Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ZT"L

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Parshas Ki Sisa: The Perils of Depression

Mar 4, 2026

1:35:11

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת כי תשא. Discussed: R' Chaim Shmulevitz wonders how it was possible for Klal Yisroel to rapidly fall from receiving the Torah to idol worship in the span of just a few months. The lesson R' Yehuda Hanasi learned from dropping his Megilah. Why people who go off the Derech fall much further than those that were never religious in the first place?

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Purim: Developing Internal Faith

Feb 26, 2026

1:19:15

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פורים. The Yaaros Devash's approach to explaining the perplexing Chazal, which compares Esther to the dawn because Esther signifies the end of miracles like the dawn signifies the end of night. On the contrary, Purim seemingly marks the end of divine enlightenment and the beginning of the night of Galus and a lack of Hashem's presence in the world.

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The Promise of Purim

Feb 26, 2026

1:07:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פורים.Discussed:The Medrash states that Purim & Yom Kippur will be the only two Yom Tovim around after Moshiach. The Tshuvos HaRashba asks on this Medrash, how can it be that any part of the Torah will be abolished at any point in time and why would Purim have precedence over the other Yom Tovim that are D'orayasaThe Ramban on the Tochacha explains why the Torah states that Hashem will hide from the Yidden (V'anochi Hasteir Asteir Panei) after they have stirrings of Teshuva. Shouldn't Hashem come closer to Klal Yisrael after they begin doing Teshuva? Why Hashem's name is often hidden when Klal Yisrael does battle with Amalek, as we find in the Megilla itself, which lacks Hashem's name.

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The Hidden Light of Purim

Feb 26, 2026

1:02:34

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פורים. Discussed: Chazal compare Esther to the dawn, she was the end of miracles and a new era in Jewish history started. One would think that she should be compared to dusk, ushering in the night, so too Esther started the era of Galus and darkness and we lost miracles and prophecies. The Zohar states, there is no light except that which emanates from darkness.The Meshech Chochma's understanding of the Gemara, that Hashem forced the Jews to accept the Torah at Har Sinai, by holding the mountain over them.

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Purim: The Song of The Megillah

Feb 26, 2026

1:27:43

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פורים. Discussed: If every Jewish holiday is named after the defining miracle of that Chag, why is Purim named after the seemingly insignificant lots which Haman drew to decide when to exterminate the Jews? What is the 'Song' of the Megillah that the Gemora says replaces the standard Hallel we recite on every Jewish holiday? Why does the fulfillment of Mitzvas Megillah specifically require that one hear every single word?

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Parshas Ki Sisa: The Second Luchos and the Start of Torah Sh'Baal Peh

Mar 4, 2026

1:31:59

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת כי תשא. Discussed: A discussion regarding the first Luchos, based on the Pasuk, חרות על הלוחות (engraved on the Tablets), which Chazal say should be read חירות (freed). Additionally a connection between the חטא העגל and Parshas Parah. R' Nissin Alpert learns a lesson from the leftover ink that lit up Moshe Rabeinu's face, which signifies the parts of the Torah that must be imparted verbally from a Rebbe. An explanation, based on the Steipler, for why Chazal say that after the Luchos were broken Torah only comes with צער and hard work, and why this refers mainly to תורה שבעל פה.

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Parshas Vayakhel: Chacham Lev - Wisdom for the Wise

Mar 9, 2026

1:25:32

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn on פרשת ויקהל-פקודי. Discussed: Hashem only gives wisdom to the wise: why doesn’t Hashem give it to those that are lacking the wisdom, surely they need it the most? Furthermore, what is "wisdom of the heart" (Chachmiey Lev) that the Torah keeps referring to? Why did Hashem want the Krevuim to be in the image of children? R’ Chaim Shmuelevitz on what it means that ‘Shlomo Hamelech was smarter than all men, even fools’ and why Shlomo Hamelech merited to be the wisest of all men.

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Parshas HaChodesh: The Infinity of a Moment

Mar 10, 2026

1:25:45

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת החודש. Discussed: What is the message in the fact the first Miztva Hashem gave to Klal Yisroel was Kiddush Hachodesh? Why was Moshe so concerned about what the Egyptian Astrologers thought? The underlying message in the Pirkie D'Reb Eilezer that no part of the Ram from Akedes Yitzchock went to waste, and the principle of the 'conservation of spiritual energy'.

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Parshas Pekudei: Following the Command of Hashem

Mar 9, 2026

1:30:59

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת פקודי. Discussed: How to understand the order of the Parshiyos and why the Torah interrupts the construction of the Mishkan with Parshas Ki Sisa? Was there a Mitzvah to build the Mishkan before the חטא העגל? Why does Parshas Pekudei constantly repeat כאשר צוה ה' את משה (like Hashem commanded Moshe) over and over again? The Bais Halevi explains the underlying sin behind the חטא העגל and how the Bnei Yisrael repented when they built the Mishkan. He furthermore explains the mysterious nature of Parah Adumah and how it atones for the עגל.

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Parshas Tetzaveh: Combining Good Intentions with Good Actions

Feb 24, 2026

1:35:59

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת תצוה. Discussed: Sefer Zichron Meir explains how we can relate to Karbonos in modern times & why is a Karbon called a "Rayach Nechoch" (Pleasant Scent). Why did Shaul Hamelech refer to the command of Hashem as a "Dybur" (word) while Shmuel Ha'navi called it "Kol"(sound)? What exactly was the sin of Shaul Hamelech in regard to not wiping out Amalek and how his descendant Esther atoned for it. The Chofetz Chaim wonders how is it possible for us to bring Moshiach today if even greater generations couldn't.

Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ZT"L

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