Popular Shows by Al HaRishonim Al HaRishonim
18 episodes
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Name
Release Date
Duration
1
How we connect to the Akeidas Yitzchak
How we connect to the Akeidas Yitzchak
Sep 19, 2025
9:32
Explaining how we tap into the great zechus of Akeidas Yitzchak, through the blowing of Shofar and eating the ram's head.
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Thanksgiving - Hallel with a Bracha? (Vayetzei)
Thanksgiving - Hallel with a Bracha? (Vayetzei)
Nov 28, 2025
29:02
Explaining the opinion of Rav Shraga Feivel
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Toldos
Toldos
Nov 21, 2025
32:05
L'iluy Nishmas my nephew Yitzchak Shlomo ben Manis Levi
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Chayei Sarah - Sarah's daughter
Chayei Sarah - Sarah's daughter
Nov 14, 2025
31:07
Rabbeinu Bachya on Standing/Sitting while speaking Learn about Rabbeinu Ephraim Limmud zechus on Shadchanim Eating immediately when food is put down
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Parshas Vayeira
Parshas Vayeira
Nov 7, 2025
32:03
Bowing down, thanking Hashem, is how we can be saved from all troubles.
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Parshas Lech Lecha 5786
Parshas Lech Lecha 5786
Oct 31, 2025
30:36
Why did Avraham save Lot but not his own wife, Sarah? Why does sitting during a speech forgive everyone's sins?
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*Chumash Shiur!!! * Parshas Noach 5786
*Chumash Shiur!!! * Parshas Noach 5786
Oct 24, 2025
34:45
Chumash like you’ve never learned it before. Exploring fascinating Rishonim and Midrashim.
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Introduction to Selichos (during Aseres Yemei Teshuva)
Introduction to Selichos (during Aseres Yemei Teshuva)
Sep 26, 2025
13:55
Fulfilling Teshuva and Tefila through our Selichos. A beautiful addition to the Levush (regarding Selichos).
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Av L'Racheim (Erev Rosh Hashana. Minhag Lita 37)
Av L'Racheim (Erev Rosh Hashana. Minhag Lita 37)
Sep 22, 2025
11:07
When we are called "Banim." (Mentioning Hashem being our father on Rosh HaShana)
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Machnisei Rachamim Without the Controversy?
Machnisei Rachamim Without the Controversy?
Aug 21, 2025
22:46
This episode uncovers a forgotten perspective from R. Yehuda ben R. Yakar that could change how we view Machnisei Rachamim. We explore differences between manuscript editions, show how his ideas influenced later sources, and explain why—based on his words—saying this tefillah might not be controversial after all.
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Yisrael Amecha Techina Orchim (Ashkenaz Day 5)
Yisrael Amecha Techina Orchim (Ashkenaz Day 5)
Sep 17, 2025
17:43
Understanding the importance of remembering times of Shmad. The Selicha refers to them blessing Hashem, what bracha were they making during Sha'as HaShmad? [The Rishonim don't mention them making a bracha of Kiddush HaShem]
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Rashi's Piyut (Hashem Elokei Tzevakos)
Rashi's Piyut (Hashem Elokei Tzevakos)
Sep 10, 2025
15:43
A line-by-line translation and explanation of Rashi’s piyut, illuminated by the words of the Rishonim.We explore what it means that the “gates of prayer” are locked — and why daven at all if they are.We also explore: The “windows of teshuva” and how they remain open Why, if this world is compared to the letter hei with an opening at the bottom, a person must return through the side to do teshuva
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B'Motzai Menucha!
B'Motzai Menucha!
Sep 8, 2025
18:57
In this episode I reveal my identity :) This episode discusses the first Selicha we say, B’motzai Menucha, and the Arugas HaBosem — one of the only Rishonim’s commentaries on Selichos that has been published. Some ideas discussed are: How Selichos are tefilos. How “kedusha” is really praising Hashem. How yissurin and the difficulties of galus forgive our sins. The different nuschaos and peirushim the Rishonim had on this Selicha.
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Malachei Rachamim (Ashkenaz Day 3, Sefard Day 2)
Malachei Rachamim (Ashkenaz Day 3, Sefard Day 2)
Sep 3, 2025
19:24
In this episode, we explore the meaning behind key phrases in Malachei Rachamim through rare Rishonim manuscripts. Along the way, we tackle fascinating questions: Is Gavriel an angel of mercy or judgment? And what does it mean when we call ourselves ‘sick’?
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Who Really Has the Power to Pray? Understanding Malachei Rachamim and the Secret of Tefillah
Who Really Has the Power to Pray? Understanding Malachei Rachamim and the Secret of Tefillah
Sep 2, 2025
34:39
In this episode, we uncover deep insights into the hidden strength of prayer and humility: How to make R’ Yehuda bar Yakar’s approach practical Why the tefillah of someone embarrassed yet silent carries extraordinary power How the simplest Jews can sometimes hold the greatest influence in Shamayim…and more eye-opening perspectives on the essence of davening.
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Introduction to Malachei Rachamim
Introduction to Malachei Rachamim
Aug 29, 2025
10:14
Introducing Rabbeinu Shmuel HaKohen of Lotharingia (לותיר), who was murdered al kiddush Hashem in Mainz on the 3rd of Sivan, 1096. This episode serves as an introduction to the Selicha Malachei Rachamim, focusing on how to understand the phrase itself through the lens of Rabbeinu Yehuda b”r Yakar. We also address "Barchuni L’shalom", "Bamarom Yelamdu", and other similar expressions with a different approach. The Selicha itself, bez”H, will be discussed next week.
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Introduction: "Where is Hashem?!" A Yesod to understanding Selichos
Introduction: "Where is Hashem?!" A Yesod to understanding Selichos
Aug 25, 2025
11:13
Exploring a fundamental principle that illuminates our Yom Tov davening and deepens our understanding of the Selichos we recite.
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Ain K'middas Basar (Minhag Ashkenaz Day 2, Minhag Sefard Day
Ain K'middas Basar (Minhag Ashkenaz Day 2, Minhag Sefard Day
Aug 21, 2025
5:37
In this episode, we explore a fascinating selicha and, using numerous unpublished manuscripts, uncover the deeper meaning behind its words. Discover how these rare sources shed new light on what the text is really saying.