Moshe Rabbenu gave the Yidden mussar (criticism) in parshas Devarim. Rabbi Paltiel discusses the concept and process of giving mussar in a way that will lead to a good result. He discusses several lessons from the Gemara that enlighten the point. The class also includes an introduction to Chodesh Menachem Av (the month of Menachem…

There are many different and surprising commentaries on Moshe Rabbenu’s plea to Hashem to go into Eretz Yisroel. This class covers many as well as Chassidus.

Vaeschanan 06-04 (Class Two on Shma) [Eikev] 2007 – Philosophy Versus Kabbala on Shema YisroelPart Two in the Mini-Series on Shema Yisroel continues the discussion of Shema Yisroel from the perspective of both philosophy (based on the Rambam) and Kabbala (drawing on Rabbenu Bechaye). . Women’s and Girl’s Beis Midrash and Seminary for Higher Learning…

Re’ei 15-04, 11. (5767/ 2007) – Tzedaka and PovertyThis class addresses the issues of Tzedaka and poverty. Specifically, the question of whether or not there will always be poor people even if we serve Hashem. Sources include Abarbanel, RaShI, Even Ezra, RaMbaN, Sforno, Riva, Etz HaDa’as Tov, and a letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Women’s…

A story about a famous Chasid, comments on the story of Yosef HaTzadik and Chanuka as well. An enjoyable shiur.

Maayan Chai on Vayigash.

Parshas Bo in the Mayaan Chai Series. Note: The questions in this class could not be amplified due to distortion in the recording and the low volume of the questions. However, the content of the questions is clear from the answers.

Beshalach Shiur from the Mayaan Chai Series Az Yashir

Yisro Shiur from the Mayaan Chai Series

The Mishpatim shiur from the Mayaan Chai Series.Beginners Class.