Part One. A three class series providing a deep examination of the Yud Gimmel Middos Harachamim (the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy).¹ This first class focuses on how the 13 attributes are enumerated. This is an intermediate to advanced level class which discusses in detail the wide range of commentaries on how this enumeration should be…

“And Avrohom was old.” What does this mean? CHAYE SARA 2006 – GO INTO YOUR LIFE AND TAKE IT WITH YOU If you have ever struggled with the story of the Akeidah, you must not miss this class. Rabbi Paltiel analyzes the pasuk (line), “Avraham was old, he was coming in the days”. One focus…

The first Possuk in the Parsha. CHAYE SARA 2006 – THE LIFE OF SARA The class continues this year’s theme of analyzing the first pasuk (line) of the parsha. Rabbi Paltiel draws on Rashi, Ramban, Rashbam, Baal HaTurim, Abarbanel, Alshich, and a ma’amar to address the following three questions: 1. Why is it relevant in…

A commentary on the first Possuk. LECH LECHA 2006 – COMPLETE YOUR MISSION Why is the “lecha” in “Lech lecha” needed? The shiur is packed with analysis from different sources starting with Rashi and moving on to Ramban, R. Bechaye, Alshich, Tur, Rikanti, and more. The discussion then moves into the realm of Chassidus with…

Class on first Possuk of the Parsha. NOACH 2006 – RIGHTEOUS IN HIS GENERATION This class on Parshas Noach analyzes a fundamental question posed by all the great commentators, “Why does the Torah qualify Noach’s righteousness in terms of his generation(s)?” Sources include Rashi, Eben Ezra, Ramban, Sforno, Taz, Ralbag, Alshich, Abarbanel, and a variety…

Commentary on the first possuk in the Torah. This class on Parshas Bereishis (Genesis) includes an extensive analysis of the very first pasuk (line) of the Torah. After describing creation, the Torah describes chaos. Commentaries discussed include Rashi, Ramban R. Bachaye, and several sichos. This is an intermediate to advanced level class.