Bechukosai 26-03 Reward and Punishment (5766/ 2006)This class on reward and punishment draws on the Rambam, Ramban, Abarbanel as explained in the Kli Yakar, and a sicha from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. If you want to hear more on this topic also see the Reward and Punishment class given for Parshas Vaeira in 2006 Note: Information…

Shoftim 16-18 (5767/ 2007) – Give Enforcers to Your Gates – First Possuk SeriesShoftim installment of First Pasuk in the Parsha series

25-02. Give Yourself to Me. First Pasuk in the Parsha Series – Terumah installment. A lively discussion of “Daber el-beney Yisra’el veyikchu-li trumah me’et kol-ish asher yidvenu libo tikchu et-trumati”. (“Speak to the Israelites and have them bring Me an offering. Take My offering from everyone whose heart impels him to give”). Sources include Rashi,…

Tzav 2007 – Meaning of the Structure of the Discussion of the Korbanos

Bamidbar 01-01 (5767/ 2007) – The Importance of DetailsThis shiur based on the first Possuk in the Parsha – discusses the importance of details. Sources: Rash, Taz, E. Ezra, R. Bechaye, RaMbaN, Tur, Yalkut, Alshich, Rikanti, A Ma’amar and a Sicha – Bamidbar Sinai B’Ohel Moed B’echod L’Chodesh, B’Shana Hasheinis references to follow

Rabbi Paltiel begins with a concise summary of the events from just prior to the Exodus from Egypt all the way up to Moshe Rabbenu sending the spies to Eretz Yisroel. A gripping version of the story of the spies is presented leading to some deep questions and a summary of the answers provided by…

Chukas 21-27. Bo’u Cheshbon (5768/ 2008) – Bilaam’s Curse of MoavSources: Rashi, E. Ezra, Ralbag, Bava Basra, B. Yehoyada, Ma’amar 5696, 5670

Masei 2008 – Cities of Refuge – Class #2

Rabbi Paltiel begins with an introduction to this fifth and final Book of the Chumash. The class then follows with an analysis of the first pasuk (line) of the parsha. The classic commentaries disagree on the intention underlying Moshe Rabbenu’s final address to the Jewish people – is he criticizing them or not? Follow the…

Vaeschanan 06-04 (Class One on Shma) 2007 – Why Two (names) Hashems in the Shema?Part one of a wonderful mini-series on Shema Yisroel. This first class addresses the question of why there are two instances of Hashem’s name in Shema Yisroel. Please note: the part of the recording that has been treated to eliminate excessive…