Rabbi Doniel Bak

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Parshas Shemos: What did the astrologer of Pharaoh see?

Jan 7, 2026

11:33

Astrology VS. Prophecy

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Parshas Vayechi: Why was Reuvain criticized?

Jan 1, 2026

12:44

The grammar of the word “pachaz”, why was Reuvain criticized? Didn’t he do teshuva?

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Parshas Vayigash: Yosef reveals himself and the brothers are in shock

Dec 25, 2025

15:32

The famous Chazal “woe to us on the Yom Hadin” and the well known Bais Halevi on the inconsistencies in Avodas Hashem

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Parshas Mikeitz: Shvatim receive midah k’neged midah

Dec 17, 2025

20:51

The difference between how Hashem rewards and how Hashem gives punishment

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Chanukah: How do we tap in to the אור of Chanukah בזמן הזה

Dec 15, 2025

16:01

Why were they zoicheh to miracles in previous generations and the connection to the אור of Chanukah

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Parshas Vayeshev: The connection between Tamar and the wife of Potiphar

Dec 11, 2025

18:01

The connection between Tamar and the wife of Potiphar

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Parshas Vayishlach: The Beis Halevi & The Admor MiKoidinov

Dec 3, 2025

17:20

The famous story of the Beis Halevi and the Koidinover rebbe. Two versions of what the Beis Halevi said

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Parshas Vayeitzei: Lavan’s deceit

Nov 26, 2025

18:10

why was Lavan so insistent that Yaakov Avinu marry both Rochel and Leah. How was Yaakov allowed to marry two sisters. Based on Ramban, Be’er Yaakov, Maharal, Nefesh Hachaim

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Parshas Toldos: Yaakov in Esav's clothing

Nov 19, 2025

15:37

A wonderful insight from the Author of the Nachlas Dovid, Rav Dovid Tevel chief Rabbi of Minsk. an explanation of what Yitzchok sensed when he smelled the garments of Yackov - the future sinners of Klal Yisroel.

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Parshas Chayei Sarah:אולי לא תאבה האשה?

Nov 12, 2025

13:42

Eliezer Eved Avraham had an ulterior motive when suggesting that perhaps the girl wouldn't want to come back—an insight into the G"ra. Rabbi Dessler on motives.

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Divrei Hesped on Harav Yehoshua Kalish ZTZVK”L

Nov 6, 2025

17:26

Given by the Shloshim for Rabbi Kalish ZTZVK”L in Hahchaim Vehashalom. לז"נ ר' יהושע בן ר' מנחם מנדל

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Parshas Vayeira: The conscious and the subconscious

Nov 5, 2025

15:36

The subconscious in Avodas Hashem. Why was Avraham crying during the Akaida? Why did Lot move to Sodom. Based on the teachings of Rabbi Yisroel Salanter

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Parshas Lech Lecha: :Ein Yeush Ba'olam: Never give up

Oct 29, 2025

16:57

The episode of the four Kings against the five. אין יאוש בעולם. Why was the beginning of Klal Yisroel hopeless? What is the lesson of the story of the Kings? A beautiful explanation from Reb Tzadok Hakohen from Lublin

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Parshas Noach: The Teiva and the tikkun hacheit

Oct 22, 2025

15:34

Noach and his sons lived in a floating zoo for a year. How did this rectify the sins of the Dor Hamabul? based on Meshech Chochma

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Parshas Bereishis: Mizmor Shir Layom Hashabbos

Oct 17, 2025

14:43

Mizmor shir layom Hashabbos. what is the connection to Shabbos?

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What is a Bainonee? An insight to Teshuva

Sep 26, 2025

24:04

The Rambam teaches us that a Bainonee (exactly even on the scale of Mitzvos and Avairos) needs to repent in order to tip the scale. Why? Just do one Mitzvah. The approach of Rabbi Itzal Blazer and Rav Hutner ZT"L.

