Bichukosai. 1) Chazak, 2) Chakika (engraved), 3) Reward for Yiddishkeit seems very physical the Rambam and the Rebbe’s ideas, 4) notes.

BeHar 25-14. Onaa- the law against abusing another in business or personal matters. (5769).The Laws of Ona’a (ona’a means inflating prices above or below a certain threshold). Sources: Rashag, Rashi, E. Ezra, Abarbanel, Alschich, Ramban, Sforno, Gemara, Chinuch, Tzemach Tzedek

First possuk in the Parsha. (5767).In this shiur on parshas Behar the first pasuk is analyzed. Why are the words b’har Sinai in the first pasuk? Why is Sinai mentioned together with shmitta (here after mishkan)? Sources include: Rashi, Even Ezra, Alshich, Rachav, and a sicha.

Mesiras Nefesh al Kidush Hashem (5766).This class addresses the mitzva of Kiddush Hashem – sanctification of G-d’s name. This class is a must for those who love Rambam. Plus several exciting insights from Chassidus (references to follow).

A Ba’al Mum, an invalid is not allowed to do the Avodah in the Beis HaMikdash.

Emor 21-03.ViLaachoso HaBisula (5773/2013).The dinim of Khuna that prohibit a Kohein from becoming Tamai (spiritual contamination) has seven exceptions: Father, Mother, Son, Daughter, wife, brother and… (in a separate Posuk) sister. Why is the sister in a separate Posuk and why are there three different rules that narrow what kind of sister one is permirtted…

Kedoshim 19-18. Ahavas Yisroel (5765).Insights into loving your fellow as you love yourself.

Azazel, what does it mean and represent, especially on Yom Kippur? 1) Rashi, 2) Rashbam, 3) Chizkuni- a bribe to the left side, 4) Zohar, to distract the gevuros so that they don’t inspire judgement from ‘on high’, 5) Tziyuni, to ‘feed’ all the king’s servants even the bad ones, (so that all are included…