The Sicha Rabbi Dov Herman

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Chelek 25, Parshas Vayishlach, Sicha 1, Iyun

Nov 28, 2025

46:04

Yaakov arrives in Shechem “complete” — but what does shalem really mean?We explore Rashi’s interpretation and uncover the deeper layers of this pasuk

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Chelek 25, Parshas Vayetze, Sicha 1, Iyun

Nov 21, 2025

1:19:25

A deep dive into the lomdus behind an employee’s obligations to an employer:the obligation of the work itself and the obligation to work with full effort.We also explore the nuanced differences between the Rambam and the Alter Rebbe on this topic.

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Chelek 25, Parshas Toldos, Sicha 1, Iyun

Nov 14, 2025

56:32

What was Eisev’s question “how do I tithe salt and straw?”

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Chelek 25, Parshas Lech Lecho Sicha 2, Iyun

Oct 24, 2025

1:07:52

In this episode, we explore the two parts of Avraham’s covenant — the divine promise of destiny at the Bris Bein HaBetarim (Genesis 15) and the command to fulfill it through circumcision in Bris Milah (Genesis 17).Together, they reveal the central message of the covenant: God’s eternal bond with Avraham’s descendants, sealed by a human act of faith.

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Chelek 25, Parshas Noach, Sicha 2, Iyun

Oct 17, 2025

40:50

Before it destroyed, the rain of the Mabul was a blessing if the generation repented. We’ll uncover how Chazal and the pesukim themselves hint to this hidden shift — from divine compassion to divine judgment.

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Chelek 29, Hoshana rabbah Iyun

Oct 3, 2025

1:02:42

We dive into whether the Aravah is merely part of the Lulav mitzvah or an independent one, and then look beyond the halacha to the spiritual essence of the Hoshanah — what it reveals about our connection to Hashem.

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Chelek 29, Yom Kippur, Iyun

Sep 26, 2025

56:31

The gender of Teshuva on Yom Kippur.

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Chelek 29, Parshas Nitzavim, Iyun

Sep 12, 2025

46:05

The meaning of Hashem circumcising the heart according to Rashi, Ramban, and Targum Onkelos

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Chelek 29, Parshas Ki Sova, Sicha 1, Iyun, Part 2

Sep 7, 2025

31:05

The opinion of the Ramabm regarding the status of the basket with which the Bikkurim are brought.

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Chelek 29, Parshas Ki Sova, Sicha 1, Iyun

Sep 5, 2025

1:05:01

Four Ways to See the Basket of BikkurimToday we’re exploring a striking halachic question: Why is the basket itself—used to bring the first fruits—given to the kohen?Chazal outline four different gedarim, four conceptual layers, to explain the deep connection between the bikkurim and their basket.

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Chelek 29, Parshas Ki Tetzei, Sicha 2, Iyun - Haores

Sep 2, 2025

1:04:28

Haores on the sicha. In depth discussion on Nedarim.

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Chelek 29, Parshas Ki Tetzei, Sicha 2, Iyun -Sicha

Aug 29, 2025

1:04:28

Making a neder is like building a Bomah. The view of the Rambam regarding Nedarim.

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Chelek 29, Parshas Shoftim, Sicha 2, Iyun

Aug 22, 2025

1:10:54

Why doesn’t Rambam count rabbinic mitzvot in the 613?Because new rabbinic laws could always be added, the list would never be closed.Instead, he keeps the 613 fixed to Torah commandments, while rabbinic ones stand in their own category.

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Chelek 29, Parshas Reah, Sicha 1, Iyun

Aug 15, 2025

1:00:59

The Mishkan had only temporary kedushah, not tied to its place, and therefore it stood only on flat ground. The Beis HaMikdash has eternal kedushah, bound to its site forever, and for this reason it was built into the incline of the mountain.

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Chelek 29, Parshas Vaeschan Sicha 2,Iyun

Aug 1, 2025

33:45

Rambam on Teacher Accompanying Student to ExileThe Rambam explains that a teacher must accompany a student exiled for accidental murder because “life without Torah is like death”—learning Torah is essential to the student’s life. However, this seems to contradict the Gemara, which applies the halacha even to an unworthy student (תלמיד שאינו הגון). If so, the reason can’t be solely that Torah is essential to his life, since such a student may not be a true learner. This challenges the Rambam’s explanation.

