowitz

Learn the meaning to God 'hardening' Pharaoh's heart and the lesson we can learn from it. Discover the 'secret' how to never get another bonus from your boss again. Hear why weren't the Jews able to listen to Moshe? Connect to the person responsible for taking the small Mir Yeshiva and developing it into an institution with multiple buildings and thousands of students.

Rabbi Robinson is the Rav of Mikor Hachaim in Chicago and Menahel of the Midwest Council of Rabbanim

Learn why does the Torah repeats that Moshe grew older two times Discover the common theme of the seemingly strange string of stories we know about Moshe growing up Understand who Iyov (Job) was and why was he punished so severely

Rabbi Berkowitz is a Rebbi at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim in Baltimore

Rabbi Heineman is the Director of the Adei Ad organization 

What is the purpose of exile? Does it really work? Is there really only one type of truth? How is it that God created a perfect world for Adam, yet he didn't even make it through the first day? How are we to understand the fact that the Jewish nation is/was in exile for the vast majority of their existence? Four compelling questions and one deep, thought provoking answer.

Rabbi Spero is a Rebbi at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim and author of the popular Touched by a Story series.

Rabbi Flamm is a maggid shiur at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim in Baltimore

Learn a new approach for the word Vayigash -and he approached Discover the awesome power of the gaze of a holy person Uncover the source of the time honored tradition of covering your eyes for Shema

Rabbi Jacobs is the Rav of Kehilas Bais Yisroel in Denver.

Rabbi Winter is the Rav of Tpheris Israel Chevra Kadisha in Chesterfield, MO

What is the diference between the Hebrew words Melech (King)and Moshel (Ruler)? Do you know what did Yaakov's family tell him to console him after Yosef's apparent death? Discover the hidden message of Yosef's encounter with Potiphar's wife? Do you know why is there no Tractate in the Talmud for Chanukah? Can you figure out what Hebrew word has the same numerical value as the letters found on the...

Rabbi Plotnik is a Maggid Shiur at Yeshivas Kesser Yonah in Chicago.

Why was Yaakov really scared of his brother Esav? Why did Yaakov care about the Angel's name and why did the Angel refuse to answer? Who was Devorah whose death is recorded in this weeks Parsha?

Rabbi Taub is the Rav of the Young Israel of Holliswood.