Rabbi Michoel Frank's Shiurim & Divrei Torah

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Parshas Vayakhel 5785 - Halachos of Shaimos

Mar 21, 2025

12:32

This episode discusses how to deal with the various forms of shaimos we collect in our homes.

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Nedarim 21a-b

Mar 20, 2025

6:01

Daf Hashavuah

203

Purim Night 5785

Mar 14, 2025

22:17

This episode explains the final three pesukim of the Megillah, what they teach us about the story of Purim and about Galus in general.

204

Nedarim 20a-b

Mar 13, 2025

11:00

Daf Hashavuah

205

Parshas Tetzaveh - Zachor 5785 - The Purpose of Achashveirosh's Party

Mar 7, 2025

7:32

This episode discusses the Vilna Gaon's interpretation of the party of Achashveirosh and what it teaches us about our relationship with Hashem.

206

Parshas Tetzaveh - Zachor 5785 - Halachos of Purim

Mar 7, 2025

16:46

This episode discusses the Halachos of Parshas Zachor, Taanis Esther, and Purim.

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Nedarim 19a-b

Mar 6, 2025

11:48

Daf Hashavuah

208

Nedarim 18a-b

Mar 6, 2025

6:41

Daf Hashavuah

209

Seudas Purim on Erev Shabbos 5785

Mar 6, 2025

51:51

This episode explores three different options when to schedule your seudah on Erev Shabbos Purim.

210

Parshas Mishpatim 5785 - The Message of Eved Ivri

Feb 21, 2025

10:02

This episode discusses why the parshah opens with the mitzvah of an Eved Ivri - someone sold as a slave in order to pay a debt of theft.

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Parshas Mishpatim 5785 - Halachos of Yichud Part II

Feb 21, 2025

9:45

This episode discusses when does a shomer help for Yichud.

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Nedarim 17a-b

Feb 20, 2025

10:12

Daf Hashavuah

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Nedarim 16a-b

Feb 14, 2025

7:57

Daf Hashavuah

214

Parshas Yisro 5785 - The Significance of Tu Bi'Shvat

Feb 14, 2025

9:20

This episode discusses how the concept of Tu Bi'Shvat is to appreciate the fruits Hashem grants us, and the mitzvah of enjoying this world.

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Parshas Yisro 5785 - Halachos of Yichud Part I

Feb 14, 2025

11:05

This episode discusses the halachos of Yichud and who is included.

216

Parshas Beshalach 5785 - Beautifying Mitzvos and Making it Our Own

Feb 7, 2025

8:51

This episode discusses the concept of זה א-לי ואנוהו - to beautify mitzvos and other interpretations of the word ואנוהו.

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Parshas Beshalach 5785 - Halachos of Muktzah Part IX

Feb 7, 2025

10:32

This episode discusses the halachos of Tiltul min Hatzad - moving muktzah by holding something else, like on a plate.

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Nedarim 15a-b

Feb 6, 2025

8:56

Daf Hashavuah

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Parshas Bo 5785 - Why Did the Mitzrim Lend the Jews?

Jan 31, 2025

7:30

This episode discusses how the Jews found favor in the eyes of the Mitzrim.

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Parshas Bo 5785 - Halachos of Muktzah Part VIII

Jan 31, 2025

10:43

This episode discusses the concept of a Basis for both a Muktzah item and a non-muktzah item.

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Nedarim 14a-b

Jan 30, 2025

9:01

Daf Hashavuah

222

Living with Mesilas Yesharim - Part III

Jan 29, 2025

45:20

This episode discusses the third perek of Mesilas Yesharim - the practical approach to acquiring Zehirus.

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Nedarim 13a-b

Jan 24, 2025

8:12

Daf Hashavuah

224

Yarchei Kallah 25 - Taking the Law Into Your Own Hands

Jan 20, 2025

1:00:58

This shiur was given by Yarchei Kallah Bnei Torah in 2025, on the topic of עביד איניש דינא לפשיה, taking the law into your own hands. It covers the questions of when can you tow someone who is blocking your driveway, and when can you take action if someone is causing you damage by leaving things on or around your property.

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Nedarim 12a-b

Jan 17, 2025

9:18

Daf Hashavuah

226

Parshas Shemos 5785 - Where Did Moshe Come From

Jan 17, 2025

8:25

This episode discusses why the Torah conceals the identity of Moshe's parents, and where Moshe inherited his character traits from.

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Parshas Shemos 5785 - Halachos of Muktzah Part VII

Jan 17, 2025

8:05

This episode discusses the rules of Bosis in Muktzah, when placing a muktzah item on something will make the surface Muktzah as well.

