Zman Kehilla LaKol

#252 - Rosh HaShanah - The Thoughts That Count 16.09.2020 12:09 ↓

In 2018, we turned to a fascinating comment of Rabbeinu Tam to better understand one very important theme of Rosh HaShanah.

#251 - Parshat Nitzavim-VaYeilech - Start Strong, Finish Strong 09.09.2020 11:58 ↓

When did the Mitzvah of HaKhel take place? In 2010, we tried to understand a fundamental Machloket between Rashi and the Ibn Ezra.

#250 - Parshat Ki TaVo - The Celebration of the Bikkurim 02.09.2020 9:57 ↓

In 2018, we learned a beautiful idea of Rabbi J.J. Schacter which attempts to explain an interesting difference between the gift of Bikkurim and all of the other gifts required of the Jewish farmer.

#249 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - Returning Lost Items During War 26.08.2020 10:59 ↓

In 2014, we learned a beautiful idea of Rav Henoch Lebowitz built on a very surprising Ibn Ezra.

#248 - Parshat Shoftim - So Easily Swayed 19.08.2020 11:05 ↓

In 2014, we looked to Rav Pam to help us understand some interesting Gemaras about bribery

#247 - Parshat Re'eh - Lo TaAsun Kein 12.08.2020 11:40 ↓

In 2019, we learned a beautiful piece from the Agra D'Kalla about the proper approach to our Avodat Hashem.

#246 - Parshat Eikev - They Are So Much Greater 05.08.2020 13:59 ↓

In 2014, we tried to understand why a certain command was introduced with a question.

#245 - Parshat VaEtChanan - Jump at the Opportunity 29.07.2020 12:09 ↓

In 2012, we tried to understand why Moshe took the time to do something that he wouldn't be able to see to fruition.

#244 - Parshat Devarim - Stronger, Holier, and Better Together 22.07.2020 11:21 ↓

In 2015, we derived a beautiful idea from Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky and the Meshech Chochma regarding the strength of the community.

#233 - Parshat Matot-Masei - When They Return 15.07.2020 11:31 ↓

In 2019, we learned a Ritva that noted a very important lesson from a Machloket in a Mishna about the unintentional killer.

#232 - Parshat Pinchas - Midyan v. Moav 08.07.2020 12:20 ↓

Hashem commands us to attack Midyan for their involvement in the episode of Baal Pe'or. The Moavim were just as involved if not more. Why aren't we commanded to attack them too?

#231 - Parshat Chukat-Balak - Bilam's Sin 01.07.2020 11:01 ↓

In 2012, we looked to Rav Elchanan Wasserman to help us understand why Bilam made Hashem so angry.

#230 - Parshat Korach - Are You Listening? 24.06.2020 10:27 ↓

In 2019, we noted a critical element missing from one side of the Moshe and Korach debate.

#229 - Parshat Sh'lach - Yes We Can 17.06.2020 14:31 ↓

In 2018, we turned to the Eish Kodesh to help us understand Kalev's strange argument in response to the spies.

#228 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - Never Repeated 10.06.2020 10:03 ↓

The Mei HaShiloach helps us understand an interesting Midrash regarding Aharon's behavior.

#227 - Parshat Naso - Moshe's Mishkan 03.06.2020 10:35 ↓

Rashi emphasizes an important point from an interesting formulation in the Parsha.

#226 - Shavuot - The Offer Was Still On the Table 26.05.2020 8:33 ↓

In 2019, we noted a strange detail in a famous Midrash.

#225 - Parshat B'Midbar - Fleeting Moments of Sanctity 20.05.2020 13:01 ↓

Rav Kook emphasizes a very important theme found in Sefer B'Midbar. In 2018, we discussed what it meant to us.

#224 - Parshat B'Har-B'Chukotai - The Investment of Sacrifice 13.05.2020 10:38 ↓

What does "Im B'Chukotai TeiLeichu" mean?

#223 - Parshat Emor - And They Did As Hashem Commanded Moshe 06.05.2020 11:24 ↓

In 2018, we learned a very powerful Meshech Chochma with a brilliant read of the very end of the Parsha.

#222 - Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - The Only Way to Become Kadosh 29.04.2020 10:00 ↓

In 2019, we quoted Rav Moshe Weinberger as to the special presentation of the Mitzvah of Kedoshim T'Hiyu.

#221 - Yom HaAtzmaut - Where We Can See Hashem 26.04.2020 12:42 ↓

An interesting inconsistency in the Birkat HaMazon gives us more to celebrate on Yom HaAtzmaut.

#220 - Parshat Tazria-Metzora - Healthy But Unhealthy 22.04.2020 9:40 ↓

Rav Moshe tries to understand why a seeming sign of health is actually the exact opposite.

#219 - Parshat Sh'mini - The Eighth Day 13.04.2020 8:45 ↓

Why does the Torah refer to the grand opening of the Mishkan as the Eighth Day?

#218 - Shvii/Acharon Shel Pesach - The Importance of the Questions 13.04.2020 10:01 ↓

In 2019, we tried to understand the bizarre ending of the Seder.