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Chelek 29, Parshas Devraim, Sicha 1, Iyun

Jul 25, 2025

1:06:39

Why did the Torah emphasize the conquest of kiriyot—fortified cities—when describing the wars of Israel?We’ll discuss the concept of tzibbur (congregation) in the Torah of the Rogatchover Gaon.This will also help us understand why the arei miklat had to be kiriyot—comprised of Yisraelim, Levi’im, and Kohanim.

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Chelek 23, Parshas Matos, Iyun

Jul 18, 2025

56:41

A chakirah exploring two approaches to why a 12-year-old can make a binding neder: is it due to a gezeiras hakasuv that grants this ability upon reaching age 12, or because at that age, a lesser degree of daas is sufficient for a neder to take effect?

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Chelek 28, Parshas Pinchas, Sicha 1, Iyun

Jul 11, 2025

1:01:56

This episode reveals how the Torah’s laws of inheritance express a bond with G-d even deeper than being His children or His chosen people at Sinai — a oneness where Jew and G-d are truly one essence.Drawing from the Rambam and the story of Tzelafchad’s daughters, we explore how inheritance reflects the ultimate spiritual identity and the culmination of the entire mitzvah journey.

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Chelek 28, Parshas Balak, Sicha 2, Iyun

Jul 4, 2025

55:50

Rashi sicha. Why Rashi Does Not Interpret “Mountain Peaks” Literally Like RambanRashi departs from the literal reading of the verse, which would suggest that Bilaam was physically viewing the Israelite camp from the tops of mountains and hills. Instead, Rashi understands “From the mountain peaks I see him, and from the hills I behold him” as metaphorical language, referring to the foundational strength and merit of the Jewish people — derived from their forefathers (mountain peaks) and foremothers (hills).

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Chelek 28, Parshas Chukas, Sicha 2, Iyun

Jun 27, 2025

58:49

How to forgive a friend. Rashi and Ramabm sicha

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Chelek 28, Parshas Korach, Sicha 1, Iyun

Jun 20, 2025

34:06

Rashi Sicha. What was bothering Rashad that made him say he expected Dosan and Aviram to show him respect?

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Chelek 28, Parshas Shelach, Sicha 1, Iyun

Jun 13, 2025

49:14

Who were the giants?

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Chelek 28, Parshas Behaaloscha, Sicha 1, Iyun

Jun 6, 2025

51:34

4 ways of understanding the purpose of Parshas Hamanorah.

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Chelek 28, Parshas Nosa, Sicha 1, Iyun

May 30, 2025

52:03

Why does Rashi explain “ונזרעה זרע” as a miraculous transformation — easier births and more beautiful children — rather than simply as the blessing of having another child, which would already be significant?

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Chelek 28, Parshas Bamidbar, Sicha, Iyun

May 23, 2025

32:45

Rashi explains that the separate camp of the Levites served two purposes: to guard the Mishkan and to act as a boundary between it and the rest of the people. The gurading of this separation nullifies even the potential anger from Hashem.

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Chelek 27, Parshas Behar, Sicha 1, Iyun

May 16, 2025

47:38

KInayan Hapairos and Kinyan Haguf in Avodas Hasehm

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Chelek 27, Parshas Emor, Sicha 2, Iyun

May 9, 2025

50:00

Three opinions on the gedar of Kiddush Hashem.

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Chelek 27, Parshas Acharei Sicha 3, Iyun

May 2, 2025

51:52

How to understand Pikueach nefesh is Doche Shabo’s.

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Chelek 27, Parshas Tabriz, Sicha 1, Iyun

Apr 25, 2025

48:24

The three stages of purity for the yoledes according to Rashi and Ramabm

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Chelek 27, Parshas Shemini, Sicha 2, Iyun

Apr 18, 2025

37:08

The difference between Rashi’s explanation according to the peshuto shel mikra (simple meaning of the text) and the Talmud’s interpretation according to halacha lies in how they understand the dispute between Moshe and Aharon over whether the chatat of Rosh Chodesh should have been burned or eaten

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Chelek 27, Parshas Sav, Sicha 1, Iyun

Apr 4, 2025

59:53

The opinion of rashi regarding the din of breaking the earthenware vessel that was to cook a korban chatas.