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Rosh Hashana: Shofar a form of tefillah

Sep 17, 2025

10:56

Shofar is a form of prayer. Why is it necessary to have an additional form of Tefilah? based on Drashos Bais Halevi

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Pashas Ki Savo: Summary of the parsha

Sep 10, 2025

17:43

A summary of the parsha and explanation of the 11 "curses" and 11 "blessings" of Har Grizim and Har Aivel. Ramban and Rabbainu Yonah

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Parsha Ki Seitzei: Lessons from the parsha relevant to the month of Elul

Sep 4, 2025

15:04

The captive woman and our personal Avodas Hashem during Elul

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Parshas Shoftim: The prohibition of returning to Mitzrayim

Aug 27, 2025

16:41

The prohibition of returning to Mitzrayim. Why did the Rambam live in Egypt? What is the rationale of this prohibition? Based on Ramban, Arizal, Tzlach

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ELUL: The kindness of Teshuva

Aug 21, 2025

23:21

DESCRIPTION: Rabbainu Yonah starts off his Classic - Sha'aray Teshuva - by writing that Teshuva is one of Hashem's great kindnesses. Isn't Teshuva a basic requirements for humans that sin? A careful reading of Shaaray Teshuva..

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Parshas Eikev: What does Hashem request from you

Aug 13, 2025

15:39

Mah Hashem shoel May'emach? Explanation from the Mesilas yesharim and a unique interpretation from the Noda B'yehudah

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Tu B'Av

Aug 6, 2025

18:20

The 6 reasons for the celebration of Tu B'av. The connection between the massacre at Beitar and the 4th Bracha of Birchas Hamazon. The insights of Reb Meir Simcha

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Tisha B'Av: A perspective on national suffering

Jul 31, 2025

12:00

Glimpse into some of the Kinos that contrast the highs and lows of the Jewish people. Based on the Bais HaLevi,

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Parshas Matos: Taam k'ikur in Avodas Hashem

Jul 23, 2025

16:46

We derive the laws of טעם כעיקר from the episode of the war against Midyan. Chidushai Hari"m finds a message for our personal Avodas Hashem.

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Parshas Pinchos; Reward In This World

Jul 17, 2025

11:47

Pinchas' reward and how the rule of שכר מצוה בהאי עלמא ליכא works

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Parshas Balak: Shul & Beis Medrash

Jul 9, 2025

11:19

All of Bilam's curses materialized except regarding our Shuls and Batai Medrashim. Why? based on Gr"a Maharsha.

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Parshas Chukas: Making boundaries for ourselves. The episode of Sichon

Jul 2, 2025

21:39

The episode of Sichon and the lesson gleaned from it based on Yaaros D'vash #5. The importance of being vigilant with Gedarim - boundaries that the chachomim put into place.

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Korach's challenge

Jun 26, 2025

14:38

Korach's challenge of the 8th principle of faith: Torah Min Hashamayim. Based on Brisker Rov, Ohr Gedalyahu

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Parshas Shelach: History repeats itself

Jun 19, 2025

14:54

How Avraham Avinu's friend Eshkol makes an appearance during the episode of the Meraglim. Based on Gr"a and Minchas Ani

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Parshas Behaaloscha: The qualifications for the Sanhedrin

Jun 11, 2025

14:32

The Medrash explains the qualifications of the Sanhedrin as 1) Ish Milchamah - a warrior 2) Anavah. An explanation based on the Drush of the Reisha Rov. Rav Aharon Levin HY"D.

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Parshas Naso: Confession on Bein Adam L'chaveiro

Jun 4, 2025

19:17

Rambam's source for the mitzvah of confession of aveiros that are bein adam lechaveiro. Short bio on Reb Zalman Volozhin.

