How to explain the mask Moshe wore in the desert. Ki Tisa 34- 33. Moshe’s Mask (5768), Class Two.

The עגל הזהב and what relates to it (Machon Chana 5777/ 2017)The same thing is wonderful for one and terrible for another based on their level of faith (and sense of unity). 1) כרובים היו מותרים אחרי מתן תורה -ולהרמב”ן- זה הי’ כונת אהרון בעשיית העגל, אלא שקלקלו הערב רב, ואחר כך אסר הקב”ה כרובים…

32-01. The Ramban (5767). The Ramban has a very unique understanding of the story of the Egel. Aharon intended it to be a representation of G-Dly gevura. It didn’t work out that way and a new prohibition was added as a precaution.This is an intermediate level class on the golden calf. The class provides a…

The first version Machon LiYahadus (5763/ 2003).How could the Yiden have made an eigel (Golden Calf) so soon after recieving the Torah? This class was given at Machon Chana (5763). An introductory level lecture on the perplexing question of how the Jewish people got involved in making a golden calf¹. This class is not text…

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…

Ki Tisa 30- 13 Shekel Hakodesh and Lashon HaKodesh, the RaMbaM and the RaMbaN (Yeshiva 5781/ 2021).What is Shekel HaKodesh?1) Rashi what is used for Mitzvos, IOW Moshe as a King chose this currency.2) Everything is doubledRaMbaN brings what the RaMbaM says about Lashon HaKodesh (clean language with no bad words) and argues.He says it…

Ki Tisa 33-04, 05. The Eidim (5769).The Yidden were given what is often called crowns at Mattan Torah that were taken away after they sinned. These adornments are called Eidim. What were they and did they mean?

Ki Tisa 30-18. The Kiyor (5773/2013).The Kiyor, was outside the Beis HaMikdash (and the Mishkan) showing that its function was secondary. Some hold the Kiyor in higher regard. The Tzemach Tzedek and the Noam Elimelech. Rashi, MaHaRaM, Chizkuni, E. Ezra, R. Bechayey, Rikanti, Abarbanel (2 approaches), Shach, Chasam Sofer, Ohr HaRorah, Noam Elimelech.

Ki Tisa 30-12. First Possuk, (5771/2011).