Pinchas - Beginner - You Can Be a Jew in the Real World (1999)

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...

Pinchas 25:11 - First Possuk - Pinchas' Zealous Act and Its Impact (2007)

Pinchas 25-11 First Possuk – 2007 – Pinchas’ Zealous Act and Its ImpactThis installment in the First Pasuk Series examines in detail the circumstances surrounding the action Pinchas took to stop the eruption of sin within the Jewish camp. Sources include: Rashi (with commentary from a sicha by the Lubavitcher Rebbe), Eben Ezra, Ramban, Sforno,...

Pinchas 27:15 - Vayedaber Moshe El Hashem... A Successor for Moshe Rabbeinu (5767/2007)

Pinchas 27-15. Vayedaber Moshe El Hashem… (5767). 2007 – A Successor for Moshe RabbeinuThis class on Parshas Pinchas addresses the question of the succession from Moshe Rabbenu to Yehoshua ben Nun. Rabbi Paltiel draws on the following sources: Midrash, Rashi, Sforno, Ralbag, Shelah, and a sicha from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The class is taught at...