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Shavuos/Rus

May 28, 2025

23:31

Lessons in avodas Hashem from sefer Rus. Based on the Gr"a

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Parshas Bamidbar: The census of the levi'im

May 28, 2025

19:40

Why was shevet Levi so small? An analysis from the Ramban and insights of Rabbi Yehudah Rosanes (1657-1727) author of Mishne L'melech and Parashas Derachim

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Parshas Behar/Bechukosai: Shmita and the Stanford Marshmallow test

May 21, 2025

7:30

The Rambam, in Moreh Nevuchim, bases his rationale for Sh'mita on an agricultural consideration. The Achronim ask many questions and offer alternate solutions, which is a possible solution for the Rambam.

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Parshas Emor/Lag B'Omer: The omer and Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai

May 14, 2025

11:31

The rational for the Mitzvah of Korban HaOmer and the connection to Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and Lag B'omer

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Parshas Kedoshim: The Avodah of Yom Kippur: Bein adam Lamakom and Bein Adam L'chavairo

May 7, 2025

11:34

An explanation of the Avodah on Yom Kippur. Based on Meshech Chochma . The Kaparah on Yom Kippur centers on Mechiras Yosef and the Eigel. Bein adam l'chavairo and Bwin adam Lamakom

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Parshas Tazriah-Metzorah: The middas Harachamim of HaKadosh Baruch Hu

Apr 30, 2025

22:48

The progression of Tzaraas. "The compassionate one does not take souls at first." The middas Harachamim of Hakadosh Boruch Hu in punishment.

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Parshas Shmini: How forbidden food affects us

Apr 23, 2025

14:46

How non Kosher food subtly affects the spirit of a jew. Based on Ramban, Kli Yakar, Gr"a

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PESACH- Even Pharoah Gets His Reward

Apr 16, 2025

12:09

Egyptians converts may join Klal Yisroel in the 3rd generation. Why? A medrash in Parshas Beshalach states it is a special reward to Pharoah for sending off the Yidden in a honorable way. How do we understand this? based on the teachings of Harav Elya Lopian (mashgiach of K'far Chasidim)

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The deeper significance of the four cups of wine

Apr 10, 2025

11:41

The 4 Kosos of wine and how it parallels to the four languages of Geula, and how each cup is meaningful in its specific location. Based on Meshech Chochma.

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Parshas Hachodesh

Mar 27, 2025

11:17

The first Mitzva given to Klal Yisroel. The message of Hachodesh Hazeh Lachem. Based on Ramban and Sforno.

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Parshas Vayakhel: Betzalel Ben Uri Ben Chur

Mar 19, 2025

15:14

Who was Betzalel? Why is his Grandfather Chur significant in the Binyan Hamishkan?. Based on Meshech Chochma

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Purim

Mar 11, 2025

17:27

Hester Panim. Explanation of the Yosef Lekach. Gr"a on the pasuk Anochi Hastair Astair Panai

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Parshas Tetzaveh: Bigdei Kehunah

Mar 5, 2025

17:49

The Mi'il, the halachos and lessons in lashon hara, based on the Chofetz Chaim

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Parshas Terumah: The Aron

Feb 27, 2025

13:55

The Rambams opinion of kedushas hamikdash today, and the kedusha of the Aron

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Parshas Mishpatim: The Ear that heard on Har Sinai

Feb 20, 2025

14:13

Why do we pierce the ear of an Eved Ivri after 6 years of servitude, why not initially? what does it mean to be mekabel yesurim? Hearing Hashems message.

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Hashem forcing the Torah on us

Feb 14, 2025

15:04

Hashem held Har Sinai over our heads in order to compel us to accept the Torah. Why was this necessary we already said Na’aseh V’nishma? Four solutions to this problem

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Pesach: Two forms of prayer

Feb 5, 2025

12:52

Why did Hashem orchestrate that Klal Yisroel should be trapped at Yam Suf. A discussion of two types of Prayer.

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Parshas Bo: Ta'amay hamitzvos, the "reason" or "taste"

Jan 29, 2025

13:05

The Bais Halevi's explanation of how we respond to the "Rasha"