Rabbi Michoel Frank's Shiurim & Divrei Torah

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Parshas Ki Sisah 5784 - 39 Melachos - Writing and Erasing Part III

Mar 1, 2024

9:38

This episode discusses the halachos of writing or images on food, like cake or cookies.

252

Kesubos 77a-b

Feb 29, 2024

16:09

Daf Hashavuah

253

Parshas Tetzaveh 5784 - The Korban Hatamid Then and Shemah Today

Feb 23, 2024

7:10

This episode discusses why the Korban HaTamid is mentioned in this week's parshah, and a fascinating Medrash about the reason we say Shemah Yisrael.

254

Parshas Tetzaveh - 39 Melachos - Writing and Erasing Part II

Feb 23, 2024

9:17

This episode discusses various applications of assembling and disassembling letters and words.

255

Kesubos 76a-b

Feb 22, 2024

16:24

Daf Hashavuah

256

Your Jobs Your Halachah - Episode 6 - Nurse Practitioners

Feb 22, 2024

52:37

With Adam Sraag NP This episode deals with many questions faced by a NP, and focuses on the obligation of a doctor or nurse to treat people outside of the clinical setting, pro bono or not, and what their liability for malpractice is according to halachah.

257

Kesubos 75a-b

Feb 16, 2024

16:29

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

258

Parshas Terumah 5784 - Yaakov Avinu's Foresight and Brilliance

Feb 16, 2024

10:20

This episode discusses the Medrash that Yaakov Avinu planted cedar trees in Mitzrayim to be used in the Mishkan.

259

Parshas Terumah 5784 - 39 Melachos - Writing and Erasing Part I

Feb 16, 2024

10:23

This episode introduces the Melachah of writing on Shabbos, and how to navigate signing for medication, and opening books with writing on the side.

260

Kesubos 74a-b

Feb 8, 2024

9:43

Daf Hashavuah

261

Parshas Yisro 5784 - How To Give Constructive Criticism

Feb 2, 2024

11:30

This episode discusses why the parshah is named after Yisro, and the qualities of Yisro's successful criticism.

262

Parshas Yisro 5784 - 39 Melachos - Smoothing, Scoring, and Cutting to Size

Feb 2, 2024

9:57

This episode discusses the melachah of ממרח as it applies to using creams, ointments, and toothpaste on Shabbos.

263

Kesubos 73a-b

Feb 1, 2024

10:24

Daf Hashavuah

264

Parshas Beshalach 5784 - The Meaning of Tu Bi'Shevat

Jan 26, 2024

8:24

This episode explains the connection between Tu Bi'Shevat and the sin of the Eitz Ha'Daas

265

Parshas Beshalach 5784 - 39 Melachos - Mafshit and Me'abaid - Preparing Salad on Shabbos

Jan 26, 2024

8:42

This episode discusses the issues with salting vegetables and preparing salads on Shabbos.

266

Kesubos 72a-b

Jan 24, 2024

15:21

Daf Hashavuah

267

Kesubos 71a-b

Jan 19, 2024

12:05

Daf Hashavuah

268

Parshas Bo 5784 - Yad Hachazakah and Zeroah Ha'Netuyah

Jan 19, 2024

9:47

This episode discusses what the terms יד החזקה and זרוע הנטויה refer to, and what is their significance regarding how Hashem took us out of Mitzrayim.

269

Parshas Bo 5784 - 39 Melachos - Shochet - Making Yourself Bleed

Jan 19, 2024

9:04

This episode discusses killing insects on Shabbos, and making yourself bleed.

270

Yarchei Kallah 2024 - Geneivas Daas in Selling, Renting, and Advertising

Jan 18, 2024

1:03:54

This shiur was given by the annual Yarchei Kallah Bnei Torah in Princeton NJ, on the topic of גניבת דעת במקח - Geneivas Daas in Selling, Renting, and Advertising. The video can be viewed on Torah Anytime.

271

Parshas Va'eirah 5784 - Why Didn't Mitzrim Heed the Warning of Barad?

Jan 12, 2024

10:18

This episode tries to explain the astounding pasuk: ואשר לא שם לבו אל דבר ה' ויעזב...

272

Parshas Va'eirah 5784 - 39 Melachos - Tzad and Shochet Part II

Jan 12, 2024

7:36

This episode deals with trapping bees and wasps.

273

Your Jobs Your Halachah - Episode 5 - Funeral Directors

Jan 11, 2024

52:33

With Shlomo Fantl This episode discusses the questions that a funeral director would face, and primarily discusses the issues of Kavod Hameis and Nivul, and chiyuv Kevurah by a Jew and non-Jew.

274

Kesubos 70a-b

Jan 10, 2024

15:42

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

275

Divrei Hesped on Rav Matisyahu Salomon zatzal

Jan 8, 2024

20:39

Words of Zikaron said in YGW High School.