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Living with Mesilas Yesharim - Part II

Jan 13, 2025

32:02

This episode continues to learn the Mesilas Yesharim's concept of Zehirus, and the crucial importance of making time in the day for it.

229

Asarah Bi'Teves in Chassidus and Beyond Part II

Jan 10, 2025

12:01

This episode discusses an intriguing approach of the Bnei Yissaschar to Asarah Bi'Teves and a Chasam Sofer.

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Asarah Bi'Teves in Chassidus and Beyond Part I

Jan 10, 2025

11:45

This episode is discusses the unique approach of the Shem Mi'Shmuel to Asarah Bi'Teves creating a Yom Tov in the future.

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Parshas Vayechi 5785 - Building a Future Yom Tov by Fasting Today

Jan 10, 2025

9:30

This episode shares a fascinating Shem Mi'Shmuel who explains how Asarah Bi'Teves will eventually become a Yom Tov, through our fasting and teshuvah today.

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Parshas Vayechi 5785 - Halachos of Muktzah Part VI

Jan 10, 2025

11:29

This episode discusses the halachos of Basis Li'Davar Ha'Assur.

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Nedarim 11a-b

Jan 9, 2025

8:35

Daf Hashavuah

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Nedarim 10a-b

Jan 7, 2025

7:59

Daf Hashavuah

235

Living with Mesilas Yesharim - Part I

Jan 6, 2025

38:17

This episode is the first part of a three-part series on Mesilas Yesharim. It discusses the structure of the sefer, and begins to learn through the middah of Zehirus, being careful, and how to apply it to our lives.

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Parshas Vayigash 5785 - Hidden Miracles of the Torah and Chanukah

Jan 3, 2025

9:23

This episode discusses the machlokes of the Ibn Ezra and the Ramban about hidden miracles and the connection to Chanukah.

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Parshas Vayigash 5785 - Halachos of Muktzah Part V

Jan 3, 2025

8:10

This episode discusses the halachos of Muktzah Machmas Chisaron Kis.

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Is There an Obligation to Volunteer? YGW Federal Holiday Shiur

Jan 1, 2025

37:29

This episode deals with the overarching question: What is our obligation to do Chesed, and to participate in the needs of the Tzibbur? Is the Mitzvah of ואהבת לרעך כמוך something which is absolutely obligatory, or is it a choice?

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Chanukah Mesibah 5785

Jan 1, 2025

12:43

This episode discusses some of the other decrees made by the Yevanim, for the purpose of causing Klal Yisrael to forget Hashem.

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Nedarim 9a-b

Dec 27, 2024

9:09

Daf Hashavuah

241

Chanukah 5785 - When is the Right Time to Light?

Dec 25, 2024

40:26

This episode discusses what is the ideal time to light, and how do we view lighting during the ideal time בזמן הזה, and how does it measure up against other needs.

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Chanukah Shiur YGW - What is the obligation of Al Hanissim?

Dec 22, 2024

41:11

This episode is a shiur given by the father and son day of learning in YGW High School. It covers the topic of Al Hanissim, what is the nature of this addition, if it is equivalent to Retzaih or Yaaleh Va'Yavo, or it is a different kind of obligation.

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Parshas Vayeishev 5785 - How Can We Ask For Miracles?

Dec 20, 2024

11:47

This episode discusses the meaning of the addition: הרחמן הוא יעשה לנו נסים - how do we ask for miracles?

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Parshas Vayeishev 5785 - Halachos of Chanukah

Dec 20, 2024

11:43

This episode discusses the halachos of Chanukah.

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Nedarim 8a-b

Dec 19, 2024

9:11

Daf Hashavuah

246

Parshas Vayishlach 5785 - The Importance of Kever Rachel

Dec 13, 2024

7:43

This episode discusses why Yaakov Avinu created a Matzeivah for Rachel Imainu and what that means for us today.

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Parshas Vayishlach 5785 - Halachos of Muktzah Part IV

Dec 13, 2024

11:49

This episode continues to discuss halachos of Kli She'melachto Le'issur, regarding when you may move it for it's space, and the halachah of pots and pans.

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Nedarim 7a-b

Dec 12, 2024

10:09

Daf Hashavuah

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Parshas Vayeitzei 5785 - Lavan Is Not Yaakov's Father-in-Law!

Dec 6, 2024

12:01

This episode discusses how the Torah does not recognize Lavan as Yaakov Avinu's father-in-law, nor as the father of Rachel and Leah!

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Parshas Vayeitzei 5785 - Halachos of V'sein Tal U'matar

Dec 6, 2024

8:11

This episode goes through the halachos of V'sein Tal U'matar and reviews what we have learned about Muktzah so far.