Time for Torah: By Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Zt"l

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת תצוה. Discussed:  Sefer Zichron Meir explains how we can relate to Karbonos in modern times & why is a Karbon called a "Rayach Nechoch" (Pleasant Scent).  Why did Shaul Hamelech refer to the command of Hashem as a "Dybur" (word) while Shmuel Ha'navi called it "Kol"(sound)? What exactly was the sin of Shaul Hamelech i...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת זכר. Discussed:   The Gaon writes that each generation faces a challenge corresponding to one of the עשרת הדברות, and the final generation before Moshiach will face the challenge of לא תחמוד.  A close examination of the Aveira of the עץ הדעת and the evil of the נחש הקדמוני, which the Maharsha writes is the root of Amalek and Haman.  A discussion on the t...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת זכור.  Discussed: Why does Chazal compare the difficulty of earning a living to that of קריעת ים סוף (splitting the sea)?   If Amalek represents the antithesis of spirituality & they are the spiritual arch-nemesis of the Jews and Torah, why does the battle against them have to be fought in a physical fashion and without any miracles?   How can we blo...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelch Kohn Ztl on פרשת תצוה and פרשת זכור. Discussed:  Is there a connection between the lack of Moshe Rabeinu in Parshas Tetzaveh, and the lack of Hashem's name in the Megilla.  What is the evil that Amalek represents that we have a constant everlasting battle with them, even after they seemingly have disappeared? The Netziv discusses why Moshe Rabeinu stepped back from th...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת תרומה. Discussed:  Why is half of Sefer Shemos dedicated to the technical details of the building of the Mishkan?  Why did Moshe Rabeinu recoil in shock when he heard about these three Miztvos: the building of the Mishkan, the Korban Tamid, and the Machtzas Hashekel? Vort from R' Aaron Leib Shtienman on the building of the Beis Hamikdash.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת תרומה. Discussed:  The Ramban asks why Sefer Shemos, which is called ספר הגאולה (Book of Redemption), includes the building of the Mishkan, seemingly unrelated to יציאת מצרים.  A Pshat in the בדי הארון, what they represent, and the message one can take from the לאו not to remove them from the ארון.  The Chofetz Chaim and Ksav Sofer compare the בדי הארון...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת תרומה.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת משפטים.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת משפטים, continuing the topic of Bais Yaakov and Girls' Education. Discussed: Understanding the Gemara that women receive a greater reward for encouraging their husbands and children to learn Torah, more than the merit they receive when studying Torah themselves. The Chofetz Chaim discusses the appropriate curriculum for a Bais Yaakov based on various exc...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת משפטים.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת משפטים.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת משפטים.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת יתרו.Discussed: R’ Meir Shapiro explains the difference between the Chinuch of a father and a mother, and how this is implied with the Torah referring to the women of Klal Yisroel as BEIS (the house) of Yakkov and not BAS (daughters) Yaakov. Why is it appropriate for the Torah to be given in the Parsha named after a non-Jew? What is the juxtaposition of...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת יתרו.Discussed: Which individual contributed the most to Jewish education in the last century? The Ridvaz discusses the spiritual decline in Europe during the late 19th century, despite the prevalence of Yeshivos. He attributes the decline to the lack of Jewish education for girls and their exposure to European culture. R' Meir Shapiro explains why the w...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת יתרו.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בשלח. Discussed: Discussing the various reasons given by Medrashim for Krias Yam Suf, implying that the miracle required human input and was not performed solely by Hashem. The Darkei Mussar, based on the Ikram, learns from Krias Yam Suf of Man's great power to partner with Hashem in creation, demonstrating Mankind's ability to elevate themselves...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בשלח. Discussed:  R' Eliyahu Meir Bloch learns an important Mussar lesson from the מצריים that followed the Jews into the sea, an irrational act.  R' Yaakov Kamenetzky wonders why magic doesn't exist anymore. What was the purpose of magic and where did it go?  Why didn't Hashem miraculously save the Jews from Amalek, in stark contrast to...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בשלח, continuing the topic of Tefilla.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בשלח, on the topic of תפילה.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בשלח.

Shiur from Rabbi Kohn Ztl on פרשת בא. Discussed:  The Ksav Sofer explains why the answer for the בן הרשע, the wicked son, is found by the שאינו יודע לשאול, the son who doesn't know how to ask.  The Chinuch lays down a principle to explain why Hashem commanded numerous Mitzvos.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בא. Discussed:  The Kometz Hamincha explains why Pharoah asked, "who and who is going?" And why he had a hard time understanding that the children would also be joining.  Why is it that non-Jews can only bring a Karbon Olah and only Jews can bring a Shlomim offering, this is counter-intuitive since an Olah is the highest level of Karbon as it i...

Two part Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בא , focusing on many aspects of Tefilin. Discussed:  The Kli Yakir and Meshech Chochma explain why we wear Tefilin on our left hand which is the weaker hand.  The Tefilin Shel Yad (hand), which we put on first, symbolizes deeds, while the Shel Rosh (head) represents the intellect and understanding of Mitzvos.  The approach of the Orach Chaim, t...

Two-part Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בא, focusing on many aspects of Tefilin. Discussed:  Why the many differences between the Tefilin Shel Rosh (head) and Shel Yad (hand)? Furthermore, why is Tefilin unique in that we give preference to the left hand? Also, what is the connection between יציאת מצרים and Tefilin and why do we commemorate it daily?  Understanding why HaShem also wea...

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl On פרשת וארא. Discussed: Three approaches as to what Hashem meant when he told Moshe that the Avos did not know the name of Hashem. R’ Moshe Feinstein’s insight that the exodus from Egypt was supposed to be natural and not miraculous, and how the world’s moral compass and values are constantly changing. Beis Halevi on why Moshe initially resisted being chosen to...