Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ZT"L
Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ZT"L
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Parshas Vayechi: B'Charbi U'Vekashti - The Spiritual Underpinnings of Our Struggles in Eretz Yisrael Today
Parshas Vayechi: B'Charbi U'Vekashti - The Spiritual Underpinnings of Our Struggles in Eretz Yisrael Today
Jan 1, 2026
1:02:20
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת ויחי. Discussed: Understanding that the conflict in Israel is not a physical battle but a spiritual war between the Bnei Yisrael and Yishmael. Those denying the authenticity of the Torah delegitimize our claim to Eretz Yisrael. Why did Yaakov claim that his sword and bow conquered Shchem, we know that Shimon & Levi were the ones to capture Shchem? Highlighting how Israel's decision to become more secular in the early 2000s gave way to the second Intifada.
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Parshas Va'eira: Pharoah's Free Will
Parshas Va'eira: Pharoah's Free Will
Jan 14, 2026
43:38
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת וארא. Discussed: Two questions on the Parsha arise; why did HaShem harden Pharoah's heart, doesn't this interfere with the principle of free-will? Furthermore, if HaShem did harden his heart, why are the Mitzriyim punished for not letting the Jews go? The Bais Halevi, (following the approach of the Ramban) discusses how to view choices made under duress.
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Parshas Shemos: אושר החיים - Bilam's Painless Death v. Iyuv's Terrible Suffering
Parshas Shemos: אושר החיים - Bilam's Painless Death v. Iyuv's Terrible Suffering
Jan 5, 2026
1:30:51
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת שמות. Discussed: Who received a harsher punishment, Bilam and his painless death, or Iyuv who lived with immeasurable suffering? R' Chaim Shmulevitz's important insight into the treasure of life, even a life full of pain and suffering. He explains the great value of life based on the Mishna in Avos, "better is one hour doing Mitzvos in this world, more than the entire Olam Haba." R' J.D. Bleich visited his aunt who was in a coma and discovered the incredible value of life, even for someone in a vegetative state.
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Parshas Shemos: Trivial Matters with Eternal Impact
Parshas Shemos: Trivial Matters with Eternal Impact
Jan 5, 2026
1:19:20
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ztl on פרשת שמות. Discussed: What was the cause for the close relationship between Roman Emperor Antoninus and Rebbi Yehuda Hanasi? R' Yaakov Kamenetzky gleaned an important Chinuch lesson from Moshe Rabeinu's wet nurse. R' Eliyahu Meir Bloch explains the Medrash that Reuvain & Aharon would have acted differently if they would have known that their actions were being recorded in the Torah.
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Parshas Shemos: The Jewish Name and the Jewish Identity
Parshas Shemos: The Jewish Name and the Jewish Identity
Jan 5, 2026
1:01:09
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ztl on פרשת שמות. Discussed: A discussion of the prohibition against following the ways of the Goyim. The Meshoch Chochma explains why Yaakov Avinu was so insistent that he be buried in Eretz Yisrael, and the lesson Yaakov taught future generations about living in Galus. R' Moshe has a Teshuva discussing the permissibility of using non-Jewish names.
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Parshas Shemos: The Divine Plan is Inevitably Fulfilled
Parshas Shemos: The Divine Plan is Inevitably Fulfilled
Jan 5, 2026
1:18:15
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת שמות. Discussed: R’ Elya Meir Bloch’s insight into the dilemma Moshe faced in whether he should kill the Egyptian for beating the Jew. The Chasam Sofer's explanation on why the Egyptian astrologers could not discern if the savior for the Jews would be an Egyptian or a Jew. Explanation of how Pharoah, Chizkiyahu, and Yoseph's brothers all intended to prevent Hashgacha, instead they perpetuated it.
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Parshas Vayechi: Yehuda; Your Brothers Will Acknowledge You
Parshas Vayechi: Yehuda; Your Brothers Will Acknowledge You
Jan 1, 2026
1:21:43
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl On פרשת ויחי. Discussed: Four definitions of הודאה and how they apply to Yehuda. The hidden significance of the ד in Yehuda's name. The Rashba writes that Moshiach, who descends from Yehuda, integrates all the different aspects of Hodaah.
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Parshas Vayigash: Leadership Starts with Self
Parshas Vayigash: Leadership Starts with Self
Dec 23, 2025
1:18:19
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ztl on פרשת ויגש. Discussed: Chazal explain why Yehuda deserved kingship. R' Eliyahu Meir Bloch contrasts secular kingship with Jewish leadership. Yosef represents the Tzadik who never sinned, and Yehuda represents the Tzadik who falls and does Teshuva.
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Parshas Mikeitz: Wealth in this World
Parshas Mikeitz: Wealth in this World
Dec 17, 2025
1:32:31
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת מקץ. Discussed:Understanding the Gemara, that Yosef split and hid his storehouses of wealth and three people later found this vast wealth: Korach, Antoninus, and future Tzadikim. What is the significance of these three groups, and why is one-third only reserved for future Tzadikim, what about current Tzadikim?Discussing three sources of wealth, as explained by the Ben Yehoyoda, and the three ways money can be utilized, all of which are exemplified by the three sets of Yosef's storehouses.R' Elya Lopian explains why Yosef told Pharaoh to specifically hire a WISE person to conserve food during the seven years of plenty. He continues and learns a valuable lesson in how a wise man views this world, a place rich in opportunities!
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Parshas Mikeitz: מרגלים אתם - Understanding Yosef's Plan
Parshas Mikeitz: מרגלים אתם - Understanding Yosef's Plan
Dec 17, 2025
1:22:57
Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת מקץ.Discussed:The Gra answers a question on the Ramban, why would Yosef concoct a plan to torment his brothers and father just so he can fulfill his dreams?The Baal Haturin connects Yosef's accusation that the brothers were spies (מרגלים אתם), with the 10 Meraglim in Parshas Shelach. What is the significance of this connection?Rabeinu Bchaya writes on the Pasuk, ואתם עלו לשלום אל אביכם (go up to your father in peace), that this alludes to the Asara Harugei Malchus, and he elaborates how these 10 Tzadikim atoned for the sin of the brothers when they sold Yosef.