Rabbi Doniel Bak

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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: Hester Panim

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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Parshas Yisro: 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"

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Parshas Shemos: What did the astrologer of pharaoh see?

Jan 15, 2025

11:33

Astrology vs. Prophecy

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Parshas Vayechi: Why was Reuvain Criticized

Jan 8, 2025

12:44

The Grammar of the word "Pachaz" , why was Reuvain criticized?