276

Parshas Shemos 5784 - The Mother of Rav Matisyahu Zatzal and Miriam

Jan 5, 2024

10:11

This episode relates a story about Rav Matisyahu Saloman zatzal's mother, and delves into the act of Miriam - ותתצב אחותו מרחוק

277

Parshas Shemos 5784 - 39 Melachos - Tzad and Shochet Part I

Jan 5, 2024

8:38

This episode discusses the issur of capturing animals on Shabbos and the practical application as it applies to pets and insects.

278

Kesubos 69a-b

Jan 4, 2024

13:51

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

279

Parshas Vayechi 5784 - The Zerizus and Kibud Av of Naftali

Dec 29, 2023

9:25

This episode explains the pasuk: נפתלי אילה שלחה הנותן אמרי שפר - bringing a fascinating Medrash about how Naftali served Yaakov.

280

Parshas Vayechi 5784 - 39 Melachos - Tearing and Opening Containers Part II

Dec 29, 2023

7:32

This episode discusses opening cans, bottles, and soda cans on Shabbos.

281

Kesubos 68a-b

Dec 28, 2023

16:57

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

282

Responsibility of the Borrower - Federal Holiday Shiur

Dec 25, 2023

41:15

This shiur was hosted by Kolel Zichron Amram's Federal Holiday learning program. This episode discusses the different obligations of the borrower, and the ways the Torah absolves responsibility. It covers מתה מחמת מלאכה - שמירה בבעלים - קרקע and other relevant cases.

283

Parshas Vayigash 5784 - Asarah Bi'Teves - Why We Fast on Friday

Dec 22, 2023

10:23

This episode discusses the significance of fasting on a Friday, and why the siege of Yerushalayim was so relevant then, and now as well.

284

Parshas Vayigash 5784 - 39 Melachos - Tearing and Opening Containers Part I

Dec 22, 2023

11:21

This episode discusses the issues inherent in opening bags, containers, boxes, and cans on Shabbos, and specifically deals with opening small and large bags.

285

Kesubos 67a-b

Dec 21, 2023

15:56

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

286

Kesubos 66a-b

Dec 14, 2023

16:19

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

287

Chanukah Mesibah 5784

Dec 13, 2023

16:22

This episode discusses the concept of מדת הוד and the explanation given by Rav Moshe Schapiro zatzal, to the connection to Chanukah.

288

Parshas Vayeishev 5784 - On Chanukah We Can Ask For Miracles

Dec 8, 2023

9:11

This episode discusses the question how can we say הרחמן הוא יעשה לנו נסים - we never pray for miracles?

289

Parshas Vayeishev 5784 - Hilchos Chanukah

Dec 8, 2023

11:13

This episode discusses women's obligation to light Chanukah Neiros, and the minhag of not working during the half hour they burn.

290

Kesubos 65a-b

Dec 7, 2023

11:16

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

291

Speech at the National Courts Building - Chanukah

Dec 6, 2023

28:55

This episode discusses the real significance of the Chanukah miracle, as explained by Rashi on Navi Chaggai.

292

Parshas Vayishlach 5784 - The Significance of Gid Hanasheh

Dec 1, 2023

8:58

This episode talks about why we have a mitzvah to not eat the Gid Hanasheh, and how it represents the eternal faith that Klal Yisrael has in Hashem.

293

Parshas Vayishlach 5784 - 39 Melachos - Sewing and Tearing Part III

Dec 1, 2023

10:34

This episode discusses using Band-Aids and diapers on Shabbos.

294

Kesubos 64a-b

Nov 29, 2023

17:56

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

295

Parshas Vayeitzei 5784 - The Hidden Meaning of Reuven

Nov 24, 2023

10:13

This episode explains the two meanings to the name Reuven, as cited by Rashi.

296

Parshas Vayeitzei 5784 - 39 Melachos - Sewing and Tearing Part II

Nov 24, 2023

10:37

This episode deals with how it is permitted to use a safety pin, and how to remove pins from a shirt on Shabbos, and when labels and tags may be removed on Shabbos.

297

Kesubos 63a-b

Nov 23, 2023

10:18

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

298

Your Job Your Halachah - Episode 4 - Professional Hacking

Nov 22, 2023

53:27

With Rabbi Zechariah Schwartz This episode discusses the halachic issues and culpability of hacking and identity theft, and the challenges of being a professional hacker, regarding looking at people's private emails or files, the ethical issues with teaching hacking, and demonstrating a website's security flaws publicly.

299

Parshas Toldos 5784 - Lessons from the Life of Yitzchak Avinu

Nov 17, 2023

7:12

This episode discusses the fact that the Torah doesn't expound on the life of Yitzchak Avinu.

300

Parshas Toldos 5784 - 39 Melachos - Tofer and Kore'ah Part I

Nov 17, 2023

10:20

This episode discusses the halachos of sewing and tearing, focusing on using safety pins and pins.