Inyanei DeYomah Shiurim
Kol Nidrei
Why do we introduce the holiest day of the year with the seemingly trivial Kol Nidrei prayer? What understanding emerges from the primary sources? What can we learn from this dramatic, yet enigmatic aspect of our liturgy?
Adventures in Halachik Time- the 14 meals of Sukkot
A conceptual analysis of a fascinating Suggayh, shedding fundamental light on the notion and systems of time in Halachah. For those who thought that the halachik day begins at night- think again (or listen to the shiur)!
How to be a Zadik
Which is greater, learning Torah or saving Am Yisrael? What is true Tzidkut? Did Chazal think it was wrong for Mordechai to be mevatel Torah in order to save us from Haman? Why was Moshe the epitome of a Tzadik? A crucial discussion of the sources.
Yom Yerushalyim: Unity or Separation?
The value of unity amongst the Jewish People and its relevance to Yom Yerushalayim.
The Halachik Significance of the State of Israel: A study in Tzom Gedaliah (and chanukah)
There are unfortunately those today who deny that their is significance to the existence of the State of Israel from the perspective of Torah. We will see that this claim ignores numerous Halachik sources (as well as other sources in Torah litterature).
New Perspectives on Shir Hashirim
A new perspective on one of the most cryptic books of Tanach, sheding fresh light on many of its most central secrets.
HaRav Et riveinu
An analysis of the nature of the berachah "harav et riveinu" and the approaches of the rishonim to it.
Amalek- Perspectives on Mechiat Amalek
1. A brief analysis of the nature of the particular brand of evil exemplified by Amalek. Also: Why do we particualrly have a mitzvah of Tzedakah on Purim?
2. Putting the obligation to destroy Amalek into perspective.
The Mystery of Esther's Silence
Why was Esther instructed to be silent about her identity? Why did Mordechai make a point of advertising his? What was the real plan? A different way of looking at the story of Purim.