Inyanei DeYomah Shiurim
What is wrong with the Chacham?- another look at the Haggadah
People assume that the Chacham is the hero of the Haggadah, and that he is the counterpoint to the Rasha. Not necessarily.
Both actually have their shortcomings, and they are more similar than we might have thought!
Critical lessons from the Haggadah (and from the Torah) for all of us chachamim!
What did Lavan do?
An analysis of "Tze Ulmad", explaining what we are saying about Lavan and Pharoah, were it comes form- and what it all says about the Haggadah in general. Also- a look at Bilaam and Lavan.
The Essence of Mikra Megillah
An analysis of the conceptual underpinings of Mikra Megillah and the requirement to stand for Hallel.
Pharaoh's Mikdash: an analysis of a subtle aspect of Parshat Beshalach
This shiur explores a fascinating hidden theme in Parshat Besahlach, clarifiying issues of peshat and derash (disecting a fascinating midrash in Vayikra Rabbah).
Note: This shiur adds new insights and clarifications to the version found in Amittah Shel Torah.
Talmud Torah or contribution to Am Yisrael (and to the world)?
The Gemarah says that Mordechai went down in stature due to his neglecting his Talmud Torah in order to save the Jewish People. How are we to understand this?
Which is better, contributing to the Jewish People/ the World or learning Torah? What leads to human perfection? What is a tzaddik?
A crucial analysis for our times!
Detzach, Adash BeAchav: The Deeper Meaning of the Makkot
The structure, meaning and significance of the 10 Makkot- and much more- explained.
Bayamim Hahem U'bazman hazeh
Relating to the miracles of the present is even more critcal than relating to those of the past. A look at the all too prevelant tendency to fail to see the great miracles of our age.
Biymai Yochanan Cohen Gadol
A suggestion for explaining a suprising formulation in the "Al Hanissim". A different way of thinking about the crisises and threats in our lives.
The Essence of Chanukah
A critical insight into the meaning of Chanukah, shedding light on countless texts and aspects of this holiday.