Classes

Shmos 04:11 – “Mi Sam Pe LaAdam…” (5766)

“Mi Sam Pe LaAdam…”. Moshe claims he can’t lead the nation because of his speech impediments, and Hashem explains that He is the master of all.

Shmos 02:14 – Achein Noda Hadavar (5769)

Achein Noda Hadavar. Moshe learned an unpleasant truth about his people. This reflected a deficiency of faith on his part.

Shmos 01:14 – VaYimuraru (5773/2013).

The Torah describes Yidden’s suffering in Mitzrayim over many P’sukim and it seems that it got worse in stages. This Possuk, VaYimuraru, adds what to this progression. What are the particulars of 1) Merirus of Chayim, 2) Avoda Kasha, 3) Chomer, 4) Liveinim, 5) Kol Avoda BaSade, 6) Parech? RaMabN, Midrash, RaMbaM, Rabeinu Bechayey, Alshich,…

Shmos 01:13 – Vayaavidu…biFarech (5771)

Vayaavidu…biFarech. What does “Farech” mean? Hard work, 2) Sweet talk, 3) crumbled, 4) A Wall, 5) Questions. Watch all these five ideas converge in an incredible teaching from the “Meor Ainayim” (Reb Nochum of Chernobel).

Shmos 01:01 – First Possuk (5767)

The First Possuk in the Parsha.

Shmos – Overview (5772/2012).

Shmos, it’s the epitome of golus and is somehow already linked to the Geula.

End of Breishis is positive (a thought) (5777/2017).

How is Yosef’s passing at the end of Breishis consistent with the idea of מסיימים בטוב?

VaYechi 49:01~02 – Hausfu.. Acharis Hayamim

Yaakov tried to reveal the Ketz. Then changed his course.

VaYechi 48:16 – HaMalach HaGoel…

HaMalach haGoel… why is Yaakov blessing Yosef through a Malach? Most of this class explores three ideas in the ‘Malach:’ 1) Chakira/ Philosophy, Angels are creations and the Malach is the emissary of Hashem to bless, 2) Kabbalah, this Malach is from the Netiyo, a Sefira. [We have a discussion on ‘Nivdalim’ and Netiyos’]. 3)…