Rabbi Michoel Frank's Shiurim & Divrei Torah

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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.

302

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.

303

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...

304

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

Jan 12, 2024

7:36

This episode deals with trapping bees and wasps.

305

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.

306

Kesubos 70a-b

Jan 10, 2024

15:42

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

307

Divrei Hesped on Rav Matisyahu Salomon zatzal

Jan 8, 2024

20:39

Words of Zikaron said in YGW High School.

308

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

309

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.

310

Kesubos 69a-b

Jan 4, 2024

13:51

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

311

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.

312

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.

313

Kesubos 68a-b

Dec 28, 2023

16:57

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

314

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.

315

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.

316

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.

317

Kesubos 67a-b

Dec 21, 2023

15:56

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

318

Kesubos 66a-b

Dec 14, 2023

16:19

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

319

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.

320

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?

321

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.

322

Kesubos 65a-b

Dec 7, 2023

11:16

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

323

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.

324

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.

325

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.

326

Kesubos 64a-b

Nov 29, 2023

17:56

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

327

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.

328

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.

329

Kesubos 63a-b

Nov 23, 2023

10:18

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

330

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.

331

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.

332

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.

333

Kesubos 62a-b

Nov 15, 2023

13:04

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

334

Parshas Chayei Sarah 5784 - The Test of Buying Me'aras Ha'Machpeilah

Nov 10, 2023

7:49

Explaining the nature of the nisayon of having to buy the Me'aras Ha'Machpeilah, and how it can be after the Nisayon of the Akeidah

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Parshas Chayei Sarah 5784 - 39 Melachos - Tying and Untying Part III

Nov 10, 2023

9:09

Discussing the nature of a 'קשר של אומן' professional knot.

336

Kesubos 61a-b

Nov 8, 2023

16:40

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

337

Kesubos 60a-b

Nov 1, 2023

13:57

Daf Hashavuah

338

Parshas Lech Lecha 5784 - Avraham's Path to Bitachon

Oct 27, 2023

13:00

This episode discusses the test of Sarah being taken by Pharaoh, and how Avraham succeeded in this test.

339

Parshas Lech Lecha 5784 - 39 Melachos - Tying and Untying Part II

Oct 27, 2023

11:52

This episode discusses tying a typical bow knot, and three situations where it presents a problem on Shabbos.

340

Kesubos 59a-b

Oct 24, 2023

16:17

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

341

Speech at National Courts Building - The Jewish Response to Cruelty

Oct 23, 2023

34:49

Speech given in Washington D.C. at the Federal Courthouse, hosted by Judge Solomson, addressing the challenge of trying to process the tragedy, and understanding what role we can play as Jews.

342

Kesubos 58a-b

Oct 20, 2023

16:03

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

343

Parshas Noach 5784 - Hashem's Promise to the World

Oct 20, 2023

9:46

This episode explains the significance of Hashem's oath to never bring a Mabul again, and how it applies to us and our power of Tefillah.

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Parshas Noach 5784 - 39 Melachos - Tying and Untying Part I

Oct 20, 2023

12:55

This episode introduces the Melachos of קושר and מתיר - tying and untying, and explains what is prohibited min ha'Torah, and what is mi'Derabanan.

345

Parshas Beraishis 5784 - Our Obligation to the World - Demonstrate Kindness!

Oct 13, 2023

11:26

This episode explains the pasuk in Beraishis אז הוחל לקרא בשם ה and the relevant message for us in this time - how we have to demonstrate to the world true Godliness.

346

Parshas Beraishis 5784 - 39 Melachos - Tzovai'ah - Dyeing and Coloring

Oct 13, 2023

11:07

This episode discusses the applications of dyeing on Shabbos, with polishing shoes and applying makeup.

347

Kesubos 57a-b

Oct 12, 2023

19:57

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

348

Kesubos 56a-b

Oct 6, 2023

13:06

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

349

Kesubos 55a-b

Oct 6, 2023

12:55

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

350

Kesubos 54a-b

Sep 22, 2023

13:45

Daf Hashavuah - Gemar Chasimah Tova!