Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha

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Mishpatim - Throw It To The Dogs

Feb 13, 2026

7:14

Why does the Torah say one should feed Treifos to the dogs specifically? Is the Torah teaching us mercy for dogs? Why does the Yerushalmi say there is a punishment for depriving the dogs? Have a good Shabbos

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Toldos - Swear It's A Good Sale

Nov 21, 2025

8:59

Why did Yaakov make Eisav swear on the sale of the Bechoros? Would Eisav honor an oath more than he worried about other Aveiros? How could Eisav sell his Bechoros, can one sell something intangible, does it work halachically? Why did Yaakov give Eisav bread when he only asked for lentils? Trying a type of Yeshivisha style this week that I haven't done before. Hope you enjoy. Have a Good Shabbos

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Terumah - The 3 Crowns of the Klei HaMishkan

Feb 1, 2022

5:38

2021 Shiur on Terumah. Beatiful Ramazim of the Kli Yakar, exploring why the Aron Kodesh dimensions all contain fractions, the Shulchan dimensions are all whole numbers (integers), and the Mizbeach Ha-Ola dimensions are a mixture of fractions and whole numbers.

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Terumah - The Aron and The Talmid Chacham

Feb 28, 2025

9:43

Chazal teach us that the Aharon symbolizes the Talmid Chacham and our relationship with the Torah. Some insights in the symbolism of the dimensions and makeup of the Aharon, and the transformations we seek to achieve in Torah. Have a wonderful Shabbos.

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Terumah - Mindsets and Levels in Giving

Feb 22, 2023

8:57

Why does the Torah tell us to give, then what to give, and then what it's for? Shouldn't the order be in reverse? Ideas in our mindset in Tzedakah, based on the Kol Rom of Rav Moshe Feinstein. For last year's shiurim about the lessons in Tznius from the covers of the Mishkan, the Miraculous Height of the Leviim, and the Lessons from the 3 Crowns, please check earlier in the podcast or send me an email. Have a great Shabbos! If you like this podcast, please spread it around and please rate us 5 stars

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Yisro - Honoring Our Parents and Our Creator

Feb 13, 2026

6:28

Bchasdei Hashem I was zoche to have a bechor this past Sunday. Found a little time to record a quick piece on Kibud Av Vaeim. May we continue to share in Simchas together. Have a good Shabbos

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Pesach and Metzorah - Feeling the Hashgacha

Apr 16, 2024

8:46

The Seder is one of the foundational elements of building and conveying our Emunah. The more we feel the world is custom made for us, and that what Hashem does to us is personally crafted, the more we can give over that approach to Yetzias Mitzrayim and to our current world. Some perspectives we learn from Tzaraas and the challenges we face in life. Have a Chag Kasher V'Sameach.

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Kedoshim - Standing in Honor of the Elder

May 9, 2024

6:46

The Torah gives us a Mitzvah to honor the elder and the Chacham. Exploring some of the Halachos and ideas in the Mitzvah. Have a good Shabbos

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Tazria - The Metzora's Desperate Plea

Apr 11, 2024

7:57

Chazal say one of the reasons the Metzora goes around calling out that he is Tamei, is so others should daven for him. The Chofetz Chaim explores how this is not simply because he needs help healing, but also because it helps heal him from what causes him to speak Lashon Hara. Some thoughts on how we can build bridges with each other and thereby guard our speech. Have a good Shabbos

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Achrei Mos - Not To Critique To The Master

May 2, 2024

9:25

The Kohen Gadol only wears white in the Kodesh Kedoshim and not gold, so as not to invoke the memory of the Chet Haegel. So why does he wear gold during the rest of the Yom Kippur service? Differences in how to speak to our fellow Jews, and how we speak about them before Hakadosh Baruch Hu. Have a good Shabbos

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