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Chelek 27, Parshas Vayikrah, Sicha 2, Iyun

Mar 28, 2025

1:17:06

The many levels of muvchar and hider mitzvah according to the Rambam.

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Chelek 26, Parshas Pekudi, Sicha 2, Iyun

Mar 21, 2025

1:15:42

What did Moshe accomplish by doing an audit of the mishkan. The concept of Tsibur in Halacha. The reason why the Tzibur had to own the Mishkan.

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Chelek 26, Parshas Vayakhel, Sicha 1, Iyun

Mar 18, 2025

1:26:33

Rashi sicha. The construction of the Mishnah did not override the Shabbat.

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Chelek 26, Parshas KiSisa, Sicha 2, Iyun

Mar 7, 2025

1:10:12

What is the chof yevanis?

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Chelek 21, Parshas Tesaveh, Sicha 1 Iyun

Feb 28, 2025

1:04:21

The ambiguity of the ephods design. Rashi and Rambam

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Chelek 26, Parshas Terumah, Sicha 2, Iyun

Feb 21, 2025

59:24

The Shiur examines a dispute between Rashi and the Rambam regarding whether the Kapores was an independent kli or merely part of the Aron. It also explores the halachic implications of this debate.

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Chelek 26, Parshas Mishpatim Sicha 1, Iyun

Feb 14, 2025

1:01:43

Siyum Bava Basra, the legal mechanics to become a guarantor.

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Chelek 26, Parshas Vayisro, Sicha 1, Iyun

Feb 7, 2025

1:01:50

The Mitzvah of knowing G-D according to the Rambam.

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Chelek 26, Parshas Bashalach, Sicha 1, Iyun

Jan 31, 2025

52:05

The concept of Moshe taking the bones of Yoseph with him to the desert.

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Chelek 23, Parshas Bo, Sicha 2, Iyun

Jan 24, 2025

32:41

Adus Hachodesh with brothers.

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Chelek 21, Parshas Vaera, Sicha 2, Iyun

Jan 17, 2025

42:57

The shlichus of the frogs.

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Chelek 20, Parshas Vayechi, Sicha 2, Iyun

Jan 3, 2025

1:11:51

Who carried Yakov’s coffin to Israel?

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Chelek 20, Parshas Vayigash, Sicha 2, Iyun, part 2

Jan 1, 2025

16:51

Who was the seventieth Indiviual that went to Mitzrayim with Yakov’s family? Part 2

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Chelek 20, Parshas Vayigash, Sicha 2, Iyun, part 1

Dec 27, 2024

1:13:20

Who was the seventieth Indiviual that went to Mitzrayim with Yakov’s family?

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Chelek 20, Chanukah, Sicha 2, Iyun

Dec 20, 2024

1:46:44

The dispute between Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel regarding Chanukah candles reflects the principles of “days remaining” versus “increasing holiness” (מעלין בקודש) in mitzvah observance.

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Chelek 20, Parshas Vayeishev, Iyun

Dec 13, 2024

1:32:54

The connection of Pidyan haven and machsis hashekel to the sale of Yosef.

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Chelek 20, Parshas Vayishlach, Sicha 2, Iyun part 2

Dec 7, 2024

37:12

Rashi sicah, focuses on the difference between Rashi and the Rambam in interspersing Yaakov’s response to Eisav.

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Chelek 20, Parshas Vayishlach, Sicha 2, Iyun Part 1

Dec 6, 2024

41:49

Rashi sicha. Yaakov tells Eisav he will go slowly to Seir.

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Chelek 20, Parshas PVayeisei, Sicha 2, Iyun

Dec 4, 2024

1:03:05

what does Rashi mean that Hashem folded all of Israel under Yaakov?

The Sicha Rabbi Dov Herman

The Sicha Rabbi Dov Herman

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