Nitzavim/Vayeilech ShiurNITZAVIM 30-11. KI HAMITZVA… TO WHAT MITZVA IS THIS (STAM MITZVA) REFERRING. (5767).

17-07. Acharei-Kedoshim – 2010 Seiirim – shidim. Form of lowly avoda zara Offering to other gods is called “offering to Seiirim” (the demons). What does this mean?Sources: Gemara, Rambam, E. Ezra, Ramban, Alshich, Chasam Sofer, Zohar

Pekudei 1999 – Mayaan ChaiBeginners Class

Tzav 2006 Because this class came out right before 11 Nissan – Rabbi Paltiel gave a shiur on the Rebbe’s Kapitel from this year (Kuf Hei)

Bamidbar 01-02. (5765/ 2005) – Why Does Hashem Count The Jews?The question of why Hashem counts the Jewish people is addressed with a broad range of sources: RaShI, RaMbaN, Rabeinu Bechaye, Shelah, and a Sicha from volume 4 of Likutei Sichos.

First Pasuk in the Parsha Series. This is a wonderful shiur on the classic question of why the Para Aduma (the Red Heifer) is considered “the” archetypal chok¹ in the Torah. Rabbi Paltiel quickly and clearly guides the listener through a powerful collection of sources ending with deep insights from Chassidus. Sources include: Rashi (a…

This class will give you deep insight into the story of Balak. Sources covered: Rashi (with interpretation from Ra’av, Taz, a sicha from the Lubavitcher Rebbe), Eben Ezra, Sforna, Tur, Abarbanel, Alshich, Shela, and a ma’amar from the Rebbe. As part of studying the ma’amar, Rabbi Paltiel gives some useful clarifications of kabbalistic terms and…

This class addresses the challenges the Jews faced as their entry to Eretz Yisroel came closer. After leaving the midbar they would have to learn to find Hashem in the world itself without open miracles. All of you who are farming or gardening will appreciate this shiur! There is also a very interesting discussion of…

The Three Weeks always carries us from Matos/Masei into Devarim. Rabbi Paltiel explores the connection between beginning Sefer Devarim (Deuteronomy) and the practice of taking on chumrahs (stringencies) in the observance of Halacha (Jewish Law). How do chumrahs bring more light into Jewish life? Plus a discussion of the war with Midyan.

Masei 2008 – Cities of Refuge – Class #1